Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
07/05/2021
South Korea flags ambitious push to make up to 1 billion vaccine doses
Seoul: South Korea is in talks with mRNA vaccine makers including Pfizer and Moderna to produce COVID-19 shots in the country and is ready to offer the capacity to make up to 1 billion doses immediately, a senior government official said.
07/02/2021
Argentina passed a quota for employing transgender people. It could save lives, advocates say.
The Trans Employment Quota requires that at least 1 percent of public sector positions go to transgender people
07/05/2021
Courts may see spike in people wanting to serve on juries
Fewer Americans are trying to get out of jury duty, and legal experts say this may reflect people's growing desire to combat systemic racism.
07/06/2021
Four-day week ‘an overwhelming success’ in Iceland
Trials of a four-day week in Iceland were an "overwhelming success" and led to many workers moving to shorter hours, researchers have said.
07/05/2021
We Disagree on a Lot of Things. Except the Danger of Anti-Critical Race Theory Laws.
What is the purpose of a liberal education? This is the question at the heart of a bitter debate that has been roiling the nation for months.
07/05/2021