Tag: Social issues
Microsoft pledges to let EU users keep data inside bloc
LONDON — Microsoft is pledging to let business and public sector customers in the European Union keep cloud computing data inside the 27-nation bloc...
A look at the changes in Florida’s election laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 48-page elections bill Thursday that, despite boasts of a flawless 2020 election, creates many significant...
Commendations, minor reprimands for officer in Wright death
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The service file of a suburban Minneapolis police officer <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kim-potter-2nd-degree-manslaughter-shooting-daunte-wright-5eb0d206f2798e29b22c783b7d6b1d8d">charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright</a> includes a...
May Day rallies in Greece halt ferries, disrupt flights
ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of striking workers and other protesters blocked traffic in Athens and cities across Greece Thursday to mark rescheduled May Day...
Union asks Argentina to fire coach for sexual harassment
BUENOS AIRES — The international footballer's union has told FIFA that a coach working for the Argentine federation should be fired after being accused...
Study: Residents left big metros during pandemic for family
<p>Cece Linder was living in a 770-square-foot apartment outside Washington, D.C., last spring when the area went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic....
DeSantis signs GOP-drafted voting bill, legal fight begins
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law Thursday that he and other Republicans said would place guardrails...
Hijacked gloves, politicization concerns in 2020 census
ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Census Bureau officials on Thursday recapped the challenges of executing the nation's head count, which included hijacked personal protective equipment...
New law lets New Yorkers released from prison vote
<p>ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers released from prison would have their voting rights restored upon their release instead of having to wait months or...
US average mortgage rates down slightly; 30-year at 2.96%
<p>WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, marking their third straight week below 3% amid signs of the recovering economy’s strength. </p>
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