Tag: Social issues
A jab on the job: Companies, unions offer COVID-19 vaccines
<p>Marie Watson wanted to be among the first in line when she and other essential workers became eligible for the coronavirus vaccine — and...
Underwriter withdraws from Alabama prison lease project
<p>MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The underwriter for a project to build two prisons in Alabama announced that it is pulling out following criticism that it...
Spain: police bust clandestine gun workshop using 3D printer
<p>MADRID — Spanish police said Sunday that they have uncovered the first workshop using a 3D printer to make illegal firearms in the country....
‘No Sweets’: For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a tough Ramadan
BHANNINE, Lebanon — It was messy and hectic in Aisha al-Abed’s kitchen, as the first day of Ramadan often is. Food had to be...
Students’ struggles pushed Peru teacher to run for president
<p>CHUGUR, Peru — As schools across Peru closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pedro Castillo tried to find a way to keep classes going...
ACM Awards to feature (most of) country music’s top stars
NEW YORK — Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards will feature some of the genre's biggest stars, though chart-toppers like Morgan Wallen and Luke...
New migrant facilities crop up to ease crowding, again
<p>For the third time in seven years, U.S. officials are scrambling to handle a dramatic spike in children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone, leading...
Refugees win rare victory in Serbia landmark pushback ruling
BELGRADE, Serbia — Hamid Ahmadi still can feel the cold of the February night when Serbian police left him and two dozen other refugees...
Albania: Airport opens at former site of war refugee camp
<p>TIRANA, Albania — Albania opened a low-cost airport Sunday at the site of a former refugee camp to boost tourism in one of its...
Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy...