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Students in Springfield, Ohio, returned to classes on Tuesday with enhanced security measures in place, courtesy of the state, as the city grapples with threats linked to baseless claims about Haitian immigrants. The allegations, which suggest Haitians are stealing and eating pet cats and dogs, were propagated by former President Donald Trump during last week’s presidential debate. However, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has flatly denied these rumors, emphasizing that Haitian immigrants are vital to the local economy . Springfield, with a population of around 60,000, has experienced significant growth in recent years, largely due to the influx of Haitian immigrants.…

New York, 16 September 2024 – The latest edition of Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024, launched today by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, reveals that progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. Women hold one in every four parliamentary seats, a significant rise from a decade ago. The share of women and girls living in extreme poverty has finally dipped below 10 per cent following steep increases during the COVID-19 pandemic years. Up to 56 legal reforms have been enacted worldwide that seek to close the gender gap…

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm appealed against outstanding fines to the DP World Tour on Thursday which had thrown his hopes of competing at next year’s Ryder Cup into jeopardy. The two-time major winner originally insisted Wednesday that he had no intention of paying the penalty fees incurred due to his participation in LIV Golf events, escalating the possibility of Team Europe heading into next year’s Ryder Cup without one of its biggest stars. Rahm played a pivotal role in routing the United States in Rome last October, but to be eligible to return to captain Luke Donald’s team for New York, the 29-year-old needs to be a member of…

President Joe Biden has paid tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the iconic actor renowned for his commanding voice and unforgettable roles in film and theater. In a statement released on Tuesday, Biden reflected on his admiration for Jones, whom he last saw when the actor accepted the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments. Biden shared a personal connection with Jones, noting that they both overcame childhood stuttering to find their voices. “I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common – overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something…

If you had “historical night” on your Emmy predictions, congratulations. It was, indeed, a night for the history books and one for people who love teary acceptance speeches with a side of subtle, mostly scripted zingers. From historic winners to mentions of cats and dogs, here are the highlights from the 76th Emmy Awards: Let’s hear it for ‘Shōgun’ The music began to play off the cast and producers of the acclaimed period drama “Shōgun” after their win for best drama but stopped as soon as star and new Emmy winner Hiroyuki Sanada took the mic and expressed his intention to say his short…

The dance community is reeling from the loss of one of its brightest stars, Emily Gold, a 17-year-old dancer who competed on season 19 of America’s Got Talent alongside her Los Osos High School varsity dance team. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department confirmed to E! News that Gold died by suicide on September 13. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the dance world, with tributes pouring in for the talented teenager. Gold’s dance team was eliminated from America’s Got Talent in the quarterfinal round just last month, but their final performance earned a standing ovation and praise from judge…

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill announced on Monday that the company is in discussions with onshore US gas producers, pipeline companies, and like-minded firms to partner on its Driftwood LNG project. Speaking at an investor conference in New York, O’Neill highlighted the frustration among US gas producers who earn lower Henry Hub prices for gas that is then turned into LNG and sold at higher global prices. By partnering with these producers, Woodside aims to increase their revenue while securing a gas supply for its project. Woodside is seeking clarity on its partnering approach before making a final investment decision,…

Oil prices rose on Monday as the ongoing impact of Hurricane Francine on output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico offset persistent Chinese demand concerns ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut decision. Brent crude futures for November settled at $72.75 a barrel, up $1.14, or 1.59%, while U.S. crude futures for October settled at $70.09, up $1.44, or 2.1%. The remnants of Hurricane Francine continued to affect oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, with over 12% of crude production and 16% of natural gas output remaining offline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Safety…

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, announced on Monday that polio vaccination coverage in Gaza has reached an impressive 90%. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the agency’s campaign to vaccinate approximately 640,000 children under 10 years old against polio. The success of the first round of vaccinations comes despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which presented numerous challenges to UNRWA and its partners. The vaccination campaign, launched on September 1, was prompted by the World Health Organization’s confirmation last month of a polio case in Gaza – the first in 25 years. A baby was…

Reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering firing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape and financial markets on Monday. The news, which was carried by Israel’s leading television channels and news websites, suggested that Netanyahu was contemplating replacing Gallant with former ally turned rival Gideon Saar, currently a member of the opposition. The potential move has significant implications for Israel’s security and political stability, particularly given the looming threat of all-out war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. The shekel weakened 1% to nearly 3.75 versus the dollar, while main Tel Aviv…