On August 10, the Israeli bombardment of al-Tabin School in Gaza City killed more than 100 people sheltering there, including many children. This was one of 17 deadly attacks on schools in the strip that took place last month, according to the United Nations. Spaces of learning – transformed into shelters for the displaced – have become repeated targets in this war, as the line between combatants and civilians has been blurred. This week, tens of thousands of children should be celebrating the beginning of a new school year. Instead, they are living through the nightmare of scholasticide – a…
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Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. Six hours after departing the International Space Station, Starliner parachuted into New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range, descending on autopilot through the desert darkness. It was an uneventful close to a drama that began with the June launch of Starliner’s long-delayed crew debut and quickly escalated into a dragged-out cliffhanger of a mission stricken by thruster failures and helium leaks. For months, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return was in question as engineers struggled to…
By Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo Over Labor Day weekend, you probably heard people rightfully thank labor unions for many of the things we now take for granted – the 8-hour workday, workplace safety standards, and weekends themselves. That’s because when unions succeed in organizing and fighting for their workers, all workers are better off. And those benefits don’t just extend to workers themselves, but to their communities and generations to come. President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris understand the important ways unions strengthen America; it’s why they set out to be the most pro-union administration…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has taken to social media to address men in the wake of the tragic death of Idowu Christianah, a student of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Christianah was abducted and murdered by Adeleye Ayomide, an undergraduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), who had a history of similar violent behavior.Meanwhile, Adekunle Gold’s message, posted on his X account, emphasizes the need for men to redefine masculinity by holding each other accountable for actions that perpetuate gender-based violence. He wrote, “Men, true strength is not about staying silent but about standing up to your friends who…
The Philadelphia Eagles were able to beat the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, on Friday night to open their season with a big win over another NFC contender.Star free-agent acquisition Saquon Barkley was the player of the game with three touchdowns, but a potentially significant injury took the spotlight in the final seconds of the contest.Here are five takeaways from Friday’s game.Jordan Love injury is the big story The result of the game is secondary for the Packers on Friday. Their only concern now is the status of starting quarterback Jordan Love.Love was injured with less than 30 seconds to play…
Algeria goes to the polls on Saturday to vote in a presidential election. While incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to win, observers will pay close attention to how many of the 24.5 million registered voters turn out. In 2019, the year Tebboune was elected, turnout had been just 40 percent as a result of a boycott by most of the Hirak demonstrators, who had dominated the streets since February of that year. Of that 40 percent, about 60 percent (nearly five million) had voted in favour of Tebboune. This year, authorities are hoping to increase that figure, with all…
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to the remains of a woman found stuffed inside a suitcase on Long Island, according to police. Ronald Schroeder was caught by MTA police at Penn Station in Manhattan just before 2 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk County Police said. The 31-year-old Schroeder was charged with concealment of a human corpse after the body of Seikeya Jones was discovered in a suitcase on Sept. 3. MTA police also charged with with third-degree possession of a controlled substance. Attorney information for Schroeder was not immediately available. The suitcase was found in a wooded…
Music star, Davido has sparked a social media frenzy after introducing himself as the “King of Nigeria” during a chance encounter with an alleged Saudi Arabian Prince in Paris, France.In a viral video, Davido is seen exchanging pleasantries with familiar faces before meeting the Arab dignitary. When introduced, Davido boldly declared himself the “King of Nigeria” and proceeded to take photos with the Saudi Arabian Prince.The singer’s assertion has elicited mixed reactions on social media. While some users defended his right to claim the title, others criticized him for being presumptuous. @JrBurna098765 questioned, “Who made you the King of Nigeria?…
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Samuel Aldegheri already made history this season. Aldegheri made his debut on Aug. 30, allowing seven runs, two earned, on six hits and two walks over five innings, striking out three. He became the first person born and raised in Italy to reach the majors and just the eighth major leaguer to be born in that country.The Angels gave Aldegheri another chance despite his rough debut. He was up to the challenge on Friday, allowing just one run on three hits and threw walks over six innings, striking out seven batters. Aldegheri earned his first major…
Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as the United States pledges an additional $250m in aid.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his Western allies to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia and increase pressure on Moscow to end the war. “We need to have this long-range capability, not only on the divided territory of Ukraine, but also on the Russian territory, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace,” Zelenskyy said on Friday at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) at Germany’s Ramstein Air Base. “We need…