Tag: Social affairs
Mexican lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational pot
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s lower chamber approved a marijuana legalization bill Wednesday, setting the country on the path to becoming one of the world’s...
From job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped US economy
WASHINGTON — At first, it was expected to be brief. At least that was the hope.
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Sexual orientation axed from South Carolina hate crime bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A hate crimes bill in South Carolina no longer protects gay or transgender people after a Republican leader said including them...
Spoelstra: Leonard’s words were ‘distasteful and hurtful’
MIAMI — Meyers Leonard's coach and Miami Heat teammates offered no excuse Wednesday for his use of an anti-Semitic slur while livestreaming a video...
Dozens of Democrats demand Cuomo’s resignation
ALBANY, N.Y. — A group of 59 Democratic lawmakers demanded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation Thursday in the wake of an allegation that...
Study: Lack of diversity in Hollywood costs industry $10B
NEW YORK — For years, researchers have said a lack of diversity in Hollywood films doesn’t just poorly reflect demographics, it’s bad business. A...
China blasts BBC report after summoning UK ambassador
BEIJING — China is complaining anew about recent reporting by the BBC, days after summoning the British ambassador to Beijing to register displeasure over...
Report: German lawmaker resigns after Azerbaijan claims
BERLIN — A lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel's party is stepping down following allegations he was involved in questionable lobbying activity for Azerbaijan, German...
Sweden royals hold church service for COVID-19 victims
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia held a church ceremony Thursday to honor the victims of the coronavirus.
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LA opens its first tiny home village to ease homeless crisis
LOS ANGELES — Amy Skinner took notice when brightly colored structures started taking shape earlier this year on a drab patch of asphalt across...