Новости за 13.08.2021

As more dictators use migrants for geopolitical advantage, the European Union struggles to end the practice.

Iran’s breakout point to make a nuclear weapon is estimated to be 10 weeks away. But as tensions rise, so do efforts to avert a conflict no one wants.

In the wake of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation after a string of sexual assault claims, leaders of the #MeToo movement reflect on the movement's progress and the role it has played in changing the way sexual harassment is discussed in America.

On Thursday, Washington Supreme Court justices ruled it unconstitutional to impose excessive fines on a homeless man after his truck was impounded. The verdict says one’s ability to pay relative to the costs imposed must be considered.

According to results from the 2020 census, the U.S. became more diverse over the past decade, with increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations fueling the change. For the first time, there is no majority racial or ethnic group for people younger than 18.

As security deteriorates in Afghanistan, the U.S. announced Thursday that it will send 3,000 troops to Kabul to aid in a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy. Officials reject the idea that the move sends encouraging signals to an already emboldened Taliban.

Adult swimming and safety pioneer Bill Meier educates swimmers to reduce drowning risks causing some governments to restrict open water swimming.

Treks across the country have a long history in the United States. Amid the pandemic, a new group of wanderers is taking up the mantle.

Britney Spears calls her case “abusive,” and her dad agreed to step down Thursday. Critics say conservatorships facilitate elder abuse and undercut disability rights.

Fires have savaged the Greek island of Evia. Volunteers and grassroots efforts have helped save homes and lives.