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El Salvador to Build Cryptocurrency-Fueled ‘Bitcoin City’
Bitcoin has been legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar since Sept. 7
Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reappears in Public in Beijing
Peng Shuai reappeared in public Sunday at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer
Marchers Across France Decry Violence Against Women
PARIS — Tens of thousands of protesters marched Saturday through Paris and other French cities to demand more government action to prevent violence against women. The demonstrations come amid growing outrage in France over women killed by their partners and as French women are increasingly speaking out about sexual harassment and abuse. Protesters marched in…
The Holiday Season May Be a New Hurdle for COVID-19 Home Testing
After weeks of shortages, chains like CVS and Walgreens now say they have ample supplies and recently lifted limits
Photos of Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Posted Online
The photos appeared Friday on Twitter, which cannot be seen by most internet users in China
‘Enough is Enough.’ 8 State Attorneys General Launch Investigation into Instagram’s Harmful Effect on Kids
A group of state attorneys general are investigating the photo-sharing platform Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — now called Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people. The investigation is led by a bipartisan coalition of…
AI Hiring Tools Can Discriminate Based on Race and Gender. A New NYC Bill Would Fight That
Job candidates rarely know when hidden artificial intelligence tools are rejecting their resumes or analyzing their video interviews. But New York City residents could soon get more say over the computers making behind-the-scenes decisions about their careers. A bill passed by the city council in early November would ban employers from using automated hiring tools…
India’s Modi Withdraws Controversial Farm Laws After Yearlong Protests
The decision is a major climbdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which has been often accused of ramming through laws without enough consultation
Hours-Long Speech by GOP Leader Delays House Vote on Build Back Better Bill
House approval was still expected on a near party-line vote
What is Vegan Wine? An Essential Guide for Plant-Based Wine Lists
Increasing interest from wine drinkers has inspired wineries to certify their wines as vegan. Here are some to savor
AstraZeneca Releases More Positive Data on COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
The data from both trials — known as Provent and Tackle — adds to positive outcomes reported earlier this year
The U.N.’s Afghanistan Envoy Says the Country Is on the Brink of ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’
Deborah Lyons said the United Nations predicts that 60% of Afghanistan’s 38 million people face crisis levels of hunger