Russian forces have struck Kherson in Ukraine, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the city’s military administration.
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Saving lives in India’s extreme heatwave
Extreme heat is fast becoming a public health crisis in India, with more than 150 people dying during the latest brutal heat wave in June. Prolonged heat waves, sometimes classified as a slow-onset disaster, are one of the deadliest consequences of glo…
Deputy acquitted of all charges in Parkland shooting
A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre. (June 29)
High Court protects religious freedom in the workplace
The Supreme Court has solidified protections for workers who asks for religious accommodations. The case decided Thursday involves a Christian mail carrier who didn’t want to work Sundays because he said that day is for church and family. (June 29)
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Postal worker reacts to Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court is using the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who are religious. The mailman at the center of the case spoke to The Associated Press shortly after the ruling. (June 29)
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LGBTQ+ advocates reflect on Juneteenth gatherings
Groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations. Such gatherings help highlight the struggles against discrimination Black and LGBTQ+ people have faced. (June 29) (AP video by Kendra LaFleur)
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Putin mingles with people on Dagestan visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin met residents of the Caspian seaside city of Derbent, in the mostly Muslim Dagestan region.
Norfolk Southern CEO focusing on safety and service
Improving safety and service has been the key focus of Norfolk Southern’s CEO ever since he took the job a little over a year ago, but safety questions have dominated ever since one of the company’s trains derailed and caught fire in February (June 28)…
DoorDash co-founder still delivers 10 years later
A decade after he co-founded DoorDash at Stanford University, Andy Tang still works regularly as a “dasher” delivering food to customers. He’s one of a growing number of executives working shifts on their company’s front lines. (June 28) (AP Video/Terr…
Philippine police rescues workers from syndicates
Philippine police have rescued over 2,700 workers of various nationalities who were allegedly tricked into working for cybercrime operations. (June 28)