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Israeli Hostages Released in Ceasefire Swap Amidst Delays and Tensions
As Qatar and Egypt mediate release of Israeli hostages in historic swap, Gaza aid concerns and delays persist.
This Rural Black Community Is at War With a Private Railroad Company
The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to determine if a private company can take land from 18 property owners.
Far Right Rumors About Stabbing Attack Spur Anti-Migrant Riots in Dublin
Critics said the outburst was a result of years of demonization of migrants by politicians in Ireland and elsewhere.
Gaza Newborns Are Dying From Preventable Causes Due to Israeli Siege, Oxfam Says
“Last month we lost at least one baby in every shelter, it's heartbreaking,” said one humanitarian worker.
Workers Kick Off Black Friday With “Biggest Ever Global Strike Against Amazon”
For years, Amazon workers across the globe have been walking off the job on Black Friday to demand better treatment.
Discarded Toys Are Creating an Electronic Waste Crisis. Here’s How to Stop It.
Electronic toys are winding up in landfills — but they could be recycled, with better policies.
Private Equity Is Using Prison Phone, Food and Health Systems to Rack Up Profits
Private equity firms are capturing systems people in prison use and making them even more brutal and unaccountable.
Hunger Surges in US After Food Aid Cuts
The expiration of federal policies launched in the past few years has reversed recent successes in stemming hunger.
AOC Calls Out $20 Million Offer to Unseat Tlaib as “Corruption of Our Politics”
Hill Harper rejected the offer from a businessman to drop out of his senate race to run against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Anti-Abortion Groups Undeterred by Election Losses, Press On in Courts
Abortion opponents are seeking ways to work around voters and cancel out victories at the polls for reproductive rights.