‘It just feels very unsafe’: Florida drop tower death shows safety features exclude some larger riders
After Tyre Sampson fell to his death from an unsafely modified ride, plus size travelers say parks need to do a better job of accommodating them safely….
Read moreThe dash for power: As electric vehicle sales surge, public charging stations in the U.S. lag
The race was on to install charging stations around the country as the electric car boom takes hold, but it’s yet to be seen if it’s enough…
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Beijing further tightens COVID-19 restrictions as Labour Day holiday begins
Starting 5 May, a negative COVID-19 test taken within the past week will be needed to enter public areas and to take public transport in Beijing.
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AOC to support Ukrainian athletes’ resettlement in Australia as Ian Chesterman named new president
Outgoing Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates says the sporting body will support Ukrainian athletes seeking to resettle in Australia on humanitarian grounds.
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Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family
Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in…
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Governments Tighten Grip on Global Food Stocks, Sending Prices Higher
Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will…
Read moreMan who died outside Supreme Court raises complicated questions, calls attention to ‘climate grief’
The death of climate activist Wynn Bruce by self-immolation outside the Supreme Court called attention to the possible nexus of faith and activism.
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Civilians Keep Arriving at Besieged Steel Complex in Mariupol, Fighters Say
That citizens are still seeking to shelter at the plant, where there is no prospect of escape or rescue, offers a testament to what they must be…
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Several people arrested in Canada’s capital after anti-government protest becomes unruly
Several protesters have been arrested during a “freedom” march in Ottawa, just months after rallying truckers paralysed the city for three weeks.
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Virginity as a prize? ‘Purity testing’ and hymenoplasty in Australia
For many of the world’s religions, and in many cultures, sex is seen as something reserved for marriage. But for some people, ‘proving’ a woman’s virginity before…
Read moreWidespread damage as tornado tears through Kansas
Shocking footage shows a large twister snaking through the city of Wichita.
Read moreEcuador declares emergency over gang crime
A curfew is imposed and thousands of police and soldiers are deployed to restore “peace and order”.
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Civilians Keep Arriving at Besieged Steel Complex in Mariupol, Fighters Say
That citizens are still seeking to shelter at the plant, where there is no prospect of escape or rescue, offers a testament to what they must be…
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At least 10 killed as bomb rips through mosque in Afghan capital
A blast has ripped through a Sunni mosque in Kabul, the latest in a wave of deadly bombings that have rocked the country in the last two…
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There’s a house of cards vibe in election campaign land. This is why
As the major parties struggle over the economic message to send swinging voters, the path of minor parties and independents to the parliament is being paved. Chief…
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Australia ignoring warning signs of climate change, former Pacific leaders say
The Pacific Elders’ Voice Group comprising former Pacific island leaders says growing military tensions in the region does little to address the real threat caused by climate…
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