A new report found that media freedom is declining worldwide.
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** A new report found that media freedom is declining worldwide.
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A report released by Reporters Without Borders warned that media freedom is declining, with disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence posing mounting threats globally. A record number of 31 countries are now classified as being in a "very serious situation."
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** Canada to admit 40,000 under Afghan resettlement program
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Canada currently hosts one of the world's largest Afghan refugee resettlement programs, intending to admit 40,000 people by the end of the year. Over 18,000 resettlement applications are currently under review by Canadian and UN institutions.
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** House to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos after charges
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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduced a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. While the measure is expected to fail, it will force House Republicans to go on the record about the New York Rep.
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** Florida Gov. DeSantis restricts Chinese citizens from buying land
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Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill, SB 264, that bans Chinese nationals from buying land in Florida. His intention is to counteract the “malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party in Florida."
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** What's next for the abortion pill?
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Yesterday, three conservative-leaning appeals court judges, Jennifer Walker Elrod, James Ho, and Cory Wilson, heard arguments on whether the abortion pill, mifepristone, is safe and should remain available. Unfortunately, it may take them months to issue a ruling and their decision.
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** And, In The End...
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—Emma Kansiz
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