Are water shortages driving migration? Researchers dispel myths

Researchers warn against over-simplifying the links between water and migration, and say many of those who do move - at least partly because of water-related pressures - may not travel far

Brazil says open to aid for Amazon fires, but will decide how it's used

Brazil's president is finding himself increasingly isolated on the global stage over his response to the blazes, which threaten what many view as a key xxxxxx against global climate change


Making history: teaching of LGBT+ rights gains momentum in United States

An increasing number of states are mandating LGBT+ history lessons


Brazil Congress committee OKs commercial farming on indigenous reserves

Commercial agriculture on indigenous reserves is currently prohibited


Gay or bisexual players on every pro football team, says former U.S. footballer

In his upcoming book, Ryan O'Callaghan shares the exhausting mental game of passing for straight in the National Football League


Federal judge blocks restrictive Missouri abortion law

The ban was written with the hope it would bring abortion rights to the Supreme Court


Even after Epstein's suicide, his accusers to get day in court

Epstein was arrested on July 6 and pleaded not guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of girls as young as 14


Thousands flee deadly violence in Cameroon's separatist regions - sources

As of June 2019, at least half of schools in the affected regions were closed due to attacks or the threat of violence, depriving more than 600,000 children of an education


Rosa Parks, Sally Ride join Barbie's burgeoning social circle

Toy company Mattel announced the addition of the new dolls on Women's Equality Day


FACTBOX-From beaches to Bieber: 6 locations closing after tourism overload

An increasing number of tourist spots have been closed in order to protect the environment


Opinion:

OPINION: Unfortunately, the Amazon isn’t the only forest fire story

Instead of focusing our attention on fires that have already started, we would be better off paying more attention to prevention



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