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national
CNN Hero: A Community Project in Kibera
This CNN Hero upcycles old computers to open new worlds for young Kenyans - and saves the world from a world without Kenyans I was in Kibera, Kenya, recently watching the CNN Hero initiative....
asia
The idea of a “forever home” is a growing idea in Florida
A tiny Florida beach town is rebuilding after a hurricane. Is it becoming a preserve of the rich? Every year, the National Hurricane Center predicts that Florida will get hit by a hurricane that...
politics
Serena Williams Will Not Be The First Great Tennis Player
US Open: Serena Williams' last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis – but what lies ahead? Photograph: John Storey/Action Images On Friday, Serena Williams will play her final match...
europe
The world will visit Kenya this week
Kenya 'a beacon of democracy' in East Africa, says expert Updated This week the world will pay a second visit to Kenya, another country in East Africa. The visit will be as much about...
technology
The City of Los Angeles Is a Violation of the “Jaywalking” Law
Los Angeles Pedestrians Look Forward to Relaxed Jaywalking Law Pedestrians may walk with the eyes downcast as they stroll past cars, but the city’s most notorious law-breakers have their eyes fixed forward at all...
asia
The Democratic Party’s Abortion Issue Will Be One of the Most Important Components of the White House Campaign
Biden to Pledge Codifying Abortion Rights if Democrats Expand Majorities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen.(and former VP) Joe Biden (D-DE) will make a video touting a pro-abortion rights framework that Democrats can put...
europe
Venus Williams wins first Grand Slam singles title at US Open
Venus Williams bows out in first round of women's singles at US Open Venus Williams of the US takes her first loss at the US Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai, 6-2, in...
health
City of Toronto relaxes COVID-19 ice rink health guidelines
Toronto relaxes COVID-19 rink rules as winter activities move ‘toward normal’ The City of Toronto is relaxing its COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ice rink health guidelines to help encourage more winter sports on the city’s ice...
health
Why we’re not processing mail-in ballots from Los Angeles County
California is still waiting for some election results. Follow the journey of a mail ballot from the state's Registrar of Voters, Tom Wong, and discover why voting here is in a state of suspense....
world
Uber is introducing a new option to pay a $20 one-time fee for new subscriptions
Uber warns of higher prices and longer wait times following Toronto’s decision to freeze new licences for ride-hailing companies. Uber Technologies Inc. is working on an update to its Uber app that’s meant to...