science and technology

CNN Hero: A Community Project in Kibera
national

CNN Hero: A Community Project in Kibera

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Amber

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....

The idea of a “forever home” is a growing idea in Florida
asia

The idea of a “forever home” is a growing idea in Florida

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Amber

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...

Serena Williams Will Not Be The First Great Tennis Player
politics

Serena Williams Will Not Be The First Great Tennis Player

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Amber

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...

The world will visit Kenya this week
europe

The world will visit Kenya this week

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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...

The City of Los Angeles Is a Violation of the “Jaywalking” Law
technology

The City of Los Angeles Is a Violation of the “Jaywalking” Law

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Amber

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...

The Democratic Party’s Abortion Issue Will Be One of the Most Important Components of the White House Campaign
asia

The Democratic Party’s Abortion Issue Will Be One of the Most Important Components of the White House Campaign

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Amber

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...

Venus Williams wins first Grand Slam singles title at US Open
europe

Venus Williams wins first Grand Slam singles title at US Open

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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...

City of Toronto relaxes COVID-19 ice rink health guidelines
health

City of Toronto relaxes COVID-19 ice rink health guidelines

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Amber

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...

Why we're not processing mail-in ballots from Los Angeles County
health

Why we’re not processing mail-in ballots from Los Angeles County

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Amber

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....

Uber is introducing a new option to pay a $20 one-time fee for new subscriptions
world

Uber is introducing a new option to pay a $20 one-time fee for new subscriptions

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Amber

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...