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France's Macron risks his government to raise retirement age from 62 to 64

Business Standard 

French President Emmanuel Macron imposed a highly unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 on Thursday by shunning parliament and invoking a special constitutional power. Lawmakers were shouting, their voices shaking with emotion as Macron made the risky move, which is expected to trigger quick motions of no-confidence in his government. Crowds gathered and riot police vans zoomed by outside the National Assembly, their sirens wailing. The proposed pension changes have prompted major... Читать дальше...



Flood waters race through Arizona creeks

USA TODAY 

Residents and tourists in northern Arizona tried to return to business as usual after evacuation orders triggered by rain and flooding were lifted Thursday morning. (March 16)

Water Experts Look to Change Attitudes, Policies

Voice of America 

Lack of access to clean drinking water is being exacerbated by climate change. In fact, less than 1% of the world's water is fresh and accessible, according to Melissa Ho, senior vice president of freshwater and food at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). "Although we see water all around the planet, we do not necessarily realize what a precious and finite resource it is," she said. Ho cited that statistic during "This is Climate: Water," a Washington Post event that featured leaders at the forefront... Читать дальше...

California to overhaul San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison, a facility in the San Francisco Bay Area known for maintaining the highest number of prisoners on death row in the country. The goal is to turn it into a site where inmates can be rehabilitated and receive job training before returning to society. The state hasn't executed inmates for years, and the Democratic governor issued a moratorium on the death penalty in 2019. But nearly 700 prisoners remain on death row today. The... Читать дальше...

Leadership not by force – Jonathan

The Punch 

Ahead of Saturday’s rescheduled governorship and House of Assembly elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on politicians to bear in mind that leadership is not by force. He advised them to shun politics of desperation and killing. The former president spoke at Sampou community in the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State shortly

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"The Pez Outlaw" tells an exciting story about the world of Pez collecting

Boing Boing 

If you haven't seen the documentary "The Pez Outlaw" (2022) you really should. It's a fascinating look at the world of Pez, complete with rogue collectors and corporate villains. And it might be, above all, a love story. It's got something for everyone! — Read the rest





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