International Issues
Friday, July 19, 2024
Delegate says AZ GOP is 'united,' supports withdrawing Ukraine aid
More than 2,400 delegates gathered in Milwaukee this week for the Republican National Convention and delegates from around the country, including …
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Scientists reconsider net-zero pledges to reach climate goals
By Stephen Battersby for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service…
Alliance sounds alarm on rising weapons cost, tax burden
CLARIFICATION: Parts of this story were rephrased to clarify that the United States does not send nuclear weapons to Israel or any other nation…
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in TX face health disparities
Almost half of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Texas are skipping routine healthcare because of cost, according to a survey by …
Environmental groups want say in Critical Mineral Agreements
A group of environmental and civil society organizations is fighting for better working conditions for people in countries that supply critical minera…
Decreased demand for liquefied natural gas could impact TX economy
Workers in the oil and gas industry are warily monitoring the supply and demand of liquefied natural gas, or LNG. Texas is one of the largest …
Changes in WY coal production may call for changes in tax structure
A new policy could affect the future of coal mining in the Powder River Basin and in turn, Wyoming's tax structure. The Powder River Basin produced …
Distinct vibes at IU Indianapolis pro-Palestinian protest
By Claire Rafford for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press Indiana-Public News…
Survey: NYC needs to do more for growing migrant population
A new survey showed New York City's population of asylum-seekers is struggling, and makes suggestions for improvements. The survey by the group Make …
SD refugee resettlement spiked in 2023
South Dakota ranks fifth in the nation for its rate of refugee resettlements per capita and the rate increased dramatically in the last year…
NY group offers resources for student protestors, bystanders
New York groups are providing student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully, as the war between Israel and …
Ohio student protestors say their movement is gaining momentum
After hundreds of Ohio students gathered at Kent State University over the weekend to protest the conflict in Gaza, on the 54th anniversary of …