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Niger Army Ready to Hit Back After Coup Bid, Presidency Says
Niger Army Ready to Hit Back After Coup Bid, Presidency Says
Niger’s presidency said the army is on standby to strike back against members of the Presidential Guard who
2023-07-27 09:25
Asian Stocks Mixed Post-Fed Open; Wary Eyes on Yen: Markets Wrap
Asian Stocks Mixed Post-Fed Open; Wary Eyes on Yen: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were varied after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to a 22-year high and indicated that
2023-07-27 09:18
UOB Lowers Fee Growth Forecast as Profit Beats Estimates
UOB Lowers Fee Growth Forecast as Profit Beats Estimates
United Overseas Bank Ltd. lowered its fee income growth forecast for 2023, signaling a more challenging outlook, even
2023-07-27 08:47
Senator John Fetterman gives emotional speech about disability rights after recovering from stroke
Senator John Fetterman gives emotional speech about disability rights after recovering from stroke
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) delivered an emotional speech about his disability to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr Fetterman spoke via video message in his signature Carhartt shirt at the American Association of People with Disabilities’ celebration of the landmark law that passed in 1990 with overwhelming bipartisan support. During his campaign for Senate last year, Mr Fetterman suffered a stroke which affected his auditory processing. As a result, he now uses speech-to-text technology. “The reality is that all Americans should be able to get access to the support that they need,” he said. “The Americans with Disabilities Act makes this possible.” In February, Mr Fetterman checked into Walter Reed Medical Center to undergo treatment for depression. He checked out at the end of March and has since returned to the United States Senate. “I want to thank your community for the work that you have done to make sure people with disabilities can run for and win office,” he said. Mr Fetterman appeared at the celebration with other elected officials including Sen Tammy Duckworth (D-IL); Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the former House majority whip; and Rep Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also attended. “Now that I’m a senator, I’m going to continue to fight for disability rights in DC,” Mr Fetterman said. But many of the people at the event also highlighted the work that needed to be done to make places more accessible. Ms Duckworth, who lost both of her legs serving in the Iraq War, talked about how she took her two daughters to see the Barbie movie but could not go because the elevator did not work. “And so my two girls watched a movie with their nanny with me sitting outside for two and a half hours waiting for them to be done,” Ms Duckworth said, noting how nobody had informed her that the elevator was broken until after she bought a ticket. “It is 2023 folks we can and will and should do better.” She also pointed out how it is still legal to pay people with disabilities below the minimum wage and that medical equipment continues to get broken when people with disabilities travel by air. As a result, she said she is pushing for wheelchairs to be considered complex medical devices so they could not be destroyed. Similarly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared over the video to discuss how the Transportation Department had begun preliminary work to stay in their wheelchairs as they fly. “And today we’re pleased to officially announce the rule that will increase the size of accessibility of airplane bathrooms to better accommodate access on board,” he said. The anniversary comes after many people who helped pass the ADA such as disability rights Judith Heumann and the late Sen Lowell Weicker, a Republican from Connecticut, and C Boyden Gray, an adviser to former president George HW Bush, passed away earlier this year. Ms Duckworth spoke about how eventually, plenty of people will need to use the accommodations that the ADA guarantees. “I hope one day you develop one because that will mean that you've lived a long life and maybe that you'll care about disabled access,” she said. Read More Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment Hunter Biden’s plea deal appears at risk of falling apart. What happens next? Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on House UFO hearing probes claims of physics defying technology
2023-07-27 08:22
Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction in case against Texas over floating barriers in Rio Grande
Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction in case against Texas over floating barriers in Rio Grande
The Justice Department is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against Texas over its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande, according to a Wednesday court filing, in an attempt to put the case on a fast track.
2023-07-27 06:46
California, other states move to block 3M's $10.3 billion PFAS deal
California, other states move to block 3M's $10.3 billion PFAS deal
By Clark Mindock A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed
2023-07-27 06:45
Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together
Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together
Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.
2023-07-27 05:55
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.
2023-07-27 05:50
Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions
Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions
A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond.
2023-07-27 05:21
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.
2023-07-27 03:24
Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau has overhauled his team ahead of Canada's next election.
2023-07-27 03:19
Trump Says He’ll Revive Stolen-Vote Claim If He’s Charged Over Jan. 6
Trump Says He’ll Revive Stolen-Vote Claim If He’s Charged Over Jan. 6
Donald Trump signaled his false claims about the 2020 presidential election being rigged against him will feature prominently
2023-07-27 03:18
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