Month: October 2020

Canada and the United States announced on Thursday joint plans to tackle climate change including slashing methane emissions—a decision welcomed by environmental groups who charge that President Barack Obama still has more steps to take to protect communities and secure a legacy as a climate leader. The joint statement from the two nations says that…

Minnesota has compensated two beekeepers who say their hives were damaged by a controversial strain of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, in the first test of a groundbreaking 2014 state law. “This is the first action of any state, a finding of fact, that neonicotinoids are harmful to bees,” state Sen. Rick Hansen, a co-sponsor of…

Ted Cruz on Tuesday called for a freeze on the U.S. accepting refugees from regions where the Islamic State (ISIS) and al Qaeda have a strong presence and said local law enforcement should be allowed to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods.” The Republican presidential candidate made the comments within hours of the bombings in Belgium…

Bernie Sanders’ response to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam’s charge that the Democratic presidential candidate has “contemptible” views? Bring it. Sanders on Wednesday joined striking Verizon workers on a picket line in New York City. He applauded them, saying, “Today you are standing up—not just for justice for Verizon workers—you are standing up for millions of…

More than 1,000 world leaders, celebrities, and other societal figures have signed a letter calling for an end to the “disastrous” drug war ahead of an upcoming United Nations summit to discuss the organization’s nearly two-decade-long campaign against narcotics. “Humankind cannot afford a 21st century drug policy as ineffective and counterproductive as the last century’s,”…

Heralding a new victory for the Fight for $15 movement, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, which Mayor Muriel Bowser has promised to sign. Beyond 2020, the minimum wage will rise with inflation. “When I see how much it…

Tottenham defender Ryan Sessegnon will reportedly complete his loan move to Hoffenheim today after travelling to Germany with his agent. Sessegnon will join the Bundesliga side in search of regular first team opportunities after failing to break into the Spurs team. Spurs bosses see Hoffenheim as a great chance for the player to get his…

Chelsea are reported to have turned down an offer for Callum Hudson-Odoi from Bayern Munich that could be worth £70million. The 19-year-old made his first Premier League start since February as Chelsea thumped Crystal Palace 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Afterwards, Frank Lampard discussed the possibility of late transfer activity involving Hudson-Odoi. Then it emerged…

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for James Rodriguez after their 4-2 victory over Brighton. The Toffees extended their perfect start to the season on Saturday with an impressive 4-2 against Graham Potter’s side. They took an early lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored his ninth goal in just six outings this season.…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits logistical issues associated with the international break have been further complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. With Sadio Mane’s positive test being made public late on Friday, following on from Thiago Alcantara’s on Tuesday, Klopp is already well aware his team selection options can change at a moment’s notice. And with…