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Title 42 is a part of U.S. law that deals with public health, social welfare and civil rights. Bottom line, a federal judge ordered the Biden administration to stop using Title 42 by Dec. 21, stating that it was "arbitrary and capricious." The administration had tried to stop using Title 42 sooner, but was blocked by a federal court in Louisiana. Why is using Title 42 controversial? So if we're still using Title 42, why are so many people illegally crossing the border now?

☆ Papua rights abuse trial: Indonesian court clears retired army major of crimes against humanity
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

An Indonesian court on Thursday acquitted a retired army officer in the fatal shooting of four teenagers in Papua in 2014, crushing hopes the military would be held accountable for alleged abuses in the country’s restive easternmost region. Held in an infrequently used human rights court, the seven-week trial saw public prosecutors bring charges of “crimes against humanity” against retired army major Isak Sattu for his alleged role in ordering the fatal shooting. Presiding judge Sutisna Sawati on Thursday said the defendant had been found not guilty, and was cleared of all charges. Yones Douw, a lawyer and representative for the families of the victims, said the trial was only held to “create a good image for Indonesia”. Prosecutors, who alleged that Isak had failed in his command responsibility by not stopping his troops, had called for him to be jailed for 10 years.

☆ Prince William gave a $1.2 million Earthshot prize to a startup that makes edible packaging from seaweed
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Prince William awarded five Earthshot Prizes of $1.2 million on Friday to fund climate innovation. The prestigious Earthshot Prizes were awarded on Friday in Boston. Each winner will receive £1 million ($1.2 million) to develop their climate innovations. The star-studded ceremony, hosted by Prince William and Kate Middleton, had various celebrities in attendance including Billie Eilish, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Rami Malek, Catherine O'Hara, and David Beckham. The Earthshot Prizes were launched in 2020 by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough.

☆ Trolls, propaganda & fear stoke Bukele's media machine in El Salvador
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +23 min

In examining Bukele’s media operation, Reuters interviewed more than 70 people, including former media operatives and social media researchers. It showed Bukele with an 86% approval rating in El Salvador, making him the most popular leader in the region. “The threat in El Salvador used to be from the gangs, now it's from the state,” said Angelica Carcamo, the organization's president. “I found a lot more manipulation in El Salvador than in Mexico,” Escorcia said. A native of Guatemala, Torres has been critical of the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras for creating conditions that spur migration.

☆ Slovenia's election may produce first woman president
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Katja Lihtenvalner | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LJUBLJANA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Slovenians were voting on Sunday in a presidential election runoff, with former TV presenter Natasa Pirc Musar hoping to beat right-wing politician Andze Logar and become the country's first woman president. Although the role is mostly ceremonial, the president heads the army and also nominates several top officials, including the central bank governor. An opinion poll conducted by the Ninamedia agency published in the daily Dnevnik on Friday showed Pirc Musar winning 51.2% of the votes, with Logar taking 48.8%. "I expect the next president to care about us, the citizens, to represent Slovenia in a good manner," Uros Pinter said after casting his ballot in Ljubljana. Pirc Musar, 54, a former TV presenter who is now an influential lawyer, campaigned on human rights, the rule of law and social welfare issues.

☆ War in Ukraine and weather-related disasters have disrupted climate action. Here are 6 ways the private sector can mobilize sustainable transformation.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Bernhard Lorentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

War in Ukraine and a slew of weather-related disasters have slowed government progress towards climate action. Here are six ways the private sector can mobilize sustainable transformation. The Ukraine conflict in particular has significantly disrupted decarbonization plans and brought into focus concerns around resilience and sovereignty when it comes to ongoing energy transition efforts. Innovate in line with the energy transition to build resilienceInnovation is at the heart of maintaining competitive edge as it replaces costly and inefficient processes with more effective ones. Bernhard Lorentz is the global consulting sustainability & climate strategy leader at Deloitte and the founding chair of the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress.

☆ Hillary Clinton said voters ‘don’t really understand’ the consequences of electing Republicans in the midterms
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Hillary Clinton questioned whether voters "really understand" what's at stake in the midterms. She said Social Security and Medicare are under threat should control of Congress change. Republican leaders say they don't back proposals that could see the programs cut. Clinton said she believes Americans don't "really understand" what that would mean. Democrats including President Joe Biden and Barack Obama have seized on the proposals to attack Republicans ahead of the midterms.

☆ Latin America's 'pink tide' leaders congratulate Brazil's Lula on election win
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Steven Grattan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SAO PAULO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Latin America leaders on Sunday congratulated Brazil's Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva after he won a third term as president of the largest country in South America, consolidating the region's "pink tide" of elected leftist leaders. His victory over far-right president Jair Bolsonaro leaves Brazil joining Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Peru in a growing leftist bloc. "Long live Lula," tweeted Colombia's Gustavo Petro, who in June was elected his country's first leftist president. But the pink tide returned as rampant inflation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led frustrated voters in Latin America to ditch mainstream parties and follow promises of greater social spending. "Your victory strengthens democracy and integration in Latin America."

☆ Da Silva wins Brazil presidential election, ends Bolsonaro era for now
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Leila Sackur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated his bitter rival, President Jair Bolsonaro, to secure his second term as Brazil's leader Sunday after a tightly fought race in the world’s fourth-largest democracy. Pre-election polls had given da Silva, a former metalworker and union leader known universally as “Lula,” a commanding lead. Da Silva, who served as Brazil’s president from 2003-2010, is credited with building an extensive social welfare program during his tenure that helped lift tens of millions into the middle class. Da Silva was himself convicted on corruption and money laundering charges, leading to a 19-month imprisonment that left him sidelined in the 2018 presidential election against rival Bolsonaro. Da Silva promised during his campaign to help Brazil’s most vulnerable communities, crack down on illegal deforestation and set up a new Indigenous peoples’ ministry.

Sunak, Britain’s third prime minister in seven weeks, took office on Tuesday with a pledge to fix the “mistakes” Truss made. Truss’ “mini” budget of September 23 crashed the pound and caused a rout in the bond market, sending UK borrowing costs — including mortgage rates — soaring. One area Sunak may be tempted to tap is the social welfare budget. That could save £7 billion ($8 billion) in 2023-24, according to the IFS, but would prove controversial. According to Hunt, the budget, when it comes, will set out how the government plans to reduce debt in the medium term.

☆ UK economy: Rishi Sunak only has unpleasant choices as prime minister
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Julia Horowitz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

There’s little appetite for government spending cuts after years of austerity in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. Plus, failing to help households deal with surging living costs could prove politically devastating and further weigh on the economy. Finance minister Jeremy Hunt got the ball rolling last week when he reversed £32 billion ($37 billion) in tax cuts that formed the bedrock of Truss’ plan to boost growth. Risk of a ‘doom loop’Investors and economists expect that the government will announce a mixture of tax increases and spending cuts shortly. No one wants to repeat the errors of the brief Truss era, when her gamble that unfunded tax cuts would jumpstart growth backfired spectacularly.

☆ Right-wing politician expected to take lead in Slovenia's presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LJUBLJANA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Polls opened in the Slovenian presidential election on Sunday with former foreign minister in the rightist government, Anze Logar, expected to lead the seven candidates after the first round of voting. Opinion polls suggest that no candidate will win the more than 50% of the votes that would secure victory after the first round. The two candidates who win most votes will face run-off in two weeks. Polling stations close at 7 p.m. (1700 GMT) and first results are expected about two hours later. "While the president’s role in Slovenia is largely ceremonial, the election result will reflect voter support for liberal pro-EU political forces in relation to populist eurosceptic parties," the Teneo consultancy said before the election.

☆ India bans Islamic group PFI, accuses it of terrorism
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Krishna N. Das | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A man walks past the old office of Popular Front of India (PFI) Islamic group, in New Delhi, India, September 28, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisSummary Bans imposed on PFI, eight affiliates for five yearsGovernment says PFI involved in 'terrorism'PFI dissolves itself - statementPFI student wing CFI decries 'vendetta'NEW DELHI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - India declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) Islamic group and its affiliates unlawful on Wednesday, accusing them of involvement in terrorism and banning them for five years, after authorities detained more than 100 PFI members this month. The PFI's now-banned student wing, the Campus Front of India (CFI), called the government action a political vendetta and propaganda. The government said in a notification it had banned the PFI and affiliates CFI, Rehab India Foundation, All India Imams Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation, National Women's Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala. The PFI came together in late 2006 and was launched formally the next year with the merger of three organisations based in south India.

☆ Factbox: Government measures to ease inflation pain
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

In August, the government offered debt relief to former students and unveiled the $430 billion "Inflation Reduction Act". * Canada on Sept. 13 announced a C$4.5 billion ($3.29 billion) relief package. * Poland will spend over 30 billion zlotys ($6.07 billion) to freeze power prices and support companies. * The Czech Republic will cap electricity and gas prices next year. * Croatia will cap electricity prices from Oct. 1 until March.

☆ Ireland dips into budget surplus to ease cost of living squeeze
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Padraic Halpin | Conor Humphries | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland dipped into one of Europe’s few budget surpluses to fund higher-than-usual spending hikes and tax cuts, ease energy costs for firms and consumers and set cash aside in a budget it said was in sharp contrast to neighbouring Britain’s economic plans. FILE PHOTO: A shopper wearing a face masks pushes a trolley in a discount shop in Dublin, Ireland, November 30, 2021. In May, the European Commission forecast that Denmark would be the only country in the EU to deliver a surplus this year with Sweden, Ireland and Luxembourg joining them in 2023. Ireland’s forecasts on Tuesday included a surplus of just under 0.5% of national income for 2022. The amount of money people can earn tax-free before hitting the higher rate of income tax was also increased.

☆ Ireland aims to ease cost of living squeeze with 'two budgets in one'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Padraic Halpin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIt also promised a one-off package including grants for companies and cash for households to pay energy bills. That will come in at around 3 billion euros, according to two sources briefed on the negotiations which are nearing a conclusion. In May, the European Commission forecast that Denmark would be the only country in the EU to deliver a surplus this year with Sweden, Ireland and Luxembourg joining them in 2023. Ireland would still be taking in less money that it spends without the corporate tax haul mostly generated from its large multinational sector. ($1 = 1.0350 euros)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Andrew HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during the opening of the first clinic exclusively for trans and non-binary people in Mexico City, Mexico October 1, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File PhotoMEXICO CITY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, a trained physicist vying to become the country's first female president, is hoping her environmental credentials and success in curbing crime will help set her apart in the race for the top job in 2024. Where Mexico City has diverged is in its success in reducing gang-fuelled violence that has for years ravaged the country. In Mexico City it is on track to come down to half the 2018 total. Still, Sheinbaum said the improvement rested on close cooperation between city authorities and federal forces.

"With the United States raising interest rates, emerging economies have little choice but to hike rates to avoid their currencies from depreciating too much," he said. Asakawa said many Asian emerging economies have sufficient buffers, such as ample current account surpluses and foreign reserves, to weather another crisis. "Some emerging Asian countries could intervene to prevent their currencies from depreciating. Countries like Malaysia put in place capital controls during the Asian financial crisis," Asakawa said. Asian policymakers must also prepare for when volatile market moves destabilise regional economies, he added.

☆ Patagonia's bold move to donate the entire company to fight climate change only works if it stays competitive in business, CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Catherine Clifford | In Catclifford | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

But that does not mean the company is going to become any less competitive or aggressive in meeting its business objectives. related investing news KeyBanc says buy Diamondback Energy, which can rally 25% as U.S. struggles to meet oil demand "We are extremely competitive. Ryan Gellert, now the CEO of Patagonia, speaking at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019 at DR Koncerthuset on May 16, 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Lars Ronbog | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesThe conversations that led to the decision started internally a couple of years ago. Gellert pointed out that the Patagonia founding family did pay $17.5 million on the 2 percent of stock that went into the Patagonia Purpose Trust.

☆ Factbox: How governments are trying to ease inflation pain
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

* Mexico will raise the minimum wage by 20% next year after an agreement was reached between employers, labour representatives and the government. EUROPE:* European Union countries are racing to reach a deal on a gas price cap by Dec. 13. The bloc's members are considering a slightly lower gas price cap than the one proposed by the European Commission, documents seen by Reuters showed. * Slovakia will spend 6 billion euros to cap energy prices for households next year. * Tunisia's government in September signed a deal with a major labour union to raise public sector pay and the minimum wage.

They strategized on what they want to do next: elect their own candidates to school boards, pass state legislation and diminish the influence of teachers unions. “It’s been said we’re some political powerhouse,” said Tiffany Justice, who co-founded Moms for Liberty in January 2021 with Tina Descovich. Moms for Liberty founders Tiffany Justice, left, and Tina Descovich present the Liberty Sword to Gov. “When I’m going up there by myself, the school board overlooks you,” said Ken Davenport, a father from a chapter in Orange County, Florida, who is running for state representative. Ron DeSantis, is joined by her 5-year-old daughter, Madison, after a question and answer session at the Moms for Liberty Summit.

☆ В Индии обновят хижины для «менструального изгнания». Критики призывают бороться за полную отмену стигматизирующей традиции
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-04 | by ( ) ru.diez.md time to read: +1 min

Благотворительная организация из Мумбаи Kherwadi Social Welfare Association обновит ветхие хижины для «менструального изгнания». Активисты заменят старые постройки на современные дома с кроватями, водопроводом, уборными и электричеством, пишет Bird in Flight со ссылкой на BBC. В Индии женщины, у которых начиналась менструация, долгое время считались «нечистыми» и были вынуждены на пять дней переселяться в отдельные дома. Им запрещали участвовать в мероприятиях, заходить в храм и даже на кухню, а мужчина, притронувшийся к такой женщине, должен был принять душ. Хотя критики заявили, что лучше было бы бороться за полную отмену стигматизирующей традиции, активисты настаивают, что так они по крайней мере обеспечат женщин безопасными и комфортными домами уже в ближайшее время.

Organizations: Social Welfare, BBC, Благотворительная организация Locations: Мумбаи, Индия, Гадчироли

☆ Harry Belafonte: What Do We Have to Lose? Everything - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2016-11-07 | by ( Harry Belafonte | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

It wasn’t easy, and sometimes it wasn’t pretty, but we did it, together. We achieved full rights for women, and fought to let people of all genders and sexual orientations stand in the light. Lost as so many powerful interests would have us lose the benefits of the social welfare state, privatize Social Security, and annihilate Obamacare altogether. If he wins this Tuesday, Donald J. Trump would be, at 70, the oldest president ever elected. Like a bar of gold, perhaps, or a bank vault, or one of the lifeless, anonymous buildings he loves to put up.

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