Month: <span>February 2020</span>

California became the first state to ban discrimination based on hair that is associated with race, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. The law, SB 188, is also known as the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair (CROWN) Act. It was introduced by State Sen. Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), and…

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Italian Finance Minister Giovanni Tria | Aris Oikonomou/AFP via Getty Images Italian economy minister: Next budget is ‘compatible’ with EU rules Government plans won’t jeopardize Italy’s efforts to reduce its debt, according to Giovanni Tria. By Maxime Schlee 8/8/18, 12:29 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:46 AM CET Plans to reform Italy’s fiscal system as part…

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Horst Seehofer | Christof Stache/AFP via Getty Images German minister: Brussels’ Brexit rigidity will put lives at risk German Interior Minister calls for a ‘full security partnership with the UK’ post Brexit. By Gabriela Galindo 7/6/18, 9:53 AM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:52 AM CET Brussels’ tough stance on a post-Brexit security partnership with the U.K….

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Teen Vogue took to Twitter and claimed “Racism and patriotism go hand in hand” by sharing an earlier article, which argues many of America’s prominent anthems are rooted in racism. The May 15 article, which drew immense criticism online and was titled ‘The Racist History of America’s Patriotic Anthems,’ discusses popular anthems that have been performed…

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Sponsored Content Exploring the unexplored: Ideas for building European leadership in AI By Ieva Martinkenaite, chairwoman, ETNO Artificial Intelligence Taskforce, and VP, Telenor Group 11/26/18, 9:00 AM CET What is Europe’s place in a world enabled by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Are there opportunities to be seized and where do they lie? What is the role…

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Over the last five decades, election debates have become important milestones in most political campaigns. They are moments when candidates stake out differences, launch attacks, try to revive flagging bids for office — or crash and burn. For those vying to become president of the European Commission, an election debate will serve an even more fundamental…

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Actor Jeff Daniels appeared on The Late Show Tuesday evening and said that President Donald Trump’s challenger needs to be somebody who can “punch him in the face.” Daniels, who stars as Atticus Finch in Broadway’s To Kill A Mockingbird, said America needs to “do better” and expressed hope that President Trump’s challenger will be someone who…

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A man was arrested this weekend for voyeurism after allegedly placing a hidden camera in the toilets of Pinewood studios, where the latest James Bond movie is being filmed. The 49-year-old man was later charged with voyeurism, a spokesperson for Thames Valley Police confirmed to CNN, and will appear in court on Saturday. Filming for the franchise’s…

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Viktor Orbán hands over the Visegrad group presidency to his Slovakian counterpart Peter Pellegrini | Ferenc Isza/AFP via Getty Images Inside the EU, eastern approaches diverge Central and Eastern Europeans are going their own ways on rule of law and budget. By Lili Bayer 10/31/18, 3:00 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:32 AM CET Forget the…

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker | Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Images Juncker launches fast-track bid to scrap clock change in 2019 Countries would have to decide by April whether they want to remain in endless summer or winter time. By Joshua Posaner 9/12/18, 3:52 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:39 AM CET The European Commission wants…

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