Articles for Communities

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office
1 day, 9 hours ago

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Adella Bass dropped her in-person college classes because it was just too hard to get there from the far South Side of Chicago, where the city’s famous elevated train doesn’t run. The Biden administration notified Congress last week that it would commit $1.9 billion toward a nearly $5.7 billion project to add four new L stations on the …

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Prince William and Kate Middleton announce collaboration with mental health charity to support farmers in their beloved Norfolk
2 days, 14 hours ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton announce collaboration with mental health charity to support farmers in their beloved Norfolk

Daily Mail  

The Prince and Princess of Wales are teaming up with a mental health charity to support people in a place that has brought them solace during a difficult year; Norfolk. Prince William, 42, and Kate, also 42, are collaborating with Norfolk and Waveney Mind to boost mental health support and resources for rural and farming communities in the north west …

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Build MSAR as education hub to connect world
3 days, 14 hours ago

Build MSAR as education hub to connect world

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. In April 2024, China held a forum to promote cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, encompassing areas such as trade, investment, and healthcare, which enhanced the role of Macao as a service and cooperation platform. Given this backdrop, how can Macao's higher education institutions further enhance their …

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Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
3 days, 15 hours ago

Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels. The California Air Resources Board voted last month to increase the state’s emission reduction targets, fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles, and phase out incentives for capturing methane emissions from …

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'They don't live where we live': How communities hear each other in a divided country
4 days, 14 hours ago

'They don't live where we live': How communities hear each other in a divided country

NPR  

'They don't live where we live': How communities hear each other in a divided country Jackie Lay Alba Lopez remembers inviting the secretary of the company she works for to a birthday party. When Lopez said, "They don't live where we live," she tapped into a sentiment we heard a lot: We know our own communities but we don't often …

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Transforming Communities through CSR: Join Arpan's Mission for Child Safety
4 days, 14 hours ago

Transforming Communities through CSR: Join Arpan's Mission for Child Safety

India Today  

An alarming 50% of children in India have experienced sexual abuse, and 182 cases are reported daily. With Child Sexual Abuse continuing to be a critical issue across India, Arpan, the nation’s largest NGO focused on CSA prevention, launched a groundbreaking ProtectedByPOCSO campaign during Child Safety Week in November. Driving Impact through Scale and Reach The ProtectedByPOCSO campaign, named after …

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Parliament adjourned amid uproar over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
5 days, 4 hours ago

Parliament adjourned amid uproar over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

Deccan Chronicle  

The controversy arose from Shah's address in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, during which he criticized the Congress party, suggesting it had become a "fashion" for them to frequently invoke Ambedkar's name. In response, Opposition MPs accused Shah of insulting Dr. Ambedkar and staged protests within the Parliament premises, displaying photos of the architect of the Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra …

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Formulate policy to manage sacred groves, Supreme Court tells Centre
5 days, 6 hours ago

Formulate policy to manage sacred groves, Supreme Court tells Centre

The Hindu  

In a judgment on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the Union government to create a comprehensive policy for the management of sacred groves across the country. However, the judgment authored by Justice Mehta aligned the preservation of sacred groves with the cultural and traditional rights of entire communities while asking the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to spearhead …

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Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
5 days, 12 hours ago

Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities

Associated Press  

KABAENA, Indonesia — The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals used to catch nearby to eat and sell have fled. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Murky brown water is visible near …

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Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details
5 days, 14 hours ago

Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details

India TV News  

Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, envisioned a society that promotes social and economic equality, particularly for the marginalised and backward classes. The government of India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to empower Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities, focusing on education, economic development, social welfare, and legal protections. • The National SC/ST Hub aims to enhance the …

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Minorities Rights Day in India: Significance, history, and observance
5 days, 14 hours ago

Minorities Rights Day in India: Significance, history, and observance

India Today  

Minorities Rights Day is observed annually on December 18 in India to emphasise the importance of protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities. Minorities Rights Day serves as a reminder of the constitutional safeguards in place to ensure the equality and dignity of these communities. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Minorities Rights Day in India aligns with the United Nations’ adoption of …

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Congress' lies cannot hide its insults to Ambedkar, our reverence for him absolute: PM Modi
5 days, 14 hours ago

Congress' lies cannot hide its insults to Ambedkar, our reverence for him absolute: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

In a searing attack on the Congress, Modi said if the party and its "rotten ecosystem" think their "malicious lies" can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insults towards Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken. He said people of India have seen time and again how one party, led by one dynasty, a reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family, has …

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San Diego politicians want to block Trump deportations. The sheriff refuses, sparking immigration battle
5 days, 14 hours ago

San Diego politicians want to block Trump deportations. The sheriff refuses, sparking immigration battle

LA Times  

Pedro Rios of the American Friends Service Committee tidies up the area located near a tent containing food and supplies used to comfort and aid people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez said her office won’t comply with the county’s policy and would continue to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials when some people not …

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Israel plans to depopulate north Gaza, not allow Palestinians beyond Netzarim Corridor: Report
6 days, 3 hours ago

Israel plans to depopulate north Gaza, not allow Palestinians beyond Netzarim Corridor: Report

Firstpost  

In what’s being condemned as a case of ethnic cleansing, Israel has bene planning to depopulate northern Gaza and not allow Palestinians to move north of the Netzarim Corridor even after the war ends, according to a report Israel appears to be planning to depopulate north Gaza and not allow Palestinians to move beyond the Netzarim Corridor even after the …

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Muslim leaders say more needs to be done to counter Islamophobia
6 days, 14 hours ago

Muslim leaders say more needs to be done to counter Islamophobia

ABC  

Muslim leaders say Islamophobia has become normalised in Australia, describing recent vandalism targeted at predominantly Muslim communities in Western Sydney as unsurprising. "It's like many instances of Islamophobia, they're designed to intimidate the Muslim community, to exclude them from public spaces and make them feel unwelcome in their own neighbourhoods," Mr Attia said. "Islamophobia is one of those hidden cancers …

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Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned
6 days, 14 hours ago

Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned

NL Times  

Funerals to honor the six people who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague will take place at the end of this week, according to victim support organizations Namens de Familie and Slachtofferhulp Nederland. The announcement on Tuesday came a day after community meetings for residents living near the site of the deadly Tarwekamp …

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Opinion: Gov. Newsom, no more delays in shutting Aliso Canyon down
6 days, 14 hours ago

Opinion: Gov. Newsom, no more delays in shutting Aliso Canyon down

LA Times  

It was a cold, breezy October evening in 2015 when a foul odor swept through neighborhoods in the north San Fernando Valley. Jerry Brown directed the California Energy Commission to develop a plan to close Aliso Canyon permanently, and the commission planned to do so within a decade. Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission proposed to keep Aliso Canyon …

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'Lifeblood' of communities drying up as pool costs drain council funds
1 week ago

'Lifeblood' of communities drying up as pool costs drain council funds

ABC  

On a Friday afternoon in Ngukurr on the banks of southern Arnhem Land's Roper River, the local pool is full of children and families enjoying some reprieve from the stifling heat. Ngukurr is one of seven communities working alongside the Y NT as part of the Remote Pools Project, which helps communities operate their local pool. Pools the 'lifeblood' of …

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Reversing the "weaponization of Christianity": How "religous freedom" can be used to fight Trumpism
1 week ago

Reversing the "weaponization of Christianity": How "religous freedom" can be used to fight Trumpism

Salon  

Donald Trump’s role as the country’s first white president is obvious and omnipresent. At their core, Trump’s “Christian” values are defined by his transactional relationship with the Christian right, and specifically White Christian nationalists, a group he has promised to elevate to supreme power in the country if they gave him what he wants: their votes, money and control over …

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The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan
1 week, 1 day ago

The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

Al Jazeera  

Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster. On December 17 the World Bank is set to vote on financing the Rogun mega dam project in Tajikistan. As highlighted in the recent report “Financing Repression”, co-published by the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, the Early Warning System and …

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Gated communities in Chennai that took green initiatives beyond its gates
1 week, 1 day ago

Gated communities in Chennai that took green initiatives beyond its gates

The Hindu  

Multiplier effect in Thalambur Every Saturday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., a tempo trundles down the streets of Thalambur, stopping by gated communities and by the end of this tour, it carries a heavy load of dry waste on its back. While Casa Grand Elan took the lead in ensuring dry waste was sent to an authorised recycler, Casa …

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‘Magical’ communities and luscious greenery: Meet the residents of the UK’s happiest towns
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Magical’ communities and luscious greenery: Meet the residents of the UK’s happiest towns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Local headteacher Shona Norman described Woodbridge as ‘magical’ Ms Norman, …

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Faith leaders cautiously ‘optimistic’ about Trump's second term as president
1 week, 2 days ago

Faith leaders cautiously ‘optimistic’ about Trump's second term as president

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of religious communities in the United States are “optimistic” about Donald Trump's second term as president. However, some of them are equally “concerned,” according to a recent Fox News report published Saturday. Faith leaders cautious but ‘optimistic’ about Trump's second term in White House New York City Rabbi Jo David told the outlet that while some Jewish communities are …

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Cutting etch: Tracing India’s most ancient rock art, and the efforts to save it
1 week, 2 days ago

Cutting etch: Tracing India’s most ancient rock art, and the efforts to save it

Hindustan Times  

Some are so large and dramatic, looming right beside a highway or on the outskirts of a town, that they are often mistaken for recent doodles, some wayfarer’s version of “I was here”. “Especially with the zoomorphic designs, one can tell that the maker observed the creatures closely, capturing their expressions.” After years of funding their mission themselves, the two …

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