Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 13, 2023
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The CBC sets economic justice agenda for 2024 elections
By Roger House As voters express anxiety over President Biden’s handling of the economy, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) gathered in Washington last month to discuss an agenda for the 2024 election. I attended the conference to learn what this national organization of elected leaders plans to do about the economic stress in the Black
New federal regulation empowers human trafficking survivors with credit repair support
By Heather Heiman Human trafficking survivors often struggle with poor credit and other financial challenges after their trafficking experience, particularly if they were a victim of identity theft or financial coercion. Traffickers often seize victims’ identification, such as driver’s licenses, passports or ID cards, and may misuse them to fraudulently secure credit cards, bank accounts
Palestinians Describe Calamity in Gaza as Israeli Bombing Intensifies
Airstrikes in Gaza have destroyed entire neighborhoods and forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Plestia Alaqad and Nour AlSaqqa, both in their early 20s, shared what life is like under siege.
Fierce Fighting Flares Around Eastern Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka
Russia’s assault there may be a sign that Moscow is trying to regain the initiative in the war, after it spent months defending against Ukraine’s southern counteroffensive.
“Children Wading” Painting Returns to Glasgow Decades After Theft
Thieves in Scotland made off with the painting “Children Wading” in 1989. The work was recently returned after showing up at an auction house in northern England.
A U.K. University Will Confer a New Title: A Master’s Degree in the Occult
The postgraduate degree, to be offered at the University of Exeter starting next year, will focus on the history of magic, folklore and rituals.
Walker High School Principal Apologizes for Punishing Student for Dancing
Jason St. Pierre cited religion to discipline a 17-year-old for what he deemed inappropriate dancing at an off-campus Homecoming after-party.
Teacher killed in knife attack in school in northern France – police – Reuters
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