E.U. Moves to Restrict Russian Visas, But Does Not Ban Them
The suspension of a 2007 agreement with Russia will make visas cost more, require more paperwork and involve longer delays.
U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Experts Arrive in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency are expected to stay overnight in the Ukrainian-held city before visiting the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant nearby, where frequent shelling has raised fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
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Americans on the left end of the political spectrum have become less anxious about Covid.
Madam C. J. Walker barbie doll now available
By Brenda C. Siler, Word in Black Madam C. J. Walker’s status as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist has long been a model for aspiring Black business owners. On August […] The post Madam C. J. Walker barbie doll now available appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Apple announces security risk; experts advise haste with latest iPhone update
By Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke, AP Business Writers Apple regularly issues updates to the software powering the iPhone, and sometimes it’s OK to dawdle when it comes to installing […] The post Apple announces security risk; experts advise haste with latest iPhone update appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
‘Street librarian’ aims to bring Baltimore kids more books
By Aaron Wright, The Baltimore Banner via The Associated Press Araba Maze noticed neighborhood kids gathering around her as she read children’s books to her niece on her front stoop. […] The post ‘Street librarian’ aims to bring Baltimore kids more books appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Harper Watters: a TikTok star and the Houston Ballet’s first Black, queer first soloist
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Harper Watters was just 16, he left his family in New Hampshire and moved to Texas to […] The post Harper Watters: a TikTok star and the Houston Ballet’s first Black, queer first soloist appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
The tough first week of school for District of Columbia students
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Students in the D.C. area piled back into classrooms this week, but D.C. administrators are still working out some details of the “welcome back,” as […] The post The tough first week of school for District of Columbia students appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital, leave 20 dead
By Omar Faruk, The Associated Press Islamic militants have stormed a hotel in Somalia’s capital, engaging in an hours-long exchange of fire with the security forces that left at least […] The post Gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital, leave 20 dead appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .