Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Russia raises maximum age for military conscription to 30

Russia Conscripts

Last year, Russia announced a plan to boost its professional and conscripted combat personnel by more than 30 per cent to 1.5 million, an ambitious task made harder by its heavy but undisclosed casualties in Ukraine.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-military-conscription-age-1.6917880?cmp=rss

Hollywood actors union holds star-studded rally in Times Square amid strike

SAG-AFTRA "Rock the City for a Fair Contract" Rally

SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet on Tuesday, with many celebrities taking to the Times Square demonstration in a show of solidarity.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/sag-aftra-rally-times-square-1.6917406?cmp=rss

Greta Thunberg defiant after Swedish court fines her for disobeying police during climate protest

Sweden Climate Protest

Hours after a Swedish court fined Greta Thunberg for disobeying police during an environmental protest at an oil facility last month, the climate activist once again attempted to block access to the facility and was removed by police. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/greta-thunberg-arrest-1.6917250?cmp=rss

Beauty salon ban in Afghanistan a blow to women's rights and their livelihoods

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In Afghanistan, the Taliban administration's order to shutter women's beauty salons across the country comes into effect today.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/afghanistan-beauty-salon-ban-photo-scroller-1.6917092?cmp=rss

Bronny James, son of NBA great LeBron James, in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest

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Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, a family spokesman said Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/bronny-james-stable-condition-cardiac-arrest-1.6917042?cmp=rss

Canadair plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashes with 2 aboard

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A Canadian-built plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashed on Tuesday, as Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of tough days ahead, with blazes destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of tourists from the island of Rhodes.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/plane-crash-greece-wildfires-1.6916911?cmp=rss

Controversy sells for Jason Aldean, whose song debuts at No. 2 on top pop chart

2023 Academy of Country Music Awards - Show

Jason Aldean's Try That in a Small Town debuted at No. 2 this week on the Billboard Hot 100, over three months after its original release. The song's controversial music video was criticized but is seemingly spurring sales.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/aldean-billboard-debut-1.6916814?cmp=rss

Embassies unstaffed, military gaps: America's toxic politics spills into foreign affairs

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The toxicity of American politics is spilling into foreign affairs, with domestic fights about abortion and other social issues stalling the hiring of hundreds of diplomatic and military positions. As the U.S. prepares for a long-term showdown with China, some allies look to Washington with trepidation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/analysis-senate-foreign-holds-1.6916279?cmp=rss

Who is William Majcher? A closer look at the ex-Mountie charged with foreign interference

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William Majcher, a retired RCMP officer charged with foreign interference, is due back in court today. Here’s what we know about the accused.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/william-majcher-rcmp-foreign-interference-1.6916512?cmp=rss