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As the curtain falls on the Merkel era, Germany’s largest parties are set to vie for power

(NEW YORK) -- After almost 16 years as leader of Europe's most powerful economy, Angela Merkel will be leaving the chancellorship behind as Germany votes on a new parliament. Merkel's successor -- either her Christian Democratic Union appointee, Armin Laschet, or Olaf Scholz of ...
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Putin critic Navalny slams Google and Apple for accepting Kremlin censorship

(MOSCOW) — Russia's best-known opposition figure, Alexey Navalny, has criticized Google and Apple for bending to Kremlin demands for censorship during recent parliamentary elections, accusing the tech giants of "cowardice" and of becoming "accomplices" to president Vladimir Putin's efforts to suppress political opposition. Both companies ...
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China declares cryptocurrency transactions illegal as crackdown continues

(BEIJING) -- Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies dipped in value on Friday after China declared all transactions involving these digital currencies "illegal." China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, issued a statement on Friday saying that use of these virtual currencies is disrupting economic ...
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Border Patrol suspends using agents on horseback amid outrage

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid outrage over images the White House said President Joe Biden found "horrible," the U.S. Border Patrol has temporarily stopped using agents on horseback against Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, Homeland Security officials said Thursday. Shortly afterward, White House press secretary Jen ...
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EU proposes legislation requiring all mobile devices, including iPhones, use a universal charger

(EUROPE) -- Lawmakers in Europe on Thursday unveiled a proposal to force smartphone makers to adopt a universal, brand-agnostic charging cable in an effort to reduce electronic waste. The plans call for a USB-C cable to become the universal standard for all smartphones, tablets and ...
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How threats at the United Nations General Assembly are handled: ANALYSIS

(NEW YORK) -- As the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations went underway in New York City beginning Sept. 14, authorities arrested Enrique Figueroa on Sunday for allegedly posting threats on social media against Luis Abinader, the president of the Dominican Republic, according ...
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Researchers launch Gulf Stream expedition in effort to slow down climate change

(NEW YORK) -- This summer, the United States has seen the effects of climate change firsthand, as record-breaking wildfires, droughts and hurricanes have devastated parts of the country. During his United Nations General Assembly speech on Tuesday, President Joe Biden called on countries to bring ...
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Why thousands of migrants, many from Haiti, are stuck at Texas-Mexico border

(TEXAS) -- A mounting crisis is unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border where thousands of migrants, many from Haiti, have trekked across dozens of countries, facing blistering heat and other dangers to seek refuge in the United States. But entering the land of the free has ...
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Mom dying of ovarian cancer shares what she wants women to know about the deadly disease

(NEW YORK)  -- A mom who is in the final stage in her fight against ovarian cancer is sharing the details of her "gritty story" to help educate and inform women. Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, a 44-year-old neuroscientist and professor from Montreal, Canada, has been battling ...
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Listen to Pink promise to send your little ones to sleep with CalmKids

If you've watched Pink's documentary All I Know So Far, you know that her two kids, Willow and Jameson, can be a handful sometimes -- especially Jameson.  But now she claims she's found a way to get them to take it down a notch. Pink ...
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Who’s making Hispanic Latinx history right now: The ‘GMA’ Inspiration List 2021

(NEW YORK) -- National Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month is an annual observance of the remarkable achievements that Americans who identify as Hispanic, Latinx, Latino, and Latina have made throughout history. The celebration runs from September 15 through October 15, and encompasses the national independence ...
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South Korean President Moon talks North Korea’s nuclear activities, BTS’ new diplomacy role

(NEW YORK) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday in an exclusive interview it was "concerning" if North Korea has resumed its nuclear activities "in earnest" and stressed the importance of reactivating talks between North Korea and the United States, as well as ...
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