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U.S. Presidential Debates begin tonight
Biden and Trump gear up for their first presidential debate in Atlanta, aiming to showcase policies and visions. Uncertainty looms over whether the early debate will engage disinterested voters. Both campaigns focus on Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. Debate expected to address candidates’ fitness for office and key issues like economy and immigration.
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CBC.ca
Tear-gassed on CNN, Auma Obama says she stands in solidarity with Kenya’s youth
Auma Obama, sister of Barack Obama, stands in solidarity with Kenyan youth protesting tax hikes. Tear-gassed on CNN during an interview, she criticizes violent crackdown on demonstrators. Protests continue despite withdrawal of tax bill. IMF expresses concern over events in Kenya. Protesters demand President Ruto’s resignation and call for economic reforms. Army deployed to assist police.
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CTV News Calgary
Calgary is the fifth most livable city in the world: report
Calgary ranks fifth in the Global Liveability Index 2024, tied with Geneva, Switzerland, as the top North American city. The city received high scores in stability, health care, education, culture, and infrastructure. Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised Calgary’s thriving economy and community spirit. Vienna topped the list, followed by Copenhagen, Zurich, and Melbourne.
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Al Jazeera English
US charges 193 people in $2.7bn healthcare fraud crackdown
Nearly 200 individuals face charges in a $2.7bn healthcare fraud crackdown by the US Department of Justice. Cases include a $900m Arizona scheme targeting dying patients with unnecessary treatments. Owners of wound care companies are accused of fraudulent billing, kickbacks, and unnecessary procedures leading to patient deaths.
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BBC.com
Oklahoma orders schools to teach the Bible ‘immediately’
Oklahoma’s state superintendent orders public schools to teach the Bible immediately, citing its historical and cultural importance. The directive, covering grades five to 12, has drawn criticism for blurring the separation of church and state. This move follows Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, sparking legal challenges based on the First Amendment.