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Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit

Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit

Congressional leaders and a media advocacy group are urging the Federal Communications Commission to examine how policy decisions and programs have disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color, according to a letter sent Tuesday
G-20 talks in Italy yields pledge to fight hunger in Africa

G-20 talks in Italy yields pledge to fight hunger in Africa

MATERA, Italy (AP) — A meeting of foreign and development ministers from the Group of 20 nations Tuesday ended with agreement to boost efforts to fight growing hunger in the world, worsened by the pandemic, especially in Africa, as well as climate ch
Millions skipped church during pandemic. Will they return?

Millions skipped church during pandemic. Will they return?

WALDOBORO, Maine (AP) — With millions of people having stayed home from places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic, struggling congregations have one key question: How many of them will return? As the pandemic recedes in the United States and
Royal B.C. Museum chairman apologizes after report finds racism, offensive exhibits

Royal B.C. Museum chairman apologizes after report finds racism, offensive exhibits

VICTORIA — The chairman of the Royal British Columbia Museum is apologizing to an Indigenous whistleblower after a report cited acts of racism and discrimination at the facility in Victoria.
Ontario gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

Ontario gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

Robert Przybylski said another six weeks of closures or another lockdown is all it would take for his Whitby, Ont., gym to close for good.
Disney's 'Peter Pan & Wendy' filming in Newfoundland and Labrador in August

Disney's 'Peter Pan & Wendy' filming in Newfoundland and Labrador in August

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland will transform into Neverland this summer as Disney's "Peter Pan & Wendy" swoops in for a filming stint.
Fears aside, no mass exodus from collapsed building's twin

Fears aside, no mass exodus from collapsed building's twin

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — About a block from the Miami-area beachfront condominium tower that collapsed sits its sister building, erected a year later by the same company, using the same materials and a similar design.
'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

It will be a muted Canada Day in many parts of the country as grief and anger over the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools have made it hard for many Canadians to stomach the usual patriotic pomp of July 1.
You too can reap the tax advantages of a Roth IRA

You too can reap the tax advantages of a Roth IRA

The trove of IRS records recently uncovered by ProPublica has confirmed what many have always suspected: Billionaires often enjoy a substantially lower tax rate than the average American.
World champion Chen to begin Olympic quest at Skate America

World champion Chen to begin Olympic quest at Skate America

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Three-time world figure skating champion Nathan Chen will begin his final preparations for the Winter Olympics in Beijing when he opens the Grand Prix season at Skate America in October.
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