Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water (apnews.com)
Undercover in Saudi Arabia’s secretive program to keep the world burning oil (climate-reporting.org)
Saudi Arabia publicly claims to support the Paris climate change agreement, which aims to limit global temperature increases to 1.5C or 2C – requiring an almost total transformation of the way in which the world produces and consumes energy. The Crown Prince [Mohammed bin Salman], also known as MBS, has said that the Kingdom...
US Osprey aircraft crashes off coast of Japan with eight on board | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Nazi flags and SS history book found in Ohio Walmart shooter's house, records show (www.nbcnews.com)
The FBI previously said the Nov. 20 shooting may have been at least partly inspired by violent, racist ideology based on evidence collected.
Chinese Boarding Schools and the Indoctrination of a Generation (www.foreignaffairs.com)
Nearly a million Tibetan children live in state-run residential schools on the Tibetan plateau. Chinese authorities subject these children to a highly politicized curriculum designed to strip them of their mother tongue, sever their ties to their religion and culture, and methodically replace their Tibetan identity with a...
EU revealed as hub for ‘cruel’ live animal transport amid fears of disease (www.theguardian.com)
Uganda to borrow $150 mln from China's Exim after World Bank halts funding (www.reuters.com)
Grand Ole Opry in Glasgow votes to ban use of Confederate flag (www.bbc.com)
Pro-Israel Lobby Offers $20M to Another Senate Candidate to Run Against Tlaib (truthout.org)
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North Korea says its new spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon (www.reuters.com)
In unrelated news, Google Maps site traffic from North Korea sees odd spike.
Hawai'i's AG subpoenaes Maui agencies over deadly wildfire (www.axios.com)
Hawai'i's attorney general has announced subpoenas for three Maui agencies this week as part of an investigation into the catastrophic wildfires that reaped through the island in August....
One in seven HR heads believe men are better suited to top jobs (www.theguardian.com)
‘Shocking’ poll in England and Wales shows nearly one in five reluctant to hire women they think may go on to have children
The Tesla Cybertruck is already being towed and isn't on sale yet (www.autoblog.com)
Strong winds topple National Christmas Tree outside White House (www.nbcnews.com)
School Hate Crime: Racist Kid Yells “N Word” While Attacking Black Girl, Breaks Her Nose And Hospitalizes Her. Black Girl Gets Suspended (kansascitydefender.com)
In a shocking, horrifying incident at Shawnee Mission East High School, a Black student was hospitalized after being attacked by a white male student. Despite being the victim, she faces suspension in a case highlighting systemic racism and administrative negligence.
Haiti’s gang wars having ‘cataclysmic’ impact on access to food staples (www.theguardian.com)
Finland seals border with Russia amid migrant crisis – DW – 11/28/2023 (www.dw.com)
Will Lithuanian MP sentenced in corruption case be serving people from jail? (www.lrt.lt)
In Brazil, one of the oldest films shot in the Amazon miraculously rediscovered (www.lemonde.fr)
Japan nonprofit group director convicted in overseas organ transplant case (english.kyodonews.net)
Lead poisoning Part Two: Scientists find toxic metals in SA kitchenware (www.dailymaverick.co.za)
Winnipeg officer shoots man dead after being pinned by vehicle during traffic stop, police say (www.cbc.ca)
Student assaults teacher - Jamaica Observer (www.jamaicaobserver.com)
Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting (nypost.com)
Iowa rights groups sue over law banning LGBTQ+ books and discussion in school (www.theguardian.com)
Suit by several families and organizations seek to have law declared as violation of students’ and teachers’ free speech
