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May 30, 2022
The American landscape is steeped in rich and sometimes painful history, but many of the sites where we go to learn about our past are now at risk as our planet warms. Many U.S. monuments are facing risks from sea level rise, coastal erosion, wildfires and more. As summer unofficially kicks off, the PBS NewsHour talks to Katherine Malone-France, chief preservation officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, about four unique monuments facing climate-related risks.
4 historical U.S. landmarks threatened by climate change - PBS NewsHour
The American landscape is steeped in rich and sometimes painful history, but many of the sites where we go to learn about our past are now at risk as our planet warms. Many U.S. monuments are facing risks from sea level rise, coastal erosion, wildfires and more. As summer unofficially kicks off, the PBS NewsHour talks to Katherine Malone-France, chief preservation officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, about four unique monuments facing climate-related risks.
May 30, 2022
As Democrats enter an already challenging midterm election, they face a new challenge: they’re losing support among Black voters. Since the 2020 election, President Biden’s support among Black voters has dropped more than 20 percent. Some voters say they went to bat for the Biden-Harris ticket, but the administration hasn’t gone to bat for them. But the head of the Democratic National Committee says the White House has many accomplishments to point to.
Democrats Losing Some Support From Black Voters Ahead Of Midterms - NBC News
As Democrats enter an already challenging midterm election, they face a new challenge: they’re losing support among Black voters. Since the 2020 election, President Biden’s support among Black voters has dropped more than 20 percent. Some voters say they went to bat for the Biden-Harris ticket, but the administration hasn’t gone to bat for them. But the head of the Democratic National Committee says the White House has many accomplishments to point to.
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Morning Joe to discuss the continued importance of the memorial.
Lincoln Memorial Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary - Morning Joe - MSNBC
May 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Morning Joe to discuss the continued importance of the memorial.
May 30, 2022
Protesters challenged the Iranian government's response to a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 31 people a week ago.
Protesters interrupt Iran government official live on air sparking clashes - Guardian News
Protesters challenged the Iranian government's response to a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 31 people a week ago.
May 30, 2022
European leaders are meeting in Brussels today to discuss more sanctions against Russia, including a plan to phase out Russian oil imports. But a full ban is looking unlikely, after opposition from Hungary which depends on oil delivered by a Russian pipeline. The two-day European Council meeting is attempting to avoid a display of disunity over the bloc's response to the war in Ukraine.
The outcome of this EU leaders' meeting is being closely observed in Ukraine.
DW is joined by Daniel Bilak. He is a Canadian lawyer living in Ukraine. In the past he's worked as the chief investment advisor to the prime minister of Ukraine. Now he is part of Kyiv's Territorial Defence Forces.
EU struggles with Russia oil embargo +++ Ukraine wants more heavy weapons - DW News
European leaders are meeting in Brussels today to discuss more sanctions against Russia, including a plan to phase out Russian oil imports. But a full ban is looking unlikely, after opposition from Hungary which depends on oil delivered by a Russian pipeline. The two-day European Council meeting is attempting to avoid a display of disunity over the bloc's response to the war in Ukraine.
The outcome of this EU leaders' meeting is being closely observed in Ukraine.
DW is joined by Daniel Bilak. He is a Canadian lawyer living in Ukraine. In the past he's worked as the chief investment advisor to the prime minister of Ukraine. Now he is part of Kyiv's Territorial Defence Forces.
May 30, 2022
European leaders are meeting today in Brussels to try to agree on Russian oil sanctions following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It's proven elusive so far, but EU representatives are attempting to hammer out an agreement on an embargo on Russian oil imports. Leaders are hoping to reach a deal on a sixth round of sanctions against Moscow.
But the two-day European Council meeting is being complicated by opposition, mainly from Hungary, which is heavily dependent on Russian oil and objects to a full ban. It says any ban on imports of Russian oil would cross a red line.
EU leaders are expected to consider a compromise which would allow Hungary to continue receiving oil via a pipeline, with sanctions only stopping shipments via sea.
The meeting will also discuss more funds to help Ukraine rebuild by confiscating Russian assets.
Meanwhile oil traders are waiting to see if a deal materializes. Crude prices have hit their highest point in more than two months.
Ban on Russian oil imports would cross red line, says Hungary - DW News
European leaders are meeting today in Brussels to try to agree on Russian oil sanctions following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It's proven elusive so far, but EU representatives are attempting to hammer out an agreement on an embargo on Russian oil imports. Leaders are hoping to reach a deal on a sixth round of sanctions against Moscow.
But the two-day European Council meeting is being complicated by opposition, mainly from Hungary, which is heavily dependent on Russian oil and objects to a full ban. It says any ban on imports of Russian oil would cross a red line.
EU leaders are expected to consider a compromise which would allow Hungary to continue receiving oil via a pipeline, with sanctions only stopping shipments via sea.
The meeting will also discuss more funds to help Ukraine rebuild by confiscating Russian assets.
Meanwhile oil traders are waiting to see if a deal materializes. Crude prices have hit their highest point in more than two months.
May 30, 2022
A leftist former rebel fighter has come out on top in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election and is set to face a populist businessman in a second round showdown on June 19.
Gustavo Petro, a 62-year-old former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement, had 40.3 percent of votes, office tallies showed, with 99.9 percent of ballot boxes counted on Sunday.
Rodolfo Hernandez, a septuagenarian real estate tycoon whose spot in the runoff contest came as a surprise, won 28.1 percent.
Surveys ahead of the first round showed Hernandez – who now has the support of third place candidate Federico Gutierrez and likely many of his supporters – would lag just a few points behind Petro in a runoff vote.
Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from the capital, Bogota.
Leftist ex-rebel fighter and businessman head to Colombia runoff - Al Jazeera
A leftist former rebel fighter has come out on top in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election and is set to face a populist businessman in a second round showdown on June 19.
Gustavo Petro, a 62-year-old former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement, had 40.3 percent of votes, office tallies showed, with 99.9 percent of ballot boxes counted on Sunday.
Rodolfo Hernandez, a septuagenarian real estate tycoon whose spot in the runoff contest came as a surprise, won 28.1 percent.
Surveys ahead of the first round showed Hernandez – who now has the support of third place candidate Federico Gutierrez and likely many of his supporters – would lag just a few points behind Petro in a runoff vote.
Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from the capital, Bogota.
May 30, 2022
The largest dam removal operation in US history is due to begin in California.
It is part of a wider trend with almost 60 dams torn down in the past two decades.
Now, after decades of negotiation and bureaucratic delay, the Iron Gate Dam is going to be torn down. The process will take several years and will be the largest dam removal in US history. This latest operation is not just about the environment.
Largest dam removal in US history set to begin in California - Al Jazeera
The largest dam removal operation in US history is due to begin in California.
It is part of a wider trend with almost 60 dams torn down in the past two decades.
Now, after decades of negotiation and bureaucratic delay, the Iron Gate Dam is going to be torn down. The process will take several years and will be the largest dam removal in US history. This latest operation is not just about the environment.
May 30, 2022
China's foreign minister has been unable to secure a regional deal with several island nations.
It's the aim of foreign minister Wang Yi, who's in Fiji as part of an eight-country tour of the Pacific.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Suva, Fiji's capital.
China fails to secure deals with Pacific island nations - Al Jazeera
China's foreign minister has been unable to secure a regional deal with several island nations.
It's the aim of foreign minister Wang Yi, who's in Fiji as part of an eight-country tour of the Pacific.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Suva, Fiji's capital.
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