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Why is the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington D.C. being removed?

Why is the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington D.C. being removed?

Construction crews have begun jackhammering away the city’s iconic street mural, which stood as a symbol of the 2020 protests against the killing of George Floyd by a police officer. During the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, a large yellow mural was painted in an act of defiance against Donald Trump, who was serving his first term as president. The Democratic mayor Murial Bowser ordered the construction of the mural...

By London, UK
US to repurpose mobile app to allow ‘self-deportations’

US to repurpose mobile app to allow ‘self-deportations’

The Trump Administration is set to repurpose CBP Home, an app originally intended to facilitate asylum appointments, in order to allow undocumented migrants to ‘self-deport.’ The Trump Administration has announced it will be reconfiguring an app called CBP Home to provide undocumented migrants a way to ‘self-report.’ US Customs and Bored Patrol says that this will be a way for individuals to leave the country without facing ‘harsher consequences.’ US officials...

By Bristol, UK
People living near new pylons in UK might receive £250 discount

People living near new pylons in UK might receive £250 discount

The initiative is part of a scheme to build new infrastructure, grow the UK economy and move further away from fossil fuels while also minimising public backlash. Households living within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure could receive up to £2,500 over 10 years as part of the Labour government’s new scheme. It aims to curb a potential backlash to the increased building of pylons and...

By Bristol, UK
Gen Z seemingly fuelling recent boost in running events

Gen Z seemingly fuelling recent boost in running events

TCS London Marathon says it has seen a 105% increase in Gen Z entries this year, which seems to reflect a growing boom in running with young people.  Running is all the rage with Gen Z, it seems. Big events like the TCS London Marathon have experienced a massive spike in attendance and entries over the last few years, while brands such as Nike, Adidas and Lululemon are all investing in...

By Bristol, UK