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Florida Republicans pass pronoun, diversity bills

Florida Republicans have approved two bills that will restrict the use of preferred pronouns in schools and ban diversity programs in colleges

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

When journalists are persecuted, we all suffer

The world is becoming more dangerous for journalists. On this World Press Freedom Day, there are ways to help

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023

AP News Digest 3 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Biden to send 1,500 troops to Mexican border as migrant crossings set to increase

The Biden administration will send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions. However, they will not be asked to assist with law enforcement

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Watch: Karine Jean-Pierre holds White House briefing as debt ceiling deadline approaches

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefingon Tuesday (2 May) as the deadline to raise the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling looms.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Muslim mayor turned away from White House Eid event: ‘There is a secret list’

Mohamed Khairullah, mayor of a New Jersey town, says he’s on list ‘that has targeted me because of my identity’

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2023

Muslim mayor slams Secret Service for blocking him from White House event: ‘Reeks of Islamophobia’

Prospect Park, New Jersey Mayor Mohamed Khairullah says he believes his name may be erroneously on a government watch list

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

First Thing: 20,000 Russian troops killed in eastern offensive failures, says US

Russian casualties mark acceleration even when compared with first days of the war, says White House national security council spokesperson. Plus, all the coverage from the Met Gala

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

US drops Covid vaccination demand for foreign visitors from 12 May

America’s insistence on Covid jabs for international travellers has been in place for 18 months – and is increasingly out of step with the rest of the world

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive – as it happened

Commander of Ukraine ground forces underlines importance Kyiv attaches to holding Bakhmut as preparations continue for a counterattack

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023