Daily Archives: September 16, 2022

Woman Sues Police After Arrest Using DNA From 2016 Rape Kit

San Francisco Rape Kit Dna

Though federal law prohibits using DNA from victims in the national Combined DNA Index System, states and cities often retain DNA in their own databases. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThen-San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin declined to prosecute the woman in February 2022 when he found out how her DNA had been obtained. In 2016, a woman […]

‘Violent civil unrest’ in Haiti hampers aid delivery — Global Issues

Much of the area around the city of Gonaives was in floodwaters and covered by mud after Tropical Storm Jeanne tore through Haiti. (file)

Nationwide protests sparked initially by the almost doubling of petrol prices has brought the Caribbean country to what the UN has described as a “standstill.” Haiti is grappling with multiple crises of an economic, political, security and humanitarian nature. The country’s President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in July last year and in August an earthquake […]

These High School ‘Classics’ Have Been Taught for Generations – Could They be on Their Way Out?

Toni Morrison wears her hair in gray locks under a cream-colored hat.

This article by Andrew Newman is republished here with permission from The Conversation. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors. If you went to high school in the United States anytime since the 1960s, you were likely assigned […]

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan trade blame for ceasefire violations | Conflict News

confrontation on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

Kyrgyzstan reports ‘intense battles’ with Tajikistan along disputed border despite ceasefire agreement. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have accused each other of breaching a ceasefire intended to end deadly border clashes in a disputed area. Kyrgyzstan reported “intense battles” with Tajikistan and said its neighbour was moving forces and equipment to the border. In a statement on […]

This Interactive Map of Middle-earth Will Delight ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fans

map of middle-earth

Viewers of Amazon Prime’s new Lord of the Rings series The Rings of Power have no doubt noticed the show’s clever way of transitioning between certain disparate storylines: with a map of Middle-earth, sweeping from wherever you just were to wherever you’re about to go. Book fans will recognize the map as a faithful take […]

LOLA Is Seeking An Office Intern In New York, NY (Paid Internship)

lola production

About LOLALOLA Production is a full-service creative production company specializing in the fashion, lifestyle, beauty and luxury industries. Based in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and Stockholm, we are now seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Office Intern to assist us in our NY office 2-3 days a week. Responsibilities– Maintain appearance of office, kitchen, […]

Reimagining Urban Agriculture With Vertical Farming — Global Issues

Time is ripe to re-imagine urban agriculture with vertical farming. The ongoing global food crisis, particularly in urban areas, presents a unique opportunity to grow and strengthen this revolutionary and sustainable food production approach

Vertical farm in Finland. Credit: Creative Commons. Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, usa) Friday, September 16, 2022 Inter Press Service URBANA, Illinois, USA, Sep 16 (IPS) – Cities across the world including New Jersey and  California, a State that is home to a multi-billion dollar agricultural industry, have continued to experience climate change linked extreme […]

Ukrainian president says some mass burial victims were tortured | Russia-Ukraine war News

Members of Ukrainian Emergency Service rest as they work at a mass burial site during an exhumation, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the town of Izium, recently liberated by Ukrainian Armed Forces, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine

Investigators searching through a mass burial site in Ukraine have found evidence that some of the dead were tortured, including bodies with broken limbs and ropes around their necks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. The site near Izyum, recently recaptured from Russian forces, appears to be one of the largest discovered in Ukraine. In […]

We Asked Ukrainians Living on the Front Lines What Was an Acceptable Peace – Here’s What They Told Us

The Conversation

This article by Gerard Toal and Karina Korostelina is republished here with permission from The Conversation. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors. Ukraine’s recent counteroffensive success against Russian troops in the Kharkiv region has raised hopes that […]

Meet The Lightweight, Compressive Legging Made To Endure Any Workout

Meet The Lightweight Compressive Legging Made To Endure Any Workout - Meet The Lightweight, Compressive Legging Made To Endure Any Workout

Deal alert: Use promo code TREAT for $20 off your order. A minimum purchase of $100 is required. Selecting which leggings to wear is often solely dependent on the occasion. A thick pair with compression may be better suited for a high-intensity, high-impact activity whereas a softer, more flexible legging is likely more comfortable for […]