China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
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All Rev'd Up: 'Symbolism Versus Substance' From The Catholic Church
Pope Francis appoints first Black Cardinal and expresses support for gay rights — but is it just "lip service"? -
Europe Imposes New Restrictions As COVID-19 Cases Soar
Amid a second wave of coronavirus infections, many European countries are introducing curfews and lockdowns. -
Pope Francis Names America's First Black Cardinal
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., is among 13 church leaders who will be elevated to cardinal at a ceremony at the Vatican next month. -
What Does A Post-Pandemic World Look Like?
COVID has turned our world upside down. It’s also created a moment to finally turn things right side up, according to Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria. -
U.S. Blames Iran For Threatening Election Emails, Says Russia May Interfere Too
The director of national intelligence and FBI director said on Wednesday night that U.S. officials believe Iranian influence-mongers are behind an election-intimidation scam. -
Try To Remember: 5 International Stories The World Watched Before The Pandemic
A refresher and update on a few things that were in the headlines earlier this year. -
Pope Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,”… -
U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Stay Closed Another Month
"The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.