George Orwell's 1984 returned to Portland library after 65 years
Man returns George Orwell's dystopian novel to library decades late because of its relevance today.
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Australian Senator David Van denies third sexual misconduct claim
David Van faces calls to quit parliament after allegations of inappropriate touching.
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Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by UFC fighter Conor McGregor following NBA Finals game -- allegations he denies
A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by UFC fighter Conor McGregor after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami on June 9, according to demand letters written by her attorney.
1970-01-01 08:00
Generali to buy Liberty Mutual's Spanish Unit in $2.5 billion all-cash deal
ROME (Reuters) -Generali will buy out the Spanish unit of U.S. insurer Liberty Mutual for 2.3 billion euros ($2.51 billion),
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Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
1970-01-01 08:00
New round of smoke from Canada fires prompts air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest
Thick plumes of smoke from dozens of wildfires raging in Ontario, Canada, are billowing across the US border, compromising the air quality for millions of residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
1970-01-01 08:00
Southern Baptist Convention votes to uphold removal of Saddleback Church over women pastors after appeal by Rick Warren
The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.
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Travelers Catch Break as US Airfares, Rental Car Prices Fall
Restless Americans fueling white-hot demand for travel caught a break last month thanks to lower prices for airline
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United’s CEO Sees Pilot Deal Adding Over $8 Billion in Costs
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is offering its pilots a contract with an incremental value in excess of $8
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Facebook faces new allegations of gender discrimination in its delivery of job ads. Research by human rights group suggests it's a global concern
Facebook-parent Meta is the subject of four new complaints from human rights groups in Europe alleging that the algorithm it uses to target users with companies' job advertisements is discriminatory. Nonprofit Global Witness shared new research with CNN that it says shows the algorithm distributing job ads is based on gender stereotypes, and that it appears to be a global issue.
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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
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