US Government May Shut Down, 116 Killed in Prison War, Migrants in Greece More
WASHINGTON (AP)
Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the federal government into early next year and avoid a shutdown.
Determined to Keep Track of Guns, Military Turns to Technology
Determined to keep track of their guns, some U.S. military units have turned to a technology that could let enemies detect troops on the battlefield, The Associated Press has found.
Ecuador’s President Declares State of Emergency After Prison Battle
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s president has declared a state of emergency in the prison system following a battle among gang members in a coastal lockup that killed at least 116 people.
Thousands of Migrants Slogged Through Greek Border in the Early 1990s
IEROPIGI, Greece (AP) — In the early 1990s, tens of thousands of impoverished Albanian migrants slogged through the oak woods near the village of Ieropigi, dodging Greek border patrols and seeking a better life in Western Europe.
Democratic Progressives and Conservatives Clash Over Policy Goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — In their fight over trillions of dollars, their paramount policy goals and perhaps their political fate, this isn’t helping: Democratic progressives and conservatives are deeply divided over how to stimulate the economy and address issues like climate change and healthcare.
Stephanie Grisham, Former Trump Aide, Opens Up About White House Life
NEW YORK (AP) — Ferocious tantrums. Family gossip. Petty nicknames. Stephanie Grisham, once a White House press secretary and chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump, is opening up about her experiences in the Trump administration in a new book.
Singapore’s Low COVID-19 Cases Due to Compliance with Rules
SINGAPORE (AP) — Living through the coronavirus pandemic in Singapore, Joys Tan followed the rules that helped the city-state keep its cases low: keeping her distance from others, wearing a mask, and getting tested regularly.
Britney Spears Ousts Father from Conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has successfully ousted her father from the conservatorship that controls her life and money, and she is likely to be freed to make her own decisions about her career and personal life.
Danish Artist Submits Empty Canvases to Museum Grant
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish artist who was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Thank You” — saying it was the most creative way to use the grant.
Conclusion
These recent developments have far-reaching implications for the government, the military, and individuals around the world.
FAQs
Q: What does the Senate’s approval of the federal government funding legislation mean?
A: The legislation will fund the federal government until next year, avoiding a potential shutdown.
Q: What technology is the military using to track guns?
A: The military is using a technology that could let enemies detect troops on the battlefield.
Q: Why did the Danish artist submit empty canvases to the museum grant?
A: The artist said it was the most creative way to use the grant.
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