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Tara Demant is director of programs at Amnesty International USA, where she works on issues like gender equality and abortion rights. The past year has been one of her toughest, as human rights have seen major setbacks in the US. In this interview, she talks about the impact abortion bans have on people in the United States, how she advocates for change at every level, and why the hope and tenacity of activists across the country drives her… What has been the most memorable event in your community this year and why? There is an astonishing backlash against gender equality…

NEW YORK — The Yankees acquired an experienced corner infielder on Sunday, acquiring J.D. Davis and cash from the Athletics in exchange for infielder Jordan Groshans. Davis, 31, appeared in 39 games with Oakland this season playing first and third base and batting .236 (29 for 123) with four home runs and five RBIs. The Athletics designated Davis for assignment on June 18. The Yankees are looking for help on the corners of the infield. After first baseman Anthony Rizzo broke his right arm Sunday at Boston, New York recalled rookie catcher/first baseman Ben Rice, the team’s No. 12 prospect…

As presented in “Investors Pull $40 Billion From ESG Funds as Enthusiasm for Sustainable Stocks Subsides” (Report, June 6), the interpretation that sustainable investing is in retreat oversimplifies the trend and overlooks the larger shifts taking place in the real economy.Fund flow data represents only the most liquid and least exposed segment of the sustainable investing world. After all, when investor money flows in and out of mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, no additional capital flows to the underlying companies. Therefore, fund flow data should be thought of as a sentiment indicator rather than an economic indicator.A different story emerges…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Elon Musk is known to have 11 children. Picture Alliance/Getty Elon Musk has quietly welcomed a third child into the world with Neuralink’s Sivon Gillis, according to Bloomberg.Musk has at least 11 children, five with his first wife and three with Grimes.Musk has faced intense scrutiny over his relationships with female SpaceX employees. Elon Musk has quietly fathered another child with an executive at his company.Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, that Neuralink’s director of special projects, Siobhan Gillis, gave birth to Musk’s other child…

JAIPUR: In preparation for the by-elections to be held in five vacant constituencies in Rajasthan, Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra has set up four-member committees for each constituency. The committees aim to strengthen organisational work and work with grassroots activists to strategise victory for the party. The committees will meet with block, mandal and booth Congress committees to gather feedback on organisational strength and issue instructions to increase the party’s presence among local voters. The aim is to prepare a detailed plan for party candidates to win the elections. The committees comprise senior legislators including MPs, general secretaries, district presidents…

Zachary Abuza Diversifying supply chains away from China is a boon for Southeast Asia and a priority for Washington, but it could create new tensions if those supply chains end up supporting Washington’s adversaries. This is especially true in Malaysia. Southeast Asian countries, with the exception of the Philippines, have been unwilling to become embroiled in competition between the great powers and have maintained their neutrality. But for the United States, supplying semiconductors and other high-tech dual-use equipment to rival countries, including those subject to UN sanctions, is anything but neutral. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Biden…

* Heat warning Until 7pm*Storm chances are gradually increasing and will likely become more active tonight and into the night, when storms may become a bit more widespread. Any storms that do form could produce wind gusts in excess of 57 mph, which could cause destructive damage. No record high temperatures are expected tomorrow (see below), with near-normal highs.Listen to the daily DC weather forecast: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Echo | Other optionsUntil tonight: The chances for showers and storms remain elevated and will likely be highest around midnight. Severe storms with damaging wind gusts will be more likely around…

Editor’s note: Apply CNN China Newsletter In this book, we explore what you need to know about the country’s rise and its impact on the world. Hong Kong CNN — While Russian President Vladimir Putin glided through the crowd-packed streets of Pyongyang with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a luxury Mercedes Benz this week, the two dictators’ most important partners looked on from the sidelines hundreds of miles away in Beijing. Five years ago, Xi Jinping was offered a ride in the same convertible with Kim when he became the first Chinese leader to visit Pyongyang in 14…

NEW YORK: How many times have you heard the words “inconsistent,” “unpredictable” and “chaotic” used to describe the Pakistan men’s cricket team’s performance over the years? There are a myriad of answers, but the explanation is usually followed by the qualification that the team in that state is the most dangerous. The mood is different and much gloomier following the team’s failure to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Inconsistency, unpredictability and chaos did not mean they were a dangerous opponent, nor should they be, because a consistent, hard-working and cohesive team is far…

The U.S. Men’s National Team, playing at home with the Stars and Stripes in Copa America 2024, will be looking to make some waves when they open their group stage match against Bolivia on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The team, ranked second in the CONCACAF rankings, is in Group C with Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay and is the favorite to win the group.Bolivia currently sits ninth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier rankings. The two teams last met in a friendly in 2018, with the USA winning 3-0.This will be the United States’ fifth appearance in the…