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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 4m

In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complexities of Japanese American identity and loyalty during World War II, drawing from a controversial archive of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, while weaving in historical narratives and fictional elements to highlight internal conflicts within the community. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
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C Joseph Vijay's newly-formed political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won the most seats in the recent Tamil Nadu election but currently faces political uncertainty as he seeks to secure enough support to form a government, having fallen short of a majority in the assembly. #PoliticalUncertainty #TamilNaduElections #CinematicPolitics #IN #TN

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Vijay, Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Political uncertainty in India state as film star winner falls short of majority
When film star-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay's newly-formed political party won the most number of seats in the recent election in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it was hailed as historic.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1h

In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complex narratives of Japanese Americans during World War II, inspired by a controversial research project conducted in incarceration camps, and examines themes of loyalty and internal conflict within the community while blending history with imaginative storytelling. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 2h

In a recent interview, novelist Karen Tei Yamashita discussed her new book "Questions 27 & 28," which delves into the complex and often painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, inspired by the ethically questionable Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, prompting reflections on loyalty and identity within the context of her family's own experiences. #JapaneseAmericanHistory #Literature #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 7h

The article reflects on the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which allows states to create electoral districts that may limit Black representation, questioning whether this reflects a shift in racial equity and representation while recognizing the complex dynamics of race, partisanship, and the evolving landscape of Black voter support in America. #CivilRights #VotingEquality #BlackHistory #US #LA #SC #UT #MI #FL #GA

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Opinion | The Voting Rights Act Changed America, Now It Can Change
Before me as I write this is a photo album open to the one surviving image of my great-grandfather John Hamilton McWhorter II, a rural Black South Carolinian born in the late 19th century.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 9h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a previous court order by allowing immigration agents to make warrantless arrests in Washington, D.C., contrary to her directives requiring probable cause and consideration of community ties. #ImmigrationReform #GovernmentAccountability #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 12h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by allowing immigration agents to make arrests without warrants in Washington, D.C., contrary to her directives, and mandated compliance with her previous restrictions. #ImmigrationPolicy #CourtRuling #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 14h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by allowing immigration agents to make warrantless arrests in D.C. without probable cause, citing a memo from ICE leadership that contradicted her previous directives. #Immigration #JudicialSystem #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 15h

France has passed a landmark law that simplifies the restitution of African art from its museums, marking a significant shift in recognition of its colonial history and providing a clearer path for former colonies to reclaim their cultural heritage. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanHeritage #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #BF #CI #KG #MG #ML #PL

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 16h

President Emmanuel Macron's government has passed a landmark law facilitating the restitution of African art from French museums, marking a significant shift in France's approach to its colonial history and offering a streamlined process for former colonies to reclaim cultural property unlawfully appropriated between 1815 and 1972. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanHeritage #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #CI #BF #ML #KZ #MG #PL #DE #GB #NL #CH

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 17h

New York leaders introduced a comprehensive plan that prohibits state and local officials from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, restricts ICE's access to local jails and private properties without a warrant, and aims to counteract the aggressive immigration policies of the previous administration, reflecting a commitment to protecting vulnerable communities. #ImmigrationReform #PublicSafety #CivilRights #US #NY

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ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal
State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 17h

The IMF's report warns that regional growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which is exacerbating food insecurity for approximately 20 million people while putting financial strain on vulnerable economies already facing high inflation and low reserves. #EconomicGrowth #FoodSecurity #IMFInsights #BF #CI #ET #RW #SL #CF #SS

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Global shocks will slow down economic growth in Africa, IMF warns
According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0. 3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 17h

France has passed a new law aimed at facilitating the restitution of African art taken during the colonial period, marking a significant shift in the nation's approach to its colonial history and offering a streamlined process for former colonies to reclaim their cultural heritage. #CulturalHeritage #Restitution #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #CI #MG #KE #PL #KZ #ML #BF

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 18h

New York leaders have announced a new plan that imposes strict limitations on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prohibiting state and local officials from cooperating with the agency and requiring warrants for searches, in response to the federal immigration crackdown during the Trump administration. #ImmigrationPolicy #LocalGovernment #CivilRights #US #NY

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ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal
State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 18h

The IMF reports that regional growth in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, with 20 million people facing food insecurity due to rising energy and food prices linked to the war in the Middle East, complicating the region's recovery from the pandemic and increasing concerns about economic resilience. #EconomicResilience #FoodInsecurity #GlobalShocks #BF #CI #ET #RW #SL #CF #SS

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Global shocks will slow down economic growth in Africa, IMF warns
According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0. 3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 18h

France's new law facilitating the restitution of African art from its museums, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron for years, marks a significant shift in the country's approach to its colonial history and reflects a growing recognition of the need to return cultural artifacts unlawfully appropriated during colonial times. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanArt #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #CI #BF #KE #MG #ML #PL

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 18h

Al Qaeda-linked insurgents launched deadly attacks on two villages in central Mali, resulting in approximately 50 deaths, amid ongoing violence in the region following a coordinated assault by extremist groups, highlighting the persistent threat to the country's military government. #Mali #Terrorism #Insurgency #ML #BJ #NE #SN #CI

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Insurgents kill dozens, including civilians, in central Mali attacks, sources say
DAKAR/BAMAKO, May 7 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda-linked insurgents attacked two villages in central Mali on Wednesday night, killing around 50 people, including members of pro-government self-defence forces and civilians, three sources told Reuters on Thursday.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 19h

President Emmanuel Macron's government has passed a new law facilitating the restitution of historic African art from French museums, marking a significant shift in France's approach to its colonial past and offering a streamlined process for former colonies to reclaim cultural property unlawfully appropriated between 1815 and 1972. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanHeritage #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #CI #BF #DE #NL #CH #KZ #MG #ML #PL

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 20h

The IMF report indicates a decline in regional growth for sub-Saharan Africa due to the impact of the Iran war, which is expected to increase food insecurity for 20 million people and raise inflation to 5.0% by 2026, despite earlier signs of economic recovery in the region. #EconomicChallenges #FoodInsecurity #IMFReport #BF #CI #ET #RW #SL #CF #SS

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Global shocks will slow down economic growth in Africa, IMF warns
According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0. 3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 21h

A significant Russian drone offensive recently targeted Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring nine civilians and damaging homes, despite Ukraine's air defenses successfully intercepting most of the drones, while a separate attack in Sumy resulted in the deaths of two kindergarten employees. #RussianOffensive #UkraineConflict #CivilianCasualties #RU #UA

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Video. Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate
A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine's strong air defence.