Let the Wind Do the Rest, Netherlands – Photo of the Day
Jaime Irizarry from the Netherlands took our photo of the day: “Let the Wind Do the Rest”, Kinderdijk, Netherlands.
News
Global Climate Strike Demands Justice, an End to Fossil Fuels as Climate Week Kicks Off
“We cannot beat around the bush with this. We have to make sure that we are prioritizing real solutions, prioritizing communities.”
WMO Issues Dire Warning on Climate as Floods Displace Millions in West and Central Africa
The World Meteorological Organization warns the globe is on track to bring about widespread climate catastrophe by the end of the century.
Cuba Anticipates a 16% Decline in Tourists in 2024
Three years after the sector’s paralysis due to COVID-19, Cuba has not recovered the visitor numbers that exceeded 4 million in 2019.
At Least 25 Killed in Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon, One Day After Pager Attack Kills 12
Most of the explosions were of walkie-talkies, but there are also reports of mobile phones; laptops and even solar panels suddenly exploding.
Havana Weather for September 19-25
Highs between 28 and 32°C (82 and 90°F), while lows will be 23 and 24°C (73 and 75°F). The sea surface temperature will be 30°C (86°F).
Georgian Parliament Approves Law Criminalizing LGBTQIA Groups
“Our main aim was always to be very outspoken and loud on LGBTQ issues. Every year we used to hold a Pride Week…”
UN Experts: Nicaragua Lacks Any Judicial Independence
During the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, experts point to a systematic deterioration of human rights in Nicaragua.
Ohio Orders Daily Bomb Sweeps in Springfield Schools Amid Right-Wing Attack on Haitian Community
Racist and inflammatory comments by Trump, Vance and other Republicans against the city’s Haitian community led to 33 separate bomb threats.
Emmet Cohen and Cyrille Aimee – Song of the Day
We feature US pianist Emmet Cohen, French-Dominican jazz singer Cyrille Aimee & US guitarist Dan Wilson with “Oye Como Va” (2021).