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Month: November 2024

California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor

Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor. The constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime. That exemption became a target

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California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor

Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor. The constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime. That exemption became a target

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Canada cancels automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas, tightens rules

By Dorcas Marfo Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canada has announced changes to their visitor visa policies, effectively ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, according to new rules outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The IRCC posted an update on the federal government’s website on Nov.

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Historic stat lines, an electrifying comeback and the perfect end to a glittering career: Five athletes who stood out this weekend

By Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN (CNN) — And there we have it – another record-breaking weekend in the world of sport. Nikola Jokić made NBA history with yet another triple-double, whilst cycling royalty Mark Cavendish bowed out from the sport in a fairytale ending. Coco Gauff showed why she is one of the most resilient young

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