Day: July 3, 2023

US group claims Pope Francis made ‘troubling’ choice when appointing archbishop to handle abuse complaints

2:16 pm July 3, 2023

A U.S.-based group that tracks how the Catholic hierarchy deals with allegations of sexual abuse by clergy says Pope Francis made a “troubling” choice in appointing an Argentine prelate to a powerful Vatican office that handles such cases. On Saturday, the Vatican announced the pontiff had picked Monsignor Victor Manuel Fernández, archbishop of La Plata, […]

Good riddance to affirmative action

2:00 pm July 3, 2023

On June 29, the Supreme Court released its much-anticipated decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, ruling that both Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s consideration of race in their admissions process is unconstitutional. This landmark decision, which effectively eliminates the practice of affirmative action in university admissions, is another major win for […]

Philadelphia police, officials warn of a ‘vicious cycle’ increasing violence in the city

2:00 pm July 3, 2023

Philadelphia officials and police are rushing to enforce existing laws and engage with at-risk communities as the threat of violence continues to loom over the city’s residents. Michael McCarrick, Chief Inspector, Patrol Regional Operations Command North at the City of Philadelphia Police Department, said various factors have contributed to the proliferation of guns and subsequence violence […]

UN body discusses potential for deep sea mining, permits may be coming soon

1:16 pm July 3, 2023

The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor — is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials critical for the green energy transition. Years long negotiations are reaching a critical point where the authority will soon need to begin accepting […]

5.4 magnitude quake shakes Indonesia’s easternmost province Papua, no casualties immediately reported

1:15 pm July 3, 2023

An earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost province Monday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.4 quake was centered 83 miles southwest of Abepura, a subdistrict in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. It occurred at a depth of 8 miles. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and […]