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What’s Next For Migrant Families?

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After Donald Trump signed the command to end the practice, the political battle of migrant children separated from their parents in the United States has been transferred to the Congress. The House of Representatives will vote for the broader immigration…

Dublin LGBTQ Pride is Coming

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“We are family” has been selected as the theme song of the LGBTQ Pride Festival in Dublin in June. The decision was made by the organisers in response to “the exclusion of representation of LGBTQ+ families in literature”. The festival…

Audi CEO arrested in Diesel Emissions Case

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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on suspicion of the diesel leak fraud scandal at parent company Volkswagen, German prosecutors said. German prosecution agency stepped up its investigation of emissions fraud for Volkswagen luxury brand Audi last week and included…

McDonald’s Replacement of Plastic Straws

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After a successful trial, McDonald’s will use paper straws instead of plastic straws in all stores in Ireland and the United Kingdom. All 1,361 McDonald’s restaurants in Ireland and the United Kingdom will launch paper tubes from September.   Environment…