Former Democratic President Bill Clinton admitted on Sunday that, in light of the migrant crisis, New York City's progressive "Right to Shelter law" needed to be modified. A county in the upstate is opposing the proposal by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to relocate the homeless population of the Big Apple north, referring to it as "yet another blatant attempt to shift the migrant crisis elsewhere." In order to provide refuge for the influx of migrants entering the city from the southern border of the nation, the Democratic mayor of the city decided last week that housing vouchers for the homeless might be used outside of the five boroughs.

US: Hundreds of migrants make their way, crisis continues to spiral out of control

Henry Cuellar, a member of the US House of Representatives on Monday, became the victim of a carjacking. The incident took place right outside his Washington residence.&nbsp;

<h2>Carjacked</h2>

The democrat, as per a BBC report, was parking his vehicle about a mile or 1.5 kilometre away from the US Capitol, when three armed men stole his car.&nbsp;

Confirming the theft, Cuellar's Chief of Staff, Jacob Hochberg told AFP that "Three armed assailants approached the Congressman and stole his vehicle" as he was parking. The incident happened around 1:30 GMT (21:30 local time) in Washington's Navy Yard neighbourhood.

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Along with his car, the 68-year-old was robbed of his phone and iPad. The police later recovered the politician's car. However, it is not known if the other valuables were tracked down.

"Luckily, he was not harmed and is working with local law enforcement," said Hochberg, thanking police for their "swift action and for recovering the congressman's vehicle."

<h2>Crime rise in Washington</h2>

Recently, the United States capital has seen a steep rise in the number of carjacking cases. As per the city's police department, so far this year, 750 offences have been reported. BBC reports that&nbsp;75 per cent of these offences involved guns.

This, as per news agency AFP, is almost double the number of car-jackings recorded during the same period last year in the national capital Washington.

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&nbsp;

Recently, another member of the US Congress, Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota, also became the victim of a crime. Craig was attacked in the elevator of her Washington apartment back in February this year. At the time, her office said that the attack was not believed to have any political motivations.&nbsp;

The Minnesota representative escaped the incident relatively unharmed. Her assailant, who was later identified as Kendrid Hamlin, as per CNN, suffers from "mental illness and homelessness". Hamlin punched Craig in her neck and grabbed her by the collarbone. The Congresswoman escaped by throwing hot coffee at her attacker.

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Henry Cuellar, a member of the US House of Representatives on Monday, became the victim of a carjacking. The incident took place right outside his Washington residence. Carjacked The democrat, as per a BBC report, was parking his vehicle about a mile or 1.5 kilometre away from the US Capitol, when three armed men stole his car. Confirming the theft, Cuellar's Chief of Staff, Jacob Hochberg told AFP that "Three armed assailants approached the Congressman and stole his vehicle" as he was parking. The incident happened around 1:30 GMT (21:30 local time) in Washington's Navy Yard neighbourhood. Also read | UK health secretary pushes against 'wokery', to ban transgender patients from female wards Along with his car, the 68-year-old was robbed of his phone and iPad. The police later recovered the politician's car. However, it is not known if the other valuables were tracked down. "Luckily, he was not harmed and is working with local law enforcement," said Hochberg, thanking police for their "swift action and for recovering the congressman's vehicle." Crime rise in Washington Recently, the United States capital has seen a steep rise in the number of carjacking cases. As per the city's police department, so far this year, 750 offences have been reported. BBC reports that 75 per cent of these offences involved guns. This, as per news agency AFP, is almost double the number of car-jackings recorded during the same period last year in the national capital Washington. Also read | US Democrat from Minnesota, Angie Craig, assaulted in her Washington apartment elevator Recently, another member of the US Congress, Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota, also became the victim of a crime. Craig was attacked in the elevator of her Washington apartment back in February this year. At the time, her office said that the attack was not believed to have any political motivations. The Minnesota representative escaped the incident relatively unharmed. Her assailant, who was later identified as Kendrid Hamlin, as per CNN, suffers from "mental illness and homelessness". Hamlin punched Craig in her neck and grabbed her by the collarbone. The Congresswoman escaped by throwing hot coffee at her attacker. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Crime rise in Washington, DC spares no one: Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked near US Capitol

Heavy rain in Thailand has turned streets into rivers. Over 2,000 households in Sukhothai have been affected by flooding. This after embankments along the Yom river burst due to heavy rain. Residents say that these are the worst floods they have ever experienced. The water levels in the yom river have gone up significantly. Local residents and officials are using sandbags to hold back the flood waters and minimise the damage caused to their homes. Thailand's prime minister, srettha thavisin, has ordered state agencies to pay special attention to areas affected by the overflow from yom river. Thavisin has also urged the government to prepare for more rainfall in the coming days.

Heavy rain in Thailand turn streets into rivers

From east to west, Canada experienced an unprecedented wildfire season that has left scientists struggling to find the right words to describe its magnitude. The scale, duration, and long-term consequences of these fires have been truly exceptional. The records have been shattered, with over 44 million acres burned and over 200,000 people evacuated.

Wildfires affect almost all Canadians this year

Workers have been fighting a fire all night that began at a food waste recycling facility after a lightning strike resulted in a massive gas explosion. At 19:20 BST on Monday, a tank at the Severn Trent Green Power facility in Cassington, Oxfordshire, was struck; the resulting explosion of gases ignited the tank.

Oxfordshire Explosion: Lightning strike causes fire at recycling plant biogas tank

With the start of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's next phase, political decisions made during the Covid pandemic regarding lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social separation will be closely scrutinized.

UK's Covid inquiry turns its focus to Tory leaders and scientists

In an election set for December, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared that he will run for a third term in power. El-Sisi is favored to win the election, which takes place at a time when Egypt is dealing with an economic crisis, historic levels of inflation, a steep decline in the value of its local currency, and allegations from the political opposition that its candidates are being intimidated and harassed.

Sisi confirms candidacy for Egypt presidential poll, opposition report obstacles

Van Gogh's final two months before his death on July 29, 1890, are the subject of a new show at the Orsay Museum in Paris. This exhibition is both extraordinary and extremely heartbreaking because it represents one of the artist's most productive periods of life.

Paris exhibition displays intense period of Van Gogh's creativity

This month, on October 1st, 2023, Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Therese Coffey announced new regulations that forbade the use of single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and some varieties of food and drink containers made of polystyrene.

England bans range of single use plastics to tackle ‘scourge of plastic pollution’

Following the deaths of seven more patients, the number of fatalities at a government hospital in the Nanded district of Maharashtra has risen to 31. There were sixteen adult and fifteen pediatric patients that passed away at the hospital.

Maharashtra: 24 patients, including 12 newborns die in state-run hospital

Six more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers from Nexter will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the expulsion of Russian occupation soldiers. According to the French Ministry of Defense on X, since last year, Ukraine has already acquired 30 Caesars: 18 from France and 12 from the manufacturer Nexter.

Russia-Ukraine War: Truck-mounted Caesar Howitzers for Ukraine

Mike Jeffries, ex-CEO of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has been accused of exploiting young men for sex, along with his partner Mathew Smith&nbsp;at fashion events they hosted across the world, a BBC investigation revealed on Monday (Oct 2).

BBC reporter Rianna Croxford during the&nbsp;two-year investigation for Panorama, spoke to eight men who attended the events between 2009 and 2015. They said that these events involved sex acts, which were run for Jeffries, 79, and Smith, 60.

The young men alleged that a "middleman" was hired by the fashion boss who used to "sexually audition" the men by asking them to perform oral sex on him before they were introduced to the duo.&nbsp;

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Some of the men alleged that at the events, the two partners would either engage in intercourse with about four men or would 'direct' them to have intercourse with each other. Afterwards, the individuals would receive an envelope filled with cash. A victim told Croxford, "What happened to me changed my life – and not for the better."

Here's what you should know about Mike Jeffries:

<h2>Mike Jeffries's personal life:</h2>

Michael Stanton Jeffries, popularly known as Mike Jeffries, is an American businessman&nbsp;born and brought up in Los Angeles. He completed his MBA&nbsp;from Columbia Business School in 1968.&nbsp;

He married Susan Hansen and the couple have a son. The fashion executive is reportedly living with Mathew and his three dogs, Salon.com reported.&nbsp;

<h2>Jeffries's Career:</h2>

Jeffries was first hired by Les Wexner, CEO of LBrands in 1992 to invigorate Abercrombie &amp; Fitch. However, by 1996, LBrands was no longer involved with the company and left Jeffries in charge.

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Gaining success, he helped the brand gross&nbsp;$2 billion yearly by 2006. Despite his success, Jeffries was criticised for using semi-nudes for advertising and selling clothes with racially and sexually off-colour slogans.&nbsp;

The executive was often involved in controversies for his&nbsp;statements. One of these comments included, "We hire good-looking people in our stores. Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people. We don't market to anyone other than that."

During an interview with Salon, he stated that his clothing is exclusively for "cool people." Moreover, he added that he did not want any overweight or unattractive people to wear his clothes. However,&nbsp;the company&nbsp;issued a public apology, reading, "We are completely opposed to any discrimination, bullying, derogatory characterisations or other anti-social behaviour based on race, gender, body type or other individual characteristics."

Jeffries, who was once one of the USA’s highest-paid CEOs, stepped down in 2014. He has a net worth of $300 million, according to the website Celebrity Net Worth, which he acquired during his days at the company.

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Mike Jeffries, ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been accused of exploiting young men for sex, along with his partner Mathew Smith at fashion events they hosted across the world, a BBC investigation revealed on Monday (Oct 2).

Mike Jeffries, ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been accused of exploiting young men for sex, along with his partner Mathew Smith at fashion events they hosted across the world, a BBC investigation revealed on Monday (Oct 2). BBC reporter Rianna Croxford during the two-year investigation for Panorama, spoke to eight men who attended the events between 2009 and 2015. They said that these events involved sex acts, which were run for Jeffries, 79, and Smith, 60. The young men alleged that a "middleman" was hired by the fashion boss who used to "sexually audition" the men by asking them to perform oral sex on him before they were introduced to the duo. Also read | Who is Jack Smith? New York prosecutor who became former president Donald Trump's legal nemesis Some of the men alleged that at the events, the two partners would either engage in intercourse with about four men or would 'direct' them to have intercourse with each other. Afterwards, the individuals would receive an envelope filled with cash. A victim told Croxford, "What happened to me changed my life – and not for the better." Here's what you should know about Mike Jeffries: Mike Jeffries's personal life: Michael Stanton Jeffries, popularly known as Mike Jeffries, is an American businessman born and brought up in Los Angeles. He completed his MBA from Columbia Business School in 1968. He married Susan Hansen and the couple have a son. The fashion executive is reportedly living with Mathew and his three dogs, Salon.com reported. Jeffries's Career: Jeffries was first hired by Les Wexner, CEO of LBrands in 1992 to invigorate Abercrombie & Fitch. However, by 1996, LBrands was no longer involved with the company and left Jeffries in charge. Also read | 'Largest' Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled in US on October 14 Gaining success, he helped the brand gross $2 billion yearly by 2006. Despite his success, Jeffries was criticised for using semi-nudes for advertising and selling clothes with racially and sexually off-colour slogans. The executive was often involved in controversies for his statements. One of these comments included, "We hire good-looking people in our stores. Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people. We don't market to anyone other than that." During an interview with Salon, he stated that his clothing is exclusively for "cool people." Moreover, he added that he did not want any overweight or unattractive people to wear his clothes. However, the company issued a public apology, reading, "We are completely opposed to any discrimination, bullying, derogatory characterisations or other anti-social behaviour based on race, gender, body type or other individual characteristics." Jeffries, who was once one of the USA’s highest-paid CEOs, stepped down in 2014. He has a net worth of $300 million, according to the website Celebrity Net Worth, which he acquired during his days at the company. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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For the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL); according to defense sources, the first batch is anticipated to be deployed by the end of 2023.

India: IAF to conduct Astra missiles by end of 2023

Same-sex unions could finally be blessed by the Catholic Church. For the first time, Pope Francis has suggested that gay marriages could be blessed by Catholic priests.&nbsp;

However, as per the supreme pontiff, these blessings, if granted, would be only on a "case-to-case basis".

<h2>A case of 'dubia'</h2>

Pope Francis made this suggestion in a letter, responding to his 'harshest critics' in the Catholic ranks, reports CNN.

Previously, five conservative cardinals, in a letter, had formally questioned the Pope on a number of topics, including the October meeting of bishops and the impact it may have on the Church's teachings.

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Cardinals Walter Brandmuller, Raymond Leo Burke, Juan Sandoval Iniguez, Robert Sarah and Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, had also asked in their 'dubia,' Pope Francis about his intentions to bless same-sex unions and his aspirations regarding the potential ordination of women priests. They initially sent the letter on July 10.

However, unsatisfied with the Pope's initial response, the five cardinals reworded their dubia and, citing "the gravity of the matter" sent it again on August 21.

Dubia is Latin for doubt and is an official request to a sitting pontiff. It seeks a simple "yes" or "no" response on disputed matters of Catholic teaching, practice and the running of the Church. &nbsp;&nbsp;

'Help from God'

"When you ask for a blessing, you are expressing a request for help from God, a prayer to be able to live better, a trust in a father who can help us live better," said the Pope in a letter released by the Vatican.

In the letter dated September 25, he also said that clergy must show "pastoral prudence, must adequately discern if there are forms of blessing requested by one or various people, which do not convey a wrong concept of marriage."&nbsp;

"We cannot be judges who only deny, reject, and exclude," he said.

However, he maintained that the&nbsp;Church still considered same-sex relationships "objectively sinful" and that same-sex marriages wouldn't be recognised.

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Pope Francis's recent statement contradicts his statement from March, when he said, "God cannot bless sin." &nbsp;

The Vatican has for long resolutely defined marriage as the indissoluble union between man and woman, and has long opposed gay marriage.

On women's ordination, the letter said the Pontiff will uphold the words of the late Pope John Paul II, who around two decades back said that the Church had "no authority" to ordain women, but that the issue needed to be evaluated in order to educate those who doubt it.

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Same-sex unions could finally be blessed by the Catholic Church. For the first time, Pope Francis has suggested that gay marriages could be blessed by Catholic priests. However, as per the supreme pontiff, these blessings, if granted, would be only on a "case-to-case basis". A case of 'dubia' Pope Francis made this suggestion in a letter, responding to his 'harshest critics' in the Catholic ranks, reports CNN. Previously, five conservative cardinals, in a letter, had formally questioned the Pope on a number of topics, including the October meeting of bishops and the impact it may have on the Church's teachings. Also read | Pope affirms Church's welcoming stance toward all, including LGBTQ+ people, with caveats Cardinals Walter Brandmuller, Raymond Leo Burke, Juan Sandoval Iniguez, Robert Sarah and Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, had also asked in their 'dubia,' Pope Francis about his intentions to bless same-sex unions and his aspirations regarding the potential ordination of women priests. They initially sent the letter on July 10. However, unsatisfied with the Pope's initial response, the five cardinals reworded their dubia and, citing "the gravity of the matter" sent it again on August 21. Dubia is Latin for doubt and is an official request to a sitting pontiff. It seeks a simple "yes" or "no" response on disputed matters of Catholic teaching, practice and the running of the Church. 'Help from God' "When you ask for a blessing, you are expressing a request for help from God, a prayer to be able to live better, a trust in a father who can help us live better," said the Pope in a letter released by the Vatican. In the letter dated September 25, he also said that clergy must show "pastoral prudence, must adequately discern if there are forms of blessing requested by one or various people, which do not convey a wrong concept of marriage." "We cannot be judges who only deny, reject, and exclude," he said. However, he maintained that the Church still considered same-sex relationships "objectively sinful" and that same-sex marriages wouldn't be recognised. Also read | Being homosexual is not a crime: Pope Francis criticises laws that criminalise homosexuality Pope Francis's recent statement contradicts his statement from March, when he said, "God cannot bless sin." The Vatican has for long resolutely defined marriage as the indissoluble union between man and woman, and has long opposed gay marriage. On women's ordination, the letter said the Pontiff will uphold the words of the late Pope John Paul II, who around two decades back said that the Church had "no authority" to ordain women, but that the issue needed to be evaluated in order to educate those who doubt it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Transgender women may soon be banned from female wards in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;UK health secretary Steve Barclay, as per reports, is all set to propose a pushback against such "wokery," as he calls it. Previously, the Tory MP has claimed that woke behaviour like this has led to women's rights being increasingly sidelined.

<h2>Common sense</h2>

Talking to the Telegraph, Barclay announced his plans to restore "common sense" to the NHS.

He said: "We need a common-sense approach to sex and equality issues in the NHS. That is why I am announcing proposals for clearer rights for patients."

"And I can confirm that sex-specific language has now been fully restored to online health advice pages about cervical and ovarian cancer and the menopause. It is vital that women’s voices are heard in the NHS and the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients are protected."

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Previously, references to women were expunged from advice on menopause and diseases like cervical and ovarian cancer. Terms like "breastfeeding", as per Telegraph, were replaced by "chestfeeding." Additionally, the guidance made reference to pregnant "people" instead of women.

Barclay had labelled this "ideological dogma".&nbsp;

<h2>When will this be announced?</h2>

The UK Health Minister, as per the report, is set to make the announcement on Tuesday (Oct 3rd), during his speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. These changes to the NHS constitution aim to strengthen protection for women.

<h2>Where will the Transgender patients be treated?</h2>

As per the report, trans patients would be housed in separate accommodations, i.e., they will get their own rooms.&nbsp;

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Citing a 'source' close to the Health Secretary, the Telegraph reported&nbsp;that Barclay "is concerned that women’s voices should be heard on healthcare and that too often wokery and ideological dogma are getting in the way of this."

The move has been welcomed by the campaign group 'Sex Matters'. Its executive director Maya Forstater called it "fantastic news," and remarked that "Undoing the damage (purportedly wrought by staff trans activists) will take years of concerted effort but will bring huge benefits for all patients and staff, most especially women."

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Transgender women may soon be banned from female wards in the United Kingdom. UK health secretary Steve Barclay, as per reports, is all set to propose a pushback against such "wokery," as he calls it.

Transgender women may soon be banned from female wards in the United Kingdom. UK health secretary Steve Barclay, as per reports, is all set to propose a pushback against such "wokery," as he calls it. Previously, the Tory MP has claimed that woke behaviour like this has led to women's rights being increasingly sidelined. Common sense Talking to the Telegraph, Barclay announced his plans to restore "common sense" to the NHS. He said: "We need a common-sense approach to sex and equality issues in the NHS. That is why I am announcing proposals for clearer rights for patients." "And I can confirm that sex-specific language has now been fully restored to online health advice pages about cervical and ovarian cancer and the menopause. It is vital that women’s voices are heard in the NHS and the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients are protected." Also read | British PM Sunak wades into trans debate, declares 100% women do not have penises Previously, references to women were expunged from advice on menopause and diseases like cervical and ovarian cancer. Terms like "breastfeeding", as per Telegraph, were replaced by "chestfeeding." Additionally, the guidance made reference to pregnant "people" instead of women. Barclay had labelled this "ideological dogma". When will this be announced? The UK Health Minister, as per the report, is set to make the announcement on Tuesday (Oct 3rd), during his speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. These changes to the NHS constitution aim to strengthen protection for women. Where will the Transgender patients be treated? As per the report, trans patients would be housed in separate accommodations, i.e., they will get their own rooms. Also read | Transgender man gives birth to baby girl in UK, plans on having another child Citing a 'source' close to the Health Secretary, the Telegraph reported that Barclay "is concerned that women’s voices should be heard on healthcare and that too often wokery and ideological dogma are getting in the way of this." The move has been welcomed by the campaign group 'Sex Matters'. Its executive director Maya Forstater called it "fantastic news," and remarked that "Undoing the damage (purportedly wrought by staff trans activists) will take years of concerted effort but will bring huge benefits for all patients and staff, most especially women." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a major Lashkar-e-Taiba figure in Karachi on Saturday, in what appears to be yet another unexplained terror operator death in Pakistan. Mufti Qaiser Farooq, who was shot several times at close range inside the Gulshan-i-Umar seminary in the Edhi Center neighborhood, was identified as the deceased.

Pakistan: Lashkar-E-Tayyiba operative killed in Karachi

The vice premier He Lifeng talked alongside the German finance minister Christian Lindner in Frankfurt at the start of the third China-Germany high-level financial dialogue, focusing on countering stagflation.

China-Germany cooperation to combat stagflation

Four persons, two of whom are women, were detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in connection with the suspected kidnapping and murder of two Meitei students in Manipur in July. They were taken into custody from Churachandpur's hill district.

Manipur Chief Minister calls for peace, maintaining law and order | India

The ADIPEC summit is an annual meeting of ministers and corporate leaders that has traditionally focused on oil investment, production, and markets. This time, however, the focus of the summit has shifted to climate concerns and decarbonisation.

Climate takes center stage at ADIPEC summit

Saudi Arabia has revised its budget estimate for next year, predicting a deficit rather than a surplus. That is largely due to increased expenditure and the volatility of oil prices.

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The United States Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, with many hot-button cases on the docket — Gun rights, free speech, Donald Trump's presidential dreams, and more.

<h2>A divided court</h2>

The top court, as per AFP, is divided one of two ways, 6-3 or 3-3.

It has a conservative majority with three justices appointed by former president Trump — Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.&nbsp;

The other two — Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, are Republican appointees, designated by Republican presidents George HW Bush and George W Bush.&nbsp;

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Chief Justice John Roberts usually aligns with the right wing.

The remaining three — Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, are liberals appointed by Democratic presidents.

Speaking to AFP, David Cole, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), said the upcoming US Supreme Court session may reveal just how much further to the right the top court will tilt.

"This term will give us more evidence to try to assess what kind of court this is," he said.&nbsp;

"Is it a six-to-three divided court?"

"Or is it, as many have suggested, a three-three-three court with the three Democratic appointees, three very extreme conservatives in Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch, and three sort of in the middle who determine results -- Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett?"

<h2>Items on docket</h2>

<h3>Who controls the House of Representatives?</h3>

One of the first cases, as per AFP, may affect the control of the US House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority of 221-212.

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The case concerns a congressional map drawn up in South Carolina. Critics claim that the map unconstitutionally discriminates against African American voters, who tend to overwhelmingly vote Democratic.

<h3>Trump's presidential dreams</h3>

A high-stakes political battle may decide if Trump will once again reside in the White House. Several states have initiated legal efforts to keep him off the presidential ballot&nbsp;on the grounds that he violated his oath of office by provoking the January 6, 2021 attack on Congress.

<h3>Gun rights</h3>

In November, the court will address a challenge to a law that prohibits people with a domestic violence order from possessing a firearm.

<h3>Free speech</h3>

A high-profile online free speech case concerning popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others is also on the agenda.

The case will hear challenges against Republican-led states, Texas and Florida laws that would restrict the freedom of these social media websites to moderate content.

Another free speech case concerns California lawyer&nbsp;Steve Elster's attempt to trademark the phrase "Trump too small". A trademark of the phrase that was to be used to mock the former president was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office over concerns that Elster doesn't have Trump's written consent to use his name.

<h3>Abortion Pill and Transgender Rights</h3>

Other cases that may make the docket are the review of restrictions on a widely used abortion pill and transgender rights.

The United States Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, with many hot-button cases on the docket — Gun rights, free speech, Donald Trump's presidential dreams, and more.

The United States Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, with many hot-button cases on the docket — Gun rights, free speech, Donald Trump's presidential dreams, and more. A divided court The top court, as per AFP, is divided one of two ways, 6-3 or 3-3. It has a conservative majority with three justices appointed by former president Trump — Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. The other two — Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, are Republican appointees, designated by Republican presidents George HW Bush and George W Bush. Also read | Kevin McCarthy's Speakership teeters on brink, GOP hardliners furious over stopgap funding bill Chief Justice John Roberts usually aligns with the right wing. The remaining three — Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, are liberals appointed by Democratic presidents. Speaking to AFP, David Cole, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), said the upcoming US Supreme Court session may reveal just how much further to the right the top court will tilt. "This term will give us more evidence to try to assess what kind of court this is," he said. "Is it a six-to-three divided court?" "Or is it, as many have suggested, a three-three-three court with the three Democratic appointees, three very extreme conservatives in Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch, and three sort of in the middle who determine results -- Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett?" Items on docket Who controls the House of Representatives? One of the first cases, as per AFP, may affect the control of the US House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority of 221-212. Also read | US: Chipotle manager rips off employee's Hijab, sparks legal firestorm The case concerns a congressional map drawn up in South Carolina. Critics claim that the map unconstitutionally discriminates against African American voters, who tend to overwhelmingly vote Democratic. Trump's presidential dreams A high-stakes political battle may decide if Trump will once again reside in the White House. Several states have initiated legal efforts to keep him off the presidential ballot on the grounds that he violated his oath of office by provoking the January 6, 2021 attack on Congress. Gun rights In November, the court will address a challenge to a law that prohibits people with a domestic violence order from possessing a firearm. Free speech A high-profile online free speech case concerning popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others is also on the agenda. The case will hear challenges against Republican-led states, Texas and Florida laws that would restrict the freedom of these social media websites to moderate content. Another free speech case concerns California lawyer Steve Elster's attempt to trademark the phrase "Trump too small". A trademark of the phrase that was to be used to mock the former president was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office over concerns that Elster doesn't have Trump's written consent to use his name. Abortion Pill and Transgender Rights Other cases that may make the docket are the review of restrictions on a widely used abortion pill and transgender rights.

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Online gaming companies will impose a 28% GST on the entire amount of bets starting on October 1. Additionally, offshore platforms operating in India will need to register for GST.

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Vahram Stepanyan, the Fund's country representative in Ukraine, announced on Sunday that the organization will start meeting with government representatives and other stakeholders there on Sunday to talk about policy objectives and difficulties.

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Kosovo declared on Saturday that it was prepared to defend its territorial integrity and asked that Serbia remove its troops from their shared border. Since last Sunday, when approximately thirty heavily armed Serbs seized the Kosovo town of Banjska and trapped themselves in a Serbian Orthodox monastery, tensions between the two nations have been high. One police officer and three attackers were slain.

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Leading US House Republican Kevin McCarthy may soon lose his position as speaker following the passage of a stopgap funding package that had more support from Democrats than from Republicans. This comes after a hardline critic within his own party asked for a vote to remove McCarthy from office.

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Do you want to lose weight without working out? Science may have a solution for you. A new drug claims to&nbsp;have shown amazing results on mice, imbuing them with the benefits of exercise without the need for any actual physical activity.

<h2>No pain, no gain is a lie, proves drug</h2>

As per a University of Florida, the newly developed compound called SLU-PP-332 helped obese mice lose weight.&nbsp;

It apparently did this by speeding up their metabolism by convincing their bodies to go into marathon training mode. The compound also helps beef up their energy and endurance.

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Thomas Burris, a University of Florida pharmacy professor who led the research, said: "This compound is basically telling skeletal muscle to make the same changes you see during endurance training."

The paper drugs like Ozempic, Moujnaro, and Wegovy, which it calls game-changers in obesity treatment. It says these products spurred on "a surge of interest, research, and funding for drugs that could treat these metabolic diseases through different biological pathways."&nbsp;

Burris suggests SLU-PP-332 will "keep people healthier as they age."

The research findings have been published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

<h2>How does the drug do this?</h2>

The drug stimulates the EFF protein and activates the body's "energy-gobbling" tissues, such as the brain, the heart, and other muscles. EFF is typically released when an individual exercises.&nbsp;

Burris explains, "When you treat mice with the drug...you can see that their whole body metabolism turns to using fatty acids, which is very similar to what people use when they are fasting or exercising."

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As a result, "the animals start losing weight," he notes.

However, our (human) bodies and metabolism differ, and until human trials are held, there is no guarantee that this drug will even work on us.

These drugs, as per Futurism, previously have been touted as purportedly miraculous ways to lose weight without working.&nbsp;

Do you want to lose weight without working out? Science may have a solution for you. A new drug claims to have shown amazing results on mice, imbuing them with the benefits of exercise without the need for any actual physical activity.

Do you want to lose weight without working out? Science may have a solution for you. A new drug claims to have shown amazing results on mice, imbuing them with the benefits of exercise without the need for any actual physical activity. No pain, no gain is a lie, proves drug As per a University of Florida, the newly developed compound called SLU-PP-332 helped obese mice lose weight. It apparently did this by speeding up their metabolism by convincing their bodies to go into marathon training mode. The compound also helps beef up their energy and endurance. Also read | From sloppy to stylish: TikTok's 'girlfriend effect' show women really make men look hotter Thomas Burris, a University of Florida pharmacy professor who led the research, said: "This compound is basically telling skeletal muscle to make the same changes you see during endurance training." The paper drugs like Ozempic, Moujnaro, and Wegovy, which it calls game-changers in obesity treatment. It says these products spurred on "a surge of interest, research, and funding for drugs that could treat these metabolic diseases through different biological pathways." Burris suggests SLU-PP-332 will "keep people healthier as they age." The research findings have been published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. How does the drug do this? The drug stimulates the EFF protein and activates the body's "energy-gobbling" tissues, such as the brain, the heart, and other muscles. EFF is typically released when an individual exercises. Burris explains, "When you treat mice with the drug...you can see that their whole body metabolism turns to using fatty acids, which is very similar to what people use when they are fasting or exercising." Also read | Obesity on rise in US, at least 20% adults are obese, shows new survey As a result, "the animals start losing weight," he notes. However, our (human) bodies and metabolism differ, and until human trials are held, there is no guarantee that this drug will even work on us. These drugs, as per Futurism, previously have been touted as purportedly miraculous ways to lose weight without working.

No pain, no gain a lie? New drug claims it can make you lose weight without any exercise

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he will stand for re-election next year, hoping to extend nearly a quarter of a century in power.

Kagame, who became president in 2000, is eligible to continue in office for another decade after a constitutional amendment in 2015 changed term limits that would have forced him to step down two years later.

He was asked in an interview with the pan-African Jeune Afrique magazine published on Tuesday about his intentions for next year's election.

"I am happy with the confidence that the Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them, as much when I can. Yes, I am indeed a candidate," he said.

Kagame won the last election in August 2017 for a seven-year term with 98.63 per cent&nbsp;of the vote, according to the electoral commission.

Kagame has won international acclaim for presiding over peace and economic growth since the end of the 1994 genocide, in which an estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed.

But he has faced mounting criticism for what human rights groups say are the suppression of political opposition and the muzzling of independent media.

Kagame has rejected these accusations.

The United States in 2015 criticised the constitutional change, saying Kagame should step down when his term ended and allow a new generation of leaders to come through.

In the interview with Jeune Afrique, Kagame said he was not bothered by criticism from Western countries.

"People are supposed to be independent and should be allowed to organise themselves as they wish," he said.

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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he will stand for re-election next year, hoping to extend nearly a quarter of a century in power. Kagame, who became president in 2000, is eligible to continue in office for another decade after a constitutional amendment in 2015 changed term limits that would have forced him to step down two years later.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he will stand for re-election next year, hoping to extend nearly a quarter of a century in power. Kagame, who became president in 2000, is eligible to continue in office for another decade after a constitutional amendment in 2015 changed term limits that would have forced him to step down two years later. He was asked in an interview with the pan-African Jeune Afrique magazine published on Tuesday about his intentions for next year's election. "I am happy with the confidence that the Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them, as much when I can. Yes, I am indeed a candidate," he said. Kagame won the last election in August 2017 for a seven-year term with 98.63 per cent of the vote, according to the electoral commission. Kagame has won international acclaim for presiding over peace and economic growth since the end of the 1994 genocide, in which an estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed. But he has faced mounting criticism for what human rights groups say are the suppression of political opposition and the muzzling of independent media. Kagame has rejected these accusations. The United States in 2015 criticised the constitutional change, saying Kagame should step down when his term ended and allow a new generation of leaders to come through. In the interview with Jeune Afrique, Kagame said he was not bothered by criticism from Western countries. "People are supposed to be independent and should be allowed to organise themselves as they wish," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In the&nbsp;current age of hustle, people over 50 years of age&nbsp;in the UK are embracing part-time work rather than opting for traditional retirement or pursuing full-time work.&nbsp;

According to the 2021 Office for National Statistics, a record 3.6 million people above the age of 50 are working part-time. In total, almost a quarter of people above the age of 50 work part-time and makeup about 42 per cent of those&nbsp;choosing not to work a full 40-hour work week, The Sunday Times reported.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, the most recent census in 2021 showed that 3.4 per cent of over-50s who work part-time jobs are in some form of road transport, making it the sixth-most popular job in this age group.&nbsp;

Despite an increase in the employment rate among 50 to 64-year-olds, it is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. Over the past year, the rate increased by 0.6 percentage points to 71.3 per cent, slightly below the 2019 record high of 72.5 per cent.

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As per a study by the Resolution Foundation think tank, there are several considerable factors linked to this long rise in employment. The think tank suggested that the overall strength of the economy before the financial crisis, the rise of the service sector and tighter regulations for health-related retirement in public pension programmes have played key roles in keeping people working for longer.&nbsp;Many of those working have said that&nbsp;retaining a work-life balance is the reason they continue to work.&nbsp;

Additionally, the good working hours among people have led to a rise in older people looking to take up truck driving. A recruitment agency named Manpower said that the proportion of applicants aged between 50 and 59 for its HGV driving bootcamp rose from 15 per cent to 19 per cent between 2022 and 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In the current age of hustle, people over 50 years of age in the UK are embracing part-time work rather than opting for traditional retirement or pursuing full-time work. According to the 2021 Office for National Statistics, a record 3.6 million people above the age of 50 are working part-time. In total, almost a quarter of people above the age of 50 work part-time and makeup about 42 per cent of those choosing not to work a full 40-hour work week, The Sunday Times reported. Also read | The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is almost here. Here's how and when to see it Furthermore, the most recent census in 2021 showed that 3.4 per cent of over-50s who work part-time jobs are in some form of road transport, making it the sixth-most popular job in this age group. Despite an increase in the employment rate among 50 to 64-year-olds, it is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. Over the past year, the rate increased by 0.6 percentage points to 71.3 per cent, slightly below the 2019 record high of 72.5 per cent. Also read |Jennifer Aniston, 54, shares her four-rule fitness mantra to stay in shape As per a study by the Resolution Foundation think tank, there are several considerable factors linked to this long rise in employment. The think tank suggested that the overall strength of the economy before the financial crisis, the rise of the service sector and tighter regulations for health-related retirement in public pension programmes have played key roles in keeping people working for longer. Many of those working have said that retaining a work-life balance is the reason they continue to work. Additionally, the good working hours among people have led to a rise in older people looking to take up truck driving. A recruitment agency named Manpower said that the proportion of applicants aged between 50 and 59 for its HGV driving bootcamp rose from 15 per cent to 19 per cent between 2022 and 2023. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nine years after its wildly successful Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), aka Mangalyaan, India is preparing to send another spacecraft to the red planet.

This was reported by Hindustan Times (HT) citing officials from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

<h2>MOM-2</h2>

The Mars Orbiter Mission-2 or MOM-2 would reportedly carry four payloads. As per documents assessed by the news outlet, these payloads would contain scientific instruments that will study aspects of the barren planet, including interplanetary dust, the Martian atmosphere and the environment.

According to the mission document, payloads will include: a Mars Orbit Dust Experiment (MODEX), a Radio Occultation (RO) experiment, an Energetic Ion Spectrometer (EIS) and a Langmuir Probe and Electric Field Experiment (LPEX).

Speaking on condition of anonymity, an ISRO official told HT that "all of these payloads are in different stages of development."

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<h2>Functions of individual payloads</h2>

Of the payloads, MODEX will help understand the origin, abundance, distribution, and flux at high altitudes on Mars.

"There are no measurements of Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) at Mars. The instrument can detect particles of size from a few hundred nm to few µm, travelling at hypervelocity (&gt; 1 km/s). The outcomes can help explain the dust flux at Mars, whether there is any ring (as hypothesized) around Mars and also confirm whether the dust is interplanetary or coming from Phobos or Deimos (the two moons of Mars). The study of dust can help explain the RO experiment results," said the mission document.

Radio Occultation instrument will measure neutral and electron density profiles, reports HT. It will help understand the behaviour of the planet's atmosphere.

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Energetic Ion Spectrometer (EIS) will help the space agency characterise solar energy and supra-thermal solar wind particles in the Martian environment. This particular instrument will also aid in our understanding of the red planet's loss of its atmosphere&nbsp;aeons ago.

Finally, the Langmuir Probe and Electric Field Experiment (LPEX) will enable the measurement of electron number density, electron temperature and electric field waves — which will give a better picture of the plasma environment on Mars.

The previous Mangalyaan mission was India's first interplanetary mission, which made the nation only the fourth country to achieve Mars orbit, after Russia's ROSCOSMOS, the US's NASA and the European Space Agency.

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Nine years after its wildly successful Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), aka Mangalyaan, India is preparing to send another spacecraft to the red planet. This was reported by Hindustan Times (HT) citing officials from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). MOM-2 The Mars Orbiter Mission-2 or MOM-2 would reportedly carry four payloads. As per documents assessed by the news outlet, these payloads would contain scientific instruments that will study aspects of the barren planet, including interplanetary dust, the Martian atmosphere and the environment. According to the mission document, payloads will include: a Mars Orbit Dust Experiment (MODEX), a Radio Occultation (RO) experiment, an Energetic Ion Spectrometer (EIS) and a Langmuir Probe and Electric Field Experiment (LPEX). Speaking on condition of anonymity, an ISRO official told HT that "all of these payloads are in different stages of development." Also read | How PSLV rocket research led to missile development: Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls Functions of individual payloads Of the payloads, MODEX will help understand the origin, abundance, distribution, and flux at high altitudes on Mars. "There are no measurements of Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) at Mars. The instrument can detect particles of size from a few hundred nm to few µm, travelling at hypervelocity (> 1 km/s). The outcomes can help explain the dust flux at Mars, whether there is any ring (as hypothesized) around Mars and also confirm whether the dust is interplanetary or coming from Phobos or Deimos (the two moons of Mars). The study of dust can help explain the RO experiment results," said the mission document. Radio Occultation instrument will measure neutral and electron density profiles, reports HT. It will help understand the behaviour of the planet's atmosphere. Also read | NASA's moonshot plans involve making human settlements by 2040 Energetic Ion Spectrometer (EIS) will help the space agency characterise solar energy and supra-thermal solar wind particles in the Martian environment. This particular instrument will also aid in our understanding of the red planet's loss of its atmosphere aeons ago. Finally, the Langmuir Probe and Electric Field Experiment (LPEX) will enable the measurement of electron number density, electron temperature and electric field waves — which will give a better picture of the plasma environment on Mars. The previous Mangalyaan mission was India's first interplanetary mission, which made the nation only the fourth country to achieve Mars orbit, after Russia's ROSCOSMOS, the US's NASA and the European Space Agency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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