America United States The American Academy of Pediatrics announced earlier this week its new policy: it is putting all its guidance under the microscope to eliminate “race-based” medicine and resulting health disparities
America United States President-elect Donald Trump and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US aimed at generating 100.000 new jobs; Trump called the investment "a monumental demonstration of confidence in America's future"
America United States President-elect Trump, on his first trip overseas since winning the election, met in Paris with French President Macron and Ukraine's leader Zelenskiy for talks on 7 December, before the ceremony for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
America United States An executive grant of clemency for a “full and unconditional pardon” has been signed by President Joe Biden for his son Hunter who faced sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions; the pardon cannot be reversed by next presidents coming in office
America United States The Texas State Board of Education approved a controversial, Bible-infused curriculum for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade; schools will not be required to use "BlueBonnet" curriculum but will receive extra funding if they do