Atheist teen fundraiser follows Cranston school banner case
The American Humanist Association says Jessica Ahlquist, 16, faced online threats after challenging the Cranston High School West prayer banner. A judge ordered removal and the school committee chose not to appeal, while Hemant Mehta’s Friendly Atheist drive raised $40 000 for her scholarship.
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Rhode Island
American Humanist Association
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Iran poised to expand uranium enrichment at Fordo facility
Diplomats say Iran has finished installing equipment for thousands of new centrifuges at the Fordo bunker, aiming to speed weapons-grade uranium production. They caution that no machines are yet installed and Natanz remains active at 3.4 percent, with IAEA inspectors set to visit amid ongoing tensions and sanctions.
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International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA
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Gas prices surge as oil climbs raise concerns
New York reports gasoline at 3.53 a gallon up 25 cents since January. Exxon and industry analysts warn prices could hit 4.25 by late April amid Brent and WTI gains. Rising costs threaten consumer spending and the broader economy while sanctions on Iran and Middle East tensions loom large.
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Damascus funeral turns into protest as forces fire on crowd
Thousands in Damascus attended a funeral that became a protest when Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas, killing at least one person. The event drew one of the capital’s largest anti regime demonstrations since the uprising began.
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Bashar Assad
Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
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Observatory
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