Welcome to the news roundup for October 21st. Today we have reports on voter intimidation in Arizona, the rise of Xi Jinping in China, and a stunning comeback by Boris Johnson. We also have 9 experts weighing in on climate change, soul train awards, and more.
Boris Johnson Weighs Stunning Party Comeback as Climate Change Worries Grow
Today's News
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- The state of Arizona has referred a voter intimidation report to the US Justice Department.
- Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China is accelerating its surveillance state in the name of zero-Covid.
- A blue cheese produced in Italy has shocked US chef Anthony Tucci with its color.
- Two rising stars in the US Republican Party have shown they know how to win power in the Trump era.
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering making a comeback, according to allies.
- As Americans worry about climate change, nine experts weigh in with solutions.
- A collection of artifacts seized from a US art dealer has been returned to India.
- The process for tasting olive oil is complex, involving the sense of smell and taste.
- US Vice President Mike Pence has said he would vote for Donald Trump in 2024 if he is the Republican nominee.
- Covid-19 vaccines will be on the 2023 vaccine schedule, but that doesn't mean they're required in schools.
- Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead the nominations for the Soul Train Awards 2022.
- American Airlines is dropping first class from its flights in favor of more business class seats.
- The resignation of UK Cabinet minister Liz Truss has left the country in despair, according to an analysis.
- US citizen Anne Sacoolas has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Harry Dunn in a road crash.
- AC Milan icon Andriy Shevchenko has thanked his former club for supporting Ukraine amid the war effort.
- After the resignation of Liz Truss, the UK faces a complex process to find a new leader.
- Dame Judi Dench has called for a disclaimer to be shown before Season 5 of 'The Crown'.
- Images of a farting zebra and a petulant penguin have been shortlisted for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022.
- Quick and stealthy 'Scrabble variants' are poised to drive a winter Covid-19 surge.
- The Orionids meteor shower is set to peak this week.
- A tourist has stripped naked on the steps of an Italian cathedral.
- Massachusetts authorities have accused a woman of unleashing bees on deputies during an eviction protest.
- In an opinion piece, it is argued that Liz Truss imploded as a Cabinet minister in just 45 days.
- Iranian protesters are sharing the horrors they say security forces are inflicting on them.
- Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has said the chance of a recession next year is substantial.
- Park Chan-wook has said that his new film 'Decision To Leave' departs from all conventions.
- Gwyneth Paltrow has said her husband is totally cool with her friendship with Brad Pitt.
- 'Decision To Leave' is the next Korean drama you need in your life, according to one reviewer.
- The Italian village of Rocca di Mezzo is known for the 'elixir' of healthy life.
- Indonesia has banned the sale of all cough syrups after 99 child deaths.