Canada bans conversion therapy, man cured of HIV for 30 months, Minecraft publishes uncensored journalism

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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we talk about Canada’s ban of the controversial practive of conversion therapy, the patient who has shown no signs of HIV thirty months after being declared free of the infection, and Minecraft’s unique approach to publishing censored journalism.

Canada has formally introduced leglisation to finally ban LGBT conversion therapy

The controversial practice claimed it could instill heteronormative sexual desires in its patients, leaving them deeply traumatised and with ongoing mental health issues.

Source: Global Citizen

Second person to be cured of HIV has had no symptoms of the disease in over 30 months

The 40-year-old’s blood contained no trace of the active viral infection, scientists report.

Source: RTÉ

Journalism censored by repressive governments is now available to view – through Minecraft

In the most restrictive countries regarding freedom of press, ciitzens can now download Minecraft and flick through the virtual bookshelves of ‘The Uncensored Library’.

Source: Futurism

New regulations from the European Commission could signal the end of throwaway culture

The Right To Repair movement encourages a ban on disposable items, and advocates for introducting products which are not only built to last but easy and cheap to mend.

Source: BBC News

Global CO2 emissions have plummeted to the lowest level since 1990

A sharp decline in the use of coal-generated power was partly responsible for the fall in emissions.

Source: Al Jazeera

Car dealership turned into shelter at night for the homeless to sleep safely in their cars

This car dealership owner turns his well-lit and secure car lot into a safe space for homeless people sleeping in cars.

Source: Upworthy

The UK government has announced it will end the 5% tampon tax next year

After years of campaigning, activists celebrate the declassification of basic sanitary items as luxury, non-essential products.

Source: Global Citizen

Eco-bakery chain offers recycled baked products as their mission is to be zero-waste

Donating leftovers each night, revamping stale bread, and filling old croissants, Gail’s bakery chain now offers a whole range of repurposed items.

Source: The Guardian

Intimicacy coordinators are becoming more prominent on film sets in order to reduce the risk of sexual harrassment

Specialists are being hired more frequently by production companies to ensure intimacy boundaries are observed when shooting scenes of a sexual nature.

Source: BBC News

This mall without shops shows us that town centres don’t need to sell to draw the community in

The Forum is a multi-space complex in Groningen, offering a library, science museum, recreational hangout and more, in a nod to post-consumer urban design.

Source: The Guardian

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