As students in many parts of the world return to school with new names and pronouns, school districts' policies on whether or not to respect those changes vary greatly. The World's Bianca Hillier tells host Carol Hills about the range of policies, and how one new policy is being received in Canada.
The United Nations General Assembly kicks off next Tuesday, when both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden are expected to take the stage. But other heads of state including Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are staying home. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.
Sheida Soleimani grew up hearing about her parents' political activism in Iran, and their eventual escape to the US to avoid persecution. Now, she's sharing their stories in a new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. The World's Bianca Hillier met Soleimani at the museum to learn more.
With Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka in the women's single's finals at this year's US Open, there's sure to be a new champion crowned. The semi-finals made clear that both athletes are not only playing impressive tennis, but their mental fortitude is also stronger than ever. The World's Bianca Hillier has the details ahead of this weekend's finals.
Sikh motorcyclists in California are working for an exemption from the state's law that mandates riders to wear helmets. The Sikh can’t put on helmets because of their turbans, which they don’t remove or put anything on top of for religious reasons. The World's Bianca Hillier reports. (Originally aired June 7, 2023.)