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Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in as Mexico’s first ever female President on Tuesday. She will also be the first Jewish person to hold the office. The historic ceremony will take place at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City and will see First Lady Jill Biden and the leaders of over a dozen mostly Caribbean and Latin American countries in attendance. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Read More: The Meaning of Mexico’s First Female President Shortly after taking her oath, Sheinbaum is expected to give a speech at the National Palace in Mexico City.

Fall marks a big change to the agricultural growing season, but before you give in to the gourds, celebrate Colorado’s rich soils that produce seemingly endless varieties of apples. Lucky for locals, several festivals do just that. Here are three fall events from the Front Range to the Western Slope where you can indulge in locally-made cider and more apple-tastic fun. Cedaredge Applefest Date: Oct.

Made Possible by The Allstate Foundation, Service Stars Spotlights Young People Making Positive Change Today, TIME for Kids continues its Service Stars program with the announcement of the first Kid of the Month for the 2024-2025 school year: Elaina Johnson, 10, from Broomfield, Colorado, who is recognized for her dedication to combating food insecurity in her community.

In the days leading up to Jimmy Carter’s centennial birthday celebration, Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet to honor the nation’s oldest living president. The Fox Theatre will offer an eclectic musical tribute, featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Bebe Winans, Carlene Carter, Chuck Leavall, and the Drive-By Truckers, among others, for the “Rock & Roll President.” And, the Carter Center plans an all-day film festival, featuring movies Carter screened in the White House, and another birthday mosaic, featuring Hollywood A-listers alongside everyday Americans.

NICE, France — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he “pled guilty to journalism.” Assange gave evidence of the impact of his detention and conviction to the legal affairs and human rights committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France.

BRUSSELS — One of NATO’s longest serving top officials, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, stepped down on Tuesday, handing over the reins to former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the military alliance confronts some of the biggest challenges in its history. The two men, who first sat together at NATO’s table 14 years ago as the leaders of Norway and the Netherlands, greeted each other warmly outside the alliance’s Brussels headquarters, before laying a wreath to fallen military personnel, surrounded by the flags of the 32 member countries. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “Mark has the perfect background to become a great secretary general,” a visibly emotional Stoltenberg said as he ended a decade in office. “He has served as prime minister for 14 years and led four different coalition governments, so therefore he knows how to make compromises, create consensus, and these are skills which are very much valued here at NATO,” Stoltenberg said. Rutte said that he “cannot wait to get to work.” After hundreds of NATO staffers applauded the two men as they moved inside to the great hall where North Atlantic Council meetings are held at the level of ambassadors, ministers or leaders, Stoltenberg helped his successor to get started by presenting him with a Viking gavel to use when chairing meetings. Rutte said his priorities would be NATO’s support for Ukraine, with the war now in its third year, increasing defense spending and strengthening partnerships that the alliance has established with other countries around the world, notably in Asia and the Middle East. Rutte also underlined the importance of keeping the trans-Atlantic bond between the United States, Canada and Europe strong, and expressed confidence that he can work well with whoever is elected to the White House. Surveys suggest the U.