Sunday, July 31, 2022

For India’s Effort to Ban Disposable Plastic, One State Offers a Playbook


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The Red Cross says it still doesn’t have access to the prison camp where dozens of Ukrainians died.


By BY CASSANDRA VINOGRAD AND MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/czBunU1

England wins its first ever major women's championship in 2-1 Euro 2022 win over Germany

In front of a crowd of 87,192 fans -- a record for a European Championship, men's or women's -- England won its first ever major championship in a dramatic extra-time victory, beating Germany 2-1 in the final of the Women's Euro.

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McKinney Fire Becomes California’s Largest of 2022, Burning 51,000 Acres


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Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88


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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case


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Opinion: Justice Alito's careless remarks about Prince Harry and Boris Johnson

Justice Samuel Alito stirred controversy with a speech at Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Initiative in Rome last week. The video of the event was publicized Thursday by the school.

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Russia cuts off gas flow to Latvia.


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President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again

President Joe Biden has tested positive again for Covid-19, the White House said Saturday.

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New Mexico governor declares state of emergency for drinking water.


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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Tiny birth control stock soars following Roe v. Wade overturn

There's a saying on Wall Street that traders often sell the news. Well, that hasn't been the case with a tiny reproductive health company following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month.

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How Goes the War on Inflation?


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Alabama is set to execute a death row inmate despite pleas from the victim's family not to

Alabama is set to execute a man who was convicted of the 1994 murder of Faith Hall Smith despite pleas from the victim's family not to do so.

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The Decline of the Middle Class in America


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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The Big, Bold Life of the Woman Who Brought Us the ‘It Girl’


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Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan

National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose during a highly sensitive moment between the self-governing island and China.

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Recession: What Does It Mean?


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U.K. sanctions British blogger for pro-Russian propaganda.


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Le Rock, From the Frenchette Team, Opens in Rockefeller Center


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Kraken, a U.S. Crypto Exchange, Is Suspected of Violating Sanctions


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Shopify is laying off 10 percent of its workers.


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Monday, July 25, 2022

Liz Cheney is already looking beyond 2022

Liz Cheney didn't come right out and say she expects to lose her primary next month. But in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" on Sunday, it was pretty easy to read between the lines of the Wyoming Republican's answers.

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Brooklyn pastor and wife robbed of over $1 million in jewelry during livestream sermon

A flashy Brooklyn pastor known for wearing designer outfits and extravagant jewelry was robbed along with his wife of more than $1 million while he was preaching at church Sunday, police said.

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Bodycam footage suggests embattled chief was at center of Uvalde shooting response

The first publicly released body-worn camera videos from officers at the Robb Elementary School massacre show Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, the school district's police chief, at the center of the police response: giving orders, conveying and receiving information, and officers deferring to his position when confused over their roles or response to the shooting.

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Ex-congressman, banker and F.B.I. trainee are charged with insider trading.


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Papal apologies have a long tradition in a church with a troubled legacy.


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In Robert Lowell’s ‘Memoirs,’ Mental Illness, Creative Friends and a Takedown of Dad


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Why Euro 2022 Is One-Stop Shopping for Europe’s Biggest Clubs


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Lizzo Earns Her Second No. 1 Song: ‘About Damn Time’


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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Oregon athletes find a creative way to make money: Housing rentals.


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Greece battles fire that forced hundreds to evacuate on island of Lesbos

Hundreds of residents and tourists have been evacuated on the Greek island of Lesbos after a wildfire broke out, burning houses and threatening villages.

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‘We Survived Another Night’: In Ruined Suburb, Solace in a Small Community


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Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region.

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Buttigieg on GOP opposition to codifying same-sex marriage: 'Our marriage deserves to be treated equally'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded Sunday to Republican opposition to codifying same-sex marriage, criticizing House Republicans for opposing a bill to do just that hours after he was in a room with them talking about transportation policy.

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In a Memphis restaurant, no relief from the heat.


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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Google Fires Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Conscious


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Ukrainian technology companies have earned billions. But the good times may not last.


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Why Trump Is Weakening


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Austrian Conductor Dies After Collapsing Onstage in Munich


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Utah University Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Handling Domestic Abuse Case


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On the Docket: Atlanta v. Trumpworld


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Friday, July 22, 2022

Rise in gasoline prices threatens social stability and food security in Latin America

South American countries are bracing for an autumn of discontent, as spiking global fuel prices threaten to provoke more protests in the upcoming months.

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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election


Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election



Top Dems try to temper expectations

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Wonking Out: What’s the Matter With Italy?


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Review: A New Opera Tells an Original Story With an Open Heart


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See How Far Water Levels in Lake Mead Have Fallen


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Germany bails out a crucial gas provider squeezed by Russia.


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As a Mob Attacked the Capitol, Trump Stood By


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Thursday, July 21, 2022

A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low


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Watch Live: President Biden Tests Positive for the Coronavirus


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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election


Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election



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YouTube will take down ‘unsafe’ abortion how-to videos.


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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Bipartisan group of US senators cuts deal to change election laws in response to Jan. 6 attack



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R&B That Sweats, Emotionally and Physically


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The CEO of Goldman Sachs is worried about a recession

The CEO of one of America's largest banks is worried inflation will remain problematic for a while longer — and he thinks there's a growing chance of a recession.

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London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World


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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

How to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat

Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets?

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More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues

Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe.

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Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Russia's highest ranked female tennis player came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country.

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Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations


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Another company called Meta says Facebook rebrand 'obliterated' its business

Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, has been sued for trademark infringement by MetaX LLC, a company that says it does business publicly as Meta and had been operating in the virtual and augmented reality technology space for years before Mark Zuckerberg announced his company's rebranding.

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Charred bicycles and abandoned flip-flops illustrate the toll of France’s wildfires.


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