Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

https://ift.tt/bsu9LOF authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

https://ift.tt/bfu4H56 Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Drone Attacks on Russia Show Evidence of Ukraine’s Other Counteroffensive

https://ift.tt/iAs5ya4 in Ukraine rarely discuss attacks on targets inside Russia, including Moscow. But video evidence shows an increasing effort to launch long-range strikes inside the country.

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DeSantis Unveils Economic Plan Slamming ‘Failed Elites’

https://ift.tt/uxALq7D. Ron DeSantis of Florida introduced a 10-point economic plan geared toward the blue-collar voters with whom he has struggled to resonate.

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ISIS Affiliate Claims Deadly Attack at Political Rally in Pakistan

https://ift.tt/BOGDQNE death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing, which targeted a political rally near the border with Afghanistan, rose to at least 54 people, an official said.

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The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad bowls England to win over Australia

https://ift.tt/HfbReWY Broad ends his glittering career by bowling England to another dramatic victory in the fifth Test against Australia to leave a memorable Ashes series level at 2-2.

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Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

https://ift.tt/ME4xw1y Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".

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Hummus, Crispy Chicken Thighs and Shrimp in Rundown Sauce

https://ift.tt/Z4WDmsA Mishan’s medieval hummus blends chickpeas and tahini with toasted seeds and spices, hazelnuts and pistachios, preserved lemon and fresh mint.

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Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

https://ift.tt/yjS8lRh becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next.

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

https://ift.tt/xqTRXy8 defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.

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Meat Warehouse Infested With Rodents Reaches Settlement with Prosecutors

https://ift.tt/SONnRxm reached a settlement with the operator of a meat and poultry warehouse that had been infested with rodents before it was shuttered.

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Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Deal

https://ift.tt/GjlyHAX president sent Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on the latest diplomatic mission seeking to forge ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

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Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

https://ift.tt/GjlyHAX Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families".

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A Bottleneck on the Grid Threatens Clean Energy. New Rules Aim to Help.

https://ift.tt/f83vjcx takes five years to connect a new wind or solar farm to the electric grid. New federal rules would only partly resolve the issue, experts say.

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Social Security COLA Is Forecast Around 3%

https://ift.tt/GJwaBbD say the 2024 adjustment, which helps older Americans keep up with inflation, won’t be nearly as high as this year’s but will still be significant.

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Twitter Becomes X, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and Google’s Robotics Lab

https://ift.tt/UHYWx2R marks the spot where Twitter died.

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Ex-US bank head to review Bank of England forecasts

https://ift.tt/oeDKXy9 Prize-winning economist Ben Bernanke will look at how the Bank of England forecasts the economy

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Met Police overhaul plan disappointing, think tank says

https://ift.tt/kT5OdV9 Runnymede Trust says the force must address "the issue of institutional racism head on".

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

https://ift.tt/jk3bvit of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies

https://ift.tt/5rw3y8i armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.

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Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

https://ift.tt/klpu6Ff mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Sinead O’Connor Was Ireland’s Alternative Moral Compass

https://ift.tt/RFugoaM any society, she would have been radical for a pop star. But in Ireland, she was revolutionary.

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The Ashes 2023: Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test

https://ift.tt/Cjigxo4 face a battle to level the Ashes after Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Test at The Oval.

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Bo Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter, Dies at 90

https://ift.tt/cA4FdE9 was a struggling writer when he won an Academy Award for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He won another for “Melvin and Howard.”

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

https://ift.tt/yhltazG $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Business Is Betting That Consumers Have Gotten Used to High Prices

https://ift.tt/yszPlCF that go up don’t necessarily have to come down.

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Sinéad O'Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56

https://ift.tt/5owkhRb Nothing Compares 2 U singer sold millions of albums and was praised for her activism.

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

https://ift.tt/5owkhRb ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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Looming Retraction Casts Shadow Over Ranga Dias and Study of Superconductors

https://ift.tt/aMecv3N allegations are leading scientists to question the work of Ranga Dias, including his claimed discovery of a room-temperature superconductor.

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Ohio Will Vote on Abortion Rights

https://ift.tt/ZtFPmAM of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the question on the November ballot.

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Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

https://ift.tt/JPtyXab George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash.

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At NYC Bodypainting Day, Naked Bodies Become Artists’ Canvases

https://ift.tt/6n91slN bodies of all shapes and sizes became artists’ canvases at a public art exhibition.

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Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

https://ift.tt/8tHB9ZJ of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people.

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Israel’s Supreme Court faces a critical dilemma: How to handle a plan that would rein in its power.

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Kylian Mbappé Is Being Pursued by a Saudi Team for a Transfer

https://ift.tt/AEynfeL Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire Mbappé in what would be the most expensive transfer on record.

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Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

https://ift.tt/2o7qvTy tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.

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Macron’s Lesson After Riots? France Needs Order ‘at Every Level’

https://ift.tt/UI2xBQS Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more.

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Tony Bennett’s Commitment to Civil Rights

https://ift.tt/GVdi1c2 singer witnessed racism in the military and in the music industry, experiences that informed his decision to join the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.

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Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

https://ift.tt/GhFrJeI viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.

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Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France Again, After Vanquishing His Rival

https://ift.tt/5MZTyrl started as a tense two-man battle became a foregone conclusion when Tadej Pogacar couldn’t stay with Vingegaard in the 17th stage.

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Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires

https://ift.tt/nNPqcFw on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers.

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Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Change Its Logo

https://ift.tt/GVdi1c2 tech billionaire indicated he would replace the company’s blue bird silhouette with an X.

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Brian Harman Romps to British Open Victory at Royal Liverpool

https://ift.tt/fBoG6Y2 came close to winning the 2017 U.S. Open, but his triumph on Sunday gave the 36-year-old American golfer his first major title.

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The Question After Every Mass Shooting: How Much Do We Deserve to Know?

https://ift.tt/qa1rcfH court in Nashville may decide whether releasing the musings of a killer could help prevent future losses, despite adding to survivors’ pain.

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Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation

https://ift.tt/Xox1y9g Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.

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Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches

https://ift.tt/CLziRWf inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three.

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F.B.I. Botched Query on Senator Even as Its Adherence to Wiretap Program Rules Rose

https://ift.tt/bowRUWO newly declassified court ruling about a warrantless surveillance law is likely to add to a debate over whether, or how, Congress should extend it.

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Tony Bennett’s Life in Pictures

https://ift.tt/esiVRBP the early days with Frank Sinatra to his 21st-century resurgence with Lady Gaga, he was steadfast in his approach to song and style.

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The Ashes 2023: England battling Australia and weather to win Old Trafford Test

https://ift.tt/uUd0PmB Wood strikes crucial late blows in England's battle against Australia and the Manchester weather in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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Bay Area Is the Best Place for A.I. Jobs, Report Says

https://ift.tt/igun1J3 Institution researchers found that San Francisco and San Jose, Calif., dominate job listings for generative A.I. work, potentially solidifying their control of the tech industry.

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Senate Panel Approves New Supreme Court Ethics Rules With Dim Prospects

https://ift.tt/ZSCU54B accused Democrats of trying to undermine the Supreme Court with the measure and vowed to block it from advancing in the Senate, making it highly unlikely to become law.

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Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court

https://ift.tt/1jg5U9L Russian-born oil tycoon says his family's lives have been disrupted and his reputation shattered.

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Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

https://ift.tt/ik2VSDo impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'.

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Health Insures Deny Medical Care for the Poor at High Rates, Report Says

https://ift.tt/kCrBVfa found that major companies overseeing Medicaid patients’ health care frequently rejected doctors’ requests for approval of treatments and procedures.

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Jordan Henderson: Al-Ettifaq agree deal worth £12m plus add-ons for Liverpool midfielder

https://ift.tt/xBeQACn agree a deal in principle worth £12m plus add-ons to sell midfielder Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

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Why Is British Inflation so High?

https://ift.tt/6IQz5Bi is British inflation so high?

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Europe heatwaves: Wildfires rage in Greece as temperatures soar

https://ift.tt/3s7QxIv firefighting planes are being sent to Greece to help tackle fires amid the extreme heat.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

https://ift.tt/OWidUz6 arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches New Areas in the Southern U.S.

https://ift.tt/wTeLvz6 Carolina and Georgia reported higher concentrations of smoke in new places.

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First British passports issued with King's name

https://ift.tt/jlVIXf5 are about to be released with an updated wording for the reign of King Charles.

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Afghan refugees to move out of UK hotels over the summer

https://ift.tt/jGcCXKJ warns the move could mean families who have resettled in the UK could become homeless.

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Edwin van der Sar: Former Netherlands goalkeeper out of intensive care

https://ift.tt/s7urCio Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been moved out of intensive care following a bleed on the brain.

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AI must have better security, says top cyber official

https://ift.tt/SVqwE8a measures must be built in as artificial intelligence is developed, Lindy Cameron says.

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Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

https://ift.tt/wVjs5Rx latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.

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An Online Comments Section Where Everybody Knows Your Screen Name

https://ift.tt/Ha139vB Diary, a column that captures the serendipity of New York City life, provides a place for regulars to meet.

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Students, What Questions About Paying for College Can We Answer?

https://ift.tt/G5kraeY hope to tackle some essential queries — but we need your help.

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Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It?

https://ift.tt/wVjs5Rx Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss of a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is in his hands.

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Mallory Beach's family settles for $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

https://ift.tt/S3oL1su Beach died when a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina family crashed in 2019.

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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal: What you need to know

https://ift.tt/Zy5mJ0w worth $69bn, could change video gaming forever and some don't want it to happen. Here's why.

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Fruit Salad Recipe

https://ift.tt/3ICqn7b summer melons and berries with lime juice — and some sugar that’s been massaged with the zest — makes for a salad that’s delightful, not depressing.

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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

https://ift.tt/G8tY1Jp energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

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Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic

https://ift.tt/jhVsyeH Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon singles title and left Novak Djokovic, the overwhelming favorite, with his first finals loss at the All England Club in a decade.

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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

https://ift.tt/4hOxJwW controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.

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Women's Ashes: Nat Sciver-Brunt's century in vain as Australia retain urn

https://ift.tt/7VBNwdp retain the Women's Ashes with a dramatic three-run victory over England in the second one-day international at The Ageas Bowl.

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Cornwall: Cameras deployed at Polzeath in crackdown on beach parties

https://ift.tt/tHPwniR ranger says up to 500 people have been partying and leaving huge amounts of litter at Polzeath.

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The Year Is Half Over. Here Are the Books You Might Have Missed.

https://ift.tt/YNF2efi look back at 2023’s buzziest titles so far.

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Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

https://ift.tt/N31Q7mr from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest.

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Poland Doesn’t Want Migrants, but These Foreign Workers Are Welcome

https://ift.tt/YNF2efi tiny village is taking in 6,000 laborers from Asia. They are needed by a petroleum company controlled by the right-wing government, which has vowed to keep migrants out.

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Inside the Saudi Soccer Gold Rush

https://ift.tt/Wy3uMsS kingdom’s pursuit of the world’s best soccer players has unleashed a feeding frenzy among agents and executives. One Saudi is trying to bring order to the chaos.

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Rescuers battle to reach cars in flooded S Korea tunnel

https://ift.tt/fH9AsvJ many as 19 vehicles are reported to be submerged, following days of deadly flooding and landslides.

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Strike Prevents Actors From Promoting Films at Premieres or Festivals

https://ift.tt/3r1JkUq on strike, actors are barred from publicizing any studio projects they’ve appeared in. Their absence could affect movie theaters and the festival circuit.

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Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

https://ift.tt/XpiGn9Q UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.

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Acquittal of Janitor, Accused of Touching Student, Fuels Outrage in Italy

https://ift.tt/gOJbl6x court in Rome said it had decided the ruling in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.

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How Economists Got the Inflation Debate Wrong (on Both Sides)

https://ift.tt/Iy71u6J we all equally wrong, or were some more equal than others?

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Disability campaigners lose fight over high-rise evacuation plan

https://ift.tt/gOJbl6x judge says the government was entitled not to adopt escape plans for disabled high-rise residents.

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New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

https://ift.tt/4CAXuF5 will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns.

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House to Vote on Abortion Access for Military, Bowing to the Far Right

https://ift.tt/Miph5YB. leaders acceded to the demands of ultraconservatives to use the annual defense policy bill to lodge cultural grievances and protest continued U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur plays best shot of day 11

https://ift.tt/648BYwG the best shots on day 11 featuring Ons Jabeur, Ranah Akua Stoiber, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid at Wimbledon.

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E.P.A. Proposes Tighter Limits on Lead Dust in Homes and Child Care Facilities

https://ift.tt/95u6DeL the proposed rules, any amount of lead dust in floors and window sills would qualify as “hazardous” and require abatement.

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Republican Midterm Turnout Is a Warning for Democrats in 2024, Report Finds

https://ift.tt/zrVQUeE though Democrats held the Senate and other key offices, Republican turnout was more robust, and the party showed strength among women, Latinos and rural voters, a new report found.

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Fox News Sued for Defamation by Man Linked to Conspiracy Theories

https://ift.tt/WcTdP91 Epps, a two-time Trump voter, says Tucker Carlson repeatedly and falsely named him as a covert government agent who incited the Jan. 6 attack.

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Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC

https://ift.tt/RhxF7Oz wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.

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How Huw Edwards allegations unfolded

https://ift.tt/Ei0auDr and speculation about a BBC presenter's behaviour and identity had mounted for days.

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Cricketer hits a six and smashes dad's windscreen during match

https://ift.tt/e9TbrPA Rogoff, who had parked by the pitch, was sitting in the driver's seat when the ball came down.

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When Climate Change Hits Home

https://ift.tt/UJIhNq1 dispatch from the flooded house of our new lead writer.

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The U.S. Economy Looked Like it Was in for a Recession. It Wasn’t.

https://ift.tt/UJIhNq1 tale of a disaster wrongly foretold.

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Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

https://ift.tt/UJIhNq1 snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder.

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Amazon Union Group, Challenging Christian Smalls, Seeks Vote

https://ift.tt/UJIhNq1 split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls, has led a rival faction to file a lawsuit seeking an election.

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Royal Mail workers end long-running row over pay

https://ift.tt/W2Tcf34 deal to end the dispute comes after 115,000 postal workers held 18 days of strikes last year.

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Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

https://ift.tt/nH1qpkA years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate.

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Wimbledon 2023 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Matteo Berrettini to set up Rune quarter-final

https://ift.tt/Fq1xte6 seed Carlos Alcaraz shows why he is the man likeliest to stop Novak Djokovic winning another Wimbledon after reaching the last eight.

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Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the New Normal.

https://ift.tt/Q6G3OXH the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.

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BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

https://ift.tt/b6mkzD2 relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines.

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David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Officials Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case

https://ift.tt/HXfkYWl Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, said he never asked to be named a special counsel, disputing testimony to a House panel.

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Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

https://ift.tt/hwTf4VL coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully.

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Bangkok elevated highway under construction collapses

https://ift.tt/3SpaGyl least one person dies after a huge metal construction girder falls onto a busy road in the Thai capital.

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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

https://ift.tt/WM3TyVL corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and are working "to establish the facts".

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Overdue Book Is Returned to a Library After Nearly 120 Years

https://ift.tt/WM3TyVL book was checked out in 1904 or 1905, according to the director of the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts.

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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency

https://ift.tt/WM3TyVL days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.

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Substance Abuse Is Climbing Among Seniors

https://ift.tt/0icQYvP aging baby boomers have long histories with drugs, cannabis and alcohol. “The field wasn’t ready for that,” said one expert.

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How to Make a Perfect Cacio e Pepe Every Time

https://ift.tt/rnMkch1 Moskin’s adapted Roscioli recipe features a clever trick that ensures a silky emulsified sauce.

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Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

https://ift.tt/WM3TyVL Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim.

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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas

https://ift.tt/8L1Z2eF had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.

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Janet Yellen asks China to co-operate on climate change action

https://ift.tt/3NASP5e Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement After World Cup NWSL Season

https://ift.tt/ePAsvLd women’s national team star made an unexpected retirement announcement ahead of a U.S. friendly against Wales.

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Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

https://ift.tt/ZJFnDeC is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

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Ukraine war: What are cluster bombs and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

https://ift.tt/XKeLvxE hideous weapon is banned by more than 100 countries - so the move will likely draw intense criticism.

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Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

https://ift.tt/QzK8Dh6 of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.

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U.S. Economy Adds 209000 Jobs in June as Pace of Hiring Cools

https://ift.tt/b5lHYtT slowed last month, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting campaign is taking hold. But with rising wages and low unemployment, the labor market remains resilient.

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The Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes leads England's battle to stay alive in series

https://ift.tt/5aEUyhD heroics from Ben Stokes and crucial late wickets keep England's Ashes hopes alive on day two of the third Test against Australia at Headingley.

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Titan Submersible Operator OceanGate Suspends Operations

https://ift.tt/rgn8Sax company made the announcement weeks after a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic presumably imploded, killing five people.

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Brad Pitt to 'race' during F1 British GP weekend at Silverstone

https://ift.tt/rgn8Sax Hollywood star is filming scenes at Silverstone for a new F1 movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton.

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Valentino Balenciaga and Chanel Make the Case for Couture

https://ift.tt/ZwrNlHR and Balenciaga make the case that sometimes the most spectacular clothes are the hardest to recognize — and replicate. Chanel takes it easy.

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Lukashenko: No heroes after Wagner mutiny Belarus leader tells BBC

https://ift.tt/rgn8Sax Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions.

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UK to sanction Iran after credible threats from regime

https://ift.tt/rgn8Sax sanctions will send a "clear message to the regime", Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says.

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Instagram's Threads: 'Almost every influencer will be hopping on it'

https://ift.tt/MtTzcCZ of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future.

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Ruth Perry: Ofsted chief defends inspection after head's death

https://ift.tt/WEJKC9I teacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for the publication of a critical report.

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When Did the U.S. Become a Democracy?

https://ift.tt/8Uu1qd5 fairly recently, that would have seemed like a peculiar question. But many experts on American history and political science say U.S. democracy is relatively young.

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Air Quality Worsened Nationwide After Fireworks Displays

https://ift.tt/RS6yBPo, New York City and Los Angeles were among the places with high air quality indexes after fireworks celebrations.

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Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

https://ift.tt/ZsP4zvf Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament.

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Biden Hosts Swedens Prime Minister as the Nordic Nation Looks to Join NATO

https://ift.tt/ZCfSbBU Biden backs the plan for Sweden to join the military alliance, but movement has been stalled by Turkey’s opposition.

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Fed Officials Were Wary About Slow Inflation Progress at June Meeting

https://ift.tt/kmRMsyf Reserve officials are debating how high to raise interest rates to fully wrangle inflation. The debate was in focus at their meeting last month.

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Fiona Phillips 'just getting on with it' after Alzheimer's diagnosis

https://ift.tt/qnAPkJx journalist and broadcaster discovered she had the disease after suffering months of brain fog and anxiety.

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Coco Lee: Disney star and pop singer dies at 48

https://ift.tt/RQ1csmq enjoyed stardom in Asia and voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney's Mulan.

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John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman died in car crash in Cape Cod US police confirm

https://ift.tt/oVlMj8i owner John Berylson died after his car overturned and hit a tree in the US town of Falmouth, say police.

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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

https://ift.tt/rNZgxhs directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

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Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

https://ift.tt/13lqoYb 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.

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No the Good Economic Data Isnt Being Faked

https://ift.tt/GugH2WI, the good economic data isn’t fake.

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Secret Service Examining How Suspected Cocaine Ended Up at the White House

https://ift.tt/LSJzZ6n initial test of the white powdery substance found inside the White House on Sunday evening showed it was cocaine. President Biden and his family were away when it was discovered.

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Rishi Sunak silent over Tory MPs' Partygate report attacks

https://ift.tt/qhf5eSJ Sunak refused to say whether Tories critical of an inquiry into Boris Johnson should apologise.

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Go Birding With The Times This Summer

https://ift.tt/d1rTe8G in bird populations can be a sign of a changing climate. This summer, help scientists learn about the birds in your area.

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Nigel Farage: Banks warned against closing accounts

https://ift.tt/0eDu6mg Secretary Lucy Frazer says she is concerned banks are shutting accounts for the wrong reasons.

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Parole Board asked to reconsider Colin Pitchfork release

https://ift.tt/BmSsfpi Chancellor Alex Chalk says it is "absolutely vital" dangerous offenders are kept behind bars.

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Léon Gautier: Last French D-Day fighter dies aged 100

https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngLéon Gautier is being remembered as a "defender of freedom" for his role opposing Nazi Germany.

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Woman who couldn't read at 16 graduates with degree

https://ift.tt/eoY7OSP McRoberts graduated with first class honours 10 years after she left school with no qualifications.

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Wimbledon 2023: GB's Jodie Burrage wins first match at Wimbledon

https://ift.tt/EwIJkdX the moment Great Britain's Jodie Burrage beat 26th-ranked Caty McNally to win her first match at Wimbledon.

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The Ashes: Jonny Bairstow's dismissal will 'galvanise' England says Brendon McCullum

https://ift.tt/dFCfbzO Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test against Australia will galvanise England, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

https://ift.tt/jFc3DtL number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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A Savory Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby Drizzled With Honey and Lemon

https://ift.tt/VKEkwnP Komolafe’s new recipe cooks up in a flash and disappears just as fast.

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France Protests: Hundreds Arrested in Fifth Night of Unrest After Police Shooting

https://ift.tt/Y5ke9CJ a generally calmer evening of demonstrations over the police killing of a 17-year-old, two attacks aimed at civic leaders highlighted the tinderbox situation.

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Does It Help to Know How Much the Boss Makes?

https://ift.tt/0nYDQzO C.E.O. pay isn’t a secret. And transparency about those big numbers can have surprising effects on the work force as a whole.

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Watch: Mexican mayor weds crocodile in harvest ritual

https://ift.tt/UXrRE2y ceremony is part of an age-old ritual in which the reptile represents mother earth.

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England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s: Anthony Gordon scores winner to seal semi-final spot

https://ift.tt/nzQ4ODt Gordon's first-half finish seals England a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals as they defeat Portugal in Georgia.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

https://ift.tt/IgsnWkJ boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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2 Leading Theories of Consciousness Square Off

https://ift.tt/GfW1SCy revealed the results of experiments testing how our brains give rise to conscious thought — and ended a 25-year-old bet.

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London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

https://ift.tt/IgsnWkJ parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on.

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Twitter temporarily restricts tweets users can see Elon Musk announces

https://ift.tt/wk5cQdO Musk says verified accounts can read up to 6,000 posts a day while unverified ones are limited to 600.

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