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DeSantis faces GOP pushback for Trump-LGBTQ video
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign is facing pushback after his team shared a video attacking former President Trump over his past comments in support of the LGBTQ community. Legitimacy of 'customer' in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical and legal flags
A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be.
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Twitter’s chaotic weekend ends with more questions than answers
By Monday morning, most of the website’s issues appeared to have been resolved. It remained unclear, however, just what people could expect from the platform.
www.nbcnews.comWhat will Biden's new plan mean for borrowers set to begin paying back their student loans?
After the Supreme Court effectively killed President Biden’s student debt forgiveness proposal, he’s trying again using a different legal approach.
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How Ron DeSantis gained a fan base among some suburban women far from Florida | CNN Politics
In the early days of the Covid pandemic, mothers frustrated that opening schools seemed a low priority formed communities online. Ron DeSantis became their hero.
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'Sham' website customer likely didn't affect Supreme Court ruling on same-sex weddings, experts say
Legal experts shot down the idea that an apparently bogus inquiry to a site designer in Colorado opposed to same-sex marriages played a key role in last week's decision.
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Top Ukrainian generals say counteroffensive is 'going to plan' as losses mount
Ukrainian troops launched the counteroffensive a month ago.
James Comer says Biden’s granddaughter ‘scarred for life’ with ‘major bank violation’ - Washington Examiner
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said President Joe Biden’s alleged “criminal bribery scheme” has entangled his granddaughter with “a major bank violation.” “Joe Biden tries to portray himself as a family figure,” Comer told Jesse Watters Primetime, mentioning his...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat's 'Bidenomics'? The president hopes a dubious nation embraces his ideas condensed into the term
President Joe Biden has long struggled to neatly summarize his sprawling economic vision. It’s been hard for voters to digest the mix of infrastructure spending, tax hikes on companies, tax credits for parents, tax breaks for renewable energy, grants to build computer chip factories, insulin price c
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Analysis: These are the big ideas Republicans are pushing for 2024 | CNN Politics
Amend the Constitution! Touch the third rail! Think big and make things better!
www.cnn.comFederal judge halts new Florida law he calls 'latest assault' on voting
Democrats who voted against the law, as well as the groups that challenged it, hailed the decision.
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California city raises minimum wage to $19.08 per hour: highest in America
West Hollywood, California, a star-studded enclave near Los Angeles, has raised its minimum wage by over $1.50 since the beginning of the year.
San Francisco reparations panelist says white men are ‘danger to society’ - Washington Examiner
A panelist on San Francisco's reparations committee said white men are a "danger to society." She made other statements deriding white men as well. Nikcole Cunningham, one of 15 members of the city's African American Reparations Advisory Committee, decried straight white men as abusive and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comErdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to do
Turkey's president has signaled once again that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO.
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Senate rankings: five seats most likely to flip
The 2024 battle for the Senate started with a bang earlier this year and has not let up, as candidates in top races continue to roll out their campaigns and incumbents scratch and claw to…
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US joins new center at The Hague to prosecute Russia for crime of aggression against Ukraine
The new effort bridges a gap in international law and allows US, allies to hold Russia accountable for the war in Ukraine in addition to specific crimes
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Georgia universities spent millions on DEI efforts prior to state budget cuts: Report
A report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution detailed how Georgia universities have spent millions DEI initiatives prior to state budget cuts.
Vivek Ramaswamy renews call to abolish Department of Education and pledges to overhaul education system - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doubled down on calls to abolish the Department of Education and promised to overhaul the U.S. education system if elected. In an interview with Fox News, Ramaswamy pointed to education as one of the primary issues in the United States and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN nuclear agency endorses Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean
The U.N. nuclear agency has given its endorsement to Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible.
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Man denies making request cited in landmark Supreme Court LGBTQ case
As website designer Lorie Smith battled Colorado’s public accommodation law, she claimed that one day after filing her lawsuit, a man requested she design a website for his upcoming same-sex marria…
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Biden nominates controversial former Trump-appointee to Public Diplomacy Commission | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden announced Monday his intention to nominate a former appointee under former President Donald Trump with a controversial past in Latin America to the bipartisan United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
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Christie predicts Trump will attend GOP debates 'because his ego won't permit him' to skip the events
Former New Jersey Gov. Christie predicted former President Trump will participate in GOP primary debates “because his ego won’t permit him not to.”
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Trump campaign blasts Stephanie Grisham for ‘lying’ about classified documents - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's campaign blasted former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham for "lying" about the former president's mishandling of classified documents. Grisham appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports on Saturday, and when asked to comment on Trump's federal indictment, she said...
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The ‘Shrinking Baptist Convention’ Is Doubling Down on the Culture Wars
The challenges facing the nation’s largest Protestant denomination mirror those facing the GOP — and both would rather stick to their guns than shift course.
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Trump on Hillary Clinton: A president under indictment would represent constitutional crisis
Former President Trump, who has now been indicted over his handling of classified records, said in 2016 that a president under an indictment would cause a constitutional crisis, statements first no…
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Threads: Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.
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Greg Steube on Biden business deals: ‘This is treasonous activity from the highest level’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) says he expects President Joe Biden to be charged with treason over alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden's foreign business deals if a Republican president is elected in 2024. "As you see the evidence and you see the countries that were targeted by the Biden crime...
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LGBTQ conservatives say they feel misled by DeSantis
LGBTQ Republicans say they feel misled by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) after the GOP presidential hopeful’s “war room” shared a bizarre video widely seen as inflammatory. The video bashed former P…
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This drag family is out and proud deep in Pennsylvania coal country
Led by the child of a coal miner, the Daniels drag family is firmly woven in the fabric of a string of Pennsylvania coal-mining towns.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to go to China
Janet Yellen's trip comes on the heels of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China in June.
www.cbsnews.comIsrael's President Herzog will address Congress to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its statehood
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of Congress on July 19 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.
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Trump once said a president under felony indictment would grind the government to a halt and create a constitutional crisis | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said in 2016 that a president under indictment would “cripple the operations of our government” and create an “unprecedented constitutional crisis” – years before he himself was indicted on federal charges while running for a second term as president.
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Lost Titanic sub: Vessel used electrical system designed by college interns: Report
The Titan submersible that imploded en route to explore the Titanic was using an electrical system designed by college interns, according to a report.
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DeSantis PAC spokesperson calls Trump the ‘runaway front-runner’
The top spokesperson for a super PAC supporting Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that former President Trump is the “runaway front-runner” in the 2024 …
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The self-inflicted voting machine misinformation crisis looming over 2024
A desperately overdue update of federal guidelines could dovetail into conspiracy theories about voting machines.
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New poll reveals where Americans stand on SCOTUS affirmative action, student loan, religious freedom decisions
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll found that most Americans agree with the Supreme Court's recent rulings on affirmative action, free speech, and student loan handouts.
Dangerous heat hits the West and South: Latest forecast
Thirty-five million Americans are on alert for dangerously high temperatures, with the center of the heat dome over the West.
How Sweden and Finland could help NATO contain Russia
High above a railway bridge spanning a foaming river just outside the Arctic Circle, Finnish construction workers hammer away at a project that will smooth the connections from NATO's Atlantic coastline in Norway to its new border with Russia.
Netanyahu touts ‘security cooperation’ with US during Jenin operation
U.S. and Israeli security ties are stronger than ever, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who touted the alliance as Israeli Defense Forces conduct a rare large-scale military operation in the West Bank.
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Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns | CNN Politics
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
www.cnn.comArkansas governor names state GOP chairman, former federal prosecutor to Supreme Court seat
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Supreme Court.
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Activists sue Harvard over legacy admissions after affirmative action ruling
A civil rights legal group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, calling it racial discrimination.
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GOP attacks ‘woke’ Pentagon, looks to shut down gender, abortion, diversity policies
House Republicans have filed dozens of amendments to a defense bill that are aimed at dismantling the Pentagon's "woke" policies related to gender and DEI.
Off-duty officer was with deputies accused of abusing Black men, police chief says
A Mississippi police chief says one of his off-duty officers participated in a raid where two Black men say deputies beat and sexually assaulted them before shooting one of them in the mouth.
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Biden blues? Confidence in US government lowest across G7 countries ahead of Independence Day: Poll
A new Gallup poll released ahead of Independence Day found just 31% of American adults have confidence in the U.S. government, the lowest of all countries across the G7.
Student loan borrowers must resume payments starting October 1
After a three-year hiatus during Covid, student loan borrowers must resume payments starting October 1 due to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details on what Americans should know and how the Biden administration is responding.
www.nbcnews.comSierra Leone’s main opposition calls for presidential election re-run after incumbent named winner
Sierra Leone’s main opposition party is demanding a re-run of last weekend’s presidential election even though incumbent President Julius Maada Bio already has been sworn into office for his second term.
apnews.comFormer White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham says she saw Trump show classified documents to people on the Mar-a-Lago dining patio
"He has no respect for classified information. Never did," Grisham told MSNBC's Alex Witt while discussing former President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Housing affordability hits another low: report
Nationwide home affordability declined again in the second quarter of the year as rising prices pushed up the wages necessary to afford a home, according to a new report. Major homeownership …
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Authorities offer $20,000 in rewards for information after explosives detonated at DC businesses | CNN Politics
Authorities are offering up to $20,000 in rewards for information in connection with a series of explosive attacks on several businesses in Washington over the weekend.
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Marianne Williamson rips DNC support of Biden as 'outrageous' despite challengers
Bestselling author and presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson slammed the Democratic National Committee on Monday for throwing its full support behind President Joe Biden's reelection bid.
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Putin's power is 'crumbling,' Zelenskyy says
“We see Putin’s reaction. It’s weak,” Zelenskyy said, referring to the failed mutiny.
www.politico.comSaudi Arabia and Russia are cutting oil supply again in bid to boost prices
Saudi Arabia and Russia are extending cuts to the amount of oil they pump to the world to try to prop up prices.
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Biden brings in Sperling to calm looming Detroit showdown
The upcoming contract talks between the Big Three automakers and a newly energized United Auto Workers union threatens to pose a political threat to Biden's reelection campaign.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine asks Biden for major disaster declaration for East Palestine after train derailment
East Palestine, Ohio, is still dealing with the fallout from the February train derailment.
www.cbsnews.comBattle over Wisconsin's top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024
A fight over whether Wisconsin’s top elections official will keep her job has potential implications for the 2024 presidential contest in a perennial battleground where statewide margins are typically razor thin.
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OnPolitics: The IRS might owe you hundreds or thousands in refunds. Here's what to know.
Approximately 1.5 million taxpayers are owed 2019 refunds. The deadline to claim it is approaching.
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'Adoption, not abortion?' How the Dobbs decision is affecting adoption in the U.S.
A year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, are more babies being placed in adoptive care? Birth mothers and adoption groups say trends are emerging, but it’s complicated.
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Truckers flooded the market during Covid. Now they struggle to pay their bills.
After supply chain problems offered an incentive for new truckers, demand has dropped, and now drivers struggle to find work.
www.nbcnews.comUS ambassador visits Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia on charges of espionage
The US embassy says its ambassador to Russia was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage.
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Violence eases in France as family of teen killed by police urges calm
The number of arrests reported in the nightly protests was down significantly, while local officials held rallies Monday following an attack on the home of a mayor.
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Reince Priebus shares tips on how GOP presidential candidates can up 'momentum game'
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus laid out how the 2024 Republican presidential candidates can navigate the biggest elephant in the room: former President Donald Trump.
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Opinion | The Prigozhin Affair Is Much Less than Meets the Eye
The short-lived mutiny by the Wagner Group rebounded to help solidify Putin’s control.
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States have been on a tax-cutting spree, but revenues are now weakening | CNN Politics
Fueled by surging revenues, states have been slashing taxes for individuals and businesses for the past three years.
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China imposes export controls on rare minerals used to make semiconductor chips
The Chinese government on Monday announced new limits on the exportation of two rare metals necessary for the production of semiconductors and electric vehicles. Beginning Aug. 1., the Chinese Mini…
thehill.comArmy combat veteran to take over key election security role working with state, local officials
An Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience is taking over as one of the nation’s top election security officials.
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8 Palestinians killed as Israel targets West Bank city with drones
The largest operation in the area in more than a year of fighting came at a time of growing domestic pressure for a tough response to a series of attacks on Israeli settlers.
www.nbcnews.comJen Psaki Exposes Hypocrisy Of GOP’s Latest Anti-Trans Strategy
The former Biden White House press secretary pointed out the "cynical ploy to tear at the fabric of our society."
States rejecting Biden’s plan to shake up the Democratic primary calendar
President Biden’s proposal for a new Democratic primary schedule faces uncertainty as Republican and some Democrat state leaders express opposition.
President Biden, first lady's Fourth of July White House concert to include Brothers Osborne, Ne-Yo
President Biden will host military and veteran families at the White House on the Fourth of July with music by Brothers Osborne, Ne-Yo and, DJ D-Nice.
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Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
The United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials vital for the green energy transition.
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Moms for Liberty hears from GOP candidates, the state of racism in America: 5 Things podcast
Moms for Liberty hears from GOP presidential hopefuls, a manhunt continues after a Baltimore shooting, some states are legalizing milk: 5 Things podcast
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Gavin Newsom celebrates 'incredible' store claiming to sell 'banned' books while stumping for Biden in Idaho
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California touted a bookstore selling "banned" books during a weekend visit to Idaho to campaign for President Biden.
Off-duty officer was with deputies accused of abusing Black men, police chief says
A Mississippi police chief says one of his off-duty officers participated in a raid where two Black men say deputies beat and sexually assaulted them before shooting one of them in the mouth.
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Evan Gershkovich: Russia reveals contact with US over jailed journalist
A Kremlin spokesman indicates the possibility of a prisoners exchange in the Evan Gershkovich case.
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Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather
Heavy rains flooding Chicago neighborhoods and cancelling NASCAR street races serve as stark reminders of the vulnerability of urban centers during extreme weather events
UN council to hold first meeting on potential threats of artificial intelligence to global peace
The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the potential threats of artificial intelligence to international peace and security organized by the United Kingdom.
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‘We are way behind’: Top DeSantis PAC official sounds alarm
Steve Cortes got pretty blunt during a Twitter spaces session on Sunday night.
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Man denies making same-sex wedding request mentioned in Supreme Court ruling: Report
The man cited as making a request to design a website for his same-sex marriage in a recent Supreme Court ruling is denying having ever made the request, according to a report.
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Left's favorite 'woke' initiative under serious threat after court's controversial ruling
The Supreme Court's decision forbidding affirmative action in college admissions programs could dismantle DEI programs in corporate America, experts say.
Shipping containers used for Arizona's makeshift border wall are for sale, buyer beware
If all the containers were sold at the maximum price, Arizona would recover approximately $4 million — or just 2% of what the border project cost.
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Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty
Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.
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Russia's Medvedev cites risks of nuclear war; Moscow calls loss of Wagner forces 'no threat' to combat abilities
The failed insurgency of Russian paramilitary group Wagner against the Kremlin has driven militia leader Yevgeny Prigozhin into exile in Belarus.
Twitter says users must be verified to access TweetDeck
Twitter users will soon need to be verified in order to use TweetDeck, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday.
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Amazon rolls out first European Rivian vans in Germany
E-commerce giant Amazon will deploy its first European vans from U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian in Germany over the coming weeks as part of long-term plans to electrify its transportation network, it said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.comMexico's old ruling party fractures following election loss
Mexico’s old ruling party has fractured, following the loss of the last major state it governed. The Institutional Revolutionary Parties held the presidency and almost all statehouses without interruption for 70 years.
apnews.comFive dead in Philadelphia shooting that's nation's worst violence around July 4
A 40-year-old killed one man in a house before fatally shooting four others on the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood, then surrendering along with a rifle, a pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner and a bulletproof vest, police said
Social media posts misconstrue Biden’s joke about selling ‘state secrets’
CLAIM: A video shows President Joe Biden openly admitting to selling state secrets. AP’S ASSESSMENT: Missing context.
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DeSantis PAC official says 2024 election an uphill battle: 'Trump is the runaway front-runner'
A top official for Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) PAC said the Florida governor faces an “uphill battle” in the 2024 GOP presidential race, adding, “Trump is the runaway front-runner.”
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Ukraine reports progress after ‘difficult’ week of fighting
Russia's embattled defense minister spoke publicly for the first time since an armed rebellion that seemed to target him.
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Almost 1 in 4 people in the US hadn’t gotten COVID by the end of 2022: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that almost 1 out of 4 people in the U.S. still hadn’t been exposed to COVID-19 by the end of 2022 after nearly three years …
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Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White | CNN
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University’s governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
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Canada’s closer: How Trudeau’s pitchman is outplaying America
In a volatile world, François-Philippe Champagne is making the case for boring — selling Canada, one deal at a time.
www.politico.comFormer sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor
A former sheriff and congressman known for his work that led to the capture of the “Green River Killer” has entered the race to become Washington’s next governor.
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Roller coaster riders stuck upside down for hours at Wisconsin festival
Roller coaster passengers hung upside down for hours at a Wisconsin festival, officials said.
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Biden's latest eco regs blasted by small businesses, manufacturers: 'Will do terrible damage'
American businesses are lining up in opposition to a recent Environmental Protection Agency proposal that would ban the vast majority of uses of a key chemical.
New Jersey's other wind farm developer wants government breaks, too; says project 'at risk'
A company planning a wind farm off the coast of New Jersey says it wants government financial incentives like the tax break lawmakers are giving a Danish developer.
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'Barbie' movie banned in Vietnam over map of disputed South China Sea
The U-shaped “nine-dash line” is used on Chinese maps to illustrate its claims over vast areas of a potentially energy-rich stretch in the South China Sea.
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France riots ease as mayors hold anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
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Israelis agree to fight terrorists while fighting each other
A major Israeli Defense Forces raid against Palestinian terrorists provided a rare point of concord between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his domestic opponents, following months of turmoil over a proposed overhaul of Israel's judiciary.
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Stocks dip, dollar steadies as investors seek rates clarity
Most Asian stocks fell on Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar and oil steadied, as investors held safe ranges awaiting more clues on whether central banks will continue their aggressive interest rate hikes.
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Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation
Israeli forces hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday in one of the biggest West Bank operations in 20 years, killing at least eight Palestinians and involving hundreds of troops in sporadic gun battles that continued into the evening.
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St hits 15-month high ahead of holiday
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street hit a 15-month high ahead of a decision by Australia’s central bank on a possible interest rate hike.
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Tribal nations push for seats at the table in Colorado River negotiations
As federal and state officials prepare to renegotiate the rules governing the Colorado River, the region’s tribal nations are demanding seats at the table — seats that could make or break the …
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String of DC explosions believed to be isolated incident, possibly vandals: Sources
Police taking extra safety precautions for the Fourth of July holiday.
Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won't seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests
Senegalese President Macky Sall says he will not seek a third term in the presidential elections set for February.
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Beauty influencer wakes from coma, reunites with baby following aneurysm rupture
A beauty influencer who suffered a brain aneurysm has woken up from a medically induced coma.
Biden's trade experiment is ticking people off. His trade rep is on the receiving end.
President Joe Biden wants a “new economic order” that breaks from decades of established trade rules. His chief trade ambassador, Katherine Tai, is resolute about the need for changes, despite the blowback.
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A Bill Gates-tied mosquito project is not responsible for recent US malaria cases
CLAIM: Rare malaria cases reported in Florida and Texas recently were caused by a disease-control initiative backed by Bill Gates that involved releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the U.S.
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Joe Rogan slams trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney as 'mentally ill'
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan slammed Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender social media influencer who set off a Bud Light brand firestorm, for being "mentally ill."
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Stephen Miller warns schools of lawsuits if they ignore Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Former White House adviser Stephen Miller last week warned law schools of possible lawsuits if they ignore the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action issued. Miller, the president of Am…
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Watch: Explosions and gunfire as BBC reports from Jenin
Yolande Knell is near the camp where Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants are fighting.
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US manufacturing slump deepens, factory gate price pressures subdued
U.S. manufacturing slumped further in June, reaching levels last seen when the nation was reeling from the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but price pressures at the factory gate continued to deflate, a silver lining for the economy.
www.reuters.comDutch and Luxembourg PMs urge Serbia and Kosovo to defuse tensions under shadow of war in Ukraine
The prime ministers of the Netherlands and Luxembourg have urged Serbia and Kosovo to act to defuse recent tensions that have threatened to push the Balkan region into instability as Europe faces Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
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Black and Native women had highest risk of maternal death in past 2 decades: Study
Maternal mortality rates doubled for every race and ethnicity in the past two decades, according to a new modeling study.
Samsung sues Chinese rival over alleged patent violation on iPhone displays
South Korea's Samsung Display has filed a lawsuit against BOE Technology , accusing the Chinese rival of infringing five of its patents for displays used in mobile devices including Apple's iPhone 12.
www.reuters.comActor Hill Harper poised to challenge Slotkin in Michigan Senate primary
The Democrat has shot his announcement video and ordered campaign T-shirts.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 85 cents to $69.79 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for September delivery fell 76 cents to $74.65 a barrel.
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Baltimore mass shooting: Police search for suspects who shot dozens at block party
Baltimore police are searching for at least two suspects they believe to be responsible for a mass shooting that killed two people and injured 28 more on Sunday.
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Williamson torches DNC's 'outrageous' support for Biden in 2024 Dem primary
2024 candidate Marianne Williamson targets President Biden and the Democratic national committee over a lack of primary debates; paints contrasts with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
France’s Macron is weakened by crisis over teen killed by police
Even in normal times Emmanuel Macron needed the help of allies in governing France. To get some things done the French president worked with the traditional right, others with the center-left.
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Los Angeles officials urge beachgoers to stay away from poisoned sea lions amid Fourth of July celebrations | CNN
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, public health officials in Los Angeles are advising beachgoers to avoid sea lions that have been sickened by toxins from large algae blooms coating California beaches.
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Zelensky: Wagner revolt shows Putin is ‘weak’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Wagner Group rebellion last month shows Russian President Vladimir Putin is “weak” and unable to defend his country, saying the security …
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Animal cells used to create lab-grown meat are not cancerous, experts say
CLAIM: Lab-grown meat is made out of cancerous animal cells. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. Meat grown in labs is made using cells taken from animals, but those cells are not cancerous and there are many safeguards in place to ensure that the end product is safe to consume, experts told The Associated...
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Jenin: Israeli military launches major operation in West Bank city
Nine Palestinians are killed as troops carry out an air and ground assault in the West Bank city.
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Millions suffer from pain due to lack of morphine distribution, WHO finds
The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report that morphine is not distributed equally around the world, leaving millions of people to suffer from pain. “Leaving people in pain when effe…
thehill.comEmaciated and imprisoned, former Georgian President Saakashvili tells court he is spiritually fit
Georgia’s imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili appeared severely emaciated on Monday in videolink testimony to a court considering an abuse-of-power case against him.
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How many Americans still haven't caught COVID-19? CDC publishes final 2022 estimates
In the most recent data, 77.5% of Americans ages 16 and older have antibodies from at least one prior infection.
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Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro could help Biden mend blue wall cracks before 2024
President Joe Biden could have some problems as he attempts to rebuild his so-called blue wall of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin ahead of next year's election.
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What Sweden's submarines bring to NATO
When Sweden joins NATO, it will help the alliance redress its vulnerability in northwest Europe – the Baltic Sea, a shared waterway with Russia with a bottleneck for access to ports in eight states including Germany .
Dispute over human remains part of battle between North Dakota medical waste facility, health system
Human remains delivered to a North Dakota medical waste facility are part of tangled litigation involving a regional health care system and the disposal company
NRA slaps Biden admin with lawsuit over 'unlawful' pistol brace rule
The NRA is suing the Biden administration over its pistol brace rule, saying the measure is unconstitutional and threatens law-abiding gun owners with steep fines and jail.
US manufacturing slump deepens, factory gate price pressures subdued
U.S. manufacturing slumped further in June, reaching levels last seen when the nation was reeling from the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but price pressures at the factory gate continued to deflate, a silver lining for the economy.
www.reuters.comThe wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world
Greece urges EU border agency not to pull out of the country as questions mount over migrant deaths
Greece’s new minister for migration says he would consider it “unthinkable” for the European Union to pull out its border protection force from the country.
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The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling could hurt the job prospects for candidates of color | CNN Business
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision shooting down affirmative action could hurt the college-to-career pipeline many companies lean on to diversify their ranks.
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Retirees are underestimating how long they will live
A significant share of older Americans underestimate how long their retirement is going to last: i.e., how long they are going to live. Most people know that the average American lives to an …
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Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July
While fireworks are enjoyed by many on the Fourth of July, the loud booms can be extremely frightening for dogs.
www.cbsnews.comAttorneys: Lawsuit alleging North Carolina House speaker ruined a marriage has been resolved
Attorneys for North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and a local elected official say litigation alleging Moore ruined the man's marriage by having an affair with his wife is ending, two weeks after a lawsuit was filed.
apnews.comNewsom hits the road to campaign for Biden in Idaho, building his own base in red states
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is on a campaign tour, stumping for President Biden in red states. And he's building his own voter base along the way.
Beloved Indiana police Sgt. Heather Glenn shot dead while responding to disturbance at hospital
A veteran Indiana sergeant was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at a hospital early Monday, authorities said.
Hunter Biden driving 170 mph in Porsche among new laptop photos posted online
First son Hunter Biden filmed himself appearing to smoke a crack pipe while driving around Arlington, Virginia, outside the nation's capital.
PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts
The PGA Tour is sending two leading figures to next week's Senate panel reviewing its surprise business agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
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FDA declines approval for Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Parkinson's drug
The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Amneal Pharmeceuticals' drug aimed at treating Parkinson's Disease over concerns regarding safety data.
SCO says not against any country as it expands reach, welcomes Iran
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Tuesday sought to forge closer ties and boost cooperation within the expanding Eurasian bloc but stressed the group is not directed against any other states.
7 injured during severe turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines flight to Australia | CNN
Seven people were injured on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Sydney, Australia, on Friday when the plane was buffeted by severe turbulence, the airline confirmed.
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Former RNC chair Steele: GOP would control Congress if it had its ‘s— together’
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele last week said he thought the GOP would have more power in Congress if the party “had our shirt together.” “Do De…
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New U.S. legislation would ban imported products containing critical green transition minerals mined by child labor in Congo.
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Texas teen who reportedly vanished 8 years ago while walking his dogs is found alive
The Texas Center for the Missing, a nonprofit organization, said Rudy Farias was "located safe" and recovering at a hospital.
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Woman dies hiking in Grand Canyon amid triple-digit temperatures: National Park Service
A woman was pronounced dead early Monday morning after becoming unconscious during a hike in the Grand Canyon as temperatures reached triple digits, officials said.
Man accused of running over and killing woman with stolen forklift arrested
A man allegedly stole a forklift from a home improvement store, then drove it to another home improvement store where he ran over and killed a woman.
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Shooters remain at large in Baltimore block party shooting
The attackers involved in a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party that left two dead and another 28 injured early Sunday morning are still at large, police said. The shooting took place just aft…
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Soon-to-be mom Amy Olson will play US Women's Open at 7 months pregnant
LPGA Tour star Amy Olson will play at Pebble Beach for the 2023 U.S. Women's Open as she nears the third trimester of her first pregnancy.
India: 'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
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Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Japan won approval from the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on Tuesday for its plan to release treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant into the ocean, despite fierce resistance from Beijing and some local residents.
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
There were an estimated 1,210 maternal deaths in 2019, compared with 505 in 1999, according to the study.
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Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, Robert De Niro's grandson, dies at age 19
Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez's mother mourned her son in an Instagram post, calling him "my beautiful sweet angel" who she loved "beyond words or description."
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What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action does and does not do | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Thursday to gut affirmative action has made it unlawful for colleges to take race into consideration as a specific factor in admissions.
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Activist groups challenges Harvard over legacy admissions, claims it discriminates against Black students
Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a complaint against Harvard arguing that the practice of legacy admissions unfairly favors White applicants.
These are the best US cities for starting a career right now, study finds
When it comes to the best American cities for young professionals to launch a career in 2023, neither San Francisco nor New York City cracked to the top five, according to a new study.
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Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean
Japan is set to begin pumping out more than a million tonnes of treated water from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant this summer, a process that will take decades to complete.
