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Read MoreSenate Republicans are planning to put together a sweeping coronavirus stimulus package that will be ready by the end of July, Policy Committee Chairman Roy Blunt told reporters on Tuesday.Senate Republicans are planning to put together a sweeping coronavirus stimulus package that will be ready by the end of July, Policy Committee Chairman Roy…

Read MoreThe US infection rate is surging, with over 40,000 people currently infected each day.The US infection rate is surging, with over 40,000 people currently infected each day.

Read More Shadow health secretary says government must pinpoint how new restrictions will work Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Downing Street has been accused of sowing confusion and anxiety in Leicester after imposing the first local lockdown to combat a surge in Covid-19 cases in the city, amid growing concern about…

Read More Aircraft manufacturer, which has a plant in Broughton, north Wales, hit hard by pandemic The planemaker Airbus has announced plans to cut as many as 15,000 jobs – including 1,700 in the UK – as it warned the coronavirus pandemic had triggered the “gravest crisis” in its history. The planned cuts represent almost…

Read MoreOne single mother told CBS News she sold her liver for $4,000, enough money to pay two years’ rent for her familyOne single mother told CBS News she sold her liver for $4,000, enough money to pay two years’ rent for her family

Read More If the world wasn’t already scary enough, Google has decided to bring dinosaurs into the mix. The tech giant’s latest search update includes augmented reality prehistoric monsters, but where are the feathers? Google is expanding the augmented reality (AR) roster of creatures available in Google Search, allowing users to now bring dinosaurs directly…

Read MoreJapan expresses dismay as EU ‘deplores’ passage of new law, prompting China to denounce interference in its affairs.Japan expresses dismay as EU ‘deplores’ passage of new law, prompting China to denounce interference in its affairs.

Read More George Galloway has said Latvia’s decision to ban RT channels could be seen as a “compliment,” indicating that Western viewers are sick of watching and reading mainstream media and seeking out alternatives. Latvia’s National Electronic Media Council (NEPLP) announced on Tuesday that it would prohibit seven RT channels from broadcasting in the country.…

Read More As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, especially in states like Florida—home to two NBA franchises, and most crucially the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex that is slated to host the restart of the 2019-2020 NBA season—NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a TIME100 Talks discussion that there’s no guarantee…

Read More In January, President Donald Trump rolled out his much-touted vision for Middle East peace. It sought to formalize Israel’s longstanding colonial settlement enterprise into what it considered a blueprint for a conflict-ending agreement, and was, therefore, met with absolute rejection by the Palestinians. Nevertheless, the Israeli prime minister announced his intention to pursue…

Read More US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran, warning that the Middle East’s stability was at risk, but he faced wide skepticism over US threats to trigger sanctions. The United States is adamant about prolonging the ban on conventional arms sales…

Read More History is written by the victors, but what does it mean if we achieved victory only because of someone else’s battle? As a historian of LGBTQ+ politics and culture, it’s my obligation to look at the hidden side of history, the part of our past that isn’t written by the victors, the history…

Read More David Frost has “no proven expertise in national security”, Theresa May has said in a blistering attack on Number 10’s Whitehall shake-up. The former Prime Minister made her most adversarial appearance in the Commons since she became a backbencher, criticising the government’s decision to remove its most senior civil servant. Mr Frost, currently…

Read More Social media is being taken over by a whole lot of dad jokes and we have the “Don’t Leave Me” challenge to thank for that. The meme’s origin story, according to CNN, started back in March when Nigerian comedian Josh Alfred, known online as Josh2funny, posted a silly sketch on Instagram, TikTok, and…

Read More The U.S. State Department has put the ambassador to Israel’s official residence outside Tel Aviv up for sale, in a decision aimed at cementing the American embassy’s controversial move to Jerusalem. The beachfront mansion in the affluent Tel Aviv suburb of Herzliya is going on the market because most of Ambassador David Friedman’s…

Read More Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden plans Tuesday to blister President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic as he tries to demonstrate to voters how he’d handle the public health and economic crisis if he were in the White House. “It’s not about you, Mr. President — it’s about the health…

Read MoreDemonstrations break out after the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs.Demonstrations break out after the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs.

Read More Reports: ‘Russian bounties’ intelligence was in Trump daily briefing EU bans travelers from US Health workers filed more than 4,000 complaints about protective gear Friends and family pay tribute to Elijah McClain Arizona and other states revers reopening Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 5.08pm BST America’s leading public health expert Anthony…

Read More Turkey has slammed France’s “dishonest approach” to the Libyan conflict and accused it of seeking to increase Russia’s role there, after Macron claimed Ankara’s actions posed a “threat to Africa and Europe.” Turkey’s harsh words come in response to the French president accusing it of “criminal responsibility” over its involvement in the conflict. …

Read More Latvia’s media council has announced a complete ban on seven RT channels, declaring falsely that they are “under the effective control” of a person subject to sanctions imposed by the European Union. The person in question is well-known Russian broadcaster Dmitry Kiselyov, who in fact heads a completely different news organization called Rossiya…

Read More No Gulf Arab country will seriously contemplate normalizing ties with Israel unless Saudi Arabia does it first. The Saudis, who officially condemned the annexation plan, are nowhere close to doing so. (Image credit: Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty Images) No Gulf Arab country will seriously contemplate normalizing ties with Israel unless Saudi Arabia does…

Read More This month, Netflix will pay homage to one of the most beloved YA book series, Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club, with their new original Netflix Family series of the same name that debuts on July 3. Centering on the friendship and babysitting business venture of five middle school girls—Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia,…

Read More If you’re looking for films to educate yourself about systemic racism or racial justice, Amazon Prime has curated a selection of movies to help put the current social movement in context, including the Michael B. Jordan-led drama Just Mercy, the James Baldwin documentary I Am Not Your Negro and Ava DuVernay’s Selma. For…

Read More (ATLANTA) — The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is set to appear in court Tuesday to ask a judge to release him from jail while his case is pending. Garrett Rolfe, who is white, faces felony murder and other charges in the killing of the Black man, which happened…

Read MoreThe veteran actor, comedian and writer also starred in Ocean’s Eleven as conman Saul Bloom.The veteran actor, comedian and writer also starred in Ocean’s Eleven as conman Saul Bloom.

Read More Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Â market worldwide will grow by a projected US$8.7 Billion, during the analysis period, driven by a revised compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. Hardware, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, is forecast to grow…

Read More Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that discussions with the U.S. on his plan to annex occupied West Bank territory would continue “in the coming days,” indicating he would miss a July 1 target date for beginning the controversial process. Netanyahu made the comments shortly after wrapping up talks with White House envoy…

Read More Experts express concern over the loss of people’s free movement rights after Brexit British citizens living in the EU risk serious work and travel hurdles from next year because member states have failed to get to grips with the impact of Brexit on their rights, MPs have been told. As many as 23…

Read MoreRuhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18.Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18.

Read More STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jun 30 (IPS) – Just as the U.S. is haunted by the 1963 murder of John F. Kennedy, Sweden is troubled by the 1986 murder of its Prime Minister Olof Palme. The American feelings were aired on Bob Dylan´s latest album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, containing a 16 minutes long…

Read MoreMoves come as Anthony Fauci blames rising infections on flouting of guidelines on physical distancing and mask-wearing.Moves come as Anthony Fauci blames rising infections on flouting of guidelines on physical distancing and mask-wearing.

Read More New daily coronavirus cases rising in 38 states White House claims only ‘embers’ of virus left The top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate on the government’s coronavirus efforts on Tuesday, as cases continue to soar and states around the country reverse their reopening efforts. Fauci and…

Read MoreUK prime minister set to lay out his plan to rescue the fragile economy.UK prime minister set to lay out his plan to rescue the fragile economy.

Read MoreDocuments and computers are seized from the department in charge of maintenance and restoration at St Peter’s Basilica.Documents and computers are seized from the department in charge of maintenance and restoration at St Peter’s Basilica.

Read More Israel’s attorney general said Tuesday he opposed a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to have a wealthy American supporter finance his legal defense against corruption charges. Netanyahu had asked an Israeli oversight committee to allow a 10 million shekel ($2.9 million) donation from Spencer Partrich, a Michigan-based real estate magnate, to fund…