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‘Racist’ Mountain Dew, cat ladies — and is that eyeliner? The ‘weird’ times of JD Vance
Read More From anti-Trump op-eds to ‘cat ladies’ and the ‘civilizational crisis’ of people not having children, JD Vance hasn’t held back with his unorthodox views From anti-Trump op-eds to ‘cat ladies’ and the ‘civilizational crisis’ of people not having children, JD Vance hasn’t held back with his unorthodox views
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Australia news live: Shorten says Medicare and Centrelink backlog slashed; PM says Rex ‘important’ as airline hits financial turbulence
Read More Services minister says number of outstanding cases cut from 1.35m to 460,000. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Bill Shorten will be out and about this morning wearing his minister for government services hat, claiming that under federal Labor, the backlog…
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As the Druze in the Golan Height mourn, they question their relationship with Israel
Read More A rocket struck a soccer field near the Lebanon border this weekend killing 12 children and wounding more. The community hit is Druze and, though Arab, can claim Israeli citizenship. A rocket struck a soccer field near the Lebanon border this weekend killing 12 children and wounding more. The community hit is Druze…
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UN says 86 percent of Gaza now under Israeli evacuation orders
Read MoreIsraeli military carries out more attacks across the strip, killing at least 33 Palestinians amid mass displacements.Israeli military carries out more attacks across the strip, killing at least 33 Palestinians amid mass displacements.
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Parliamentarians: Active Aging Enhanced By Using Artificial Intelligence
Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 29 (IPS) – With projections that by 2060, over 1.2 billion people in Asia will be 65 or older, and by adopting technology, including artificial intelligence technologies, it is possible to plan for active and fulfilled aging, lawmakers attending a regional meeting on Aging Preparedness and Care Economy in Asia…
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Caracas echoes with loud protests against Venezuela’s disputed election result
Read MoreProtesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is “destroying everything”.Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is “destroying everything”.
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Massachusetts church has pride flags stolen: ‘A kick in the gut’
Read More The reverends of the churches are hoping that whoever is responsible is held accountable The reverends of the churches are hoping that whoever is responsible is held accountable
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Israel kills Hezbollah fighters as west warns against escalation into all-out war
Read More Two Israeli drone strikes killed two people and wounded three more close to the de facto border between Israel and Lebanon Two Israeli drone strikes killed two people and wounded three more close to the de facto border between Israel and Lebanon
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Sun publisher to be searched over ‘fake security threat’ claims, court hears
Read More NGN accused of claiming Gordon Brown had seen Rebekah Brooks’ emails to justify deleting millions of emails amid phone-hacking investigation Documents linked to a former News International executive can be searched over claims Rupert Murdoch’s media company falsely implicated Gordon Brown and Tom Watson in a “fake security threat” to “justify” the deletion…
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Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa
Read MoreMore than one in three US women now live in a state that has restricted abortion access since 2022.More than one in three US women now live in a state that has restricted abortion access since 2022.
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Miami cops plead not guilty after being arrested over UPS hijacking shootout that killed innocent bystanders
Read More Less than 10 Florida law enforcement officers have been charged in on-duty killings in last four decades Less than 10 Florida law enforcement officers have been charged in on-duty killings in last four decades
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Olympic gold: Japan’s Horigome on skateboard, UK’s Pidcock on mountain bike
Read MoreJapan wins skateboarding and gymnastics gold, Canada achieves a judo first, Great Britain wins mountain bike thriller.Japan wins skateboarding and gymnastics gold, Canada achieves a judo first, Great Britain wins mountain bike thriller.
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Former chief of staff says Democrats’ efforts to push out Biden were ‘nasty’
Read More Ron Klain says he didn’t agree with pressures for Biden to drop out but is optimistic about Harris’s prospects Senior Democrats’ successful efforts to push Joe Biden out of the presidential race were “unfortunate, nasty and public” and did the president a “disservice”, Biden’s former White House chief of staff said – even…
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Gunmen on jet skis open fire on Cancun beach, killing boy
Read MoreMexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.Mexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.
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Teenagers are accused of boosting $1 million from a Texas Walmart
Read More The police have not said whether the theft involved money, merchandise or both The police have not said whether the theft involved money, merchandise or both
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Mexico president asks cartels not to fight each other after arrest of drug lords
Read More Andrés Manuel López Obrador makes unusual public appeal after arrest of top leaders of Sinaloa cartel Mexico’s president has taken the unusual step of issuing a public appeal to drug cartels not to fight each other following last week’s detention of the top Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán…
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Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds
Read More As blazes spew smoke across western US, research shows it may be worse for brain health than other types of pollution A new US study has found that wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution and even increase the risk of dementia. The findings, reported on…
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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz moves to Williams for 2025 F1 season
Read MoreIn a surprise move, Carlos Sainz, a three-time Grand Prix winner with Ferrari, signed a two-year deal with Williams.In a surprise move, Carlos Sainz, a three-time Grand Prix winner with Ferrari, signed a two-year deal with Williams.
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At least 2 children killed in U.K. stabbing attack at dance class; teen arrested
Read MoreA 17-year-old male was arrested after a stabbing attack in the seaside town of Southport, England, police said.A 17-year-old male was arrested after a stabbing attack in the seaside town of Southport, England, police said.
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Firefighters continue battle against more than 100 blazes burning in the US
Read More Many fires were sparked by the weather, with climate crisis increasing lightning strikes amid blistering heat and dry conditions Fire crews made progress in the battle against major wildfires that have left a trail of damage in the western United States, but thousands of firefighters continue to tackle the flames. In northern California,…
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US water polo captain’s sister-in-law died after ‘medical emergency’ during trip to cheer her on in Paris
Read More Maggie Steffens honored Lulu Conner by throwing flowers into the Seine during the Opening Ceremony Maggie Steffens honored Lulu Conner by throwing flowers into the Seine during the Opening Ceremony
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Hope was in the air for Venezuela’s election, but it ended in dispute and uncertainty
Read More Here are photos from the energized campaigns leading up to Sunday’s Venezuelan election. Now, with both sides claiming victory, there’s a sense of uncertainty. (Image credit: Lexi Parra for NPR) Here are photos from the energized campaigns leading up to Sunday’s Venezuelan election. Now, with both sides claiming victory, there’s a sense of…
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Up to 2m pensioners will struggle without winter fuel help, say campaigners
Read More Charities warn that means testing as part of Rachel Reeves’ estimated £1.5bn cuts may create ‘heat or eat’ dilemmas Up to 2 million financially struggling older people could lose annual payments worth hundreds of pounds under government plans to restrict the winter fuel allowance to the poorest pensioners, campaigners have warned. Rachel Reeves…
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Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with her public finances statement
Read More The chancellor’s basic message was ‘this is going to hurt, but it’s not my fault’. Haven’t we heard that somewhere before? For George Osborne read Rachel Reeves. For 2010 read 2024. The party affiliation might be different but the message from the two chancellors shortly after arriving at the Treasury is the same.…
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‘Fire devils’ spotted as California fire doubles in size
Read MoreFirefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.
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Kamala Harris will announce VP pick in ‘next six, seven days’, Democrat says
Read More Democratic campaign co-chair Gretchen Whitmer says candidate’s presidential pick is coming soon US politics – live updates Kamala Harris will announce her running mate for the US presidential election against Donald Trump and JD Vance “in the next six, seven days”, an influential Democratic campaign co-chair said. “I would imagine we’ll know who…
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Mom of three boys, missing since 2010 after visiting their now-jailed father, wants them declared legally dead
Read More Declaring her children legally deceased will give Tanya Lynn Zuvers a degree of closure, and pave the way for her to settle assorted legal and financial issues. Declaring her children legally deceased will give Tanya Lynn Zuvers a degree of closure, and pave the way for her to settle assorted legal and financial…
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Marine dies in vehicle rollover incident during training exercise at California combat center
Read More Marine officials are investigating what caused the accident in desert area of the state Marine officials are investigating what caused the accident in desert area of the state
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Term limits for Supreme Court are popular, but would require a constitutional amendment, experts say
Read More President Biden endorsed term limits as one of ‘three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability’ in the Supreme Court. President Biden endorsed term limits as one of ‘three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability’ in the Supreme Court.
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Boy, 17, arrested after at least eight people stabbed in Southport
Read More Police not looking for anyone else in connection with attack in which children were among those hurt Southport stabbings – latest updates A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after at least eight people, including a number of children, were stabbed in Southport on Monday morning. Merseyside police said the teenager, from the village…
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Polio epidemic declared in Gaza in latest sign of worsening health crisis
Read MoreGaza’s health ministry calls for ‘immediate intervention to end aggression and find radical solutions’ to the emergency.Gaza’s health ministry calls for ‘immediate intervention to end aggression and find radical solutions’ to the emergency.
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Trump to be interviewed by FBI in shooting investigation
Read MoreNew messages suggest the 20-year-old gunman was on the radar of law enforcement earlier than thought.New messages suggest the 20-year-old gunman was on the radar of law enforcement earlier than thought.
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Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Read More Former BBC presenter charged with three offences after Met police investigation The former BBC presenter, Huw Edwards, has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. Edwards, who left the BBC in April, will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday on charges relating to images shared on a WhatsApp…
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U.S. captures swimming medals at Olympics as women’s gymnastics soars through qualifications
Read MoreJapan, South Korea and Australia have the most gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics so far, but the U.S. has the most medals overall, with four belonging to American swimmers.Japan, South Korea and Australia have the most gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics so far, but the U.S. has the most medals…
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A diplomatic spat erupts between Hungary and Poland over conflicting views on Russia
Read MoreA diplomatic spat has erupted between Poland and Hungary that lays bare the deep tensions between two nations — both allies in NATO and the European Union — with dramatically different approaches to Russia at a time of war in UkraineA diplomatic spat has erupted between Poland and Hungary that lays bare the deep…