Prigozhin’s coup attempt unleashes chaos on Russia
The leader of the Wagner Group says his troops will not enter Moscow, but this challenge to Putin’s regime may not end here.…
Seoul blocks North Korean ‘propaganda’
South Korean officials have cut off access to three YouTube channels accused of aiding Pyongyang’s “psychological warfare”
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has blocked YouTube users in the country from accessing three channels – including one that purports to be produced by an 11-year-old girl in Pyongyang – after accusing them of participating in a North Korean “psychological warfare” campaign.…
Stockton Rush, OceanGate CEO, Pushed to Expand Submersible Travel Despite Concerns
After his early astronaut dreams were cut short, Stockton Rush was determined to open up underwater exploration and saw his company as the “SpaceX for the ocean.”…
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8 people have acquired malaria in the US. They’re the first in 20 years.
The cases, identified in Florida and Texas, raise a lot of questions.…
Biden Denounces Abortion Bans, Warning That Privacy Is Next
The president sought to galvanize supporters a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade as Democrats hope the issue helps them win next year’s elections.…
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Titan Submersible and Greek Migrant Crisis: Tragedies Reveal Inequities in World Attention
Many see harsh realities about class and ethnicity in the attention paid to the Titan submersible and the halfhearted attempts to aid a ship before it sank, killing hundreds of migrants.…
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Water company boss blames people working from home for hosepipe ban
A water company boss has blamed people working from home for a new hosepipe ban.
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With a Hand From the U.S. Military, Aid Finally Reaches a Syrian Camp
“I saw people eating plants that are usually only used to feed animals,” said one resident of a camp for displaced Syrians that sits in the shadow of an American military base but has been cut off from aid for years.…
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These Fish Tacos Couldn’t Be More Brilliant
Golden pineapple and a deep-red marinade make this dish pop with color and flavor.
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Arizona Governor Strips Prosecutors of Power to Enforce Abortion Ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, says she is doing what she can to protect abortion rights in a state with a 15-week ban on the procedure.…
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Cross the Ages Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the NFT Card-Battler
Get up to speed quickly with this complex collectible card game, which isn’t your typical Hearthstone clone.…
As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite
Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.…
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South Korean Mobile Carrier KT to Invest $5.3 Billion Into AI by 2027
KT Corporation, formerly Korea Telecom, has a plan to invest $5.3 billion to offer AI services in fields ranging from education to robotics.…
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The India-China game in the United States
On June 21, the US entered summer 2023 with multiple foreign policy challenges impacting each other and yet to be handled on their own.…
How to break the US-China logjam
President Joe Biden has repeatedly expressed a desire to establish so-called guardrails around Washington’s dealings with China to ensure the world’s most important bilateral relationship doesn’t become unmanageable.…
China is raring to go with 3rd-generation chips
China in coming years is expected to enjoy robust global demand for third-generation semiconductors, which are mainly used in power grids, electric vehicles and telecom base stations, according to some technology experts.…
University friends pay tribute to ‘generous and kind person’ killed in Titan sub implosion
The university friends of the 19-year-old who was killed in the Titan sub implosion have paid tribute to the "incredibly generous and kind person".…
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Blinken’s trip to Beijing did Taiwan no favors
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s trip to Beijing recently was only a success if one believes that dialogue is a good thing in its own right and the more of it the better. …
Unholy war over the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
In China, a group of atheists (the Chinese Communist Party) has long dictated how the country’s religious groups should practice their faiths.…
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is ‘suicidal’ – Moscow
Russia’s envoy to the UN has claimed that Kiev’s troops are being sent to slaughter only to retain support of Western donors
Thousands of Ukrainian troops are being sent to their deaths in a “suicidal” counteroffensive that Kiev is using to help keep Western benefactors on board with their massive aid programs, Russia’s top diplomat at the United Nations has claimed.…
Influencer Formerly Associated with Azuki Postpones NFT Drop After Plagiarism Accusations
Pseudonymous NFT researcher and artist Elena admitted to tracing other pixel art to pad out her upcoming collection Atomic Ordinals.
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UK’s Prince Harry wanted to interview Putin – Bloomberg
The British royal reportedly discussed multiple podcast ideas with American producers, though none bore fruit
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, said he wanted to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin - as well as former US president Donald Trump and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg - for a podcast about childhood trauma and upbringing, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. …
Titan Submersible Tragedy Sheds Light on Lack of Safeguards for High-Risk Travel
The Titan submersible tragedy spotlights the issues around rescue operations and government oversight as an increasing number of wealthy thrill seekers undertake risky adventures and expeditions.…
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Former Trump Campaign Official in Talks to Cooperate in Jan. 6 Inquiry
The office of the special counsel is negotiating with Michael Roman, who was closely involved in the efforts to create slates of pro-Trump electors in states won in 2020 by Joseph R.…
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NYXL Co-Founder on the State of Esports and Crypto Gaming
Rohit Gupta, co-founder of esports team NYXL, chats with Decrypt's Kate Irwin at the 3XP expo to discuss challenges faced by the esports industry and opportunities and experiments in Web3.…
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Remembering Cormac McCarthy and Robert Gottlieb
Two giants of the literary world died last week. In this episode, the Book Review celebrates their lives.
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Soccer Franchise FC Barcelona Scores World of Women for Upcoming NFT Release
Empowerment, the second NFT in the football club’s ten-piece Masterpiece collection, is a one-of-one created in collaboration with World of Women that pays tribute to Spanish player Alexia Putellas.…
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