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EU reaches climate deal; US summit next
President Joe Biden is rejoining international climate talks that former President Donald Trump had pulled the U.S. out of. The EU is plowing ahead with a new target of cutting greenhouse emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The EU reaches this climate deal right before Biden is to hold a…
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Paisley Park honors Prince on anniversary of death
The studio where pop artist Prince lived and worked, Paisley Park in Minnesota, is throwing an event for 1,400 fans to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57. The Associated Press has the story: 1,400 lucky fans will attend Paisley Park tribute to the late…
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Utah guv attacked over NBA minority scholarship
Conservative Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox over his support for an NBA minority scholarship. The program would award a four-year scholarship to a minority or underrepresented student each time the Utah Jazz wins this season. The Associated Press has the story: Fox News’ Tucker Carlson slams GOP guv of…
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Stocks higher but Netflix down due to pandemic receding
Wednesday was a good day for the stock market, with most stocks increasing by afternoon. But Netflix slumped 7% for the biggest decline in the S&P 500, due to slower growth in new subscribers as people are more able to get out of their homes. The Associated Press has the story: Stocks higher Wednesday afternoon,…
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Hundreds in Russia arrested protesting Navalny’s treatment
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s health continues to deteriorate he says, as Russian authorities refuse to allow him the medical care he needs. His supporters rallied on Wednesday to protest, resulting in the arrest of over 400. The Associated Press has the story: Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s health declines as authorities crack…
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Fans stop England’s Super League from forming
England will not be joining a closed league for soccer (known as football in Europe) similar to the teams in the U.S. Under pressure from the fans, the government, and even Prince William, the owners backed off, leaving Spain and Italy still attempting to make it work. The Associated Press has the story: Super League…
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Indonesian submarine disappears with 53 on board
The KRI Nanggala 402, an Indonesian submarine that was rehearsing for a missile-firing exercise, lost contact with authorities after being granted clearance to dive. Indonesia has a history of conflict with Chinese vessels, prompting Indonesia to increase its forces in recent years. The Associated Press has the story: Indonesian military submarine goes missing while rehearsing…
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Facebook stops hackers connected to Palestinian President
Weeks ahead of parliamentary elections, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party have been dealt a blow, as Facebook stops a hacker network associated with him. Human Rights Watch immediately denounced the hacking, which targeted dissenters try tricking them into installing malware. The Associated Press has the story: Hacker network used by Palestinian intelligence…
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OPCW sanctions Syria over use of chemical weapons
By a vote of 87 to 15, with 34 abstentions, member nations of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons voted to suspend Syria’s voting rights as a sanction for repeatedly using toxic gas. This is the first time the OPCW has sanctioned one of its own members this way. The Associated Press has…
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