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Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories
From washingtonpost.com, 16h ago, 14 14
‘Coal jobs were out, opiates were in’: how shame and pride explain Trump’s rural popularity
From theguardian.com, 7h ago, 3 3
Oklahoma seeks to buy 55,000 Bibles – exactly like the ones Trump is hawking
From theguardian.com, on Sat, 4PM, 3 6
MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
From theguardian.com
Gender equality stalling or going backwards for 1bn women and girls
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‘Dismal’ lack of progress leaves women and girls facing litany of abuses – with no country on track to achieve equality, report shows
on Sep 9
From cnn.com
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The Biden administration on Wednesday plans to accuse Russia of a sustained effort to influence the 2024 US presidential election by using Kremlin-run media and other online platforms to target US voters with disinformation, six sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
on Sep 4
From latimes.com
'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery stores
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Lawmakers passed two identical laws to close a loophole that allowed stores to offer 'reusable' plastic bags at checkout despite 2014 legislation meant to ban plastic bags.
on Aug 30
From washingtonpost.com
Opinion | The question Trump should be asked every single day
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The Jan. 6 insurrection is far from old news.
on Aug 31
From theguardian.com
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60
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US findings suggesting ageing is not a slow and steady process could explain spikes in health issues at certain ages
on Aug 16
From cnn.com
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The United States has seized Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane after determining that its acquisition was in violation of US sanctions, among other criminal issues. The US flew the aircraft to Florida on Monday, according to two US officials.
on Sep 2
From theguardian.com
Hiker deaths in Grand Canyon rise amid extreme weather linked to climate crisis
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Fourteen hiker deaths reported in the park this season, with total fatalities at almost the annual average of 15
on Sep 2
From theguardian.com
Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban laws silencing their voices
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Women push back at law stating they must not sing or read aloud in public by posting videos of themselves singing
on Sep 2
From theguardian.com
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Strike expected to affect main airport as well as government offices, schools and business
on Sep 2
From theguardian.com
Canada to follow US lead in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles
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Trudeau also announces 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum and says ‘China is not playing by the same rules’
on Aug 27