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‘Coal jobs were out, opiates were in’: how shame and pride explain Trump’s rural popularity
From theguardian.com, 17h ago, 3 3
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 bbc.com
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country as protesters storm palace
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Authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew and cut the internet for several hours, as the country braces for a fresh round of demonstrations.
on Aug 5
From theguardian.com
US Forest Service failing to protect old growth trees from logging, critics say
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Biden’s efforts to save mature trees are not getting enough Forest Service support, according to some conservationists
on Aug 1
From theguardian.com
Google violated antitrust laws to dominate online search, US judge rules
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Ruling states ‘Google is a monopolist’ in decision that could have major implications for how people use the internet
on Aug 5
From newrepublic.com
Elon Musk’s Insidious New Strategy to Help Trump Win
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Elon Musk is collecting personal data from people in swing states under the guise of helping them register to vote.
on Aug 3
From cnn.com
Japan’s Nikkei index touches bear market territory as global stock rout intensifies | CNN Business
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Japan’s stock market plunged further on Monday as a global sell-off intensified following weak US jobs data.
on Aug 5
From theguardian.com
Climate change deniers make up nearly a quarter of US Congress
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Climate denialists – 23 in Senate and 100 in House – are all Republicans and make US an outlier internationally
on Aug 6
From washingtonpost.com
This forrest is on fire — and some residents aren’t leaving
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The Pioneer Fire has been burning since June 8, and some residents of Stehekin, Wash., are refusing to leave despite an evacuation order.
on Aug 6
From bbc.com
Two years, secret talks, high stakes: The long road to prisoners deal
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The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.
on Aug 2
From theguardian.com
Evan Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap
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Emotional scenes at Andrews air force base as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva step onto American soil
on Aug 2
From theguardian.com
German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap ‘not taken lightly’
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Berlin said it took part in exchange involving Vadim Krasikov to support US and protect German nationals
on Aug 1