News from the US and UK
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Protesters target Tesla showrooms in US over Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 16 16
Trump threatens to cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses election
From theguardian.com, on Oct 14, 14 14
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 11
Prayer and prosecutions: the US ‘hate group’ waging war over Britain’s abortion clinic buffer zones
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 14
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached
From theguardian.com, on Feb 18, 10 10
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, source says
From bbc.com, on Feb 17, 10 10
UK hopes to be a ‘bridge’ between Europe and Trump’s US, minister says
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 9 9
‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
From theguardian.com
In Alaska, prisons are part of the climate problem
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With correctional centers crumbling atop melting glaciers, advocates are pushing to reduce prison populations
on Aug 6, 2024
From cnn.com
US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment | CNN
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A heartwarming display of sportsmanship by two American gymnasts has won praise from fans in a viral moment that lit up social media and is likely to become an enduring image of the Paris Olympics.
on Aug 6, 2024
From bbc.com
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' pick for vice president?
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The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.
on Aug 6, 2024
From latimes.com
Chevron, the oil giant born in California 145 years ago, is moving to Texas
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The company along with other oil firms has been sued by California, which alleges that their production and refining operations have caused billions in damage.
on Aug 2, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Tim Walz’s journey from high school football coach to VP candidate
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Walz, formerly a little-known Midwestern governor, now faces the urgent task of introducing himself to the country with only about three months until Election Day.
on Aug 6, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Opinion | How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could really backfire
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The recent decision could turn the CIA into a political tool once again.
on Jul 27, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024