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‘Coal jobs were out, opiates were in’: how shame and pride explain Trump’s rural popularity
From theguardian.com, 23h 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
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#281: on Jul 19
From theguardian.com
UK to resume funding to UN Palestine relief agency Unrwa
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David Lammy’s decision marks a rare split between the UK and the US on policy towards Gaza
on Jul 19
#282: on Jul 19
From bbc.com
US journalist Evan Gershkovich jailed for 16 years in Russia - BBC News
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His employer, The Wall Street Journal, has called the allegations "shameful" and a "sham".
on Jul 20
#283: on Jul 19
From washingtonpost.com
How a Republican election sweep could transform U.S. climate policy
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Biden’s signature environmental actions could be reversed if the GOP takes control of the House, Senate and White House. The EPA’s budget could be slashed.
on Jul 19
#284: on Jul 19
From theguardian.com
Zelenskiy to attend UK cabinet meeting in effort to disrupt Russian oil sales
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Ukraine’s president will ask for more help to block Putin’s growing ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers carrying sanctioned crude to buyers
on Jul 19
#285: on Jul 19
From theguardian.com
Former President threatens ‘largest deportation’ in US history – as it happened
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This blog is now closed. Read our coverage of Trump’s speech below: Trump calls for unity then returns to familiar attacks in lengthy speechFact-checked: Republican national convention and Trump’s speech
on Jul 19
#286: on Jul 18
From theguardian.com
Rob Delaney: ‘The average British citizen is funnier than the average American’
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The American comedian returns to the big screen next week in Deadpool & Wolverine. He answers your questions on comic-book heroes, the end of Catastrophe, being attractive, Richard Linklater and full English breakfasts
on Jul 18
#287: on Jul 18
From washingtonpost.com
Analysis | How fracking could unlock a clean energy future
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Fracking supporters have long touted it as a green technology. Enhanced geothermal energy is finally making that a reality.
on Jul 18
#288: on Jul 18
From theguardian.com
Trump fans wear bandages on ears to show support – in pictures
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Some people plastered over ears at Republic national convention, in solidarity with Trump after assassination attempt
on Jul 18
#289: on Jul 18
From theguardian.com
Global stock markets rocked by potential US crackdown on chipmakers
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Unconfirmed report says Biden considering sweeping regulation to further restrict sales of equipment to China
on Jul 17
#290: on Jul 17
From theguardian.com
Musket balls from first major battle of revolutionary war found near Boston
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Archaeologists dig up five musket balls fired at British by colonial militia on 19 April 1775 in national park in Concord
on Jul 17