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
Biden: ‘every reason’ to believe Netanyahu is prolonging Gaza war for political gain
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US president’s remarks to Time magazine about PM’s role in conflict draw heavily critical response from Israeli government
on Jun 5, 2024
From theguardian.com
Biden to issue order limiting asylum seekers from crossing US-Mexico border
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President’s move comes amid voter dissatisfaction over migrant numbers as leftwing and Latino lawmakers express alarm
on Jun 4, 2024
From latimes.com
Vermont is 1st state with law requiring oil companies pay for climate change damage
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Vermont becomes the first state to enact a law making fossil fuel companies pay share of damage caused by climate change after catastrophic flooding.
on May 31, 2024
From latimes.com
As heat wave envelopes California, 14,000-acre Corral fire burns in San Joaquin County
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The fire broke out Saturday near a explosives-testing facility and triggered evacuations in San Joaquin County.
on Jun 3, 2024
From theguardian.com
San Francisco police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Israeli consulate building
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Authorities confirmed 70 people were taken in to custody, cited for trespassing and released after they ‘refused to vacate’ the premises
on Jun 4, 2024
From theguardian.com
White House says ‘ball in Hamas’s court’ over Gaza peace proposal
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Comment made despite signs of division in Israeli war cabinet and Netanyahu appearing to challenge the deal
on Jun 4, 2024
From theguardian.com
Biden to sign executive order to close southern US border to asylum seekers
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President’s sharp political U-turn aimed at stemming record surge and winning support on key voter concern
on Jun 4, 2024
From theguardian.com
In threat to climate safety, Michigan to woo tech data centers with new laws
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Opponents of bills argue ‘offramp’ to keep gas or coal plants running will be triggered if energy-heavy centers are built
on Jun 3, 2024
From cnn.com
Live updates: Anthony Fauci goes before House Covid-19 panel over Coronavirus origins
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is expected to testify at a House subcommittee hearing about the US' Covid-19 pandemic response, policies and transparency. Follow for live updates.
on Jun 4, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Vote like Jan. 6 could happen again — because it can
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19 presidential elections, 18 dignified defeats and only one Trump.
on May 26, 2024