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 latimes.com
Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds
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Fire weather days have increased in Western U.S. over the last 50 years, with some of the largest jumps in California, according to a new report by Climate Central, a nonprofit news outlet that reports on climate change.
on May 15, 2024
From theguardian.com
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The military alliance is turning 75. But there’s little to celebrate in Kyiv, as Putin’s forces continue their bloody advance
on May 19, 2024
From theguardian.com
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds
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PFAS chemicals present in air, rain, atmosphere and water in basin, which holds nearly 95% of US freshwater
on May 19, 2024
From bbc.com
Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Volodymyr Zelensky
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Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.
on May 19, 2024
From cnn.com
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The US State Department issued a worldwide security alert on Friday due to the potential for terrorist attacks against LGBTQI+ people and events.
on May 25, 2024
From theguardian.com
Biden asserts executive privilege to block release of special counsel interviews
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House Republicans seek recordings of classified documents case interviews, in what Democrats call a ‘purely political’ move
on May 16, 2024
From theguardian.com
University of Georgia pulls out of ‘Cop City’ lawsuit requesting public records
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Dean of law school orders first amendment clinic to curtail core work, including on Atlanta Police Foundation case
on May 17, 2024
From theguardian.com
I’ve never felt more disillusioned as a Palestinian | Ahmad Ibsais
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My classmates and school at large, like most of the west, see the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians as a far-removed problem
on May 17, 2024
From theguardian.com
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half sperm samples, study finds
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Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility
on May 17, 2024
From theguardian.com
Beyoncé’s love for the American flag raises questions for Black people
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The pop star has been draped in the star-spangled banner for her album. This pride in the flag is misplaced
on May 15, 2024