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 bbc.com
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking
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Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.
on Dec 29, 2023
From bbc.com
Surfers take on giant waves after storm hits California
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Waves as tall as 70ft have been surfed at the notorious break known as Mavericks.
on Dec 30, 2023
From theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 674
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Bulk carrier hit by Russian mine in Black Sea; Zelenskiy thanks US for latest weapons package amid uncertainty over future aid
on Dec 29, 2023
From bbc.com
Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024
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Maine's top election official has ruled Trump cannot run for president next year in the state.
on Dec 29, 2023
From newrepublic.com
Nikki Haley Somehow Made Her Civil War Gaffe Even Worse
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In acknowledging slavery's role in the conflict, the presidential aspirant made clear the freedom she spoke about was that of the enslavers.
on Dec 29, 2023
From bbc.com
US approves $250m in military aid to Ukraine
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The funds are the final tranche of aid the White House can allocate without fresh approval from Congress.
on Dec 28, 2023
From washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Is the United States of America a republic or a democracy?
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The answer is "both."
on Dec 28, 2023
From theguardian.com
How are climate extremes changing California? I hit the road to find out
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In a year of historic storms, drought and the aftermath of wildfires, a Guardian reporter set out to see how three popular routes are faring
on Dec 28, 2023
From cnn.com
They live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their backyards almost nightly | CNN
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Brian Silvas’ witnesses dozens, if not hundreds, of migrants crossing illegally onto his land each day. An influx he says has worsened since Title 42, a pandemic-era public health measure that allowed authorities to turn away migrants at the border, expired in May.
on Dec 28, 2023
From cnn.com
China warns ‘military fans’ they could face prison for posting photos online | CNN
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In the age of open-source intelligence, one main way for Western experts to keep tabs on the Chinese military is by analyzing photos of new People’s Liberation Army equipment posted online by amateur enthusiasts.
on Dec 28, 2023