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Internal memo reveals Anti-Defamation League surveillance of leftwing activist
From theguardian.com, 2h ago, 5 5
‘It’s nonsensical’: how Trump is making climate the latest culture war
From theguardian.com, on Thu, 6AM, 1 16
From cnn.com
Climate protesters disrupt play at 18th hole of PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship | CNN
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Protesters ran onto the 18th green in the final round of the PGA’s Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, Sunday, leaving a powdery substance on the putting surface and delaying play for several minutes.
on Jun 24
From cnn.com
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As thousands contend with “catastrophic” flash flooding this weekend, many Americans are still trudging through a heat wave that is shifting to the Mid-Atlantic.
on Jun 26
From theguardian.com
‘The other Ellis Island’: the US border area that sees the whole of global migration
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While political leaders hundreds of miles away clash over the border ‘crisis’, the El Paso sector has served more than 200,000 people since October
on Jun 23
From bbc.com
Kim Avis: The Suffolk punk who became an international fugitive
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A new podcast uncovers the full strange and dark case of Kim Avis, including his early days as punk.
on Jun 26
From theguardian.com
Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico
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Anna Lee Dozier bought ceramic vessel at Maryland thrift store but it will now reside in Mexico City’s main museum
on Jun 22
From theguardian.com
California wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate and burns over 16 sq miles
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Cause of blaze, named Post Fire, unknown as two buildings damaged and nearby valley and lake reservoir close
on Jun 25
From theguardian.com
Trust in US institutions has ‘never been lower’ – here’s why that matters
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Trust is essential for a healthy, functional society. What happens when it’s lost?
on Jun 11
From theguardian.com
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The Harvard and Columbia journals trampled free expression in a rush to suppress a human-rights lawyer’s writing on Israel
on Jun 11
From washingtonpost.com
Surprising U.S. economy is powering better global outlook, World Bank says
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High interest rates and trade tensions pose risks to a newly upbeat forecast, though.
on Jun 24
From theguardian.com
‘A sanctuary’: how neglected Native American communities are organizing their own food hubs
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The hubs seek to produce, store and distribute food to the one-quarter of Native Americans experiencing food insecurity
on Jun 12