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Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far right
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Thousands Protest Against Far Right Across France
The protests are being closely watched as a barometer for whether voters will turnout in the snap elections.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cambodia burns $70M of seized illegal drugs
Cambodian authorities have destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them, as a drug-fighting official said educating people about their danger is the best way of combating the illegal tradeABC News - World -
What Are Your Experiences With Marijuana and Driving?
As more people use marijuana, we’re exploring the implications for road safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
1 arrested, 2 at large after burning flags outside Israeli consulate
One person has been arrested and two others are being sought after the burning of American flags outside the Israeli consulate in New York City, authorities said.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
For Most Refugees in Canada, a Warm Embrace. For Others, Jail.
Human rights groups are urging Canada to stop holding migrants seeking asylum in jails, often with people accused of violent crimes.The New York Times - World -
Malfunctioning steam room sets off alarm, prompts evacuation at Rhode Island YMCA
An excessive amount of steam set off the building's emergency sprinkler system.ABC News - Top stories -
Crocodile eats pet dogs, ends up in soup: "Never a dull moment"
The 12-foot reptile "had been stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults," police said.CBS News - World -
Musk Says a Thousand Tesla Androids Will Be Working in His Factories Next Year
At yesterday's shareholders meeting, Musk dished on Tesla's robotic future, and made grandiose claims about the revenue he hopes to bring in. Will his robots be working in your company, too?Inc. - Business - Tesla -
Tim Dowling: our family’s fussiest eaters? That would be the pets
The cat refuses to eat the new cat food, but the dog and the tortoise wouldn’t eat anything else. The cat hates the new cat food. It’s not medically specific or dietetically optimal – in fact, its purchase was an expensive mistake – but there’s a ...The Guardian - World -
'The Bourbon Drinker's Companion' Review: Distilling Across America
Tasting notes from a road trip in search of the country’s best whiskeys.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law
Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Sign Right Here: The Parents Pledging to Keep Kids Phone-Free
By committing not to give their children smartphones until an agreed-upon age, parents are hoping for strength in numbers when schoolyard pressure starts to build.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Tyson Foods Suspends CFO After Drunken-Driving Arrest
Tyson Foods said it suspended Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson after he was arrested early Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Alpine’s A290 EV Has a Built-In, ‘Gran Turismo’ Style Driving Instructor
The French brand’s first new car in seven years combines F1-inspired tech and skill challenges to turn the car into a game controller.Wired - Tech -
Fetterman Has History of Driving Infractions, Records and Former Aides Say
The senator’s accident in Maryland last weekend did not come as a surprise to some of his former staff members, who said he was a notoriously distracted driver.The New York Times - Top stories -
Canada needs electric, not gas, to avoid high costs and emissions
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Canada v India: T20 Cricket World Cup – as it didn’t happen
A wet outfield was deemed unsafe for play and so the game had to be abandoned without a ball bowled. And they say that the US’s influence on the world stage is diminishing…. Ali Martin has been in great touch. I loved how he described England’s ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
El Salvador authorities burn 2.7-ton pile of cocaine amid gang crackdown
The cocaine seized in May was worth an estimated $67.5 million.CBS News - World -
Agency to distribute more than 4,000 robotic pets among seniors to combat loneliness
The New York State Office For Aging announced this month it will distribute 4,725 additional robotic pets among seniors in ongoing efforts to combat loneliness.ABC News - Top stories -
Escalating Violence Across Israel-Lebanon Border Rages for 2nd Straight Day
An intensifying conflict in Israel’s north has raised fears of a full-fledged war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
‘We Need to Unite’: Protests Against the Far Right Are Held Across France
A newly formed left-wing coalition called on demonstrators to stop Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party from taking power in upcoming elections.The New York Times - World -
Thanks for All the Dad Jokes: Science Says Corny Puns Actually Help Kids Boost Their Emotional Intelligence and Be More Successful
Thanks for all those terrible puns, dad.Inc. - Business -
EU Commission asks 3 major porn sites to give details on kids' protection measures under digital law
The European Commission is asking three of the world’s biggest pornography sites to provide details of the measures they have taken to better protect minors from accessing their content and prevent gender-based violenceABC News - Tech - European Union -
Five kids in a home gym, mother and daughter cricketers and a karate trio – meet the families who work out together
They strengthen muscles – and family bonds. Six sets of relatives who train as a team explain the appeal. Stephanie and Ryan Corcoran rowing with their five children, Juno, Culainn, Elvi, Bernard and Vincent; Wexford, Ireland Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Designer clothes and £90 toys: rise of kids’ birthday gift lists heaps pressure on parents
Some parents put off attending parties while others say wishlists offer chance to cut waste with charity shop finds. When Lizzie, a mother of one from Oxford, was invited to the third birthday party of a child from her antenatal group, it wasn’t ...The Guardian - World -
Castillo throws gem, Rodríguez drives in go-ahead run as Mariners beat Rangers 3-2
Luis Castillo dominated after a bumpy first inning, Julio Rodríguez drove in the go-ahead run on an infield grounder in the third, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Friday nightABC News - Sports - MLB -
Canada's defense investment in the Arctic puts it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
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Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline by 2030ABC News - World -
Why a 3-Legged Lion and His Brother Swam Across a Crocodile-Filled River
Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.The New York Times - Top stories -
How far-right parties seduced young voters across Europe | Albena Azmanova
Young people abandoned mainstream parties in last weekend’s European elections – a sign that their anxieties are not being heard. That far-right parties fared well in the European elections came as no surprise – surveys had consistently foretold ...The Guardian - World -
Why a 3-Legged Lion and His Brother Swam Across a Crocodile-Filled River
Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.The New York Times - Science -
Severe weather hits northern Plains as major heat wave set to move across country
More than 4 million people remain under a flood watch through Saturday evening in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.ABC News - Top stories -
Alex Verdugo slugs 2-run HR, drives in 4 runs in return to Fenway as Yankees beat Red Sox 8-1
Alex Verdugo had a two-run homer and four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park, and Luis Gil struck out six as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1ABC News - Sports - MLB -
On TikTok, Goldendoodles Are People Trapped in Dog Bodies
TikTok is onto goldendoodles, the designer dog breed that is a cross between golden retriever and poodle, noting that they exhibit quite a few person-like qualities.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Two people die after historic rainfall in Florida
Friday is expected to be the fourth straight day of excessive rainfall in south Florida, flooding homes and roadways from Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale, which has already been hard hit.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
Over 420,000 People Were Clicking A Banana Today
There is one fruit to rule them all on Steam. Banana, a free-to-play clicker game, saw over 420,000 concurrent players earlier today as people attempt to grow their collection of the elongated fruit, according to SteamDB.Players receive a new ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Supreme Court’s Bump Stock Decision Will Prove Fatal
Machine guns on the street are now legal again.The New York Times - Top stories -
Radiation could pose challenge to putting people on Mars
Radiation levels during a solar storm were the equivalent of getting 30 chest X-rays.The Hill - Politics -
For 'True Detective's' Kali Reis, showing Indigenous people as they really are is key
The pro boxer turned actor hasn't officially hung up her gloves. What's the appeal? 'It's ... the art of it. It's like thinking on your toes,' she says.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment