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Racially motivated attack on young girls in Germany condemned
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Politicians decry racially motivated attack on young girls in Germany
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The Influencer Is a Young Teenage Girl. The Audience Is 92% Adult Men.
A family discovered—and ultimately accepted—the grim reality for young influencers on Instagram: The followers include large numbers of men who take sexual interest in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Chargers sign Nigerian-Scottish sprinter Praise Olatoke to play wide receiver
Olatoke is part of the NFL's International Pathway ProgramCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Argentina condemned 30 years after attack on Jewish community
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Françoise Hardy, the Ultimate Symbol of ‘French Girl’ Style
The singer-songwriter, actress and fashion muse, who died this week, inspired obsession in her nonchalance.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Women and the Piano' Review: Lives at the Keys
A historical survey of 50 extraordinary pianists who defied gender norms and social obstacles to create vibrant music and identities of their own.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China #MeToo activist is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Leading Chinese #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin was handed a five-year sentence after being found guilty of state subversion at a court in southern China.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Naomi Klein, an activist writer stalked by controversy
The Canadian is not afraid to tackle serious subjects and big ideasFinancial Times - Business -
Demolition underway of Parkland school building where 17 died in mass shooting
Officials plan to complete the weekslong project before the school's 3,300 students return in AugustCBS News - Top stories -
VP Harris speaks at 100 Black Men of America event: Watch live
Vice President Harris is speaking in Atlanta Friday at the annual conference of the mentoring organization 100 Black Men of America Inc. The visit is part of ongoing events for Harris that the White House is calling the Economic Opportunity Tour. ...The Hill - Politics -
Atlanta braces for heat wave with temperatures near 100 degrees expected
Atlanta residents are anticipating temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend as a heat dome that shifted from the West covers parts of Georgia before moving north. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - Top stories -
The Bump Stock Ban Stemmed From a Horrific Mass Shooting
A gunman used bump stocks to help kill 60 people at a concert in Las Vegas in 2017, leading to wide political agreement that they should be prohibited.The New York Times - Top stories -
Wood Creating 100 New Positions with New TotalEnergies Deal
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Eye on America: Ultra-purified wastewater in beer and the growing mass timber movement
In Arizona, we learn why one inventive bar is using ultra-purified wastewater in their beer. Then in Oregon, we see how mass timber is being used to construct new high-rises and even an airport. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ledecky makes fourth Olympics; Walsh sets WR
Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, cruising to victory in the 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials on Saturday night, while Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the 100 butterfly.ESPN - Sports -
Apple Sued by Employees Alleging Unequal Pay for Women
The suit targets Apple’s hiring practices used to set compensation, as well as the company’s performance-review policies.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Apple -
What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?
Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.BBC News - Top stories -
4 Mental Health Reminders for Women in the Workplace
Your mindset is everything amid challenging work environments. Follow these tips while navigating the daily stressors of corporate life.Inc. - Business -
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Nobody is coming to help us’: Afghan teenage girls on life without school
Barred from school for 1,000 days, girls in Afghanistan face forced marriage, violence and isolation with no end in sight. Just over three years ago, Asma’s* future contained many possibilities. Aged 15, she was at secondary school. After that lay ...The Guardian - World -
Berlin activists call off 92-day climate hunger strike
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Supporters say Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced to jail for subversion
Chinese journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin, who spoke out about sexism in state-run newsrooms, reportedly sentenced to 5 years in prison.CBS News - Top stories -
Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP
Case of teacher Ilaria Salis sparked diplomatic protests after she appeared in court in Hungary in chains. An Italian anti-fascist activist has been released from house arrest in Budapest after being elected to the European parliament, which ...The Guardian - World -
Empty classrooms, silent halls: Taiwan’s declining birthrate forces schools to close
Authorities fear looming economic crises caused by an expanding elderly population without enough workers to support them. In the courtyard of the Chung Hsing private high school, desks and chairs are piled high like a monument or an unlit ...The Guardian - World -
Justice Department report alleges Phoenix police discriminate, use excessive force
The 126-page Justice Department report alleges the Phoenix Police Department engaged "in a pattern or practice" of discriminating against Black, Hispanic and Native Americans, using "excessive force, including unjustified deadly force," violating ...CBS News - Top stories -
Houthi attack forces crew to abandon coal carrier in Red Sea
The strike on Tutor from Yemeni militants left the vessel unable to manoeuvre, while one crew member remains missing. The crew of a Greek-owned vessel damaged in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants has been evacuated and the abandoned ship is ...The Guardian - World -
NBA Finals: Mavericks steamroll Celtics to force Game 5
The Mavericks absolutely dominated the Celtics.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Alex Rodriguez Says Young Founders Should Check Their Egos
The baseball legend and entrepreneur spoke to Inc. about what he looks for when investing in founders, the secret to his longevity, and why its important to enjoy the journey.Inc. - Business -
Trump appears on YouTuber Logan Paul’s podcast in a bid for young voters
Donald Trump, the former president urged young voters like Logan Paul’s followers to vote for him over President Joe Biden.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
DACA at 12 is on life support and already leaving out many young immigrants
The DACA program is 12 years old on Saturday, but over a decade of Republican lawsuits to end the Obama-era program, which has halted new applications, has shut down the program to a generation of undocumented youth.NBC News - Top stories -
When our young son died, we decided to build him a boat
Wild Cat Island had always held a special place in the imagination of our son, so after his funeral we chose to try and send him on one last journey. Famously, Windermere is the setting of the children’s adventure story Swallows and Amazons by ...The Guardian - World -
Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards
Author-activist Naomi Klein has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction with “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.”ABC News - World -
Soccer -- and life -- through the eyes of the U.S. deaf women's national team
The U.S. deaf women's national team has come a long way from playing on a dairy farm with cows to a professional stadium on TV, but this is only the start of the team's journey.ESPN - Sports -
Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards
Author-activist Naomi Klein has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction with “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Denmark men’s footballers refuse raise to ensure equal pay with women’s team
Both national sides to receive same basic remunerationDanish players’ union director hails ‘extraordinary step’Denmark’s male footballers have decided to refuse a pay rise for playing for the national team in order to ensure their female ...The Guardian - World -
Meet the Women Changing the World of Motorsports at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Fueled by childhood dreams, three drivers for the Iron Dames are strapping in for the biggest event in endurance racing.The New York Times - Sports -
Meet the 52 women breaking down coaching barriers at Paris Olympics
Take a look inside the coaching WhatsApp group behind Simone Biles, Tom Daley and Sha’Carri Richardson. In January 52 phone numbers were added to a new WhatsApp group. It was called “Preparation for Paris” but may as well have been dubbed the ...The Guardian - World - Olympics -
Apple Watch 9 is $100 off at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy right now
All versions of the Apple Watch 9 dropped to their lowest prices yet at Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.CBS Sports - Sports - Apple -
Supreme Court invalidates ban on bump stocks put in place after Las Vegas mass shooting
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that bump stocks do not convert a firearm into a machine gun, invalidating a ban that was put in place under the Trump administration following the 2017 mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival where 60 ...CBS News - Top stories