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Seven more killed as Sudanese protests death toll continues to rise

Seven people were shot dead and several more were injured in Khartoum on Thursday as anti-regime protests continue. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3I30FeA

Is the Right to Same-Sex Marriage Next?

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By BY KENJI YOSHINO from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3AgKXut

What five more years of zero-Covid China could look like

Those dismayed by China's zero-Covid policy were likely also shocked that Beijing's Communist Party chief Cai Qi reportedly said this week the city might keep the policy in place "for the next five years." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3OLZtyI

'I'm looking for my brother': Overpowering stench as Kyiv mortuaries fill up - with little hope of finding loved ones

We could smell the bodies before we saw them. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3u6uftV

On the Sonoma Coast, Fog, Wind and Exceptional Wine

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By BY ERIC ASIMOV from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3R2c1DK

Prince Charles to Stop Accepting Large Cash Donations for Charities

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By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3OpYoN3

Sole survivor of ISIS group that carried out 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life without parole

Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty of all five crimes he was charged for, including murder on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3nrfLkL

Iran nuclear deal talks in Doha end without progress

Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials in Doha aimed at salvaging the Iran nuclear deal ended without any progress, a senior administration official said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3OLBXl8

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison - as survivors confront him over 'despicable' abuse

R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans - after coming face to face with some of his victims as they confronted him in court. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3OTVgIX

20 Men Convicted in November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attack

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By BY CONSTANT MÉHEUT AND AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3y1mbfj

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3ysKAvB

In Illinois, a youthful gun safety activist will try again to oust a veteran Democratic congressman.

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By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Ow39Vj

Turkey Lifts its Veto at NATO

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By BY YANA DLUGY from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/3R5Th6y

New York Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3xYWD2h

'This is a bombshell': Trump aides left speechless by Hutchinson testimony

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Sam Gilliam ‘Took a Step Most People Didn’t Understand Was Possible’

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By BY TED LOOS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3NrGkB0

'Take your hand off the wheel': How Trump tried to drive himself to the Capitol

Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to then-President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, describes a moment where Trump lunged at Secret Service detail to drive to the US Capitol on January 6. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3y0gNJs

US Olympic basketball star appears in Russian court on drug charges as trial date set

US basketball star Brittney Griner has been ordered to stand trial in Russia on Friday on cannabis possession charges. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3NprACy

‘Chains’ Review: Drab Lives, but Dreaming of More

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By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/3OPZ3Hz

How war in Ukraine is affecting one of the most vulnerable African countries

Somalia is facing compounding concerns of a record-breaking drought and a lack of access to food due to the war in Ukraine, putting the country at risk of famine and an increase in malnourished children. CNN's Michael Holmes reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3OsMVfD

Toxic yellow chlorine explosion at Jordan port kills at least 13 and injures 250

A poisonous chlorine gas explosion at the port of Aqaba in Jordan is said to have killed at least 13 people and injured 250. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3A4RsAv

When an Abortion Story Is Told as a Caper, Thriller or Farce

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By BY AMANDA HESS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3bxz0Gs

At least two dead and 70 injured as stand collapses at Colombian bullfight

At least two people have been reported killed and 70 injured after a stand collapsed during a bullfight in Colombia. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QKtS29

Funeral of British journalist murdered in Amazon takes place in 'the country he loved'

The funeral of a British journalist murdered in the Amazon has taken place in Brazil. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3R29lX1

More Than 400,000 Solar-Powered Umbrellas Recalled Over Fire Risk

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By BY APRIL RUBIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3OpFypm

Haotong Li overcome with emotion after ending four-year winless drought at BMW International Open

Just 10 months ago, Haotong Li was seriously considering walking away from golf. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3A55HFz

G7 leaders under pressure to stand together and not buckle in face of Putin's aggression

We've got to show them our pecs, the prime minister told his fellow G7 leaders after suggesting their take their clothes off. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3buDEFt

‘Bodies They Ritual’ Review: Plush Robes and Cults

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By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/3nojD5O

Prince Charles accepted suitcase with 1 million euros from Qatari sheikh, Sunday Times reports

Clarence House said Prince Charles received charitable donations and the correct processes were followed regarding those donations after a British newspaper reported the Prince of Wales once accepted a suitcase containing €1 million ($1.05 million) in cash from a Qatari politician. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3OFSwPt

Monkeypox 'deeply concerning' but not a global health emergency, WHO says

The monkeypox outbreak is not yet a global health emergency, the World Health Organization has decided - although the director general remains "deeply concerned". from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3OFIdL9

Tensions are high in Kansas, where a ballot initiative could undo state protection for abortion rights.

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By BY CAREY GILLAM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3QHgwnf

end of roe

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://bit.ly/3QL3Vzp

G7 protesters concerned fallout from Ukraine war is pushing climate down agenda

In Munich, a crowd of thousands of protestors was the welcoming party for some of the most powerful leaders on the planet. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3uq0rZJ

For Some N.B.A. Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family

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By BY SOPAN DEB AND SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3xRElQB

A Year Away, a New Coach and the Same Goal: Winning Wimbledon

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3QYPojM

Man on night out loses USB drive with personal details of every resident in city

Drinks after work probably seemed like a good idea at the time -- but for one worker in Japan the hangover is likely to last for some time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3QQCPXM

U.S. Outlines Compensation Rules for Some Havana Syndrome Victims

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3yd0tFp

Wildfires return to the Mediterranean

Turkish firefighters were battling a blaze for a third day Friday near the Aegean coastal resort of Marmaris, in the same area that was hit last year by the worst fires in the country's history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/39LQ3nX

Congress Clears Bill to Extend Free Meals for Children Through the Summer

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By BY STEPHANIE LAI AND LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3QF4Xga

'Stop the Steal' leader Ali Alexander testifies to Jan. 6 grand jury

Ali Alexander, the leader of the "Stop the Steal" group who helped to organize rallies before the US Capitol attack, testified to a federal grand jury on Friday in the Justice Department's sweeping investigation into the January 6, 2021, insurrection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3u4wH4b

What does life look like on a hotter planet?

Heat waves are becoming more intense because of the rise in global temperature, which has devastating effects on landscapes, ecosystems and even the human body. Climate experts explain why this matters and what can be done to stabilize the planet's temperature. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3QU2VZU

‘It’s ridiculous’: Relatives of Buffalo massacre victims express anger at the decision.

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By BY TROY CLOSSON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3HLCSjj

Apple and Android phones hacked by Italian spyware, Google says

An Italian company's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Alphabet's Google said in a report on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3neRLkA

When, Exactly, Did Mount Vesuvius Erupt?

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By BY ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3QIHOtu

Biden’s top trade negotiator defended China tariffs as an important source of leverage.

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By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3HIox76

Sport Is Again Divided Over Inclusiveness and a Level Playing Field

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By BY JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3HKthJy

'Need a ride?': Helpful citizen helps cop chase suspect

Officer takes helpful citizen up on his offer for a ride during an active foot chase to capture a suspect. CNN affiliate WFAA reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3ycizIJ

Newly appointed French minister accused of rape by two women

French prosecutors are investigating rape allegations against a member of the government who used to work as a gynaecologist. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3HNcMg0

The Biden administration says it is looking at ways to help Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake.

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By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3yaUqSD

NYPD bulldozes nearly 100 illegal motorbikes and ATVs

New York City leaders demolished close to 100 motorbikes and ATVs, sending a message they are cracking down on dangerous, illegal vehicles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3bl8yjx

Video shows Iranian boats swarm US Navy ships

The US Navy released video that shows Iranian naval vessels interacting in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" with US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, according to US Naval Forces Central Command. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3zU7qNK

Georgia Secretary of State Primary Runoff Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39FEM8G

'I lost it': Georgia election official on threatening tweet that led him to address Trump

Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling describes the threatening tweet that directly led him to address then-President Donald Trump during a press conference in December of 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3n34SWa

What people are saying about the chance of a U.S. recession.

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By BY ISABELLA SIMONETTI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3y3MP7t

Netanyahu's return to power 'by no means a forgone conclusion,' says Israeli analyst

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz columnist and author of "Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu," on the political crisis in Israel after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his coalition partner, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, decided to call for elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/39F5bTR

Ben Stiller visits Kyiv and tells President Zelenskyy: 'You are my hero'

Hollywood star Ben Stiller has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling the actor-turned-leader: "You are my hero." from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QE3LtI

Taxi Jumps Curb, Critically Injuring 3 Pedestrians in Manhattan

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By BY NICOLE HONG AND ALI WATKINS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QCoEFi

6 people hospitalized after taxi jumps curb in New York City, NYPD says

A New York taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people in central Manhattan on Monday, sending six people to local hospitals, including three with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3OvVTZ1

Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US

Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3zR9mH5

5 British Men Released by Taliban as U.K. Expresses Regret

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By BY DAVID ZUCCHINO AND CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3QDd2Sv

US is worried about Russia using new efforts to exploit divisions in 2022 midterms

Homeland and national security officials are worried about how Russia could significantly exploit US divisions over the November midterms, considering scenarios like Russia staging smaller hacks of local election authorities -- done with the deliberate purpose of being noticed -- and then using that to seed more conspiracies about the integrity of American elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/39xpyTb

Max Verstappen holds off Carlos Sainz to win Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen held off the challenge of Carlos Sainz to triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday, further extending his lead atop the Formula One drivers' championship. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3xDZ0rb

Kitesurfer killed and several people injured after 'mini-tornado' hits French beach

A kitesurfer has died after he was thrown against a seafront restaurant window during a "mini-tornado" on a beach, according to French media. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Ooj47z

Por qué Rodolfo Hernández ofende a algunas mujeres, pero otras lo defienden

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By BY GENEVIEVE GLATSKY from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/3N3jdw7

Los conservadores de la derecha gobernante apoyaron a Hernández tras su inesperado pase a segunda vuelta

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/3Op7Uj1

Establishment conservatives quickly aligned with Hernández after his unexpected second-place win.

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3HBtBdu

Vaccines for Young Children Are Coming, but Many Parents Have Tough Questions

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3Hyq6EA

Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3N34zFk

Your child is almost 5. Here’s what some experts say about Covid vaccine options for that age group.

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By BY MELINDA WENNER MOYER from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3Hzyyn0

How to Celebrate Juneteenth

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3OfvfDQ

I.V.F. Gave Me My Daughter. What Will Happen After Roe?

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By BY RUTHIE ACKERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3xYXlhk

Can These Movies Save the Movies?

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By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3N2o8xE

A Case for Frozen Mixed Vegetables

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By BY ERIC KIM from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3OlYjth

Ukraine

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://bit.ly/3O6ag6A

Internal challenges like corruption pose challenges in Ukraine’s bid to join the E.U.

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By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3b9iYCp

Heartwarming video shows penguins return home after being rehabbed in Argentina

These Magellanic penguins were facing malnutrition and dehydration before they were rescued and rehabilitated by the Mundo Marino Foundation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3xA2tHk

W.T.O. countries agree to a limited relaxing of patent protections on coronavirus vaccines.

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By BY REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3zLQj0O

World Refugee Day: a "long vision" needed to help displaced people

"How long are we going to live in this fear?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/39zbnwI

Boris Johnson could free a British-Egyptian activist detained in Egypt, his family says

The sister of a British-Egyptian activist being held in "inhumane" conditions as a political prisoner in Egypt has said Boris Johnson could secure his release. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3MYxxGg

An Underappreciated Burgundy Wine Region Is Upward Bound

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By BY ERIC ASIMOV from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3zIYPh4

Kim Kardashian did not damage Marilyn Monroe's dress, according to Ripley's

Kim Kardashian did not ruin Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress at the Met Gala. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3zGmzCk

Sales at Art Basel Fair Don’t Show Signs of Downturn

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By BY SCOTT REYBURN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3xAT0zm
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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3xWm6dW

10 Trump election lies his own officials called false

Many of former President Donald Trump's own officials knew that his false claims about the 2020 election were false. In some cases, they told him to his face that his information was wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3mSXSuL

Former official: 'The dream situation for the Russians is a ceasefire'

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, on the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and the growing calls for a ceasefire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3NUD1D7

SE Cupp: Marjorie Taylor Greene's climate comments are the latest in the GOP war on science

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims climate change helps people. In this week's episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp explains why we can't ignore nonsensical comments like these, and why we will likely hear more of them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3MZEOFQ

Photos of Flooding Damage in Yellowstone

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By BY AVA SASANI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3QonWLW

Sweden's green innovation is a 'good selling point' to join NATO, country's energy minister says

Sweden's energy independence and green innovation should be a "good selling point" as it seeks to join the NATO security alliance, the country's energy minister has told Sky News. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/39wHEEH

Citigroup expects investment-banking revenue to drop as the economic outlook worsens.

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By BY LANANH NGUYEN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3O2Q7yA

Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces move towards negotiations

The Ethiopian government has formed a committee to negotiate with forces from the Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a televised speech to parliament on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3NXYyeb

Two brothers admit to killing British journalist and his companion in Brazilian rainforest - reports

Two brothers have admitted killing British journalist Dom Phillips and his companion Bruno Pereira in the Amazon rainforest, it has been reported. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3aYnBzk

NATO ministers to meet as Turkey blocks applications from Finland and Sweden.

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By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3y0eYNX

Saudi Crown Prince outlasts America's moral outrage

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has outlasted the United States, nearly four years after the murder and dismemberment of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3zL2Ml4

Monkeypox set to be renamed after concerns term is 'discriminatory'

Monkeypox is set to be renamed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3xQpsix

Adams Announces Plan to Fix New York City’s Growing Housing Crisis

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By BY MATTHEW HAAG, DANA RUBINSTEIN AND ANDY NEWMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3xRoLFZ

They Know Every Page of ‘The Book of Mormon’

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By BY MATT STEVENS from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/3mSDmu8

David Gergen: "Dumbfounded" by Biden's Saudi trip

David Gergen, former adviser to four U.S. Presidents, talks to Bianna Golodryga about President Biden's struggle to message on the economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3mNdBvn

'Apparently inebriated' Giuliani told Trump to declare victory on election night, Cheney says

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All 3 bridges into Severodonetsk now impassable, region leader says

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Google engineer claims an unreleased AI is conscious

Tech companies are constantly hyping the capabilities of their ever-improving artificial intelligence. But Google was quick to shut down claims that one of its programs had advanced so much that it had become sentient. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/39jRhqd

The B.Q.E. Is Crumbling. There’s Still No Plan to Fix It.

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By BY WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QjMZzS

Retired Marine Gen. resigns as Brookings president amid FBI probe

Retired Marine Gen. John Allen resigned as president of the Brookings Institution on Sunday amid a federal investigation into whether he lobbied the US government on behalf of Qatar during the Trump administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3mFVHuF

Courses at Horses

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By Unknown Author from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3tzPeVI