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German soldier found guilty of planing terror attacks posing as a refugee
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 14:32
Franco Albrecht plotted against politicians he blamed for the 'disintegration of German society' A German soldier with far-right views has been found guilty of planning to carry out "false flag" attacks on senior politic...
11 migrants who survived Texas truck horror might get to legally stay in US: Rep. Joaquin Castro
New York Post - 15 Jul 2022 01:39
The 11 immigrants who survived the smuggling attempt that left 53 dead in a tractor-trailer in Texas could stay in the country legally.
China's Economic Comeback From Covid-19 Shutdowns Likely to Be Slow and Bumpy
Wall Street Journal - 15 Jul 2022 14:45
Economists expect drawn-out rebound as weakness in real-estate market, business confidence and exports drags on growth.
X-ray of painting reveals secret Van Gogh self-portrait
The Week - 15 Jul 2022 03:47
While preparing for an upcoming exhibition of impressionist art, conservators with the National Galleries of Scotland made a surprise discovery: what appears to be a self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh, behind the back of ...
Antarctica bathed in dazzling colours in afterglow of Tonga eruption
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 03:30
Scientists say aerosols thrown into stratosphere in January responsible for volcanic twilight 'afterglows' The great white continent of Antarctica has been awash in dazzling pink and plum hues, thanks to the "afterglow" ...
Secret Service agents' January 6 texts were erased after oversight request
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 01:52
Office of Inspector General revealed that messages from 5 and 6 January were destroyed only after the request was made Texts sent between US Secret Service agents on 5 and 6 January 2021 were erased after the agency's ov...
Elephant and baby saved in dramatic rescue from manhole in Thailand
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 02:59
Boom lift, digger and resuscitation used in operation that took place in heavy rain in Khao Yai national park Veterinarians and park staff have pulled off a dramatic rescue of a pair of elephants in Thailand that involve...
Biden says 'ground not ripe' for Israel-Palestine peace process in appearance with Palestinian President Abbas
USA Today - 15 Jul 2022 14:27
After reaffirming the U.S. alliance with Israel, Biden turns his attention to restoring ties with Palestinians that frayed under Donald Trump.
Feds seize 1 million fentanyl pills in California in DEA's biggest bust in the state
NY Daily News - 15 Jul 2022 03:46
The pills were intended for retail distribution with an estimated street value of $15 to $20 million.
Biden and Israel Remain Divided on Handling Iran's Nuclear Program
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2022 01:30
Amid declarations of the strong friendship between Israel and the United States, the differing approaches to the best way to stop Iran's nuclear program were evident on Mr. Biden's trip to Jerusalem.
Why did a 10-year-old child have to leave Ohio to get an abortion? The state's law is unclear.
USA Today - 15 Jul 2022 16:15
Ohio's attorney general said the 10-year-old child who was raped didn't need to leave state for an abortion. Doctors and legal experts aren't so sure.
Biggest Cryptominers in the U.S. Use as Much Power as Houston, Findings Show
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2022 14:36
The findings, by a congressional investigation, highlight how the surge in activity has caused consumers' electrical bills to rise and makes it harder to fight global warming.
Fires ravage French forests near Atlantic as Europe heats up
ABC News - 15 Jul 2022 14:13
A thousand firefighters with 10 water-dumping planes are struggling to contain two wildfires in the Bordeaux region of southwest France
Thousands evacuated as heat causes wildfires in Europe and north Africa
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 13:58
Portugal declares 'state of contingency' as France, Spain and Morocco also battle fires, while record heat hits China Thousands of people in Portugal, Spain, France and Morocco have been evacuated from their homes as fir...
Mom of 10-year-old Ohio girl who got abortion defends child's rapist
New York Post - 15 Jul 2022 13:50
The mother of the 10-year-old Ohio girl who crossed state lines to get an abortion has defended her daughter's 27-year-old confessed rapist -- who was wrongly listed as a minor during the termination.
Joe Biden greeted by protests during brief visit to Palestine
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 13:20
US president promises $300m in aid amid anger in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem at sidelining of quest for Palestinian state Joe Biden was greeted by small groups of protesters and billboards decrying the Israeli occupatio...
China's Economic Growth Slows Sharply as Covid Policy Takes a Toll
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2022 04:47
The humming economy has been replaced by high unemployment, a housing market in crisis and sluggish consumer spending in a year when Beijing is focused on projecting stability.
Doctor Informed State of 10-Year-Old Girl's Abortion
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2022 04:45
A document obtained by The New York Times shows that the Indiana obstetrician reported the child's abortion to the state.
Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks, Shrinking Domestic Plan
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2022 04:45
The West Virginia Democrat's decision dealt a crushing blow to President Biden's domestic agenda, effectively ruling out action on anything beyond prescription drug pricing and health care subsidies.
COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Worst Decline in Childhood Vaccinations in 30 Years
Time - 15 Jul 2022 04:44
The percentage of children who received three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis was set back to its lowest level since 2008
Men's health worse in US than elsewhere, study says
ABC News - 15 Jul 2022 03:53
Around 29% of American men reported they have multiple chronic illnesses, followed closely by Australian men at 25%, according to a study.
UK Covid infections soar by almost 30% in a week
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2022 13:28
Estimated 3.5 million people thought to have disease in first week of July, with Omicron sub-variants blamed Covid infection levels in the UK have risen by almost 30% in a week, with an estimated 3.5 million people thoug...