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With the end of Roe, the US edges closer and closer to civil war
The Observer 26 Jun 2022
The cracks in the foundations of the United States are widening, rapidly and on several fronts. The overturning of Roe v Wade has provoked a legitimacy crisis no matter what your politics. For the right, the leaking of the draft memo last month revealed the breakdown of bipartisanship and common purpose within the institution ... But one fact is clear ... .
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Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east
The Times of India 26 Jun 2022
KYIV, UKRAINE. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, striking at least two residential buildings, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said, as elsewhere Russian troops consolidated their gains in the east. Associated Press journalists in Kyiv saw rescue services battling flames and rescuing civilians ... .
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Russia to send nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus, Putin says
Fresno Bee 26 Jun 2022
KYIV/MOSCOW — Russia intends to supply nuclear-capable Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, as his forces solidified their battlefield gains in the eastern city of Severodonetsk. Putin made the remarks at a meeting with Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko in St ... 24 ... Read more at.
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Energy prices are causing chaos in Asia. Here’s why the rest of the world should worry
Egypt Independent 26 Jun 2022
(CNN Business) – In Sri Lanka, people queue for miles to fill a tank of fuel. In Bangladesh, shops shut at 8 p.m. to conserve energy ... In Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the sense of crisis is palpable. Public anger has already caused a wave of ministers to resign in Colombo and contributed to Imran Khan’s downfall as prime minister in Islamabad ... .
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South Africa police investigating at 17 deaths at East London tavern
Indian Express 26 Jun 2022
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No-confidence vote for Ecuador leader over nationwide protests suspended
The Times of India 26 Jun 2022
QUITO. Ecuador's National Assembly suspended early Sunday a no-confidence hearing for President Guillermo , after eight hours of acrimonious deliberations by lawmakers over his responsibility for nationwide protests against rising fuel and living costs ... "The assembly members... seek to destablize democracy," Pozo said ... .
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Norway raises terror alert to highest level after deadly mass shooting
ABC7 25 Jun 2022
NORWAY -- The Norwegian security service PST has raised its terror alert to the highest level after a mass shooting left 2 people dead and many wounded during Pride week in Oslo. Acting PST chief Roger Berg called the shootings an "extreme Islamist terror act." ... THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below ... ___ ... .
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China still searching for next Yao Ming, 20 years after NBA debut
Hong Kong Standard 26 Jun 2022
Basketball Hall of Famer, business magnate, cultural ambassador -- no Chinese athlete carries a richer legacy than Yao Ming, whose towering 7ft 6in frame (2.29 metre) stormed into the NBA 20 years ago ... The Standard Channel. IOS Android. IOS Android. More>> ... Yao now serves as chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association ... (AFP). .
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Ukraine reports 'massive' attack from Belarus
The Times of India 25 Jun 2022
KYIV. Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk ... US President Joe Biden will be attending the G7 and a summit of the Nato military alliance in Madrid next week ... .
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Tesla is laying off workers who only just started and withdrawing employment offers as Musk's job cuts begin
Business Insider 26 Jun 2022
Elon Musk announced in June Tesla's headcount would increase. Patrick Pleul/Getty Images Tesla has laid off workers who only started at the company months or even weeks ago. An intern had his full-time offer rescinded, while a recruiter was let go after just two weeks ... "I was very shocked when I was told that I was being let go ... He said ... ....
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Indonesian president to meet Zelenskyy and Putin to urge peace talks
The Times of India 26 Jun 2022
JAKARTA. Indonesian President and G20 chairman Joko set off on Sunday to Europe where he said he plans to visit Russia and Ukraine and meet with the countries' leaders to urge peace talks ... "The mission is to ask... The two leaders will also discuss the food supply chain "that needs to be reactivated" soon, Widodo said ... .
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Guest commentary: The New Alignment can defeat Trump’s anti-American fascism
Aspen Times 26 Jun 2022
The core principle of American democratic liberty is freedom from arbitrary authority and violence. We are sympathetic to the plight of Ukrainians because their basic liberty has been destroyed by Vladimir Putin and the Russian army, who have unjustly and violently invaded their country and upended their lives ... It currently stands at 37% ... .
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Russian missiles rain down on military sites across Ukraine
Asahi News 25 Jun 2022
KYIV--Dozens of Russian missiles rained down on military facilities in western and northern Ukraine on Saturday, local officials said, as Europe’s biggest land conflict since World War II entered its fifth month ... Chaus did not specify what had been hit, but said there had been “infrastructure damage.” There were no casualties, he added ... .
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Crypto Market Cap Nears $1 Trillion as BTC Reclaims $21K (Market Watch)
CryptoPotato 26 Jun 2022
Bitcoin’s consolidation continues as the asset has stalled above the $21,000 level. Most altcoins have also calmed today after the recent volatile ride, with the most impressive gains coming from Cardano and Dogecoin. Bitcoin Stands Tall Above $21K ... Just last Sunday, it plummeted to an 18-month low of $17,500 ... BTCUSD. Source ... Source.
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Analyst Who Nailed May 2021 Bitcoin Collapse Unveils Massive BTC Price Target – Here’s How ...
The Daily Hodl 26 Jun 2022
The closely tracked crypto strategist who accurately called Bitcoin’s May 2021 crash says he could see BTC rising exponentially in the coming years. Dave the Wave tells his 118,000 Twitter followers that based on his logarithmic growth curve (LGC) model, Bitcoin could potentially witness an increase of over 1,100% over the next four years ... ....