Ukraine war: Two dead after 'attack' on Crimea bridge (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Thousands evacuated as firefighters battle La Palma wildfire (www.reuters.com)
The top US economist under fire for taking an EU job (www.politico.eu)
Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US (www.bbc.co.uk)
China economic data likely to show recovery is fading quickly (www.reuters.com)
A flurry of economic data from China on Monday is expected to show its post-pandemic bounce is quickly fizzling out, raising expectations that Beijing needs to unveil more stimulus measures soon to shore up activity and shaky consumer confidence.
Revealed: How major US banks are funding anti-LGBTIQ groups (www.opendemocracy.net)
Bank of America and Goldman Sachs have both been lauded for their LGBTIQ-friendly workplaces. But tax filings uncovered by openDemocracy show nonprofit foundations linked to the banks have also funded ultraconservative groups fighting to roll back civil rights for the queer community worldwide....
Suspect in 4 Georgia deaths is killed in shootout with police, 3 officers wounded, authorities say (www.wspa.com)
Second Frank financial aid executive charged in JPMorgan fraud case (www.nbcnews.com)
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate find creative ways to boost donor numbers (www.detroitnews.com)
Hundreds of Migrants in Southern Mexico Form Group to Head Toward US (www.voanews.com)
Sony and Microsoft agree Call of Duty stays on PlayStation (www.dw.com)
Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets (www.nytimes.com)
As China increases its reach in diaspora communities, Chinese Canadian politicians in Vancouver are the focus of Chinese state interference in Canadian politics....
U.S. Legislators Vote Forward Bill That Would Turn Tech Platforms Into DEA Narcs (gizmodo.com)
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward a bill called the Cooper Davis Act that would make tech companies report users suspected of criminal drug activity to the DEA....
Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes (www.bbc.co.uk)
Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea (www.bbc.co.uk)
Neighbor outraged after HOA decides to tear down 12-year-old home over new rule change: ‘How is that even legal?’ (news.yahoo.com)
Lionel Messi set to be unveiled by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer (apnews.com)
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like (www.bbc.co.uk)
'Stop Cop City' Week of Action Day 8: Youth Rally; Atlanta Police Vehicles Torched (unicornriot.ninja)
Families with children and protesters of all ages gathered in the park starting around 11 a.m., with a bouncy castle, face painting, a mat with Legos, and food and coffee stations set up to service the crowd....
Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach (www.bbc.co.uk)
Biden’s Unconstitutional “Bankruptcy Abuse” Act Makes Peons of Student Debtors (truthout.org)
The failure of the Biden plan misdirects us from the root problem: It’s not that student loan borrowers need debt relief; it’s that they merit a debt discharge....
Sheriff says baby dies after teen mom put fentanyl in bottle (www.cnn.com)
Elon Musk says Twitter cash flow is negative due to ad revenue declines, ‘heavy debt’ (www.cnbc.com)
7.2 earthquake strikes off southern Alaskan coast, tsunami advisory no longer in effect (www.cnn.com)
A tsunami advisory issued after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska late Saturday has since been canceled, officials said.
Insurance may not cover birth control drug Opill without prescription (www.cnbc.com)
