Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm

Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration.

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Biden slams ‘destabilising’ Supreme Court, works to codify Roe v Wade

President Joe Biden said he would support overhauling Senate voting rules to make it easier to enshrine abortion protections into law.

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More Americans Are Dying of Drug Overdoses Than Ever Before

Why haven’t we solved the addiction crisis?

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How first home buyers can get help to spend $100,000 more at auction

Home hunters trying to get on the property ladder can get extra help from the government. But if their rivals at auction do the same, will it prop up prices?

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What Does the West Virginia vs. E.P.A. Ruling Mean?

The Supreme Court’s ruling in a case involving the E.P.A. could mean many other types of regulations might now be harder to defend.

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Missing From Biden’s Europe Trip: An Endgame for War and Cheaper Gas

The G7 and NATO meetings this week underscored the pressure on Western leaders caused by soaring energy costs resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Justice Department Will Investigate N.Y.P.D.’s Handling of Sex Crimes

A civil rights investigation will examine the department’s special victims division, which has long faced troubling accusations from people who reported assaults.

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Salah Abdeslam found guilty of murder in Paris terror attacks trial

Over an extraordinary nine-month trial, the lone survivor of the IS team that attacked Paris proclaimed his radicalism, wept, apologised and pleaded for forgiveness.

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20 Men Convicted in November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attack

The verdict capped a 10-month trial on the Islamic State rampage of November 2015 that killed 130 people, traumatized the country and still shapes French politics.

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Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130.

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‘Pretty one-way traffic’: Novak Djokovic cleans up Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets

Thanasi Kokkinakis has fallen victim to Novak Djokovic in full flight on the Wimbledon centre court, losing 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 after two hours on court.

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Payment Data Could Become Evidence of Abortion, Now Illegal in Some States

Financial companies collect a lot of payment data from customers. Prosecutors could subpoena those records for evidence of abortion, legal experts say.

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Trump’s Endorsement Record Midway Through Primary Season

Former President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement has helped propel some candidates to victory, but he’s also had some notable defeats.

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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a second referendum next year, so is another vote now inevitable?

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Record number of Perth suburbs top $1 million price tag for the year

A record number of Australians spent $1 million or more to secure a home in the past year, and in Perth the portion of sales over that amount has doubled in the past decade.

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Texas Pre-Roe Ban on All Abortions Temporarily Blocked by Judge

But a 2021 law that bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is still valid in the state.

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Wimbledon: Ryan Peniston wins on debut after overcoming childhood cancer

Ryan Peniston describes the cancer treatment that stunted his growth as a child as a "blessing in disguise" after a dream Wimbledon debut.

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‘It must be resolved democratically’: Scottish leader seeks independence vote next year

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to take legal action to ensure a referendum on Scottish independence if the British government tried to block it.

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‘No Magic Bullet’ for Preserving Abortion Access, Biden’s Health Secretary Says

With the White House under pressure to push back on the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, Xavier Becerra unveiled several steps aimed at protecting access to the procedure.

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Inside Synergy’s bittersweet race from coal to clean

For Synergy boss David Fyfe, closing two coal-fired power stations is bittersweet: the end of an era for Collie but the start of a seven-year race to build cleaner more flexible power.

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After Dobbs: What Can Be Done?

Readers suggest compromise legislation, offshore abortion clinics, expanding the Supreme Court and more. Also: Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh; Mike Pence; bathing suits.

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Wimbledon 2022:Watch Emma Raducanu beats Alison van Uytvanck at Wimbledon.

Watch the moment US Open champion Emma Raducanu beats Alison van Uytvanck in her first Centre Court appearance at Wimbledon.

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Hot property: The 20 Perth suburbs where houses are snapped up in days

With not enough housing stock to keep up with demand, one analyst says WA will continue to see high competition among buyers, low median selling times and price growth.

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Sam Gilliam, Abstract Artist of Drape Paintings, Dies at 88

A brilliant colorist, he hung his canvases from ceilings in great curves and loops, or pinned them, gathered, to walls, taking his medium into three dimensions.

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Neil Parish: Porn scandal MP frightened by death threats

Neil Parish says he was verbally abused and sent death threats after being seen watching porn at work.

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Rowers rescued after hitting bad weather on Irish Sea

UK coastguard footage shows the rescue of the five-strong crew by an RNLI craft.

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G7 in multibillion-dollar pledge to counter China’s Belt and Road initiative

The announcement came on a day that saw the G7 leaders openly mock the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin.

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Centenarian Tortoises May Set the Standard for Anti-Aging

Tortoises and turtles don’t just live for a long time — they barely age while they live.

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England v New Zealand: Ollie Pope and Joe Root put hosts on course for 3-0 series win

England need 113 runs with eight wickets in hand to complete another superb final-day victory over New Zealand in the third Test at Headingley.

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Proud Boys Ignored Orders Given at Pre-Jan. 6 Meeting

The directives, given during a video conference, included obeying police lines and keeping away from ordinary protesters. But members of the far-right group played aggressive roles in several breaches at the Capitol.

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Daily Harvest Recalls Lentil and Leek Crumbles After Consumers Fall Ill

With nearly 500 reports of sickness, and viral posts from influencers, the company and experts are now trying to figure out what happened.

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Commando Network Coordinates Flow of Weapons in Ukraine, Officials Say

A secretive operation involving U.S. Special Operations forces hints at the scale of the effort to assist Ukraine’s still outgunned military.

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A New Task for Biden: Readying Allies for a Long Conflict in Ukraine

In March, talk of victory was in the air. Now, maintaining unity against President Vladimir V. Putin is looking harder, with President Biden heading to Germany and Spain to rally Europe.

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How the House Jan. 6 Panel Has Redefined the Congressional Hearing

No bloviating speeches or partisan rancor. Lots of video and a tight script. The story of Donald J. Trump’s efforts to hold on to power is being unspooled in a way totally new to Capitol Hill.

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Agents Are Blocked From Using Discretion in Deportation Arrests

The Biden administration had instructed ICE agents to focus on immigrants who were considered a threat. But a judge’s order means millions more could now be targeted for deportation.

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‘We Have Nothing’: Afghan Quake Survivors Despair Over Recovery

With the economy in ruins and aid in short supply, survivors of the earthquake in this remote stretch of eastern Afghanistan wonder what their next move could be.

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The Leader of the QAnon Conspiracy Theory Returns

Three posts on Friday night signaled the resurfacing of a figure who used a variety of conspiracy theories to marshal support for Donald J. Trump.

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Barry Manilow surprises punters at Romsley country pub

The Copacabana and Mandy singer lunched at The Swallows Nest pub in Romsley on Tuesday.

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‘We can build it as soon as I have the licence’: Santos boss’ bargaining chip for Narrabri gas

Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher said that if the government acted quickly the company could have gas running from Narrabri by 2025.

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Does Your Nose Help Pick Your Friends?

In a small study, researchers in an olfaction lab found that people who had an instant personal connection also had similarities in their body odors.

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Liverpool Beatles-themed hotel to share 'lost' Lennon interview tape

The tape recording, made in 1964 by a Hull student, fetched £3,100 at auction.

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The End of Roe, From a Pro-Lifer’s Perspective

What the overturning of Roe v. Wade means to abortion opponents like me.

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AFL talks turkey with media giants over lucrative broadcast rights

Channels Nine and Ten and rights holders Seven and Foxtel are all in discussions with the AFL about the broadcast rights post-2024.

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The decision is expected to spur a wave of lawsuits seeking to overturn local gun restrictions.

The ruling loosened the definition of a “sensitive” public space where guns can be banned. Gun owners are almost certain to use it to challenge restrictions.

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England v New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell & Tom Blundell hold up hosts again

England's bowlers are once again held up by New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell on day one of the third Test in Leeds.

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The office monsters are trying to claw their way back to 2019

If some bosses have their way, there will be a new test for their workers’ commitment to their jobs — return to the office, or you fail. But they might find themselves fighting a culture shift beyond their control.

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New Biden Rules Would Bar Discrimination Against Transgender Students

The proposed rules would prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, among other things; they set up a clash with state lawmakers and conservative groups.

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Proud Boys Case Shows Tensions Between Parallel Inquiries Into Jan. 6

Federal prosecutors and defense lawyers in the sedition case against the far-right group joined forces to request a delay in the trial, citing the hearing by the House select committee.

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Escape from besieged city and refugee camp in Wales - Ukraine round-up

Civilians take their last chance to escape Lysychansk, and a centre for 60 Ukrainian families in Wales.

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A ‘Sad Kinship’ as Towns Build Memorials to Victims of Mass Shootings

From San Bernardino, Calif., and Aurora, Colo., to Orlando, Fla., and Newtown, Conn., sites of memory honor those killed in gun violence, and survivors.

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Why the Fed Is Risking a Recession

Home sales are flagging and the rest of the economy is expected to slow, maybe sharply, as rates increase. Why is the Federal Reserve doing this?

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Black Maternal Mortality Is Still a Crisis

Linda Villarosa’s new book, ‘Under the Skin,’ shows just how urgent the problem is.

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Nancy Pelosi’s Napa: Wealthy Friends and a Husband’s Porsche Crash

An accident shines a light on the House speaker’s California life among the vineyards.

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Daunte Wright’s Family Reaches $3.2 Million Settlement With Brooklyn Center, Minn.

The settlement was reached months after a former Brooklyn Center police officer was sentenced to two years in prison for the fatal shooting of Mr. Wright during a traffic stop.

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AstraZeneca: Vaccine death payout of £120k 'inadequate' - fiancée

Vikki Spit had a year-long wait for compensation after her fiancé died following an AstraZeneca jab.

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WA teacher deregistered after admitting to grooming students in historical case

In one incident a student straddled the teacher’s back and massaged him after she was offered takeaway food in return.

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‘Shark cams’ reveal Ningaloo sea turtles freeze to escape predators’ gaze

Scientists attached cameras to the dorsal fins of sharks at Ningaloo Reef in WA and altered the resulting vision to see through the “eye of the tiger”.

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Fresh legal risk for Woodside’s $17b ‘crown jewel’ Scarborough gas project

The Australian Conservation Foundation argues the project in WA’s north-west will harm the Great Barrier Reef, on the other side of the country.

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McGowan’s ‘gold standard transparency’ promise is becoming a punchline

It seems like WA Auditor-General Caroline Spencer is on a one-woman mission to force some accountability on the McGowan government.

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Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series

Australia has been spun out of the one-day series with a four-run defeat in Colombo.

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Police Response to Uvalde Shooting Was ‘Abject Failure,’ Says Steven McCraw

The director of the Department of Public Safety said that police officers wasted time looking for a classroom door key that was “never needed.”

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Did You Start Therapy Recently?

Times Opinion would like to hear from you.

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Israel heading to polls as coalition moves to dissolve parliament

Yair Lapid is set to take over as prime minister in the coming days with fresh elections expected.

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‘Biology trumps gender’: Athletics and football to review transgender rules

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has joined FIFA in confirming that his organisation’s regulations on transgender participation are under review.

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Israel Confirms Regional Military Project, Showing Its Growing Role

The Israeli defense minister, Benny Gantz, said Israel was working with other countries in the Middle East to combat Iranian military threats.

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Taxi Jumps Curb, Critically Injuring 3 Pedestrians in Manhattan

The accident happened in the Flatiron district, a neighborhood packed with hotels, bars and restaurants.

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In Ad, Shotgun-Toting Greitens Asks Voters to Go ‘RINO Hunting’

A right-wing Senate candidate accompanies a squad of heavily armed men as they storm a home looking for ‘Republicans in name only.’

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Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus.

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Risk of graft increasing: Anti-corruption commissioner calls out pork barrelling

Robert Redlich, QC, has said ‘soft’ and ‘grey’ corruption was on the rise in Australian politics, and was undermining trust in Australia’s democracy.

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Eat This Outside

After a hot day, Hetty McKinnon’s crisp gnocchi with tomato and red onion is a small piece of summer heaven.

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Pathum Nissanka smashes ton as Sri Lanka beat Australia in third ODI

Pathum Nissanka cracked a brilliant 137 while Kusal Mendis scored a half-century before getting injured as Sri Lanka beat Australia by six wickets in the third one-day international on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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France's Emmanuel Macron set to lose majority - projection

Less than two months after re-election, the president is set to lose control of the National Assembly.

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FINA Restricts Transgender Women From Competing at Elite Level

The international swimming federation said transgender women who had experienced male puberty could not compete in women’s events.

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Staines air crash: Memorial held for one of UK's worst air crashes

The event marking 50 years since the Staines crash, in which 118 people died, was held on Saturday.

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Tobias Weller: Sheffield boy campaigns for accessible playgrounds

Tobias Weller is calling for more playgrounds to be accessible for disabled children to enjoy.

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Warren Buffett’s final charity lunch draws record $27 million winning bid

An anonymous bidder has shelled out a record $27 million ($US19 million) for a private lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett at a steakhouse in New York City.

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Mark Shields, TV Pundit Known for His Sharp Wit, Dies at 85

A former campaign strategist, he became a fixture in American political journalism and punditry and was seen on “PBS NewsHour” for 33 years.

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Euro 2022: Ukrainian referee Maryna Striletska hoping to forget about war

Maryna Striletska is preparing to officiate at the Euros after escaping the war in Ukraine, leaving behind her husband.

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A Chance Encounter Helps Return Sacred Artifacts to an Indigenous Group

The United Nations helped the Yaqui Nation, an Indigenous group in Mexico and the United States, reclaim a deer’s head and other items from a Swedish museum.

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The Fed’s Newfound Aggressiveness Is Concerning

Its fight against inflation could very well cause a recession.

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Jan. 6 Panel Could Start Sharing Transcripts With Justice Dept. in July

Congressional Democrats, under pressure from federal prosecutors, say they will begin sharing interviews after their series of public hearings concludes.

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Big pay rises could push prices up, says minister

Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be "very careful" in setting wage increases.

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GCSE and A-levels: Mistakes in AQA papers caused ‘pupil distress’, Ofqual says

Exam board apologises for including topics in A-level and GCSE papers with no advance warning.

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Sign language 999 BSL service launched for deaf people

Deaf people can make 999 calls via a service connecting them to a British Sign Language interpreter.

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Eurovision Song Contest: Which UK cities could host 2023 show?

Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool all express an interest if the UK ends up staging the show.

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Bennie Thompson Has Spent His Career Protecting Voting Rights

Representative Bennie G. Thompson, chairman of the committee investigating the attack on the Capitol, has spent his career fighting to protect the right to vote.

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US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy shares early lead with England's Callum Tarren

Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to the US Open to join unheralded Englishman Callum Tarren, Sweden's David Lingmerth and American Joel Dahmen in the lead.

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Stalled industrial dispute adds $50 million to Sydney Metro costs

Sydney’s biggest public transport project has been swept up in a long-running dispute between the NSW government and rail unions.

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‘Wholly Unexpected’: These Polar Bears Can Survive With Less Sea Ice

The overall threat to the animals from climate change remains, but a new finding suggests that small numbers might survive for longer as the Arctic warms.

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What are the Capitol riot hearings all about?

The hearings aim to show that Donald Trump was central to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 US election results. But how do they work?

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When Pence finally drew the line with Trump, it wasn’t pretty.

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Mortgage Rates Jump to 5.78 Percent, Rising at the Fastest Pace Since 1987

The climb in mortgage rates, coupled with skyrocketing home prices, has eroded what prospective home buyers can afford.

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Photos of Flooding Damage in Yellowstone

Flooding and mudslides from recent storms have collapsed bridges and washed away roads in the national park.

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Gazprom: Germany accuses Russian gas giant of pushing energy prices up

Russian giant Gazprom says it will cut the amount of gas it sends to Germany by more than half.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.

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Lil Wayne denied UK entry for Strawberries and Creem festival, organisers say

It was due to be the Grammy award-winning US rap artist's first UK show in several years.

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Ella Toone: Manchester United forward dishes the dirt on England team-mates

England forward Ella Toone dishes the dirt on her team-mates before the women's Euros this summer.

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Dean Henderson: Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over loan deal for England goalkeeper

Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over a potential loan deal for England goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

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Buffalo shooting suspect charged with federal hate crimes as chilling details emerge

Payton Gendron, the gunman at the centre of the Buffalo massacre in May, has been charged with 26 hate crimes that make him eligible for the death penalty.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".

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How comparing crusty whale growths could help protect endangered species

Researchers believe more whales are coming to Geographe Bay as the population which migrates to Australia recovers from historic whaling practices.

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

Mayor Eric Adams laid out a blueprint to increase homeownership, reduce street homelessness and improve public housing. But housing groups say his budget, $1 billion short of what he had promised, will not be enough.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language.

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Western Australia’s green dream is underpinned by gas

WA’s move to phase out all but one coal-fired power stations is a daring policy in the state that has been the national laggard on reducing emissions.

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Moscow Court Brittney Griner Held in Jail for Another 18 Days

The American basketball star was arrested in February in a Russian airport amid tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and attempts to win her release have repeatedly failed.

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Trump became ‘detached from reality’ after 2020 election, Congressional hearing reveals

On election night, Donald Trump followed the advice of an “intoxicated” Rudy Guiliani to “just claim he won”, a Congressional hearing has been told.

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There Has to Be a Better Way to Run the Government

Congestion pricing in Manhattan should have happened years ago. The reason it hasn’t is instructive.

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BBC unveils modernised flagship TV news studio

The upgrade, which is the first in 10 years, will be revealed on Monday's BBC News at Ten.

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Low flu vaccination rates for women during pregnancy, despite being an ‘at-risk’ group

Few women receive a flu shot in pregnancy, despite their risk of severe infection and the benefit to babies.

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They Were Cigarette Smokers. Then a Stroke Vanquished Their Addiction.

Patients whose brain injury coincidentally relieved their nicotine cravings may help unravel the neural underpinnings of addiction, a new study suggests.

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Man found in car at bottom of cliffs in Cornwall

Police say a body is recovered after a vehicle is found at the bottom of Pendeen cliff.

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When You’re Forced to Cash Out in a Bearlike Market

You can’t leave money in your I.R.A. forever, as dictated by I.R.S. rules. This can put retired investors in a tough spot.

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New Zealand v England: Joe Root & Ollie Pope make superb hundreds

Scintillating centuries from Joe Root and Ollie Pope keep England in the second Test with New Zealand on a riotous third day at Trent Bridge.

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Stuttgart Open organisers to investigate Kyrgios’ racial abuse claims

Stuttgart Open organisers are investigating Nick Kyrgios’ claim that he was racially abused during his semi-final loss to Andy Murray.

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A Restored Painting Recalls the Colosseum’s Christian Past

The restoration of a wall painting depicting an idealized Jerusalem is a reminder that the Roman monument, known best for gladiatorial combat, was a sacred Christian space for centuries.

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How Henry Ford Would Deal With Today’s Supply Chain Upheaval

The automobile pioneer believed short-term interests must not squeeze out investment in a business’ resilience, a lesson many companies have learned the hard way since 2020.

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Modern Love Podcast: Marriage Classes at Guantánamo

Learning about love from his fellow detainees gave a young Yemeni man hope.

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Reader Questions: Affordable Eats and Gluten-Free Brunch

Answers for a concerned mom, Lincoln Center regulars and more.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records.

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Take a peek at every single dollar in my household budget for FY 22-23

I hope that by sharing my 2022-23 household budget numbers, it inspires you to have a good look at your own.

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Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote

Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a break on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.

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Foxfield Railway: Vandals cause £25k damage at heritage attraction

Volunteers say the latest attack, which caused £25,000 of damage, is "absolutely gut wrenching".

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Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid whitewash by Australia in Twenty20 series

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged world champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash on Saturday.

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Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being".

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Trump rejects Capitol attack claims, calls ex-attorney-general a ‘coward’

Former US president Donald Trump used his social media platform to claim the “rush on the Capitol” was not caused by him but a “stolen election”.

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Behind Enemy Lines, Scouts Help Ukrainians Execute Deadly Strikes

A nascent insurgency made up of civilians or former soldiers provided information that aided Ukraine’s attack on two Russian bases, according to a senior Ukrainian military official.

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Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear.

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The Kid Laroi proves again to be the voice of a generation

The Kid Laroi oozed charisma, inspiring an arena full of people to recite every syllable of his multi-billion streamed emo-rap compositions.

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Reliving ‘That Infamous Day, Jan. 6’

Readers wonder if the hearings will change minds, praise Liz Cheney and compare them to Watergate. Also: A gun owner’s plea for gun control.

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Can Your Diet Really Affect Your Skin Cancer Risk?

A new study found that older adults who ate more fish were more likely to develop melanoma, but experts urged caution when interpreting the findings.

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Dina Asher-Smith third as Shericka Jackson wins Diamond League 200m in Rome

Britain's Dina Asher-Smith finishes third in the 200m at the Rome Diamond League as Jamaica's Shericka Jackson wins ahead of Elaine Thompson-Herah.

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British, Moroccan fighters sentenced to death by Russian proxy court in Ukraine

Two British men and one Moroccan man have been sentenced to death by a court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.

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Embarrassed after a work faux pas? Stay calm and carry on

You may feel mortified about what has happened, but chances are your colleagues have already forgotten about it and moved on.

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Roadford reservoir boat capsizing: Search for missing people

Emergency services continue to search at a lake near Okehampton after a boat capsized.

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Nottingham Open: Harriet Dart beats Camila Giorgi to reach first WTA quarter-final

Britain's Harriet Dart saves three match points to stun third seed Camila Giorgi and reach her first WTA quarter-final at the Nottingham Open.

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Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry of Wells Fargo’s Hiring Practices

Authorities are investigating whether the bank violated federal anti-discrimination laws by conducting sham interviews of minority candidates.

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Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea.

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Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed reportedly will join Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The move gives the Saudi-funded competitor to the PGA Tour two more big names to go along with Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.

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Twitter Said to Agree to Give Elon Musk Access to Stream of Tweets

The move may make it tougher for Mr. Musk, who has said he is not getting enough information from the company, to end the $44 billion acquisition.

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Fly-tipper who dumped 51 tonnes of tyres in Glasgow jailed

A sheriff said Declan Clarke's actions constituted "fly-tipping on an industrial scale".

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Survivor of Uvalde shooting ‘grabbed’ friend’s blood to stay alive

Miah Cerrillo,11, has recounted the terror of the day a gunman shot her classmates in Uvalde as the US Congress comes under pressure to act on gun violence.

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U.S. Fails to Assess Civilian Deaths in Yemen War, Internal Report Says

A Saudi-led coalition has killed civilians with U.S. weapons, but the State Department and the Pentagon have fallen short on tracking the deaths, U.S. investigators found.

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Could the east coast’s gas crisis prove to be an opportunity for WA?

There’s nothing ‘national’ about the gas crisis currently unfolding on Australia’s east coast.

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As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’

Climate change and rapid population growth are shrinking the lake, creating a bowl of toxic dust that could poison the air around Salt Lake City.

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What’s Next for Boris Johnson After Narrowly Surviving No-Confidence Vote

After narrowly winning a no-confidence vote on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a long list of threats to his leadership.

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Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met apologises on anniversary of murders

Two Met officers took and shared images of the bodies of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry in 2020.

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No creas todo lo que lees sobre el hombre de esta foto

Su nombre es Jordie Jordan, es aficionado a los videojuegos y un retrato suyo se ha asociado a una identidad e información falsos. “Solo toman una foto que subí a internet y me ponen en todo”, dijo.

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London Tube strike: Commuters faced 'chaos' during staff walkout

Many London Underground stations were closed on Monday and all lines were disrupted.

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City of Perth wants fewer homelessness service providers in CBD

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas wants other metropolitan local governments to do more heavy lifting on homelessness by moving community services.

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Parents of Premature Babies Struggle Amid Formula Shortage

Many newborns who spend time in the NICU rely on specialized formula to thrive. But their parents can’t find it anywhere.

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World Cup 2022: LGBT Wales fans vow to boycott Qatar tournament

Members of Wales' LGBTQ+ supporters group refuse to travel to Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

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Boris Johnson vote LIVE updates: UK Prime Minister faces Tory no-confidence vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a vote on the future of his leadership, amid growing backlash from his colleagues over the so-called partygate scandal, a cost-of-living crisis and a controversial immigration policy.

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Boris Johnson Makes His Case in Speech to Conservatives: ‘We Can Unite’

In a speech to his fellow Conservatives, the prime minister warned against “pointless fratricidal debate.”

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It’s Salad-for-Dinner Season

Yasmin Fahr’s salmon and couscous salad with cucumber-feta dressing is a master class in contrasting textures.

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Ukrainian dreams shattered as Wales claim Europe’s last World Cup berth

An own goal was enough to sink Ukraine in Cardiff on Sunday, the war-torn country’s hopes of making the World Cup shattered after captain Andriy Yarmolenko found his own net.

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Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations Offers Britons Respite From Woes

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations ended Sunday. Monday political and economic unease returns.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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World Cup play-off final: Wales edge Ukraine 1-0 to end 64-year World Cup wait

Wales reach a World Cup for the first time since 1958 as Gareth Bale's deflected free-kick sees them beat Ukraine 1-0 in Sunday's play-off final in Cardiff.

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Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people.

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Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

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How a New York County Used the State’s ‘Red Flag’ Law to Seize 160 Guns

Suffolk County on Long Island aggressively uses the law to take guns from people in crisis in an effort to prevent shootings and suicides. Its experience could inform the national debate.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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‘Amazing on many levels’: Tiny fragments of frozen ovary are making eggs, and babies

Even fertility experts consider the fact minute pieces of thawed ovarian tissue can make eggs in the bodies of women who have had cancer treatment to be remarkable - and Australian research is at the forefront.

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We Can’t Be Ukraine Hawks Forever

A hawkish policy has worked so far. A hawkish grand strategy is still unrealistic.

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Platinum Jubilee: Princess Charlotte conducts orchestra at Jubilee rehearsal

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was in Cardiff with the princess and her brother, Prince George.

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Moulin Rouge! musical offers amusing mash-ups with sexiness

The stage musical version of Moulin Rouge! thickens the story and heightens the sexiness.

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U.S. Warship Arrives in Stockholm for Military Exercises, and as a Warning

For Sweden and Finland, which want to join NATO, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is a promise of the protection that membership in the alliance would bring against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Long (Overdue) Goodbye

The Meta C.O.O. leaves a legacy of stunning financial success — and a company still in denial about its toxic impact.

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Ukraine war: Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years

Marriott says Western sanctions have made it "impossible" to continue to remain in Russia.

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Several dead, many injured, after a train derails in Germany

At least four people are dead and many more injured after a train crashed in southern Germany, authorities said.

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What Depp Trial Means for Media Companies’ Airing #MeToo Accusations

Both the women making accusations, and the press when it publishes them, assume the considerable risk that comes with antagonizing the rich, powerful and litigious.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl scarred by Russian troops' damage and looting

Ukraine says the Russian army stole much equipment from Chernobyl but the radiation level is safe.

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How the Police Response in Uvalde Broke Down: No Radio, Old Tactics

The commander at the scene arrived without a police radio, and decided in the first minutes on an approach that would delay a confrontation.

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Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property.

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Time to talk? Jordan De Goey keen on remaining a Magpie

Jordan De Goey continues to express his desire to remain at Collingwood as opposition clubs debate whether to chase the in-form restricted free agent.

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Legacy

Sandberg transformed digital advertising and was a voice on big issues, but she also denied problems and deflected blame.

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Asylum seekers stage hunger strike as UK prepares Rwanda deportation

The BBC has spoken to asylum seekers in a UK detention centre who describe an atmosphere of despair.

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Why Canada Races on Gun Policy When America Crawls

The speed of policymaking in Canada, and its frequent deadlock in the U.S., may come down to the rules of their political systems.

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Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulators

The UK government is seeking to boost domestic energy output following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Jury in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial reach a verdict

A jury says it has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.

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A Unique American Ritual: The School Shooting

From the University of Texas in 1966, to Columbine in 1999 and now Uvalde, the images of school shootings across America are almost indistinguishable.

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Much-changed Wales impress in defeat by Poland

Much-changed Wales prepare for Sunday's World Cup play-off final with a commendable display in defeat against Poland in the Nations League.

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The Race to Free Ukraine’s Stranded Grain

An operation to bring grain out from Ukraine through Lithuania, with considerable political hurdles, is just one option being considered amid warnings of mass starvation around the world.

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After Uvalde: The Voices of Fearful Teachers

“When did the willingness to put your life on the line become an acceptable prerequisite for being an educator?” Also: Benefits of camp; psychiatric care.

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