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Brazil's Pantanal wetlands fire season hasn't officially started but it's already breaking records
Brazil’s massive Pantanal wetlands haven't technically entered annual fire season but already the number of blazes reported has broken records and is leading experts to predict this year will be the most devastating in decades -
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Financial Times - World
Will emerging markets step out of the gloom?
Asia may be worth another look, if you have an appetite for risk -
ESPN - Sports
Brazil's Bia out of Olympics with stress fracture
Brazil forward Bia Zaneratto said in an Instagram post on Sunday that she has a stress fracture in her foot that will prevent her from competing in the Paris Olympics, which begin later this month.Brazil -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Joe Biden and America's Out-of-Control Spooks
The president should step aside rather than find out how the deep state would save his candidacy.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
States with abortion bans saw birth control prescriptions fall post-Dobbs, study finds
After the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, fewer prescriptions for birth control pills and Plan B were filled in states with strict abortion bans, a study found.Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
China won't rule out AI-controlled nuclear weapons
China has rejected American proposals to limit the use of artificial intelligence for controlling the launch of nuclear weapons, raising concerns about the potential for AI-controlled nuclear weapons to lead to a nightmare scenario.China -
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For optimism in games, look at Brazil | The DeanBeat
It's not easy to find good news in the game industry these days. But on my trip to see the Gamescom Latam event in Sao Paolo, Brazil, it was plentiful.Brazil -
The New York Times - Top stories
Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Emergency Abortions in Idaho
A majority of the justices voted to dismiss the case, reinstating a lower-court ruling that paused the state’s near-total abortion ban. The ruling mirrored a version inadvertently posted a day earlier.Abortion -
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Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
One day after a draft opinion became public, the Supreme Court made it official, ruling that emergency abortions when a woman's health is at risk could resume in Idaho, at least for the time being. Jan Crawford reports.Abortion -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Den of Spies: Vienna Emerges as Hub for Russian Espionage
Moscow allegedly plotted to kill an investigative journalist in Austria. Now his home is protected by officers with submachine guns.Russia -
NBC News - Politics
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now
The Supreme Court has cleared the way, for now, for women in Idaho to receive emergency abortions when their health is in jeopardy, but the decision stills leaves many questions about the future of abortion laws. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for ...Abortion -
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These Men Are on the Front Lines of the Abortion-Rights Movement
“We need men.” Young males emerge as unexpected allies, canvassing neighborhoods and pitching voters in Florida and beyond. -
ESPN - Sports
No doubt: Brazil 'calm, confident' after slow start
Brazil coach Dorival Jr backed his team's tactics even though they were held to a goalless draw by Costa Rica in their opening Copa America match and he urged fans to keep faith with his players when they face Paraguay on Friday.Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Can Brazil get revenge over impressive Colombia?
First place in Group D is at stake on Tuesday, while Brazil want to avenge November's World Cup qualifying loss.Brazil -
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Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30
The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened.Brazil -
CBS News - Politics
Supreme Court says emergency abortions can be performed in Idaho
The dispute pitted Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that requires Medicare-funded hospitals to offer abortions when needed to stabilize a patient's emergency medical condition.Abortion -
ABC News - Health
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that leaves key questions unansweredAbortion -
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Edinburgh opens emergency polling booth after postal votes delay
Edinburgh and Fife residents who have not been issued with their postal votes can submit their vote in person over the weekend. -
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She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.
In states that have banned abortion, hospitals have struggled to treat pregnant women facing health risks. A Supreme Court decision this week did not help.Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Why Idaho's position in the Supreme Court emergency abortions case is concerning
No one having a medical emergency should be denied care due to the state they live in. Congress made this principle clear 40 years ago, and it may need to do so again.Abortion -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NBA free agency tracker: Mavs make a splash, get Klay from Warriors
The Splash Brothers era with Golden State is officially over as Klay Thompson has reportedly accepted a $50M offer to join Dallas. Tap in for more from free agency.NBA -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
Sparks Flew All Over the World
Aggie Lal and Jacob Riglin first met as travel influencers in Thailand, got together in California and got back together in Bali (thanks, in part, to rescued puppies). -
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Osgemeos Rocked Brazil. Can the Graffiti Twins Take the U.S., Too?
Their street murals, monumental sculptures, intricate drawings and vivid paintings pop up at Lehmann Maupin gallery on the eve of their Hirshhorn debut. -
ESPN - Sports
Vini Jr. 'almost perfect' as Brazil get back on track
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior hailed the display of Vinícius Júnior after the forward scored twice to help the Seleção get back on track at the Copa América with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Las Vegas Friday.Brazil -
The New York Times - World
Brazil’s Pabllo Vittar is the World’s Next Big Drag Queen
Pabllo Vittar has become an A-list pop star and L.G.B.T.Q. activist in Brazil. Can she conquer the world?Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Air Europa plane diverts to Brazil after severe turbulence injures dozens
About 40 passengers taken to hospitals after flight from Madrid to Montevideo forced to make emergency landing. An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo has been forced to make an emergency landing at a Brazilian airport due to “severe ... -
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Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets at northern Israel
Israel is fending off rocket attacks from Iranian-backed Hezbollah along its northern border. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tel Aviv.Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Is quick-fire decision-making always best?
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North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
North Korea says it succeeded in testing a multiple warhead missile, but the South and others are not convinced.North Korea -
ESPN - Sports
Lautaro fires Messi-less Argentina to top of group
Lautaro Martinez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina's second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa América on Saturday and finish top of Group A, knocking Peru out of the tournament. -
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Last-place Utah fire head coach Rodriguez
The Utah Royals have fired Amy Rodriguez halfway through her first season as head coach, the team announced on Sunday. Utah sits in last place in the National Women's Soccer League a week ahead of the summer Olympics break (2W-11L-2D, 8 pts.) -
Inc. - Business
Kentucky Opens State Medical Marijuana Business Applications
Kentucky will begin taking applications from businesses looking to sell, process or grow medical marijuana. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Where Is the Best Pizza in the United States … and the World?
The New York Times Food staff picked their favorite pizza spots in the country. Now we want to hear from you. -
ABC News - Health
Kentucky to open applications for the state's medical marijuana business
Kentucky will start taking applications Monday to sell, process or grow medical marijuana for the state program launching at the beginning of 2025 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'American Covenant' and 'No Democracy Lasts Forever': State of the Constitution
America’s foundational document has endured for more than 200 years. So have debates over its merits and future. -
Financial Times - World
The state of play on the eve of France’s pivotal election
Some businesses court Le Pen’s party despite lingering concerns about its reputation and commitment to work with executive in a shared government