Bolivia’s president accused of plotting coup against himself to boost popularity
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A week after an alleged coup attempt in Bolivia, confusion and conspiracy theories reign
A fugitive general charged with collusion over last week’s alleged coup attempt in Bolivia has told The Associated Press that before being pulled out of retirement to storm the presidential palace, he had the impression that the embattled ... -
Financial Times - World
Botched coup attempt in Bolivia highlights deepening political dysfunction
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles -
ESPN - Sports
Wave president Ellis accused of workplace abuse
San Diego Wave FC contested allegations of abuse and misconduct directed against president Jill Ellis by a former employee. -
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Brazil police recommend charges against former President Bolsonaro
Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source ...Brazil -
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Salvador's president threatens to use gang-crackdown style tactics against price gougers
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, famous for his heavy-handed crackdown on street gangs, has threatened to use similar tactics against price gougers -
BBC News - Top stories
Man guilty of Holly Willoughby kidnap and murder plot
Gavin Plumb created a tool kit for sexual violence against the TV star to fulfil an "ultimate fantasy". -
BBC News - Top stories
An obsessive loner's plot to kill Holly Willoughby
Deep inside the TV presenter's inbox lies a warning from the man plotting to rape and murder her. -
BBC News - Top stories
Gloomy in Looe as fishermen reflect on Labour coup
South East Cornwall's long-standing Conservative MP Sheryll Murray has been ousted by Labour's Anna Gelderd - a constituency first. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rash of Robberies at Popular NYC Restaurants Frightens Diners
In Williamsburg and Manhattan, robbers have stolen watches worth tens of thousands of dollars before fleeing on motorbikes. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Unlike the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman said the U.S. is not destroying equipment or facilities as it leaves. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Anderson shares photos of himself in Warriors jersey as a kid
Kyle Anderson shared old photos of himself wearing a Warriors jersey, hinting at a lifelong accomplishment. -
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The New York Times - World
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.Brazil -
The New York Times - Science
Melodies of Popular Songs Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. -
Wired - Tech
The World’s Most Popular 3D-Printed Gun Was Designed by an Aspiring Terrorist
Growing numbers of insurgents and extremists use the FGC-9. Forensic analysis of online platforms reveals the dark world of the man who created it—a self-described incel who supported the German far right. -
The New York Times - World
New Popular Front Scored Big in France’s Vote. Who Are Its Members?
Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together. -
GameSpot - Tech
Save On Popular Movies, TV Series, And Anime With These Early Prime Day Deals
Amazon's big Prime Day 2024 event is nearly here. The sale takes place July 16 and 17, but there are already a ton of great early Prime Day deals out there's already a huge selection of movie and TV show Blu-ray box sets for sale. We've dug ... -
The Guardian - World
Forrest Gump at 30: a wildly popular movie that remains as light as a feather
Tom Hanks is an affecting lead but the popularity of Robert Zemeckis’s much-loved Oscar-winner is still a curious mystery. In the 30 years since becoming a box-office phenomenon, en route to winning six Oscars, including best picture, director, ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Decade Ago, My Husband Killed Himself. Could I Have Stopped it?
After spending years telling myself a story about what I’d missed and what I’d lost, I finally figured out a way forward. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Distances Himself From Conservative 'Project 2025' Agenda
The former president rebuked the group after Democrats sought to link him to it.Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Union Strikes Against---the Union
Workers of the world unite against the largest U.S. teachers union, the National Education Association. -
Financial Times - World
UK tax authority accused of ‘pattern of costly mistakes’ after latest bungle
Case was recently thrown out after HMRC missed court deadlineUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of grooming and coercing woman into sex work
Rapper denies allegations in eighth such lawsuit in recent months, with lawyer saying Combs has ‘never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone’. The rapper and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, the ... -
The Guardian - World
Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die
Family members and eyewitnesses say they had to dig in mud to find survivors and some of the more than 120 killed. Relatives of victims of the deadly crowd crush during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India have accused the authorities of ... -
Financial Times - Business
Senior Vatican cleric accused of lying to court in London lawsuit
Archbishop appeared as part of proceedings brought by financier found guilty of embezzlement -
ABC News - World
Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Authorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case -
ABC News - Entertainment
Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Authorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case -
ABC News - World
Former Philippine leader Duterte and aide accused of steering government contracts to cronies
A former Philippine opposition senator accused ex-President Rodrigo Duterte of plundering state coffers in a criminal complaint filed, alleging that he conspired with aide Christopher Lawrence Go to award government infrastructure contracts worth ... -
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Mali's army and Russian mercenaries accused of killing dozens of civilians in Kidal region
Civil society groups and community members in northern Mali say that Malian soldiers and mercenaries from the Russian Wagner group have killed dozens of civilians during a military operation in the Kidal regionRussia -
The Hill - Politics
Epic Games accuses Apple of 'arbitrary, obstructive' rejection of iOS app store
Epic Games said Friday that Apple’s decision to reject its proposed iOS app store for the European Union (EU) was “arbitrary" and "obstructive," accusing the iPhone maker of violating the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). “Apple's rejection is ...Apple -
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The New York Times - Business
If Not President Biden, Then Who?
Democrats and donors are pondering who could be the best alternative to take on Donald Trump after faltering attempts to calm nerves following last week’s debate.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Can the president be officially criminal?
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has given President Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution, leaving the lower courts and American people flabbergasted as to when the president has immunity from criminal prosecution. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Does America Need a President?
Why subordinates or the “deep state” can’t substitute for a vacuum at the top. -
The New York Times - Top stories
President Biden and the Lord Almighty
The country is interested in the future. Biden keeps talking about the past.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
If Not President Biden, Then Who?
Democrats and donors are pondering who could be the best alternative to take on Donald Trump after faltering attempts to calm nerves following last week’s debate.Joe Biden -