Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
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Bellingham free to play quarter-final after being given suspended ban
England midfielder Jude Bellingham is given a one-match suspended ban for his crotch-grabbing gesture after scoring against Slovakia. -
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Trump would be free to obstruct justice in second term after immunity ruling
Supreme court decision means Trump could freely abuse “core” presidential functions without accountability. When the special counsel Robert Mueller testified to Congress in 2019 about the Russia investigation, he said he believed Donald Trump ...Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School
Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S.Tiktok -
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Jobless rates rise in June for white, Black and Hispanic women but fall for men in the three racial groups
The unemployment rates rose for white, Black and Hispanic women but fell for their male counterparts. -
Financial Times - World
Le Pen’s party in talks to join Orbán’s group in European parliament
Rassemblement National will decide whether to link up with Patriots for Europe on Monday -
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NEA staff goes on strike; Biden cancels speech before group
The National Education Association Staff Organizations (NEASO) announced Friday it is going on strike, prompting President Biden to cancel a planned speech before the NEA's convention. The NEASO said they were on a Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) ...Joe Biden -
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Arkansas group collects enough signatures for ballot measure blocking abortion bans
An Arkansas organization announced Friday it has collected more than enough signatures to place a measure on the ballot this year that would ensure abortion access up to 18 weeks in the state. Arkansans for Limited Government said it will deliver ...Abortion -
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Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company for allegedly denying a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. -
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Top 25 MLB midseason free-agent rankings: Juan Soto leads a group heavy on power hitters
We're halfway through the MLB season, which means it's a perfect time to look ahead to how the upcoming free agent class is shaping up.MLB -
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Social media court case shows we must rein in bureaucrats to protect free speech
The lesson of Murthy v. Missouri and the Supreme Court’s decision is censorship is the symptom. The root cause is government overreach. -
The Guardian - World
Sierra Leone has banned child marriage – to truly set women free it must end FGM | Josephine Kamara
Marrying young girls may now be illegal, but lawmakers seem reluctant to put a stop to genital cutting, and the two go hand in hand. This week, Sierra Leone made history when the president signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act ... -
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Boxing star Garcia 'sorry' for use of racial slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia apologized Friday for using racial slurs against Black people and making disparaging comments about Muslims. He also said he's going to rehab. -
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Congress fights nonconsensual deepfakes
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story Congress to combat nonconsensual AI porn Political momentum is building to regulate the spread of nonconsensual explicit deepfakes as the ... -
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Will the cost of scaling infrastructure limit AI’s potential?
The race is now on to scale AI workloads while controlling infrastructure costs. -
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De La Hoya condemns star boxer Garcia for slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC from any activity with the organization following a series of racist remarks he made on social media. -
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Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after using racial slurs in livestream
Ryan Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and made anti-Muslim remarks on social media. -
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When Should Israel Fight Hezbollah?
Israelis may not get to choose. While Biden dithers, the Iran-backed Lebanese militia fires away.Israel -
Financial Times - Business
The fight for the UK right has begun
Conservatives need to understand why they lost this electionUnited Kingdom -
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Dermatologists fight online sunscreen misinformation
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety. -
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Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help
Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or notTiktok -
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Kansas' largest school district was discriminatory in its discipline, Justice Department says
An exhaustive investigation into Kansas’s largest school district found it disciplined Black and disabled students more frequently and harshly than their white counterparts, the Justice Department said Tuesday, announcing a settlement agreement ... -
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Takes Back Control
In the term just ended, Roberts moved the law to match his priorities—and didn’t worry about getting liberal justices on board. -
The New York Times - World
Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics. -
GameSpot - Tech
Batman Ninja 2 Teaser Turns The Justice League Into Villains
The 2018 anime movie Batman Ninja had one of the wildest takes on the Dark Knight in the hero's 85-year history. The film sent Batman, as well as most of his allies and villains, back in time for an epic battle in feudal Japan that included a mech ... -
NBC News - Politics
U.K. political leaders campaign ahead of potentially historic election
U.K Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and current U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go head to head as millions of Brits head to the polls to cast their ballots. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has more on what to expect leading up to the U.K's ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Should Biden Quit? Democrats Weigh Potential Rewards and Steep Risks
Picking a new nominee could give Democrats a jolt of energy. But it could bring division and a crash-course campaign with no room for error.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Israel says potential ceasefire talks 'could last for several weeks'
NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley joins Meet the Press NOW to explain reported advancements in ceasefire negations between Israel and Hamas.Israel -
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. -
ABC News - Sports
Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs, says he is going to rehab
Boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized in a series of social media posts after he used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in livestreamed comments -
The New York Times - Business
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fourth of July fight fiasco: How a Jack Dempsey title bout KO'd a tiny Montana town's finances
The July 4, 1923, heavyweight title fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in Shelby, Montana, stands out as one of the most economically disastrous events in boxing history. -
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Sources: NBA prospect Pate, 18, joins Capitanes
Dink Pate, who became the youngest known pro basketball player in U.S. history last year at age 17, is joining the G League's Mexico City Capitanes, sources told ESPN.NBA -
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Kemba returns to Hornets, joins coaching staff
Kemba Walker is returning to the Hornets, joining the coaching staff as a player enhancement coach. -
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British teenager Bearman joins Haas for 2025
Oliver Bearman will become the fourth British driver on the Formula 1 grid next season after signing to race for the US-based Haas team. -
BBC News - Top stories
In pictures: Polling station pets include dogs, horse and snake
As people make their way to polling stations for the UK General Election, so do their dogs. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘Sepia Bride’ TikTok Drama Sparks a Discourse on Wedding Photography
A series of TikTok videos about a bride’s dissatisfaction with her photos spurred online discussions, with pros offering advice on how to hire a photographer.Tiktok -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan lawmakers urge DOJ to act 'expeditiously' on TikTok complaint
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take quick action on a complaint about TikTok referred to the department by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a letter sent Tuesday. The complaint at ...Tiktok