The new ‘space race’: what are China’s ambitions and why is the US so concerned?
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Why a Pacific Island Is Blaming China for a Hack
Palau’s claims that China orchestrated the attack remain unproven. But it’s clear that the breach presents a danger for another ally of Palau: the United States.The New York Times - World - China -
US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns
The Biden administration has sent a high-level delegation to El Salvador to attend President Nayib Bukele's inauguration to a second termABC News - World -
A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
A Chinese spacecraft has landed on the moon’s far side to collect rocks in a growing space rivalry with U.S. The official Xinhua News Agency says the landing module touched down Sunday morning Beijing timeABC News - Tech -
What’s eating B2B SaaS
ANALYSIS: On Thursday, SalesForce (CRM) released weaker than expected earnings, resulting in the biggest 1-day decline in the stock since 2004. It was the latest in a string of disappointing earnings this season across the board from B2B SaaS ...VentureBeat - Tech -
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It's Pride Month: Here's what to know
LGBTQ+ Pride Month, often shortened to Pride Month, officially started on Saturday, but how much do you know about the annual month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride? To start, Pride Month began 54 years ago in June ...The Hill - Politics -
DOJ pushes back against release of Biden-Hur audio, citing 'deepfake' concerns
The Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed back against the release of audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, citing concerns that "deep fakes" could emerge. DOJ argued, in a Friday night filing, that if the ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the price of chocolate's key ingredient skyrocketed in 2024
Chocolate's key ingredient, cocoa, has soared in price throughout 2024.CNBC - Business -
Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C.
Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.The New York Times - Top stories -
Love him or loathe him, James Corden is back in the UK. So will the sniping now stop?
After massive TV success in the US, the creator of Gavin & Stacey is about to appear on the London stage. But why do British audiences find him so hard to love?. James Corden is back in the UK and characteristically busy. Last year, the ...The Guardian - World -
The Observer view on Donald Trump: utterly unfit for office, he should quit the race for the White House
Teflon Don has become Felon Don, but the US constitution has no objection to him holding the highest office. It was the moment America, or at least America’s politicians and media, had been waiting for. It was the day justice finally caught up ...The Guardian - World -
‘Once in a lifetime’: UK and European space scientists urged to join Nasa mission to Uranus
Astrophysicists call for international cooperation on ambitious probe, amid growing interest in the mysterious planet. European space scientists have been urged to join forces with Nasa to ensure the success of one of the most ambitious space ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
As Mets retire his No. 18, Strawberry tells fans 'I’m so sorry for ever leaving'
Darryl Strawberry told New York Mets fans it was a mistake to leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers 34 years agoABC News - Sports -
The CEO Trying to Smooth U.S.-China Tensions in Farm Country
Jeff Rowe is fighting criticism over pesticide giant Syngenta’s foreign ownership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why Biden's Cease-Fire Push in Gaza Faces Tough Obstacles
President Biden’s call for an end to the Israel-Hamas war was designed to make it hard for either side to say no. But disagreements on crucial details remain hard to overcome.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
China says spacecraft has landed on Moon's far side
The mission hopes to bring rocks back to earth from the far side of the Moon for the first time.BBC News - Top stories - China -
China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence
Dong Jun rails at length about democratic island’s ‘separatists’ during Shangri-la Dialogue defence conference in Singapore. Peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan remains China’s goal but the prospect is being eroded by Taiwanese “separatists” and ...The Guardian - World - China -
Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? What to know.
Intermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent yearsABC News - Health -
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again; Beloved surfboard-stealing otter spotted again off Northern California coastCBS News - Top stories -
China says it has landed a sample collector on the far side of the moon to bring back soil and rocks to Earth
China says it has landed a sample collector on the far side of the moon to bring back soil and rocks to EarthABC News - Tech - China -
China’s Chang’e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth
Spacecraft to collect samples from rarely explored area before attempting unprecedented liftoff from ‘dark side’ for trip home. China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has successfully landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, state media ...The Guardian - World - China -
‘She just says blah blah’: why Italy’s downtrodden believe Meloni is doing nothing for them
The PM is talking up her underdog credentials ahead of this week’s European elections. But many in an impoverished Rome neighbourhood are sceptical. Sitting in the dark, cramped dining room of her home in Tor Bella Monaca, a densely populated ...The Guardian - World -
Real Madrid's UCL hero Dani Carvajal eyes passing legendary Paco Gento: 'Why not dream of getting another?'
Los Blancos took home their 15th Champions League title as Carvajal got his sixth, but he wants moreCBS Sports - Sports -
A New Bone of Contention: Trigger Warnings in Archaeology Class
Professors from Harvard to Cambridge feel obliged to caution students before displaying ancient human remains; drawings and plastic skeletons fill the void.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jobs data will steal the spotlight next week. What to watch for in 3 key labor reports
As earnings season winds down, jobs data will occupy the spotlight in the week ahead.CNBC - Business -
After South Africa's historic election, what now for its global role on issues like the war in Gaza?
It was a historic day for South AfricaABC News - World -
What comes next for Real Madrid? Kylian Mbappe, returning stars to follow Champions League glory
Carlo Ancelotti's men strike again at Wembley through Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, and they'll be the favorites to do it againCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
US military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships
Military forces from the United States and nearly three dozen countries have wrapped up the largest annual joint training exercise in Africa after two weeks in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal and MoroccoABC News - World -
Minjee Lee with 66 forges a 3-way tie in the US Women's Open
There's a three-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the U.S. Women's OpenABC News - Sports - US Open -
Chinese official accuses US of causing friction with support for Taiwan, Philippines
China’s defense minister has acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with ...ABC News - World - China -
Voters in Iceland are picking the new president of the rugged island near the Arctic Circle
Voters in Iceland are choosing a president and selecting from a field of 12 people including a former prime ministerABC News - World -
Majority of voters in new poll approve of jury’s decision to convict Trump
New polling taken after the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial shows that a majority of voters approve of the jury’s decision. One in ten GOP voters and one in four independent voters indicated they are less ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips calls on New York governor to pardon Trump
US representative and failed contender for president says Kathy Hochul should grant pardon ‘for the good of the country’. The outgoing Democratic US representative who failed in his presidential primary challenge against Joe Biden called on the ...The Guardian - World - New York -
South Africa to embark on new political path after ANC loses majority
After 30 years in power, the African National Congress, which took 40.2% of the vote, must engage in tricky coalition talks with rivals. The African National Congress’s (ANC) three decades of political dominance in South Africa has come to an end ...The Guardian - World -
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Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect samples in growing US rivalry
A Chinese spacecraft has landed on the moon’s far side to collect rocks in a growing space rivalry with U.S. The official Xinhua News Agency says the landing module touched down Sunday morning Beijing timeABC News - World -
The moment I knew: as two pythons writhed above us, I realised our lives would always be intertwined
Roberto Meza Mont and Craig Ruddy had been together a decade when their relationship reached a crossroads. Then two brazen reptiles showed them the way forward. Craig and I locked eyes on a Sydney street a couple of days after the 2001 Gay and ...The Guardian - World -
Sure, Google’s AI overviews could be useful – if you like eating rocks | John Naughton
The company that shaped the development of search engines is banking on chatbot-style summaries. But so far, its suggestions are pretty wild. Once upon a time, Google was great. For those who were online in 1998, history’s timeline bifurcated into ...The Guardian - World -
2024 Enjoy Illinois 300 props, Gateway odds, expert picks, prediction, field: Use Tyler Reddick in NASCAR bets
Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their NASCAR picks for the 2024 Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology RacewayCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR