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Tens of millions secretly using WhatsApp in countries that ban it
Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.BBC News - Top stories -
G7 countries say they’ll phase out coal by 2035 — with caveats
A group of nations known as the G-7 say they’ll eliminate coal from their power sector — unless those coal plants capture their planet-warming emissions — by 2035. In a communique this week, the nations’ environment and climate leaders said they ...The Hill - Politics -
Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks
Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influences. Campaigners are blaming developed countries for capitulating at the last minute to pressure from fossil fuel and industry lobbyists, and slowing ...The Guardian - World -
The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures
Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.The New York Times - Business -
‘Big Bang’ EU countries risk losing competitive edge
Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement waveFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Inside the tiny N.J. suburb with the fastest-growing Asian population in the country
BELLE MEAD, N.J. — A few minutes outside of Princeton, New Jersey, residents of the local community coordinate through social media platforms WhatsApp and WeChat on things like replacing a roof, planting flowers or throwing block parties.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Big Bang’ EU countries risk losing competitive edge
Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement waveFinancial Times - World - European Union -
‘Enough with the gaslighting’: Harris responds to Trump’s insistence that he doesn’t back national abortion ban – live
Vice-president calls abortion access a ‘fundamental freedom’ in Florida as state’s six-week ban takes effect. Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effectArizona Democrats to make final push to repeal near-total abortion banGreene wrapped up the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures
Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.The New York Times - Health -
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. military plans to return to Chad within a month for talks about revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based thereABC News - World -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - Business -
Drew Barrymore urged VP Kamala Harris to be 'Mamala of the country.' The internet recoiled
Drew Barrymore faces waves of backlash on social media for pleading to Vice President Kamala Harris that she become the 'Mamala of the country.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Activists march for immigrant rights in Wisconsin: ‘We’re making this country strong’
Focus of rally went beyond immigration, to fear of authoritarianism, as Trump held campaign event nearby. Led by a mariachi band, hundreds of demonstrators on Wednesday morning marched across Milwaukee to Fiserv Forum – the home of the Milwaukee ...The Guardian - World -
As Ukraine Loses Ground, Baltic Countries Ask: Are We Next?
Estonia’s border city of Narva, singled out by Putin as historically Russian land, is among potential targets for destabilization.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
Misinformation about India's election is surging online as the world's most populous country votesABC News - World - India -
Immigration boom helps boost growth in rich countries, says OECD
Paris-based organisation raises forecasts this year for global economy as jobs markets strengthenFinancial Times - World -
Immigration boom helps boost growth in rich countries, says OECD
Paris-based organisation raises forecasts this year for global economy as jobs markets strengthenFinancial Times - Business -
Haiti's transitional council names ex-Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire as country's new prime minister
Haiti's transitional council names ex-Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire as country's new prime ministerABC News - World -
New York City mayor: ‘It’s despicable’ schools would allow another country’s flag to fly in America
New York City major Eric Adams said it was “despicable” that U.S. schools would allow another country’s flag to fly on their campuses while defending the New York Police Department (NYPD) after hundreds of officers in riot gear broke up ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday in the latest escalation of tensions between both countries over the Israel-Hamas warABC News - World - Israel -
Colombia’s president says the country will sever ties with Israel, calling its government ‘genocidal.’
President Gustavo Petro announced on Wednesday that the South American nation planned to break diplomatic ties with Israel.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
If history is any indication, the economic impact of campus protests could be felt at colleges across the U.S.
In the 1960s, some policy makers reacted to protests by curtailing funding for colleges. Today, lawmakers are threatening to do the same.MarketWatch - Business -
Exclusive: IBM brings its AI, data and automation software to AWS Marketplace in 92 countries
IBM expands software offerings on AWS Marketplace to 92 countries, joining forces with AWS to accelerate hybrid cloud and AI adoption among enterprises worldwide.VentureBeat - Tech -
California second-grade teacher becomes rare traveler to visit every country in the world
A schoolteacher in the San Francisco area has joined the elite ranks of humans who have visited every nation on Earth.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Country star Walker Hayes opens up about new album "Sober Thoughts"
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.CBS News - Top stories -
Country star Walker Hayes opens up about new album "Sober Thoughts"
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.CBS News - Entertainment -
Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports
The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sportsABC News - Sports - Olympics -
Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US
Serbian lawmakers have voted into office a new government that reinstated two pro-Russia officials who are sanctioned by the United StatesABC News - World