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Ronan Farrow says Elon Musk has become an ‘arbiter’ of the war in Ukraine
New Yorker writer Ronan Farrow has indicated that Elon Musk, through his Starlink satellite technology, has become a key player in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. Key statement: Ronan Farrow claims that Elon Musk’s role in Ukraine’s war is influential due to the internet provision by his Starlink satellites. * This influence sees Musk behaving […]
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Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia to face election interference charges
Rudy Giuliani has surrendered in Atlanta, facing 13 felony counts in a racketeering case related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Driving the news: Giuliani, a vocal supporter of former President Trump’s baseless election fraud claims, faces charges as part of county prosecutors’ investigation into election interference. * Giuliani, a […]
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What we know — and don’t — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin may have been among the victims of a plane crash northwest of Moscow that left no survivors, according to Russian aviation authorities. Details about the crash: A business jet on route from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed about 30 minutes into the journey. * Flight tracking data shows that the […]
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Up First briefing: GOP debate, Trump to surrender, Russia plane crash mystery
The first GOP debate of the 2024 race saw candidates discussing divisive topics, and former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to Georgia’s Fulton County jail over 13 felony counts. Key moments from the GOP debate: Eight Republican presidential candidates debated in Milwaukee, with abortion and Ukraine among the contentious issues. * Candidates were […]
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North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed
North Korea’s second attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed, but the nation plans to try again in October. Driving the news: North Korea utilized the new Chollima-1 rocket in an attempted launch of the Malligyong-1 spy satellite, which failed due to an error in the emergency blasting system during the third-stage flight. * […]
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‘Punch, pivot and be appealing’: Expert’s guide for candidates in Trump-less debate
Eight Republican candidates are preparing for the first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential election without former President Donald Trump participating, leading to a discussion on debate strategies. Debate strategy overview: Alice Stewart, a seasoned Republican communications strategist, offers advice on how candidates can approach the debate in Trump’s absence. * Stewart suggests the “punch, […]
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Montana youth climate ruling could set precedent for future climate litigation
A Montana court’s ruling, favoring 16 young plaintiffs in a climate lawsuit, may set a precedent for future climate litigation. The Historic Ruling: This is the first time a U.S. court has declared the right of the youth to a safe and stable climate system. * The youth plaintiffs, aged 5 to 22, argued that […]
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Maui’s number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000
The number of people unaccounted for after the recent Maui fires has risen back to between 1,000 and 1,100 according to the FBI. Current situation: The FBI reports that the number of unaccounted-for people has risen above initial estimates due to the complex and fluctuating nature of the data. * FBI Special Agent in Charge […]
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UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations
UPS workers have approved a five-year contract, ending contentious labor negotiations and avoiding potential disruptions to national package delivery services. The big picture: The Teamsters union, representing 340,000 UPS workers, announced that 86% of votes were in favor of ratifying the new contract, marking the highest approval vote for a contract in the history of […]
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Pakistan rescuers try to free schoolkids trapped in a cable car hundreds of feet up
Six children and two adults got trapped in a cable car hundreds of feet above the ground in a remote part of Pakistan after the car broke, leading to a delicate rescue operation. The incident: The eight people were crossing a river canyon in the Battagram district when one of the cables of the car […]