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Ukraine's top diplomat to visit China this week to talk peace, Kyiv says (www.reuters.com)

Mace moves to force a vote on impeaching Secret Service director (thehill.com)

Live updates: Harris has support from enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee, AP survey finds (apnews.com)

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Republican Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey.

Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdict (apnews.com)

Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House....

Mastodon specific fundraiser for Harris for President at 18,700$ | update: now at 455k (mastodon.social)

Silicon Valley Investors’ Plans for a New City Put on Hold (www.nytimes.com)

Dark oxygen made by deep sea 'batteries' (www.bbc.com)

Scientists have discovered “dark oxygen” being produced in the deep ocean, apparently by lumps of metal on the seafloor....

Hungary stripped of EU meeting over Ukraine stance (www.bbc.com)

The European Union has stripped Hungary of the right to host the next meeting of foreign and defence ministers over its stance on the war in Ukraine....

New Federal Grants Could Slash U.S. Climate Emissions by Nearly 1 Billion Metric Tons Through 2050 (insideclimatenews.org)

Nigeria’s $220 million fine against Meta previews a clash over market power (www.semafor.com)

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla (www.theverge.com)

Apple accused of underreporting suspected CSAM on its platforms (www.engadget.com)

Harris donations top $100m after Biden's exit from presidential race (www.bbc.com)

Democrats have poured more than $100m (£77m) in donations into Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday, her campaign says....

Taiwan makes tough decisions as it faces its worst drought in nearly a century (www.npr.org)

Taiwan is facing a serious drought, maybe its worst in almost a century. This drought has depleted reservoirs, cut off farmers from water sources and limited some of the world’s most advanced semiconductor factories. Factories use water. NPR’s Emily Feng reports on the choices people now face....

Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine (gizmodo.com)

Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis (www.wired.com)

Far-right trolls have launched a racist crusade against Kamala Harris (www.motherjones.com)

RFK Jr reportedly held Trump talks about endorsement and possible job (www.theguardian.com)

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 7/21/2024 - “Migrant Crime” talking point debunking (edit: link fixed) (m.youtube.com)

Great breaking down of the GOPs “Migrant Crime” talking point, showing that the actual “migrant crime” level is lower than the general population, debunks the “Time Square fight” Fox News talking point, and highlights of the RNC....