UN ends arms embargo for Central African Republic, in what government sees as sign of confidence (apnews.com)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday formally ended an arms embargo on the Central African Republic, a largely symbolic move but one that was welcomed by the country’s government as a sign of confidence as it seeks to end more than a decade of intercommunal conflict....
Wildfire doubles in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains as evacuations continue (apnews.com)
DENVER (AP) — A wildfire near a Colorado city grew to over 1,800 acres Tuesday morning as more homes were placed under mandatory evacuation orders and a looming column of smoke could be seen for miles around, according to the U.S. Forest Service....
ELI5 is open for business. Ask you questions big or small (lemmy.world)
Fox host demands video of JD Vance having sex with a couch (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Ukraine Ramps Up Mobilization, Hoping to Bolster Battlefield Strength. (www.nytimes.com)
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Play Store could soon handle updates for sideloaded apps (APK teardown) (www.androidauthority.com)
Google is working on a change that may let users install updates for sideloaded apps right from the Play Store.
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted (www.theguardian.com)
Florida mom is removed from school district job after letting trans daughter play volleyball (www.advocate.com)
The KOSA Internet Censorship Bill Just Passed The Senate—It's Our Last Chance To Stop It (www.eff.org)
Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years (arstechnica.com)
ANC expels former South African President Jacob Zuma (www.semafor.com)
There’s too much E. coli in the Seine for athletes to swim in it (www.theverge.com)
The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient (www.wired.com)
AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan (arstechnica.com)
The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe (www.wired.com)
Senate overwhelmingly passes package of bills aimed at protecting kids and teens online (abcnews.go.com)
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, as China Asserts Sea Claims (www.nytimes.com)
Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest (apnews.com)
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Anti-government activists across Venezuela are toppling giant statues of Hugo Chávez to express their anger over the alleged stealing of an election by the late president’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro....
The new face of homelessness in Australia (www.bbc.com)
Simone Biles' redemption and Paris Olympic gold medal was for herself, U.S. teammates (www.usatoday.com)
Police recruit who lost both legs in ‘barbaric hazing ritual’ sues Denver, paramedics and officers (apnews.com)
DENVER (AP) — A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness and repeatedly collapsing during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the “barbaric hazing ritual” after paramedics ignored warning signs....
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with running mate in Philadelphia next Tuesday to kick off swing state tour (www.inquirer.com)
The AI Search War Has Begun (www.theatlantic.com)
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