California cracks down on water pumping: ‘The ground is collapsing’ (www.theguardian.com)
Farm region near Tulare Lake has been put on ‘probation’ as overpumping of water has caused faster sinking of ground...
Nike’s ‘hoo haa’ Olympic uniforms reveal everything, including sexism in sport (www.theguardian.com)
‘Danger to our democracy’: fears over Trump allies’ summit with far-right sheriffs (www.theguardian.com)
Mike Flynn, Mike Lindell and others to attend event on election fraud by Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association...
DWP warns carers they could face greater penalties if they appeal against fines (www.theguardian.com)
Officials at Department for Work and Pensions accused of ‘threatening and cruel’ tactics over repayment orders...
Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban (www.theguardian.com)
After decrying state supreme court ruling on ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, lawmakers ensure its potential to take effect...
Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds (www.theguardian.com)
A new analysis by Consumer Reports shows that pesticides have contaminated the US fruit and vegetable supply – even some organics...
Germany arrests two for alleged plot to attack military bases on behalf of Russia, accuses suspects of working with Russian secret service in attempt to undermine support for Ukraine (www.theguardian.com)
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Forced home moves cost renters over half a billion pounds a year (www.theguardian.com)
There were 830,000 unwanted moves in England over the past 12 months, meaning 40% have been forced to relocate...
Why Israel’s attack on Iranian consulate in Syria was a gamechanger (www.theguardian.com)
Trump rebuked as hush-money trial judge warns against juror intimidation (www.theguardian.com)
Juan Merchan admonishes ex-president for ‘gesturing and speaking in the direction of the juror’ as jury selection continues...
At least 17 dead after three Russian missiles hit Chernihiv (www.theguardian.com)
Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears (www.theguardian.com)
Mount Ruang has repeatedly erupted, and officials fear it could collapse and create a tsunami, with hundreds evacuated from the area...
Israel reportedly deploys extra weapons for assumed Rafah offensive (www.theguardian.com)
Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing for its long-threatened ground offensive on Rafah, the only place of relative safety for at least 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians....
Greece becomes first European country to ban bottom trawling in marine parks (www.theguardian.com)
The law will come into force in national parks within two years and in all of the country’s marine protected areas by 2030...
Palestinian boy who survived airstrike dies during food aid drop (www.theguardian.com)
‘We need more shade’: how US’s hottest city is cooling its least protected community (www.theguardian.com)
Phoenix broke several heat records last year. Now Grant Park, which has inequitable tree cover, is seeing a tree planting drive that promises some respite from 100F temperatures...
Metro Bank UK stole software (www.theguardian.com)
Metro Bank UK stole software and linked it to their online banking system.
Revealed: Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began (www.theguardian.com)
Israel’s government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show....
Arizona abortion providers hope 1864 ban will spark change: ‘A blue wave is coming’ (www.theguardian.com)
Providers are optimistic for a different future for abortion in the state even as Republicans flounder in their response...
Does anyone have "Neopets revival" on their 2024 bingo card? (www.theguardian.com)
With efforts to resuscitate Neopets ramping up, monthly users have nearly tripled to 300,000 in the past six months, and the company is on track to be profitable by the end of 2024, [current Neopets Team CEO] Law said....
New Mexico’s rivers are most threatened waterways in US, report finds (www.theguardian.com)
Supreme court ruling left more than 90% of state’s surface waters with no pollution protections, since they don’t run continuously...
Dead satellites are filling space with trash. That could affect Earth’s magnetic field | Sierra Solter (www.theguardian.com)
China continues to persecute family of dissidents unlawfully, finds report (www.theguardian.com)
Authorities continuing ‘intimidation’ including separating children from their parents, despite pledge to end collective punishment...
South Sudan closes schools in preparation for 45C heatwave (www.theguardian.com)
Authorities advise parents to keep children indoors during extreme heatwave, expected to last two weeks...
Mike Pence will not endorse Donald Trump’s presidential campaign (www.theguardian.com)
Former Indiana governor and candidate for Republican nomination tells Fox News decision ‘should come as no surprise’...
