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Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It's come at a cost for Black people in the South (apnews.com)

California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge (www.nbcnews.com)

Authorities seized $7.7 million in property traced to his fraud, including a home in Yorba Linda, a 2021 BMW automobile, 57 luxury designer bags, jewelry, and high end tequila....

How UnitedHealth harnesses its physician empire to squeeze profits out of patients (www.bostonglobe.com)

Scientists beg Etsy sellers to stop selling dead bats as ornaments (www.salon.com)

CIA Denies Conspiracy Theory That It Used MKUltra on Trump Shooter (gizmodo.com)

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters (apnews.com)

This guy just walked into the capitol of the United States and criticized the American people for exercising their first amendment right. The audacity.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks release of man whose conviction was overturned after more than 30 years in prison (www.nbcnews.com)

The case of Christopher Dunn marks the second time Attorney General Andrew Bailey has appealed the swift release of a person whose murder conviction was overturned....

Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns (apnews.com)

Hollywood’s video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections....

Kevin Roberts, architect of Project 2025, has close ties to radical Catholic group Opus Dei (www.theguardian.com)

Heritage Foundation leader has long received spiritual guidance from group and his policy goals align with its teachings

Oregon wildfire explodes to half the size of Rhode Island. (www.voanews.com)

Biden calls for justice after footage released of police killing Black woman (www.theguardian.com)

Joe Biden has called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, moments after shocking police video was released showing an Illinois officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey after she called police fearing a home intruder....

US Voter Registrations Surge as Republicans Try to Limit Ballot Access (www.commondreams.org)

Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds (www.reuters.com)

A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories’ specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in compensatory and punitive damages....

Harris Taunts Trump After He Backs Out of Debates (www.rollingstone.com)

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UN Chief Says Rich Countries 'Signing Away Our Future' With Fossil Fuel Development. (www.commondreams.org)

'Kamala-mania' also catching on in Europe (www.dw.com)

Democratic activists in Europe say voters and even non-US locals are newly energized about US Vice President Kamala Harris and her likely candidature against Republican Donald Trump in upcoming US presidential election....

Dallas megachurch faces new questions as disgraced founder’s son announces abrupt departure (www.independent.co.uk)

House Majority Vote Saves Millions in Funding for NEA and NEH (hyperallergic.com)

United States Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of protecting funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) during a House floor session yesterday evening, July 23....

Exclusive: Boeing asks suppliers for decade-long titanium paper trail as check for forgeries widens (www.reuters.com)

Boeing is asking suppliers to disclose records on Chinese titanium since 2014, according to a letter seen by Reuters, as the U.S. planemaker widens checks for false paperwork used to authenticate the metal used in commercial jets....