QAnon Shaman, who pleaded guilty and made a heartfelt apology in Jan. 6 case, has changed his mind and wants his plea reversed (www.businessinsider.com)
Neighbor outraged after HOA decides to tear down 12-year-old home over new rule change: ‘How is that even legal?’ (news.yahoo.com)
Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US (www.bbc.co.uk)
Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets (www.nytimes.com)
As China increases its reach in diaspora communities, Chinese Canadian politicians in Vancouver are the focus of Chinese state interference in Canadian politics....
Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations (www.bbc.co.uk)
How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World (www.nytimes.com)
The world’s demographics have already been transformed. Europe is shrinking. China is shrinking, with India, a much younger country, overtaking it this year as the world’s most populous nation....
Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes (www.bbc.co.uk)
Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor's sexual assault trial (apnews.com)
China-US climate progress could hinge on new methane deal (www.reuters.com)
Kerry arrived in Beijing on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving efforts by China and the United States toward curbing climate-warming emissions. Experts have said any move to cooperate on methane - a greenhouse gas responsible for roughly 30% of global warming - could provide a way forward.
'Stop Cop City' Week of Action Day 8: Youth Rally; Atlanta Police Vehicles Torched (unicornriot.ninja)
Families with children and protesters of all ages gathered in the park starting around 11 a.m., with a bouncy castle, face painting, a mat with Legos, and food and coffee stations set up to service the crowd....
Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols (www.bbc.co.uk)
People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance (www.uchicagomedicine.org)
China’s Q2 GDP expected to growth by 7%, as nation steps up policy support to bolster confidence (www.globaltimes.cn)
China’s economic growth is expected to hit 7 percent during the second quarter this year thanks to the lower base effect last year and a steady recovery of consumption, according to market forecasts....
Thousands evacuated as firefighters battle La Palma wildfire (www.reuters.com)
UN waits for Russian answer as Black Sea grain deal deadline looms (www.eureporter.co)
Hundreds of Migrants in Southern Mexico Form Group to Head Toward US (www.voanews.com)
International Court of Justice rejects Armenia’s request for Azerbaijani troops to withdraw from border (www.eureporter.co)
China economic data likely to show recovery is fading quickly (www.reuters.com)
A flurry of economic data from China on Monday is expected to show its post-pandemic bounce is quickly fizzling out, raising expectations that Beijing needs to unveil more stimulus measures soon to shore up activity and shaky consumer confidence.
Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional (apnews.com)
Second Frank financial aid executive charged in JPMorgan fraud case (www.nbcnews.com)
French authorities ban protest against police violence in Paris (www.france24.com)
French authorities confirmed that a protest against police violence set to take place in Paris on Saturday could not go ahead due to police shortages. NGOs say the ban signals a “more and more repressive” approach from authorities.
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate find creative ways to boost donor numbers (www.detroitnews.com)
Florida ocean temperatures peak to almost 100 degrees amid heatwave: "You really can't cool off" (www.cbsnews.com)
Lionel Messi set to be unveiled by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer (apnews.com)
Biden’s Unconstitutional “Bankruptcy Abuse” Act Makes Peons of Student Debtors (truthout.org)
The failure of the Biden plan misdirects us from the root problem: It’s not that student loan borrowers need debt relief; it’s that they merit a debt discharge....
