Hawaii fires: 'Tourists swim in the waters we died in' (www.bbc.com)
The jarring contrast between those holidaying and those hurting is hard to bear for many in Hawaii.
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96 (apnews.com)
Stanford president resigns over manipulated research, will retract at least three papers (stanforddaily.com)
Investigation disproves Israel claim of Hamas tunnel under Gaza hospital (www.aljazeera.com)
Video appears to show an Israeli tank firing at a car in Gaza (www.nbcnews.com)
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Ultra-processed foods harm brain health, but access and affordability are issues. (www.theguardian.com)
Felice Jacka, a leading researcher of nutritional psychiatry, has found links between ultra-processed foods and the health of our brains. She explains that our gut microbiome affects various aspects of health, including metabolism, blood glucose, body weight, gene expression, serotonin levels, stress response, mitochondrial...
Authorities arrest mother of 3 'Soldiers of Christ' charged for the abuse and murder of South Korean woman, marking seventh arrest in case | CNN (www.cnn.com)
DNC sues North Carolina over Republican-backed election bill (thehill.com)
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the North Carolina Democratic Party on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Election immediately after a pair of GOP-backed …
13-foot alligator spotted with human remains in its mouth in Florida canal (www.nbcnews.com)
A 13-foot alligator was spotted with human remains in its mouth in a canal in unincorporated Largo, Florida....
Elon Musk’s Neuralink approved to recruit humans for brain-implant trial (www.theguardian.com)
Company is seeking people with paralysis to test its experimental device after getting green light from independent review board...
Roger Stone's hubris exposes Trump's plan: New video shows lawyers faked distance from Capitol riots (www.salon.com)
Tapes suggest Trump knew the insurrection was coming, but carefully avoided having his fingerprints on the planning
China’s property crisis deepens as another huge developer risks default (www.cnn.com)
Investor confidence in China’s troubled property sector has been rocked again this week by reports that one of the country’s largest private building conglomerates missed interest payments on two bonds.
No bail for Chicago man accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old girl 'completely unprovoked' (www.fox32chicago.com)
CHICAGO - A Cook County judge ordered a man accused of gunning down a 9-year-old girl last weekend in Portage Park to be held without bail.
US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan (apnews.com)
The United States has announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
White Supremacist Nick Fuentes Calls for “Holy War” Against Jews (newrepublic.com)
The far-right influencer, who once sat down for dinner with Donald Trump, made the comments at an “America First” rally.
Health Insurers Have Been Breaking State Laws for Years (www.propublica.org)
Gaza has become a graveyard for thousands of children (www.unicef.org)
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Graphic pro-Israel ads make their way into children’s video games (www.reuters.com)
The puzzle game on his Android phone had been interrupted by a video showing Hamas militants, terrified Israeli families and blurred graphic footage. Over a black screen, a message from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the first grader: “WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT THOSE WHO HARM US PAY A HEAVY PRICE.”...
Most Voters Support UAW and Hollywood Strikes, New Poll Shows (truthout.org)
McDonald's plans to transition away from self-serve soda fountains in US by 2032 (www.usatoday.com)
The Biden administration wants to know if Saudi Arabia used American weapons to kill 'hundreds' of migrants (www.businessinsider.com)
The United States is investigating a report that Saudi Arabia killed “hundreds” of migrants....
GOP talk of military action in Mexico sparks dire warnings (thehill.com)
Little Rock schools will allow African American class to count for graduation, in break from Arkansas state officials (www.cnn.com)
In a sharp break from Arkansas education officials, the Little Rock School District said in a news release it will offer AP African American Studies for credit.
Texas troopers told to push children into Rio Grande, deny water to migrants, records say (www.houstonchronicle.com)
Officers working for Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security initiative have been ordered to push small children and nursing babies back into the Rio Grande, and have been told not to give water to asylum seekers even in extreme heat, according to an email from a Department of Public Safety trooper who described the actions as...
More People Are Watching Videos on Their Phones While Driving. Often, It’s Perfectly Legal. (www.vice.com)
