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- The fastest flop in history? Data shows that Threads' popularity crashed in just one weekvulcanpost.com The fastest flop in history? Data shows that Threads' popularity crashed in just one week
Independent tracking data is in and it doesn't bring good news for Meta and Mark Zuckerberg. Does Threads have a chance to bounce back again?
Independent tracking data is in and it doesn't bring good news for Meta and Mark Zuckerberg. Does Threads have a chance to bounce back again?
- Severed finger sent in letter to Macronwww.thelocal.fr Severed finger sent in letter to Macron
French prosecutors said on Thursday they had opened an investigation after the discovery of a severed fingertip in a letter addressed to the presidential palace.
- China blasts US for forcing it to accept South China Sea rulingwww.reuters.com China blasts US for forcing it to accept South China Sea ruling
China accused the United States of "ganging up" and forcing it to accept a 2016 arbitration ruling over claims in the South China Sea, as Washington urged Beijing to halt what it called its routine harassment of vessels of other countries in the region.
China accused the United States of "ganging up" and forcing it to accept a 2016 arbitration ruling over claims in the South China Sea, as Washington urged Beijing to halt what it called its routine harassment of vessels of other countries in the region.
- Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixeswww.cnn.com Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced Friday that 804,000 borrowers will have their student debt wiped away, totaling $39 billion worth of debt, in the coming weeks due to fixes that more accurately count qualified monthly payments under existing income-driven repayment plans.
- Australian trial of seaweed cow feed fails to achieve hoped-for methane cuts | Environmentwww.theguardian.com Australian trial of seaweed cow feed fails to achieve hoped-for methane cuts
Longest trial so far of supplement derived from red seaweed produced 28% less of the greenhouse gas – much lower than previous studies
Longest trial so far of supplement derived from red seaweed produced 28% less of the greenhouse gas – much lower than previous studies
- The Media Has No Idea How to Cover Extreme Heat: News outlets are reporting on record-setting temperatures—but telling us little else about this catastrophic inferno we’re living (and dying) through.newrepublic.com The Media Has No Idea How to Cover Extreme Heat
News outlets are reporting on record-setting temperatures—but telling us little else about this catastrophic inferno we’re living (and dying) through.
News outlets are reporting on record-setting temperatures—but telling us little else about this catastrophic inferno we’re living (and dying) through.
- Uranium plant explosion in Russia sparks nuclear radiation fearswww.newsweek.com Uranium plant explosion in Russia sparks nuclear radiation fears
More than 100 workers from the plant were reportedly taken to a nearby hospital after a cylinder containing depleted uranium hexafluoride "depressurized."
More than 100 workers from the plant were reportedly taken to a nearby hospital after a cylinder containing depleted uranium hexafluoride "depressurized."
- After Earth's hottest week on record, extreme weather surprises everyone — even climate scientists | We're in 'uncharted territory' with heat and extreme weather events models can’t always predict
This past week was the Earth’s hottest on record, as extreme weather from wildfires to floods ravaged various corners of the world. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening.
- After Quran burning, Sweden okays Bible burning in front of Israeli embassywww.ynetnews.com After Quran burning, Sweden okays Bible burning in front of Israeli embassy
Two weeks after Quran burning in front of Stockholm mosque, police grant permission to a local activist to burn a copy of Hebrew Bible; Israeli officials sharply condemn 'blatant incitement'
Two weeks after Quran burning in front of Stockholm mosque, police grant permission to a local activist to burn a copy of Hebrew Bible; Israeli officials sharply condemn 'blatant incitement'
- South Korea's population anticipated to decline by 27% from its present 52 million to 38 million by 2070www.aa.com.tr South Korea population expected to decline 27% by 2077
Fewer marriages major cause behind declining population in South Korea, home to 52 million - Anadolu Ajansı
Fewer marriages major cause behind declining population in South Korea, home to 52 million - Anadolu Ajansı
- Putin says Western tanks ‘priority target’ for Russia in Ukrainewww.aljazeera.com Putin says Western tanks ‘priority target’ for Russia in Ukraine
Russian president also warns that Western weapons supplied to Kyiv only prolonged war and would not change its outcome.
Russian president also warns that Western weapons supplied to Kyiv only prolonged war and would not change its outcome.
- US refuses climate reparations for developing nationswww.bbc.com US refuses climate reparations for developing nations
Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues.
Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues.
- A Russian navy ship docks in Cuba as tough times bring the old friends togetherwww.cnn.com A Russian navy ship docks in Cuba as tough times bring the old friends together | CNN
As a series of welcoming cannon blasts rang out from a nearby colonial fort, the Russian navy’s training class ship Perekop sailed into Havana on Tuesday.
- Russia bans gender reassignmentwww.pravda.com.ua Russia bans gender reassignment
The Russian State Duma has passed a law banning gender reassignment in the final reading.
The Russian State Duma has passed a law banning gender reassignment in the final reading.
- Belarus: Prominent Lukashenko-critical artist dies in jail. Ales Pushkin died under "unexplained circumstances" while serving out a jail sentence. The artist was considered a political prisoner of ...www.dw.com Belarus: Prominent Lukashenko-critical artist dies in jail – DW – 07/13/2023
Ales Pushkin died under "unexplained circumstances" while serving a jail sentence. Belarussian artist was considered a political prisoner of the Lukashenko regime.
Ales Pushkin died under "unexplained circumstances" while serving out a jail sentence. The artist was considered a political prisoner of the Lukashenko regime.
- Ukraine will 'no doubt' join NATO when war with Russia ends, US defense secretary tells CNN | CNN Politicsedition.cnn.com Ukraine will 'no doubt' join NATO when war with Russia ends, US defense secretary tells CNN | CNN Politics
The US secretary of defense told CNN on Thursday he has “no doubt” that Ukraine will become part of NATO after Russia’s war against the country ends, following a two-day summit that was dominated by the question of when Kyiv would join the alliance.
The US secretary of defense told CNN on Thursday he has “no doubt” that Ukraine will become part of NATO after Russia’s war against the country ends, following a two-day summit that was dominated by the question of when Kyiv would join the alliance.
- Wagner Forces No Longer Significant in Ukraine, US Sayswww.bbc.co.uk Wagner head Prigozhin rejected offer to join Russia's army - Putin
The leader of June's aborted mutiny did not want his mercenaries to become a regular unit, President Putin says.
- Ukraine has received cluster munitions, military spokesperson sayswww.reuters.com Ukraine receives cluster munitions, pledges limited use
Ukraine has received cluster bombs from the United States, munitions banned in more than 100 countries, but has pledged to only use them to dislodge concentrations of enemy soldiers.
Ukraine has received cluster bombs from the United States, munitions banned in more than 100 countries, but has pledged to only use them to dislodge concentrations of enemy soldiers.
- UK told to prepare for possible 30% increase in uncomfortably hot days | Climate crisiswww.theguardian.com UK told to prepare for possible 30% increase in uncomfortably hot days
Britain and Switzerland among countries that need to adapt most for heating, says research looking at impact of 2C global rise
Britain and Switzerland among countries that need to adapt most for heating, says research looking at impact of 2C global rise
- Heatwave forces French nuclear power plants to limit energy outputwww.euronews.com Heatwave forces French nuclear power plants to limit energy output
The high temperature warning has come early this year but will affect fewer nuclear power plants.
The high temperature warning has come early this year but will affect fewer nuclear power plants.
- ‘The Heat Will Kill You First’ is a chilling book — and a warninggrist.org ‘The Heat Will Kill You First’ is a chilling book — and a warning
Author Jeff Goodell on an invisible, stealthy, and universal threat.
Author Jeff Goodell on extreme heat, a threat that is at once invisible, familiar, and universally underestimated.
- Ukraine is already preparing agreements on guarantees for its security – Zelenskyywww.pravda.com.ua Ukraine is already preparing agreements on guarantees for its security � Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the results of the NATO Summit in Vilnius. The meeting was attended by diplomats, government officials and representatives of the Office of the President.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the results of the NATO Summit in Vilnius. The meeting was attended by diplomats, government officials and representatives of the Office of the President.
- Chinese exports plummet, except to Russiawww.dw.com Chinese exports plummet, except to Russia – DW – 07/13/2023
China's exports to Russia saw significant growth as Chinese automakers filled the void left by Western companies leaving Russia.
China's exports to Russia saw significant growth as Chinese automakers filled the void left by Western companies leaving Russia.
- US Republicans oppose climate funding as millions suffer in extreme weatherwww.theguardian.com US Republicans oppose climate funding as millions suffer in extreme weather
Nearly 90 million Americans are facing heat alerts this week, yet GOP members are wrangling over spending to reduce emissions
Nearly 90 million Americans are facing heat alerts this week, yet GOP members are wrangling over spending to reduce emissions
- Biden: Putin has already lost the war, and Ukraine will be in NATOwww.pravda.com.ua Biden: Putin has already lost the war, and Ukraine will be in NATO
US President Joe Biden has said that Ukraine joining NATO during the war is impossible, but it will be in the Alliance.
US President Joe Biden has said that Ukraine joining NATO during the war is impossible, but it will be in the Alliance.
- Influencer arrested over TikTok video satirizing wealthy Emiratis in Dubai shows limits on freedomsapnews.com Influencer arrested over TikTok video satirizing wealthy Emiratis in Dubai shows limits on freedoms
A popular online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video in which he portrays a brash Emirati on a spending spree inside a luxury car showroom.
A popular online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video in which he portrays a brash Emirati on a spending spree inside a luxury car showroom.
- ‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans decry Google’s plan to exploit water supplywww.theguardian.com ‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans decry Google’s plan to exploit water supply
Country suffering its worst drought in 74 years, with government even mixing saltwater into drinking supply
Country suffering its worst drought in 74 years, with government even mixing saltwater into drinking supply
- NATO inviting Ukraine ‘a matter of months’ – Bidenenglish.nv.ua NATO inviting Ukraine ‘a matter of months’ – Biden
Ukraine receiving an invitation to join NATO is “a matter of next few months,” U.S. President Joe Biden suggested during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vilnius summit on July 12.
- Russian forces using 'old vehicles packed with explosives' as bombs – UK MoDwww.euronews.com Russian forces using 'old vehicles packed with explosives' – UK MoD
The tactic may have been introduced by veterans of separatist conflict in Chechnya.
The tactic may have been introduced by veterans of separatist conflict in Chechnya.
- 200 Russians and Kremlin-appointed leader killed in occupied Tokmakwww.pravda.com.ua 200 Russians and Kremlin-appointed leader killed in occupied Tokmak
Ivan Fedorov, the legitimate mayor of temporarily occupied Melitopol, has said that the Ukrainian Defence Forces killed about 200 Russian occupiers and the Kremlin-appointed puppet leader of the city in Tokmak.
Ivan Fedorov, the legitimate mayor of temporarily occupied Melitopol, has said that the Ukrainian Defence Forces killed about 200 Russian occupiers and the Kremlin-appointed puppet leader of the city in Tokmak.
- Russian general says top military brass betrayed soldiers fighting in Ukrainewww.reuters.com Russian general says top military brass betrayed soldiers fighting in Ukraine
A Russian general said he had been dismissed as a commander after telling the military leadership about the dire situation at the front in Ukraine, where he said Russian soldiers had been stabbed in the back by the failings of the top military brass.
A Russian general said he had been dismissed as a commander after telling the military leadership about the dire situation at the front in Ukraine, where he said Russian soldiers had been stabbed in the back by the failings of the top military brass.
- Russians drop high-explosive bomb on Zmiinyi Island at dawnwww.pravda.com.ua Russians drop high-explosive bomb on Zmiinyi Island at dawn
At dawn on 13 July, Russian forces dropped a high-explosive bomb on the Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.
At dawn on 13 July, Russian forces dropped a high-explosive bomb on the Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.
- Irish Government willing to stop US transporting cluster bombs to Ukraine through Shannon or over Irish airspacewww.irishexaminer.com Ryan: Government willing to stop US transporting cluster bombs through Shannon
The US agreed to send cluster bombs to Ukraine last Friday, with US President Joe Biden defending the decision saying it would help stop Russian tanks from advancing
The US agreed to send cluster bombs to Ukraine last Friday, with US President Joe Biden defending the decision saying it would help stop Russian tanks from advancing
- Kentucky man finds over 700 Civil War-era coins buried in his cornfieldwww.livescience.com Kentucky man finds over 700 Civil War-era coins buried in his cornfield
A man unearthed a huge hoard of Civil War-era gold and silver coins on his Kentucky farm.
A man unearthed a huge hoard of Civil War-era gold and silver coins on his Kentucky farm.
- AIDS can be ended by 2030 with investments in prevention and treatment, UN sayswww.reuters.com AIDS can be ended by 2030 with investments in prevention and treatment, UN says
It is possible to end AIDS by 2030 if countries demonstrate the political will to invest in prevention and treatment and adopt non-discriminatory laws, the United Nations said on Thursday.
It is possible to end AIDS by 2030 if countries demonstrate the political will to invest in prevention and treatment and adopt non-discriminatory laws, the United Nations said on Thursday.
- Scientists are freaking out about surging temperatures. Why aren’t politicians?www.politico.eu Scientists are freaking out about surging temperatures. Why aren’t politicians?
Western leaders’ attention is focused elsewhere as ‘unprecedented’ heat warms oceans and land.
- Missing Russian general with links to Wagner boss is ‘resting’ says officialwww.theguardian.com Russian general says he has been fired for telling truth about Ukraine problems
Ivan Popov appears to criticise head of army and defence minister, saying: ‘Our most senior commander hit us in the back’
Ivan Popov appears to criticise head of army and defence minister, saying: ‘Our most senior commander hit us in the back’
- Zelensky: I invited Netanyahu to visit Ukraine, but he didn’t comewww.timesofisrael.com Zelensky: I invited Netanyahu to visit Ukraine, but he didn’t come
Ukrainian president says he also asked previous PMs Bennett and Lapid to visit and neither showed up; much-wanted Israeli air defense system has not arrived either
- Global public debt hits record $92 trillion, UN report sayswww.reuters.com Global public debt hits record $92 trillion, UN report says
Global public debt surged to a record $92 trillion in 2022 as governments borrowed to counter crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with the burden being felt acutely by developing countries, a United Nations report said.
Global public debt surged to a record $92 trillion in 2022 as governments borrowed to counter crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with the burden being felt acutely by developing countries, a United Nations report said.
- US formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absenceapnews.com US formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absence
The United States has formally rejoined the U.N.'s scientific, educational and cultural organization.
