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EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer t…
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NPR News: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war cou…
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Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region. source https://w…
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Germans Don’t Love Budweiser. It Won’t Take No for an Answer.
Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers on the image and taste of America…
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New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks. so…
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NPR News: Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring…
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Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations. source https://w…
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NPR News: Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11 Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday…
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NPR News: Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at…
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Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help…
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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally. f…
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What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securi…
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NPR News: Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, …
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NPR News: Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader A…
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NPR News: Reflections on America's 250th birthday
Reflections on America's 250th birthday NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on i…
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NPR News: Some states rolling back worker heat protections
Some states rolling back worker heat protections The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from …
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NPR News: Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size …
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NPR News: Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70 Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in…
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NPR News: Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated…
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NPR News: Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones dam…
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