Land-use boards aren’t representative of the communities they serve, report finds
A survey in New London and Fairfield Counties found that land-use boards were mostly comprised of white, male homeowners.Janhavi Munde (CT Mirror)
Putin is ignoring Trump’s disappointment and intensifying Russia’s Ukraine offensive, confident in battlefield gains and expecting Ukraine’s defenses to fall soon. Putin won’t halt the war without major Ukrainian concessions, prioritizing goals over US ties.
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Got a drawer full of dead batteries? A new CT recycling law could soon help
If you’ve got a drawer full of dead batteries and don't know what to do with them, a new recycling law could soon amp up your options.Áine Pennello | Connecticut Public (CT Mirror)
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They crashed. They killed. They’re driving again in the North Bay — and it’s perfectly legal - CalMatters
Despite felony convictions in fatal crashes, several North Bay drivers have regained licenses under a system that operates with no public tracking, few safeguards and rising calls for reform.CalMatters Staff (CalMatters)
📰 Kyiv slammed with drones, ballistic missiles as Russia targets Ukraine with mass attack for second night in row
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Russia targets Kyiv, western Ukraine with mass attack second night in a row
Fires blazed at residential buildings in Kyiv during a mass drone attack on July 10. The assault comes a day after Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile strike against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Lawsuit Over Karol G, Tiësto Song Dismissed, Judge Blasts 'Expert' for Misidentified Chords
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Karol G, Tiesto Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
A copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Karol G and Tiësto was dismissed Wednesday amid claims the plaintiff's expert misidentified chords.Nancy Dillon (Rolling Stone)
Why Connecticut needs wildlife funding now more than ever
Without the renewal of essential federal grants, projects protecting vital Connecticut wildlife will stall or vanish.Viewpoints Contributor (CT Mirror)
China moves to crack down on tour operators over ‘forced shopping’ practices
China is taking action against tour operators who force travellers to shop at designated stores.
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China moves to crack down on tour operators over ‘forced shopping’ practices
China is taking action against tour operators who force travellers to shop at designated stores. Read more at straitstimes.com.ST
Slovakia opposes the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, while some member states want to weaken it. Estonia threatens to block a weak package. The sanctions, promised since early May, face delays due to lack of unanimous support.
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ERR Brüsselis: 18. sanktsioonide paketi peamiseks takistuseks on Slovakkia
Euroopa Liidu 18. Venemaa vastase sanktsioonide paketi heakskiitmist takistab Slovakkia vastuseis, aga ka osade liikmesriikide soov sanktsioone lahjendada. Kui nii läheb, lubab Eesti nõrka paketti blokeerida.Joakim Klementi (Brüssel) (Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR)
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Australia’s beef exports to the US surge despite Trump tariffs
Exports of chilled and frozen beef to the US jumped 23 per cent from June 2024.
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Australia’s beef exports to the US surge despite Trump tariffs
Exports of chilled and frozen beef to the US jumped 23 per cent from June 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.ST
Russia responsible for MH17 downing, international law violations in Ukraine, Europe's human rights court rules
The ruling also found Russia responsible for the deadly downing of Flight MH17, a Malaysian airliner shot down by Russian proxy forces in Ukraine in July 2014.
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Russian Troops Moving Forward, Creating Buffer Zone to Ensure Security - Kremlin
Russian troops are moving forward in the area of a special military operation and creating a buffer zone to ensure security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saidSputnik International
In historic feat, Ukraine's 3rd Brigade captures Russian troops using only drones and robots, military says
The operation took place in Kharkiv Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, where the brigade deployed first-person view (FPV) drones and kamikaze ground robotic platforms to attack Russian fortifications, the brigade said in a statement.
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Russia Found Responsible for MH17, War Crimes, by European Court of Human Rights
This is the first time an international court has found Russia guilty in the MH17 case, the Associated Press reported.
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Brazil will respond to Trump's 50% tariff with 'reciprocity,' says da Silva
President Donald Trump said the United States will impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil.
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N. Korean defector to file lawsuits in S. Korea against Kim Jong-un over human rights crimes
A North Korean defector in South Korea plans to file a lawsuit and a criminal complaint against North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un over human rights violations this week, a civic group said Wednesday.
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N. Korean defector to file lawsuits in S. Korea against Kim Jong-un over human rights crimes
A North Korean defector in South Korea plans to file a lawsuit and a criminal complaint against North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un over human rights violations this week, a civic group said Wednesday. T...Yonhap (The Korea Times)
Instagram wrongly says some users breached child sex abuse rules
It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.
Japan breaks world internet speed record with 1.02 petabits/s data transfer over 1,808.1 km
Japanese researchers have successfully transmitted a 1.02 petabits (1.02 x 10^6 GB) per second of data over a distance of Japan internet
Several incarcerated at Cheshire Correctional begin hunger strike
The striking individuals say recent lockdowns have been excessive. DOC and union leaders cite staffing shortage.Emilia Otte (CT Mirror)
Cuban FM highlights Cuba's call at BRICS Summit
Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla highlighted on X, Cuba's position at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.Ahora
Medicaid Middleman Ships Jobs, Tech to India Despite State Rules
The largest Medicaid claims processor has built a network of at least 1,800 engineers and analysts in India, rapidly increasing hiring in recent months, even though many of its state contracts require work to be done in the US unless waivers are issued.
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Medicaid Middleman Ships Jobs, Tech to India Despite State Rules
The largest Medicaid claims processor has built a network of at least 1,800 engineers and analysts in India, rapidly increasing hiring in recent months, even though many of its state contracts require work to be done in the US unless waivers are issu…John Holland (news.bloomberglaw.com)
US: 50% Tariff on Brazil, Copper Rates Set for August, More
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TikToker Creates Fake 'Alligator Alcatraz' Tour Company That Redirects MAGA Supporters to Migrant Aid Resources
A TikToker created a website touting fake tours of the Trump administration's new "Alligator Alcatraz," which redirects visitors to resources for migrant aid.
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Ein 25-Jähriger wurde am Montagabend auf einem Supermarktparkplatz in Berlin-Lichtenberg durch einen Messerstich am Kopf schwer verletzt und musste notoperiert werden.Redaktion (Apollo News)
AI is eating up Pennsylvania's power, governor threatens to pull state from the grid — new plants aren't being built fast enough to keep up with demand
Spiking demand is sending energy bills skyrocketing, while the governor threatens to pull the state from the grid.
Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone.
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Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone.Rebecca Bellan (TechCrunch)
Goldman Battles Morgan Stanley for Hong Kong Supremacy
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Goldman Sachs Battles Morgan Stanley Among Banks for Hong Kong Deals Supremacy
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we look at how Wall Street’s back on top of the city’s booming equity capital markets, find some silver lining in the recent heat wave and talk to the professor behind OldHKinColour.Julia Fioretti (Bloomberg)
BYD, Other EV Battery Makers Face More Pressure to Cut Emissions
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BYD, Other EV Battery Makers Face More Pressure to Cut Emissions
Electric vehicle battery suppliers, including BYD Co. and EVE Energy Co., need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supply chains, according to environmental group Greenpeace.Danny Lee (Bloomberg)
US | EPA proposes rollback on rules limiting carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
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NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members as Trump looks to slash agency’s budget
The agency saw layoffs in March and is losing nearly a quarter of its budget
UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners
Company to provide free technology and ‘upskill’ civil servants but concerns raised over UK data being held on US servers
Lost for 300 Years, Pirate-Plundered Treasure Ship Discovered off Madagascar Coast
Between the treasure value and the ransom money, the haul would have been an "eye-watering treasure, even by pirate standards.Andy Corbley (Good News Network)
Two more CT unions break off contract talks with Lamont
The Judicial Branch unions declared an impasse after being offered $2,000 bonuses, just days after Lamont’s office said it would offer raises.Keith M. Phaneuf (CT Mirror)
EU dismissed an interpreter for taking notes during a sensitive meeting with Zelenskyy in Dec of 2024.
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EU cuts ties with interpreter over Zelenskyy security fears
European Commission said it took action over “an incident related to note-taking” at a meeting with Ukrainian president.Gabriel Gavin (POLITICO)
#Golos, Russia’s only independent nationwide election-monitoring group, is shutting down after 25 years, following a court ruling that found its co-chair, Grigory #Melkonyants, guilty of running an “undesirable” organization.
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Russia’s last independent election watchdog is shutting down. Here’s what that means for democracy in the country.Meduza
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