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Harris courts Latino voters in Arizona : NPR

Democrats believe they have an opportunity to make inroads with an important voting bloc in swing state Arizona: Latinos. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: With Vice President Kamala Harris set to be her party’s presidential nominee, Democrats are making efforts to win an important voting bloc in the swing state of Arizona. Nearly 25% of Arizona voters […]

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The story behind a landmark prisoner swap

On Thursday, the biggest exchange of prisoners since the height of the Cold War took place. The quiet negotiations took months between the U.S., Russia and several European nations. Among the at least two dozen people freed was Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, detained in Russia on charges of espionage in 2023. Also, Paul […]

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Maduro’s manoeuvres to stay in power

EPA There is turmoil in Venezuela following the announcement by a government-controlled electoral authority of a disputed election result that handed a third consecutive term in power to President Nicolás Maduro. The opposition says the result is fraudulent and that its candidate, Edmundo González, won the election by a wide margin. Newsportual Electoral Council (CNE), […]

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Can I still get to Paris for the Olympics?

BBC The Olympic Games are well under way – and this time the world’s foremost sports competition is taking place only hours away from the UK. Millions are journeying to Paris and other French cities to watch competitions from skateboarding to swimming and revel in the heroism and heartbreak of world-class sport at dozens of […]

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Spirit exits NWSL Summer Cup after 3-2 loss to Chicago

RICHMOND — Sarah Griffith cut right and took a hard touch, building up momentum as she closed on the ball from just outside the penalty arc. The Chicago Red Stars forward then rocketed a shot that cleared Washington Spirit goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart and splashed into the top left corner of the net. The 89th-minute strike […]

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UK’s FCA Looks For Industry Opinions On Streamlining Financial Rules

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has started a review to improve its rules that govern financial services. The authority aims to reduce the regulatory burdens on businesses. It took this step after unveiling […]

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Meta agrees to pay record $1.4B in Texas facial recognition suit

Meta reached a $1.4 billion deal to settle claims brought by the Texas attorney general over allegations that the social media giant flouted state privacy laws when it collected millions of users’ biometric data without their consent. The lawsuit, which targeted Meta’s use of facial recognition software, has resulted in the largest privacy settlement obtained […]

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