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Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
Technology
July 21, 2025
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
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At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says
Middle East
July 21, 2025
At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says
CNN — At least 73 people were killed and around 150 people injured by Israeli gunfire in Gaza while seeking…
NATO has promised a spending blitz. Can its European members afford it?
World
July 21, 2025
NATO has promised a spending blitz. Can its European members afford it?
London CNN — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the defense alliance of 32 countries, is on a spending spree, with…
16 killed after Bangladesh air force jet crashes into Dhaka school
World
July 21, 2025
16 killed after Bangladesh air force jet crashes into Dhaka school
(AP) – A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at…
This week’s big questions: Can Trump finally quell the Epstein storm — and is it hurting his presidency?
World
July 21, 2025
This week’s big questions: Can Trump finally quell the Epstein storm — and is it hurting his presidency?
CNN — Even President Donald Trump doesn’t seem to think his angry and chaotic efforts to end the renewed storm…
‘Not Trump’s dumping ground’: Outrage over arrival of foreign US deportees in tiny African nation
World
July 21, 2025
‘Not Trump’s dumping ground’: Outrage over arrival of foreign US deportees in tiny African nation
CNN — Across Africa, and in the tiny nation of Eswatini, fury has erupted over the arrival of foreign deportees…
Children make up half of more than 170 killed in Pakistan floods
World
July 21, 2025
Children make up half of more than 170 killed in Pakistan floods
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Relentless floods have claimed the lives of more than 170 people in eastern Pakistan, about half…
Four-year-old girl dies of hunger in Gaza as Israel throttles food supply
Middle East
July 21, 2025
Four-year-old girl dies of hunger in Gaza as Israel throttles food supply
CNN — Four-year old Razan Abu Zaher gave up her fight for life on Sunday. She died at a hospital…
Massive Attack, Brian Eno among UK and Irish musicians banding together to speak out on Israel’s war in Gaza
Middle East
July 20, 2025
Massive Attack, Brian Eno among UK and Irish musicians banding together to speak out on Israel’s war in Gaza
CNN — A group of musicians from the United Kingdom and Ireland say they have formed a syndicate to advocate…
Tim Cook was hand-picked to lead Apple. Some say it’s time for him to go
Technology
July 20, 2025
Tim Cook was hand-picked to lead Apple. Some say it’s time for him to go
New York CNN — Two research analysts made waves last week when they called for a major shakeup at tech…
Boy survives Vietnam tourist boat sinking that killed dozens by sheltering in air pocket
World
July 20, 2025
Boy survives Vietnam tourist boat sinking that killed dozens by sheltering in air pocket
CNN — A boy survived the sinking of a tourist boat in Vietnam which killed dozens of people by sheltering…
Ceasefire in southern Syria appears to be holding as US demands Damascus end violence
Middle East
July 20, 2025
Ceasefire in southern Syria appears to be holding as US demands Damascus end violence
CNN — The Syrian government says clashes in the southern city of Suwayda have stopped after a week of violence…
5 big questions about Trump’s ties to Epstein
World
July 20, 2025
5 big questions about Trump’s ties to Epstein
CNN — A Wall Street Journal report late Thursday added new scrutiny to President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late…
For the first time in modern history a capital city is on the verge of running dry
Middle East
July 20, 2025
For the first time in modern history a capital city is on the verge of running dry
CNN — As the sun rises over Kabul’s parched mountains, a family’s daily struggle to find water – and to…
Ukraine calls for talks with Russia next week
World
July 20, 2025
Ukraine calls for talks with Russia next week
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s calling for a meeting with Russia next week to push forward ceasefire…
‘Nothing has changed’: Iran tries to rearm proxy groups as US talks stall
Middle East
July 20, 2025
‘Nothing has changed’: Iran tries to rearm proxy groups as US talks stall
CNN — Iran’s armed proxies are ramping up pressure on key points in the Middle East as Tehran attempts to…
Meta apologizes after auto-translation mistakenly announces Indian state chief minister’s death
Technology
July 19, 2025
Meta apologizes after auto-translation mistakenly announces Indian state chief minister’s death
CNN — Tech giant Meta has apologized and said it has fixed an auto-translation issue that led one of its…
Christian leaders make rare visit to Gaza following deadly Israeli church attack
Middle East
July 19, 2025
Christian leaders make rare visit to Gaza following deadly Israeli church attack
CNN — Leaders from the Catholic and Greek Orthodox Church visited Gaza’s only Catholic church on Friday, where a day…
Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, pledges investigation
Middle East
July 19, 2025
Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, pledges investigation
CNN — Israel said Thursday that it “deeply regrets” a deadly strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, which killed three…
How Trump 2.0 is undoing Trump 1.0
World
July 19, 2025
How Trump 2.0 is undoing Trump 1.0
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