What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israeli lawmakers will vote Monday on the first major bill in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
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Rhodes fires: Holidaymakers praise locals as wildfires rage on
Wildfires have also broken out on the Greek islands of Corfu and Evia as thousands are evacuated.
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Meta's Threads could lure ads from Twitter but it's early days, analysts say
By Akash Sriram, Samrhitha A and Sheila Dang Threads, Meta Platform's broadside to Twitter, is seen by some
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Explainer-What is the 'Basel III endgame' and why are banks worked up about it?
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON U.S. banking regulators will on Thursday unveil a sweeping proposal for stricter bank capital
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What are the Women's World Cup armbands and why were they created?
As Ali Riley and her New Zealand team claimed a surprise victory over Norway in the opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday, the Football Ferns captain could be seen sporting a white and blue armband emblazoned with the words "Unite for Inclusion."
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Plane crashes into power line in Houston, leaving 1 dead
An aircraft hit a power line and crashed in Houston on Saturday night, killing one person and knocking out power in the area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote
Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.
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McDonald's to investigate Irish rape victim taunts
McDonald's UK and Ireland chief executive says he commends Ciara Mangan's bravery in speaking out.
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Here's how Bud Light became the latest corporate bogeyman for Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sets his sights on Bud Light, the latest development in what has turned into an ongoing crisis for the beer brand following its brief partnership with influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who is trans, four months ago.
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Barack Obama shares his summer playlist, and it's fire: Tupac Shakur, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner make the cut
Former President Barack Obama is staying cool this summer with a summer playlist of 40-plus songs that showcase his eclectic tastes.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss
Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor moss. But the iconic Southern plant has an interesting history.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Is this Canada's year?
The country's women's football team has never been this strong. But can it win the ultimate trophy?
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