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Jul 14, 2023

Tensions continue between China, US in the Taiwan Strait

“Troops in the theatre are always on high alert and will resolutely defend national sovereignty and security as well as regional peace and stability,” the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command said in a statement on its WeChat account.

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Jul 14, 2023

Elvis Presley’s daughter dies after weight loss surgery

The examiner said she also had a history of overmedicating in which, forgetful that she had taken her prescription medication, she would repeat her doses.

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Jul 14, 2023

North Korea defends missile launch in rare UN briefing

For the past several years the council has been divided over how to deal with Pyongyang. Russia and China, veto powers along with the United States, Britain and France, have said more sanctions will not help and want such measures to be eased.

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Jul 13, 2023

US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The drug, Opill, will be available online, in pharmacies and in grocery stores by early next year. The approval comes amid a heated debate in the US regarding reproductive rights, after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

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Jul 13, 2023

Hollywood actors poised to strike, join writers on picket lines

Broadcast networks including Fox (FOXA.O) and Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) ABC have announced fall lineups heavy with reality shows, which are not affected by the strikes. ABC will air re-runs of hit comedy “Abbott Elementary” and Fox will feature an animated comedy that was already completed.

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Jul 13, 2023

In wake of disasters, Chile animal shelter offers hope to wildlife

In the misty forests just outside of Chile’s capital Santiago, a rescued puma stalks the leafy surroundings of the Refugio Animal Cascada, a shelter hoping to rehabilitate and house wildlife affected by the country’s natural disasters.

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Jul 13, 2023

Biden says ‘I absolutely guarantee’ U.S. commitment to NATO

Biden welcomed Sweden’s prospective entry to NATO. Sweden had applied to join NATO alongside Finland, but its bid was held up by Turkey, which says Sweden is doing too little against people Ankara sees as terrorists.

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Jul 13, 2023

Disney’s potential sale of ABC, other networks sends shockwaves

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Jul 13, 2023

China is now top priority for British intelligence, spy chief says

Understanding how Beijing pursues its strategic goals is a complex challenge, say Moore.

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Jul 13, 2023

Celsius Network founder arrested, charged with fraud, US prosecutor says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also sued Mashinsky and Celsius on Thursday, according to a court filing, alleging Mashinsky and Celsius raised billions of dollars through the sale of unregistered crypto asset securities and misled investors about the financial success of his business.