Monday, 5 August 2024

NPR News: Misinformation online fueled all-out race riots in the United Kingdom

Misinformation online fueled all-out race riots in the United Kingdom
Far-right extremists have attacked mosques and hotels housing migrants in several of the U.K.'s most deprived cities. Unrest was fueled by misinformation online.

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Sunday, 4 August 2024

NPR News: The Borel wildfire is devastating parts of California. One man shares his story

The Borel wildfire is devastating parts of California. One man shares his story
There are more than 80 major wildfires burning across the western United States. In California, one family escaped the Borel fire, which continues to engulf large swaths of land.

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NPR News: Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K. Here's what to know:

Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K. Here's what to know:
Over the past week, hundreds of protesters were arrested, dozens of officers were injured and multiple buildings were damaged, including a mosque and a hotel known to have housed asylum seekers, following the killing of three girls at a dance class.

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NPR News: Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms
Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

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Saturday, 3 August 2024

NPR News: Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González
Pablo González, a journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland, was freed in the largest prisoner swap since the Soviet era, confirming suspicions that he may have been a Russian operative.

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NPR News: Tropical Storm Debby is approaching Florida

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching Florida
Tropical storm warnings and a hurricane watch were issued for the west coast of Florida and the panhandle as Debby crossed the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains are expected across the Southeast.

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NPR News: Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of war. This isn't the first time

Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of war. This isn't the first time
Israel and Hezbollah fought brief wars in 1996 and 2006. Both times, Israel thought it would teach Hezbollah a quick and painful lesson. Yet that didn’t happen. Now there’s the possibility of a third round, and Hezbollah has more firepower than ever.

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