Apple to shutter a retail store in China for the first time ever
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Apple to shutter a retail store in China for the first time ever
Apple Inc. is closing a retail store in China for the first time, marking a notable retreat in a market where the iPhone maker is striving to revive sales.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Heute gab es in Griechenland erneut einen Freispruch für einen fliehenden Mann, der das Boot steuerte, mit dem er selbst in Griechenland ankam. Der Fall wurde von der NGO de:criminalize begleitet und unterstützt. Das Gericht akzeptierte die Begründung der Verteidigung, dass Niom als Asylsuchender nicht für das Steuern des Bootes kriminalisiert werden darf. Für ihn bedeutet dies auch, dass er die baldige Geburt seines Kindes in Freiheit miterleben kann.
Dies ist allerdings nicht die Regel.
Santa Clara County Fair packing a lot into five-day run
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Santa Clara County Fair packing a lot into five-day run
Carnival rides, fair food, stunt shows and a Los Lobos concert are part of this year’s fair, which runs July 30 through Aug. 3.Sal Pizarro (The Mercury News)
US Veteran Alleges Gazan Child Who Thanked Him For Food Was Shot Dead Moments Later By IDF
Anthony Aguilar, a retired U.S. special forces veteran who recently returned from Gaza, told the horrific story of a child shot dead at an aid distribution site.Willa Pope Robbins (Mediaite)
These M4-Powered MacBook Pros Are All at Their Lowest Prices Ever Right Now
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These M4-Powered MacBook Pros Are All at Their Lowest Prices Ever Right Now
Whether your priority is portability, maximum performance, or staying within budget, it might be time to invest in one of these M4-powered machines.Naima Karp (Lifehacker)
A record-low number of American adults support Israel's military action in Gaza, per a new Gallup poll.
'Because It’s Black Culture': Accusations of Racial Profiling Fly After Florida Sheriff’s Safety Warning Shuts Down 'Boots on the Ground' Line Dance Event
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On what was supposed to be a lively Saturday of line dancing and music at the Flagler County Fairgrounds in Daytona Beach, the silence thatA.L. Lee (atlantablackstar)
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
You can already get a $50 discount on this brand-new device.Daniel Oropeza (Lifehacker)
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The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (Official Audio)
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Philly’s Best Italian Restaurants
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LEAKS SPRING: The FBI Has the Epstein 'Missing Minute' - PolitiZoom
So, here we are. With a full court press coming with respect to lining up the parameters of a pardon coming for Ghislaine Maxwell, the response seems to be the long-awaited leaks within the governmentJason Miciak (PolitiZoom)
Former Yankees Utilityman Reportedly Expected To Sign Soon After Trade Deadline
Recent reports have indicated that former New York Yankees utility man DJ LeMahieu will wait for the trade deadline to pass before he signs with new team.Andrew Wright (Newsweek)
FTC eyes probe into deceptive practices related to gender-affirming care
LIVE: UN meeting on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
Live from the United Nations General Assembly Hall for a plenary meeting promoting a two-state solution to the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict. Israe...YouTube
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He's doing Reverse Russiagate for the GOP base but he's I think he's doing this to keep Melania's mind off Epstein.
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A somewhat wacky theory about how the Epstein scandal may be benefiting Ukraine.Jason Sattler (THE FARCE)
The better-than-feared global economy
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Americans are growing hopeful about the economy as trade talks progress
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803Fresh - Boots On The Ground (Official Music Video) "Where Them Fans At?" - YouTube
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U.S. Crypto Innovation Poised to Explode due to the GENIUS Act - EUROPE SAYS
The first piece of legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies in the United States is now law.EUROPE SAYS
LIVE at Bears Camp with DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, Kyler Gordon | NFL Training Camp Tour - Raw Chili
DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, and Kyler Gordon sit down with Peanut Tillman and Mike Golic Jr. for exclusive interview at Bears training camp.RAWCHILI (Raw Chili)
S&P 500 retreats from record as comeback rally pauses before Fed decision: Live updates
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S&P 500 retreats from record as comeback rally pauses before Fed decision: Live updates
The moves come after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time and closing highs during Monday's trading session.Brian Evans (CNBC)
Make sure your sound is turned up to hear Pabu's chitters! He wants to hunt the birds so badly
Things that don't upset Donald Trump
- David Duke
- Hitler
- Pol Pot
- Kim Jong Un
- Enrique Tarrio
Things that do upset Donald Trump
- when his child rapist friend Jeffrey Epstein "steals" a child from him so he can no longer rape her
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Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ underage victim Virginia Giuffre from his Mar-a-Lago spa leading to feud
President tells reporters he cut off contact with Epstein because he was poaching employees from his clubAndrew Feinberg (The Independent)
This aluminum MagSafe desk stand rotates, swivels, and more at $11.50 Prime shipped (28% off)
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This aluminum MagSafe desk stand rotates, swivels, and more at $11.50 Prime shipped (28% off)
OMOTON Rotating MagSafe Desk Stand Buy for $11.50 (Reg. $16) What we love I’ve got my iPhone propped up on my desk right now using MagSafe, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.Simon Walsh (9to5Toys)
i hope it was not too expensive 😂
i'm shattered, boo. was too ill to work yesterday so absolutely had to today, especially as i might lose another day if the glasses come in this week. i got in all done though, so that's something.
is your whole week busy or will it settle a bit now? i hope you are provisioned! 
‘Dolores’: West Edge Opera debuts work on iconic labor leader
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'Dolores': West Edge Opera debuts work on iconic labor leader
West Edge Opera’s presents the world premiere of ‘Dolores’ — and Dolores Huerta herself will be in the audience.rmcmullen@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Brad Onishi’s Answer To Fighting Extremism Isn’t What You Want To Hear
“It’s like incredibly inefficient, non-scalable work. There is no AI for this.”Sojourners
Copilot Vision AI sends your data to Microsoft
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Copilot Vision AI sends your data to Microsoft
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New Age | BAGHC observes environment day - EUROPE SAYS
Banophool Adibashi Green Heart College celebrated the World Environment Day 2025 with a series of events under the theme ‘No more plastic pollution, it’s timeEUROPE SAYS
Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution,
Welcome - but still a bit odd. If even Israel agrees to a Palestinian state, the UK not recognising it would be truly bizarre.
US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
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US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues to coolPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer (ABC News)
US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry
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Sales at Kering-owned luxury brand Gucci drop 25% - UPI.com
Kering, the owner of Gucci, on Tuesday reported lower second-quarter financial returns than what was expected, pointing to "uncertain" global factors.UPI
Vegan Maple-Glazed Tofu Musubi
Hawaiian Spam musubi gets a plant-based makeover with a sweet Canadian touch.VegNews.com
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