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Lifehacker

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  Don't Let Your Pandemic Travel Credits Go to Waste

  Traveling via any means is bonkers right now, so you may not be thinking about booking a trip anytime soon. Or maybe you are revenge traveling and booking all of the trips—either way, if you have e-credits or vouchers from trips that were canceled...

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  The Best Tax Exclusion for Travelers and Expats

  If you live overseas or travel frequently, make sure you aren’t giving more money than you have to to ol’ Uncle Sam back in the United States. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) allows a U.S. taxpayer to exclude up to $112,000 in income...

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  You Can Get Free Credits to Spend on Amazon Prime Day

  Amazon really wants to you to buy things next week. This year’s Prime Day, which is not so much a holiday or a sale as a collective mass hysteria, will take place July 12 and 13, and the mega-retailer is not only providing the illusion it is cutting...

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Pesticide Action Network

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  Yet another pesticide issue. . . microplastics?

  A new report reveals the deliberate addition of microplastics to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides used in industrial agriculture. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider

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  Yet another pesticide issue. . . microplastics?

  Last month, our friends at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) released a groundbreaking new briefing on a largely unexamined issue – microplastics in pesticides. PAN regularly highlights the dangers of pesticides...

  8 days ago
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  New report: Corporate influence at FAO

  Corporations are gaining increasing influence at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at the expense of states, small scale food producers, Indigenous Peoples and civil society. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...

  16 days ago

BBC News - Home

• Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter

  Twitter says it is committed to the deal and will take legal action to enforce the agreement.

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• Syria: Food aid to 3m people at risk after UN stalemate

  A key cross-border aid route could close after Security Council fails to agree terms to keep it open.

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• Sopranos actor Tony Sirico dies aged 79

  The actor portrayed Paulie Walnuts, one of Tony Soprano's chief henchmen, on the popular HBO series.

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The Register

• Now-frozen crypto-lending biz Celsius accused of devolving into a Ponzi scheme

  That's stone cold An ex-employee of Celsius Network, the cryptocurrency lending platform that recently suspended all transactions, this week accused the company of operating as a Ponzi scheme in a lawsuit.…...

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• Florida man accused of selling fake, broken Cisco devices from China to hospitals, schools, military

  Plus, Oracle reportedly mulling laying off staff to cut costs by up to $1b A Florida man has been accused of selling to hospitals, schools, and others fake and malfunctioning Cisco equipment imported from China.…...

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• Microsoft delays controversial ban on paid-for open source, WebKit in app store

  Embrace, extend, excuses The Microsoft Store, an online source for Windows apps and other apps, was supposed to enact new policies on July 16 that forbid developers from selling open-source apps that are otherwise available for free and from...

  7 hours ago

BBC News - Technology

• Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter

  Twitter says it is committed to the deal and will take legal action to enforce the agreement.

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• Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

  The Tesla chief says he is backing out because of the high number of spam accounts on the platform.

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• Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data

  Public bodies are told to be on guard after hacker tries to sell data of one billion Chinese citizens.

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Further

• Hard Truths. Hell Yes.

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• Because Citizens Were Armed

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• Totally Normal: Patriot Front Fascists Goose-Stepping Down Boston's Freedom Trail

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ForceChange

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  Stop Irresponsibly Breeding Dogs And Cats

  Hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are killed in overcrowded shelters every year. Discourage breeders from contributing to pet overpopulation and demand they stop breeding dogs and cats that have life-threatening health problems...

  19 hours ago
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  Stop Torturing Domesticated Skunks By Removing Their Scent Glands

  Domestic skunks are forced to undergo a de-glanding procedure, which strips them of their natural born defenses. Ban this cruel and unnecessary practice.

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  Protect People From Rabies Without Killing Innocent Dogs

  In response to an outbreak of canine rabies, Indonesia has taken to killing thousands of dogs to try and eradicate the disease. Encourage the U.S. to supply Indonesia with rabies vaccinations to save the lives of rabies afflicted humans and...

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Unexplained Mysteries

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  Video shows moment truck is struck by lightning on highway

  A woman driving in Florida captured the moment her husband's truck was struck by a bolt from the blue. Lightning can be a scary spectacle at the best ...

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  YouTuber Coyote Peterson announces 'Bigfoot' skull discovery

  The wildlife presenter claims that he has discovered the large skull of an unknown primate in Canada. Known for his enthusiastic presenting style and ...

  21 hours ago
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  Weird translucent fish discovered in the sea near Alaska

  This bizarre ocean-dwelling fish was found in the depths of the North Pacific by a group of NOAA scientists. Sporting a translucent, gelatinous body w...

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All Things Considered : NPR

• Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier

  The influential prime minister worked to revive the economy with his trademark "Abenomics" and rebuild Japan's role on the global stage. His assassination stunned a nation where gun violence is rare.

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• How a man's experience surviving a shooting drove him to become an FBI special agent

  A mass shooting hit the town of Winnetka, Ill., 34 years ago. Phil Andrew survived that shooting, and that experience shaped his path as a special agent for the FBI and lifelong gun control advocate.

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• The Supreme Court handed coal power a win. But experts say that won't save it

  Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices sided with coal companies in a recent case over the EPA's authority. But market forces have pushed the ongoing decline of coal power.

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Science@NASA Headline News

• NASA Challenge Winners Could Help Turn Space Trash to Gas

  Portal origin URL: NASA Challenge Winners Could Help Turn Space Trash to GasPortal origin nid: 481117Published: Friday, July 8, 2022 - 14:23Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA, in collaboration with HeroX...

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• NASA Updates Coverage for Webb Telescope’s First Images Reveal

  Portal origin URL: NASA Updates Coverage for Webb Telescope’s First Images RevealPortal origin nid: 481096Published: Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 14:55Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA, in partnership...

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• Surprise – Again! Asteroid Bennu Reveals its Surface is Like a Plastic Ball Pit

  Portal origin URL: Surprise – Again! Asteroid Bennu Reveals its Surface is Like a Plastic Ball PitPortal origin nid: 481064Published: Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 14:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: After...

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How to of the Day

• How to Oven Cook Sausages

  There are many ways to cook sausages, but cooking them in the oven is often the simplest method. You don’t have to stand over them, turning them in a frying pan or on the grill. And cooking them on foil means easy clean-up. Prep the sausages by...

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• How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom

  The ancient Chinese method of Feng Shui helps us to balance our homes and create happier, more successful lives, room by room. We often turn our attention to the bedroom, the sanctuary where we can rest and recharge. Having the proper Feng Shui...

  11 hours ago

• How to Shrink Shoes

  Finding a pair of shoes that fits perfectly and matches your personal style can be pretty difficult. Luckily, whether you bought a pair of shoes that are just slightly too large or your favorite pair of shoes are stretched due to wear, you can...

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Democracy Now!

• U.S. Accused of Whitewashing Israel's Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Ahead of Biden's Middle East Trip

  The United States is facing accusations of whitewashing the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh after concluding the bullet that killed her likely came from Israeli military gunfire, but stopping short of reaching...

  14 hours ago

• As Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia, Biden Pressured to Help Free "State-Sponsored Hostage"

  Pressure is growing on the Biden administration to help free U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner from Russian detention as Griner pleaded guilty Thursday in a Russian court to what her supporters say are trumped-up charges of “large-scale...

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• Assassination: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Shot Dead. Will Killing Push Japan Further to the Right?

  Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died at the age of 67 after being fatally shot while delivering a speech Friday in the western city of Nara. Abe, the longest-serving prime minister in Japan’s history, was campaigning for a...

  15 hours ago

News : NPR

• Ukrainians have a special place in their hearts for Boris Johnson

  While Britons might be happy to see their prime minister go, Ukrainians hold him in higher regard.

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• Coronavirus FAQ: I took a trip and caught COVID. What should I do? When can I go home?

  As summer travel surges, so does COVID. Experts share advice on how to prepare ahead of time in case you are infected on a vacation or visit — and what to do if you get that dreaded positive test.

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• Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier

  The influential prime minister worked to revive the economy with his trademark "Abenomics" and rebuild Japan's role on the global stage. His assassination stunned a nation where gun violence is rare.

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WebMD Health

• Biden Moves to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care

  The executive order calls on multiple federal agencies to expand access to reproductive care, crack down on misinformation and to protect the privacy of patients seeking reproductive care.

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• How Role in ‘The Chi’ Made Yolonda Ross a Breast Cancer Advocate

  Yolonda Ross went all-in when she learned that the single mom she plays in Showtime’s acclaimed series The Chi has breast cancer.

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• Exercise and Your Period: Be Your Best When You Feel Bad

  A growing conversation around periods and performance is empowering active people. Use these tips to feel and perform your best in all phases of the menstrual cycle.

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