Thursday, 30 June 2022

The killing of a Black transgender woman in Milwaukee has officials asking for the public's help

Milwaukee officials are urging the public to come forward with any information related to the killing of a transgender Black woman who was found dead two weeks ago.


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Washington state police will not comply with out-of-state agency requests for abortion-related information, governor says

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive Thursday that bars state police from cooperating with out-of-state investigatory requests related to abortion in his efforts to make the state a "sanctuary" for those seeking the services.


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Why you need to visit a lavender field this summer

Undulating rows of purple flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, a floral fragrance lingering just above them, wafted gently by a warm breeze.


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Buckingham Palace finishes report on handling of Meghan bullying allegations -- but won't say what's in it

Buckingham Palace has revealed that it has completed a review into the handling of the allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied royal staff, but declined to share the results of the probe.


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Nordic walking beats interval training for better heart function, study says

If you're looking for a cardiovascular activity that will get your heart pumping and improve daily life, running or interval training may immediately come to mind. To maximize your workout, however, you may want to give Nordic walking a try, new research suggests.


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'Big Eyes' artist Margaret Keane dies aged 94

Artist Margaret Keane, known for her distinctive paintings of wide-eyed figures, has died aged 94.


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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

China's Mars probe has photographed the entire red planet

After more than a year on the surface of Mars, China's Tianwen-1 probe has taken images covering the entire red planet, the country's space agency announced Wednesday.


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Vermont ski resort to change 'insensitive' name

A popular Vermont ski resort originally known as Suicide Six has announced that it will change its "insensitive" name in the weeks to come.


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R. Kelly to be sentenced on racketeering, sex trafficking charges

As R. Kelly faces decades in prison for sex trafficking charges, newly unsealed court documents reveal graphic details about the R&B singer's own childhood abuse, which his attorneys hope will convince a judge to give him a more lenient sentence.


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Analysts accuse Bed Bath & Beyond of turning off AC in stores to save money as sales plummet

Retailers typically want their sales numbers to be red hot, not their customers. But Bed Bath & Beyond is reportedly dealing with cooled momentum and heated customers at its stores.


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