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The fight to save 'sacred' Carpathian forests from loggers

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Vast gaps in the forest canopy are visible from above Romania's Carpathian mountains, while stumps studding the ground are reminders of the trees chopped into logs and piled beside dirt roads. Slovakia's share of the Carpathians -- second in size to Romania's -- has also come in for environmental concern.

Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames may burn iconic Joshua trees

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Firefighters aided by afternoon rain have made progress fighting a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and could threaten the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees. Fire officials say a brief, heavy downpour Tuesday afternoon helped keep the spread of the York Fire to a minimum and it's 23% contained after roaring through California's massive Mojave National Preserve into Nevada. It's California's largest fire this year. However, experts say the Joshua trees — which grow only in the Mojave Desert ... Читать дальше...

LetzCook: Summer Peach Salad

Today.rtl.lu 

Who said salads have to be boring? This refreshing dish teams sweet peaches with avocado and cucumber to cool you down this summer.

China wants to mobilise entire nation in counter-espionage

EurActiv 

China should encourage its citizens to join counter-espionage work, including creating channels for individuals to report suspicious activity as well as commending and rewarding them, the state security ministry said on Tuesday (1 August).



Writers Guild to Meet With Studios, Streamers on August 4 - Hollywood Reporter

Sports - Google News (us) 

  1. Writers Guild to Meet With Studios, Streamers on August 4  Hollywood Reporter
  2. As Writers Strike Nears Day 100, WGA & AMPTP Seek Path Back Toward Negotiating Table  Deadline
  3. Hollywood Studios Are Trying To Call Their Decision To Cheat Writers an 'Act of God'  The Mary Sue
  4. Writers Strike: AMPTP, WGA Set Meeting to Discuss Resuming Long-Stalled Contract Talks  Variety
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10 Indian stocks that match Peter Lynch’s investment style

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

MarketSmith has created a custom screen based on Lynch's investment style, which identifies securities that are trading for below-average prices on a PE or PEG basis and are not already widely owned by institutions.

Watch Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Throw Out First Pitch At Cardinals Game

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

It is becoming an annual summer tradition for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Tatum has thrown out the first pitch on a few occasions at Major League Baseball games, and was doing it again Tuesday. Tatum took part in the ceremonial honor prior to his hometown St. Louis Cardinals taking on the Minnesota Twins at […]

Mega Millions jackpot leaps to estimated $1.25 billion - CBS News

Google.com 

  1. Mega Millions jackpot leaps to estimated $1.25 billion  CBS News
  2. Mega Millions August 1, 2023  News 19 WLTX
  3. Mega Millions numbers 8/1/23: $1.1B lottery drawing jackpot results  Peoria Journal Star
  4. Lottery fever (again) in Arizona Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.1B  FOX 10 Phoenix
  5. Massive Mega Millions drawing coming Tuesday night  KELOLAND.com
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North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest of criticisms

Times Union 

North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize its human rights conditions. The statement published by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency described Julie Turner as a “wicked woman” who was picked by the Biden administration as a “political housemaid” to launch groundless attacks on the country’s human rights record. Читать дальше...

North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest of criticisms

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize its human rights conditions. The statement published by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency described Julie Turner as a “wicked woman” who was picked by the Biden administration as a “political housemaid” to launch groundless attacks on the country’s human rights record. Читать дальше...

Some of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Not everyone is hostile to last week's coup in Niger. Neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali have taken the unusual step of declaring that foreign military intervention in Niger would be a declaration of war against them, too. Both have had coups in recent years. They are defying the West African regional body which says it could use force if Niger’s coup leaders don’t reinstate the democratically elected president within a week. A United Nations report last month warned of such resistance as young populations... Читать дальше...

Pinterest sees stronger margins as ad rebound boosts quarterly results

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Pinterest CFO Julia Donnelly said its adjusted core earnings margin will be higher by "roughly 400 basis points" in the current fiscal year. It was 16% in 2022. The company also forecast current-quarter revenue would grow in the high-single-digit percentage range, compared with analysts' expectations of 7.7%, according to Refinitiv data.

In Education: Just how far and fast we are falling.

Scoop 

Background In January/February of each year the NCEA/UE results get released for the students who sat in the previous year. For schools that keep the vast majority of their students until 17 years old – they are a reasonably accurate reflection of performance. For schools that lose many students prior to that those results are mythical. […]

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Media owner files complaint alleging interference by Costa Rica's president in custody dispute

Times Union 

Prosecutors say a banker and media owner has filed a legal complaint against Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves, alleging that his administration interfered in his child custody dispute. The animosity between Chaves and the complainant Leonel Baruch, who owns online news site CR Hoy, is well known. Baruch’s complaint is one that any citizen can file, and does not necessarily lead to charges. The former head of Costa Rica’s child welfare agency earlier said Chaves’ chief of staff told her the president... Читать дальше...





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