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Electronic waste surges in Latin America amid lack of recycling laws
United Press International (UPI)
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SANTIAGO, Chile, June 20 (UPI) -- Growing demand for technology in Latin America has made the region a major importer of electronic devices, but it still lacks clear regulations for managing the resulting waste -- a problem with serious...
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
The Canadian Press
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June saw the death of a musician whose talent brought The Beach Boys from a local California band to hitmakers and international ambassadors of surf and sun. Brian Wilson formed the band with two brothers, a cousin and a childhood friend,...
UP Physicists Visualize Evolution of Global Values Over Four Decades
Philippines Graphic
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June 18, 2025
By: Eunice Jean C. Patron Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) have generated culture maps using data from the Integrated Values Survey (IVS). Using a method...
How Trump’s deportation push created 1 million MORE undocumented people
The Independent
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June 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How Trump’s immigration policies target Mass.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Immigration has been Donald Trump’s top issue since his political career began. When Trump launched his first presidential run, he described Mexican migrants as “rapists” and...
Livestock trade with Mexico set to resume July 7 after screwworm scare
El Paso Times - Texas
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The U.S.-Mexico border will reopen for livestock passage after a month-long closure due to New World Screwworm concerns. The USDA announced a phased reopening of ports of entry for cattle, bison, and equines starting July 7th. The USDA is working...
Russia Deploys Foreign Intel Director to Cuba
Breitbart
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July 2, 2025
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin on Tuesday met in Havana with Cuban figurehead “President” Miguel Díaz-Canel, who described the Russian official as a “good friend” of Cuba. Although details of the encounter...
Miami clergy raise concerns as Trump tours Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Catholic Review - Maryland
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July 3, 2025
MIAMI — Most Americans agree on the need for good U.S. border security, but to hear politicians and civil authorities hurl insults and jokes at the expense of migrants as Florida opened its new “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in the...
Iran, 9 other nations condemn West sanctions on world states
Mehr News Agency
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July 2, 2025
In a joint statement at the 53rd session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Tuesday, the signatories stressed the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of countries as sanctions sap the ability of countries,...
Defracted Universes, Memory Divers, and Darkest Academia: July’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
Literary Hub
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June 30, 2025
I’m compiling this month’s SFF list in the lead-up to the summer solstice; by the time you read it, the days will already have begun shortening, even incrementally. But summer has only just begun, and July brings a bevy of exciting reads for...
Marvel Studios' 'Ironheart' exemplifies sisterhood, STEM, self-discovery in new Disney+ series
6 ABC Action News
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July 1, 2025
LOS ANGELES -- In 2016, MIT genius Riri Williams soared onto the Marvel Comics scene in "Invincible Iron Man Vol. 3 #7." Now, thanks to Executive Producer Ryan Coogler, hot off his success with the global phenomenon "Sinners," Williams is soaring...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.2.25
Florida Politics
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July 2, 2025
Good Wednesday morning. Less than two years into his first term as a state lawmaker, Miami Rep. Mike Redondo has cemented his spot in line to lead the Legislature’s lower chamber. All 22 members of the House GOP first-year class voted for Redondo...
Opinion: Where I learned the power of looking at everything
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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People who earned their bachelor’s degree from an Ivy tend to let you know, even decades after graduating. It’s in their author bio, or on their X handle. My degree from U.C. Berkeley never seemed like a detail worth mentioning, unless someone...
Several states, including Iran, condemn West’s sanctions on world countries
Iran Front Page
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July 2, 2025
In a joint statement at the 53rd session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Tuesday, the signatories stressed the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of countries as sanctions sap the ability of countries,...
Iran, nine other nations condemn West's sanctions on world countries
Press TV
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Iran and nine other countries have condemned unilateral sanctions and coercive measures imposed by the West on various states, describing such actions as a violation of the UN Charter and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs...
They choose America: Brand-new US citizens share their joys, hopes
Marco Eagle - Florida
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93 people from 41 countries became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony in Miami. The new citizens shared their stories and the significance of becoming Americans. Many expressed relief and joy, while some also acknowledged the difficulties...
Miami clergy raise concerns as Trump tours Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida Catholic
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MIAMI | Most Americans agree on the need for good U.S. border security, but to hear politicians and civil authorities hurl insults and jokes at the expense of migrants as Florida opened its new "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in the...
New ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for migrants called a ‘sinful initiative’
OSV News
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July 2, 2025
MIAMI (OSV News) — Most Americans agree on the need for good U.S. border security, but to hear politicians and civil authorities hurl insults and jokes at the expense of migrants as Florida opened its new “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention...
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill will slash health care for legal immigrants to pay for tax cuts
Arizona Mirror
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July 2, 2025
Provisions in the new tax and spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate early Tuesday would go even further than the House bill in removing health care and other benefits from immigrants with legal status. The House version of the massive tax and...
Five Below-the-Line Talents to Track in Costa Rica
Variety
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica’s most prized assets – aside from its unparalleled locations – are its highly skilled crews, known for their depth of experience, strong work ethic and bilingual skills. Honed through years of on-set experience – paired with formal...