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🌳 Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon hits tragic record in 2022
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon during the first half of 2022 broke all records, a measure of the increasing destruction taking place under the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
Satellite images taken between January and June show 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles) of forest destroyed, more than in any six month period in the seven years of record-keeping under the current methodology. The extent is four times the size of New York City.
The area destroyed in the first half of 2022 is 80% larger than the same period in 2018. Brazil also will hold presidential elections in October, which typically reduces law enforcement in the Amazon. Bolsonaro will run for a second 4-year term. Currently he is trailing former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in polls.
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon during the first half of 2022 broke all records, a measure of the increasing destruction taking place under the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
Satellite images taken between January and June show 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles) of forest destroyed, more than in any six month period in the seven years of record-keeping under the current methodology. The extent is four times the size of New York City.
The area destroyed in the first half of 2022 is 80% larger than the same period in 2018. Brazil also will hold presidential elections in October, which typically reduces law enforcement in the Amazon. Bolsonaro will run for a second 4-year term. Currently he is trailing former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in polls.
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⚡️Ukrainian Troops Attack Air Defense Unit in Lugansk
Ukrainian troops delivered a massive strike on the air defense unit, which ensures the security of the city of Lugansk, Andrei Marochko, an officer of the People's Militia of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), said.
"Armed formations of Ukraine carried out a massive strike on the military air defense unit, which ensures the security of the city of Lugansk. At the moment, all measures have been taken to ensure the safety of civilians," Marochko said on Telegram.
Ukrainian troops delivered a massive strike on the air defense unit, which ensures the security of the city of Lugansk, Andrei Marochko, an officer of the People's Militia of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), said.
"Armed formations of Ukraine carried out a massive strike on the military air defense unit, which ensures the security of the city of Lugansk. At the moment, all measures have been taken to ensure the safety of civilians," Marochko said on Telegram.
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🎞️ Graphic New Footage Offers Insight Into Delayed Response From Uvalde Officers
Unreleased video obtained by the Austin American-Statesman shows the gunman walk into Robb Elementary School unimpeded, moments after spraying bullets from his semi-automatic rifle outside the building and after desperate calls to 911 from inside and outside the Uvalde school.
A 77-minute video recording is an edited version of footage showing how the law enforcement response unfolded.
* Warning: Video and audio described in this story about the Uvalde school shooting are disturbing. Discretion is advised.
Unreleased video obtained by the Austin American-Statesman shows the gunman walk into Robb Elementary School unimpeded, moments after spraying bullets from his semi-automatic rifle outside the building and after desperate calls to 911 from inside and outside the Uvalde school.
A 77-minute video recording is an edited version of footage showing how the law enforcement response unfolded.
* Warning: Video and audio described in this story about the Uvalde school shooting are disturbing. Discretion is advised.
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💊 Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the US.
HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the US, used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa. Last year, Paris-based HRA won UK approval for the first birth control pill available there without a prescription.
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For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the US.
HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the US, used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa. Last year, Paris-based HRA won UK approval for the first birth control pill available there without a prescription.
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‼️HIMARS Not Difficult Target for Air Defense But Kiev Using Terrorist Tactics - Source
HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) rockets supplied to Ukraine by the United States are not a difficult target for Russian air defense, but Kiev is using terrorist tactics of combined strikes on poorly protected civilian targets, a source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"MLRS [Multiple Launch Rocket Systems] shells, whether they are [launched from] Uragan, Smerch, Vilkha or HIMARS systems, are not a difficult target for a layered air defense system, they are shot down by Russian air defense missile systems in large numbers, as they have a predictable trajectory, low flight speed in the final section and are not equipped with means of overcoming air defense," the source said.
At the same time, the source noted that Ukraine is using the tactics of massive combined attacks, choosing objects that are poorly covered by air defense. Such strikes involve several types of weapons, which mainly target civilian facilities, the source added.
"A high concentration of weapons creates the possibility of some missiles breaking through to the target. This is terrorism in its purest form," the source said.
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HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) rockets supplied to Ukraine by the United States are not a difficult target for Russian air defense, but Kiev is using terrorist tactics of combined strikes on poorly protected civilian targets, a source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"MLRS [Multiple Launch Rocket Systems] shells, whether they are [launched from] Uragan, Smerch, Vilkha or HIMARS systems, are not a difficult target for a layered air defense system, they are shot down by Russian air defense missile systems in large numbers, as they have a predictable trajectory, low flight speed in the final section and are not equipped with means of overcoming air defense," the source said.
At the same time, the source noted that Ukraine is using the tactics of massive combined attacks, choosing objects that are poorly covered by air defense. Such strikes involve several types of weapons, which mainly target civilian facilities, the source added.
"A high concentration of weapons creates the possibility of some missiles breaking through to the target. This is terrorism in its purest form," the source said.
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String of California 7-Eleven shootings leave 2 dead, 3 hurt
Two people were killed and three wounded in robberies before dawn Monday at six 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and authorities said they were seeking the same lone gunman in at least three of the crimes.
The string of violence occurred within a timespan of about five hours on July 11, or 7/11, the day when the national 7-Eleven brand celebrates its anniversary. This is its 95th year and on Monday stores gave out free Slurpee drinks.
7-Eleven Inc. issued a statement saying it was gathering information and working with police. “Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones,” the statement said.
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Two people were killed and three wounded in robberies before dawn Monday at six 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and authorities said they were seeking the same lone gunman in at least three of the crimes.
The string of violence occurred within a timespan of about five hours on July 11, or 7/11, the day when the national 7-Eleven brand celebrates its anniversary. This is its 95th year and on Monday stores gave out free Slurpee drinks.
7-Eleven Inc. issued a statement saying it was gathering information and working with police. “Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones,” the statement said.
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🛫 Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, flees the country on military jet
The 73-year-old president arrived in the capital of the Maldives, amid mass protests over its economic crisis. His departure ends a family dynasty that has ruled Sri Lanka for decades as he earlier pledged to resign on Wednesday 13 July.
The news of the president's departure filtered through, noisy celebrations broke out among demonstrators at Galle Face Green, the main protest site in the capital city, Colombo. The people of Sri Lanka blame President Rajapaksa's administration for their worst economic crisis in decades.
For months they have been struggling with daily power cuts and shortages of basics like fuel, food and medicines.
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The 73-year-old president arrived in the capital of the Maldives, amid mass protests over its economic crisis. His departure ends a family dynasty that has ruled Sri Lanka for decades as he earlier pledged to resign on Wednesday 13 July.
The news of the president's departure filtered through, noisy celebrations broke out among demonstrators at Galle Face Green, the main protest site in the capital city, Colombo. The people of Sri Lanka blame President Rajapaksa's administration for their worst economic crisis in decades.
For months they have been struggling with daily power cuts and shortages of basics like fuel, food and medicines.
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🦮 4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia facility searching for homes
After years of investigative reports and undercover operations by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a judge has sealed the fate of approximately 4,000 beagles that were bred and sold for experimental purposes at Envigo’s Cumberland County facility.
On Tuesday, July 5, Judge Norman K. Moon with the Lynchburg Division of the US District Court for the Western District of Virginia approved the transfer plan for the puppies and dogs in Envigo’s care in central Virginia in tandem with the company itself.
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After years of investigative reports and undercover operations by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a judge has sealed the fate of approximately 4,000 beagles that were bred and sold for experimental purposes at Envigo’s Cumberland County facility.
On Tuesday, July 5, Judge Norman K. Moon with the Lynchburg Division of the US District Court for the Western District of Virginia approved the transfer plan for the puppies and dogs in Envigo’s care in central Virginia in tandem with the company itself.
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⚡️ LIVE UPDATES | Ukrainian forces shell Donetsk Republic using Grad rockets, DPR says
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⚡️ Estonian authorities release head of Sputnik Meedia Cherysheva - Russian Embassy
⚡️ An Estonian court has declared that the search of the home and former office of Sputnik Media's ex-employee Elena Cherysheva was illegal
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton admits that he has helped plan coups in other countries:
🗣 "As somebody who has helped plan coups d'etat, not here, but, you know, other places, it takes a lot of work," he said
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🗣 "As somebody who has helped plan coups d'etat, not here, but, you know, other places, it takes a lot of work," he said
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🛫 US President Joe Biden has left America for Israel to begin his Middle East tour
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📹 Footage of combat work carried out by the Uragan MLRS of the Western Military District during the special operation in Ukraine
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‼️ JUST IN: It's Official! Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Backing Out of $44 Billion Deal
Elon Musk has responded to Twitter's announcement that it intends to sue the billionaire $44Bln for backing out of buying the platform. Although Musk's tweet did not mention the lawsuit, it was obvious he was referring to it, given that, back in April, Twitter reportedly did not even want to go through with the deal
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⚡️⚡️ Sri Lanka president reportedly appoints prime minister as acting president
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Watch: Russian forces strike Ukrainian troop positions using Uragan MLRS near the city of Seversk, DPR
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⚡️⚡️🇱🇰 Thousands have reportedly mobbed the PM's office in Colombo after Sri Lanka's president fled to the Maldives.
Police are said to be using tear gas to disperse the rioters.
Police are said to be using tear gas to disperse the rioters.
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