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Facebook and Cambridge Analytica settle after 2016 privacy breach

Social media giant was hit with class action suit for providing access to personal data of 87 million users in lead-up to 2016 US election

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Economic crisis leaves Egyptians in the dark

Egypt says ‘reducing lighting in streets and public squares’ to reserve power supplies for export, with country’s economy struggling to adjust after Ukraine war cut major imports

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IDF, police bust gun-runners on Jordan border amid rise in smuggling efforts

Security forces detain suspected leader of operation following attempt to bring 10 pistols over border last weekend; military says some 300 guns seized so far this year

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UAE dogs enjoy air-conditioned workout amid rising temperatures

In country where temperatures often soar above 45°C and remain high at night, taking a dog out for a walk can be challenging and often dangerous

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US sends two warships through Taiwan Strait, in first transit since Pelosi trip – CNN

US sends two warships through Taiwan Strait, in first transit since Pelosi trip  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

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Treasury says it could seek back-to-work orders for teachers if talks fail

Finance Ministry official Kobi Bar-Nathan vows to do ‘everything in our power’ to avoid a strike on September 1

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Judge may grant Trump’s request for special master to review papers FBI took – The Washington Post

Judge may grant Trump’s request for special master to review papers FBI took  The Washington Post Judge plans to appoint special master in Trump records case  CBS Miami Judge announces ‘preliminary intent to appoint a special master’ to review Trump records seized

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A Rochester couple denied allegations of racism. Then came a confession

At a press conference, Mary Znidarsic-Nicosia and Nicholas Nicosia defended themselves against “false claims of racism.” Then, she confessed she runs a “blatantly racist” Twitter account. (Image credit: Screenshot by NPR/T Davis)

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To the Moon and beyond: NASA’s Artemis program

The Artemis program is NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon as a stepping stone for an eventual voyage to Mars. Twelve men walked on the Moon between 1969 and 1972 and one of the goals of Artemis is

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War Brings Ukraine’s Women New Roles and New Dangers

Women have become an all-important force in the fight. But even as they mobilize, they are increasingly bearing the worst of the conflict.

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