Smoke from fires in the Amazon rainforest, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetlands and Sao Paulo state is affecting millions of Brazilians across the country.
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Authorities arrest ex-sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Black airman at his home
The airman had answered his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground.
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Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
A pack of 4-legged therapists that help calm airport travelers are getting a break of their own.
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Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump
Jack Smith’s team said U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon made a grievous mistake by ruling that Smith was unlawfully appointed.
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Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
The introduction of AI-generated police reports is so new that there are few, if any, guardrails guiding their use.
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Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data
The ride-hailing service is accused of transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection.
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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the U.S.
Western governments say China’s subsidies give its industry an unfair advantage.
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Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan against U.S. regulators’ objections
A hearing began Monday in federal court in Oregon on the merger plan proposed in October 2022.
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Harris and Trump campaigns squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate
The dispute centers on the muting of microphones when a candidate isn’t speaking – a condition both Biden and Trump accepted for their June debate.
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Ohio prison holds first-ever 5-course meal open to public on facility grounds
Almost 60 members of the public attended the meal at Grafton Correctional Institution, where incarcerated men hosted the event.