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Brazil’s Lula launches anti-organised crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections

Brazilian President Lula announced a new anti-organized crime plan aimed at reducing criminal territorial control ahead of elections in five months. The initiative was framed within the context of mounting security concerns and was discussed during a recent meeting with US President Trump.

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Trump’s China visit adds sparkle to July 4 celebrations for fireworks maker

A Reuters report about Chinese fireworks manufacturers capitalizing on imagery of Trump following an assassination attempt. The story connects Trump's China visit to July 4 fireworks sales, with specific focus on a fireworks box featuring Trump's image.

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CRA to back adoption proposal for imperial family

Japan's Constitutional Research Association (CRA) is backing a proposal to allow male members from former imperial family branches to be adopted back into the imperial line. The proposal addresses succession concerns by expanding eligibility criteria for the paternal lineage.

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Umpires on notice: College Baseball Trying Out ABS, with SEC using for conference tournament.

The SEC will test an MLB-style Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system at its conference tournament, introducing automated strike zone technology and expanded challenge opportunities to college baseball. This represents a trial of technology previously used in professional baseball being adapted for the collegiate level.

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Lina Khan Continues to Fail Upward

Lina Khan, former FTC chair, has moved to a position at Columbia University. The author frames this as evidence of failure being rewarded, suggesting her regulatory approach was misguided and she is advancing to a platform where these ideas will continue to spread.

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Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem

President Trump fired Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem on Thursday, replacing her with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullen effective March 31. The firing reportedly followed Noem's Senate testimony where she disclosed Trump had approved a $220 million DHS advertising campaign featuring her prominently.

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Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Zelenskiy visited Bahrain to promote a drone sales deal, positioning Ukraine's military experience as a security asset. The article frames this as Ukraine leveraging its combat-tested expertise in the weapons market.

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We Still Haven’t Seen How Bad Gerrymandering Can Get

The article reports on a Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that narrowed constraints on partisan gerrymandering by eliminating the requirement to draw majority-minority districts and raising the bar for proving racial discrimination in redistricting. The author frames this as a significant expansion of legal partisan gerrymandering, particularly affecting Southern Republican legislatures.

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak has received permission to dock in the Canary Islands and proceed to Spain. The story reports on the resolution of a maritime health crisis involving an unnamed vessel and affected jurisdiction.

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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people

An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. The report provides basic casualty information without additional contextual details about the incident.

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UK’s Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism after attacks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening leaders across society to address antisemitism following recent violent attacks against Jewish men. The article reports on a policy response to incidents of stabbing but provides limited detail about the scope, nature, or specifics of the attacks referenced.

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Prebiotic chewing gum could be helpful for gum disease

A small clinical trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate may reduce gum disease symptoms by promoting beneficial oral bacteria growth. The article reports on a preliminary scientific finding without making claims about widespread applicability or regulatory status.

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RFK Launches Plan To Stop Predatory Overprescribing Of Psych Drugs

RFK's administration plans to issue CMS billing guidance that would compensate healthcare providers for deprescribing psychiatric medications. The framing positions this as stopping 'predatory overprescribing,' though the description provides minimal detail on implementation, scope, or medical evidence supporting the approach.

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Armenia turns 'towards Europe' as Macron highlights shift from Russia

French President Macron visited Armenia and stated the country is moving 'towards Europe,' characterizing this as a shift away from Russian influence. European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits on security and EU cooperation.

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‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk

Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president, testified that he feared Elon Musk would physically attack him during a meeting, and subsequently worked to remove board members. The testimony was part of ongoing legal proceedings related to OpenAI's governance disputes.

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Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy

A man with a genetic mutation predisposing him to Alzheimer's disease has remained disease-free, possibly due to decades of occupational heat exposure in engine rooms. The article draws a parallel to sauna therapy's potential protective effects against cognitive decline.

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Five dead in fire at shopping centre west of Tehran, Iranian media say

A fire at a shopping centre west of Tehran on May 5 killed at least five people and injured 26 others, according to Iranian media reports. The local fire department attributed the incident to cladding material, though the description is incomplete in the provided text.

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French opposition slams Macron’s nominee for central bank top job

French opposition parties are criticizing Emmanuel Macron's nominee for the central bank leadership position, arguing the candidate lacks independence due to his connections to current and past administrations. The headline frames this as opposition criticism without detailing the substance of their concerns or the nominee's response.

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China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

Chinese automakers are redesigning vehicles specifically for international markets, seeking a breakthrough comparable to Toyota's successful Yaris model. The article reports that manufacturers are investing in ground-up engineering rather than simple adaptations of domestic vehicles.

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Ukraine slams Russian ‘cynicism’ ahead of separate truces

Ukraine has criticized Russia for announcing a unilateral ceasefire, accusing Moscow of cynicism. The article reports that strikes continued overnight despite both sides announcing separate ceasefires, without specifying who conducted the strikes or their scale.