Sunday, June 30, 2019

Happy Canada Day! Here are 20 of the country's most beautiful places



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Japan resumes commercial whaling amid backlash

For the first time in more than 30 years, Japan is resuming commercial whaling, despite an international outcry. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Tens of thousands protest in Sudan to demand civilian rule

At least seven people were killed as tens of thousands protested in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Sunday, in the largest mass demonstration since the deadly crackdown on a pro-democracy sit-in earlier in June.

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China wants even more control over rare earths

China is preparing to tighten its grip on the supply of a group of minerals the global tech industry can't live without.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial set

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of failed blood-testing startup Theranos, will go to trial August 4, 2020, a federal judge ruled Friday in San Jose, California.

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Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.

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She says the mayor abused her. Now she's fighting a lonely battle for justice



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Does Beijing need Hong Kong?



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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Europe's cities dangerously unprepared for heat wave

A scorching heat wave is forcing Europe to realize how dangerously unprepared its cities are for climate emergencies.

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Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy

Grime superstar Stormzy has won plaudits for a rip-roaring and history-making headline set at Glastonbury on Friday night, which saw him highlight Britain's knife crime crisis and racial inequality in its criminal justice system.

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The UK might be living through its own post-truth Trump moment

Much like America in 2016, reality doesn't carry much weight in the United Kingdom right now.

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Lost ancient palace appears in reservoir



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Friday, June 28, 2019

Canadian warship gets 'warm welcome' from fighter jets, Chinese media say



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France smashes all-time heat record as Europe swelters

• How your body reacts to a heatwave

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Boiling mud 'geyser' erupts in family home

A New Zealand family has been forced to abandon its home after a bubbling mud crater appeared in the garden.

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World's longest waterslide takes 4 mins

The downside to waterslides? The effort usually always exceeds the reward, at least where time's concerned.

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What critics dub a 'floating Chernobyl'



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A rock star was asked what God's voice sounds like. His answer is beautiful

Nick Cave's website and newsletter, The Red Hand Files, has become a cyber-sanctuary for the Australian rocker to commune with fans and answer questions about everything from Elvis to the nature of evil.

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Lesbian women cervical screening myth is 'dangerous'

Women who have sex with women can still get HPV during sex, and should be tested, say health experts.

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After 20 years of negotiations, EU strikes trade deal with Mercosur

According to the EU statement, the deal will remove the majority of tariffs on EU exports to Mercosur, a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Mercosur countries have agreed to open their markets to the European Union, saving them over $4.5 billion worth of duties per year. This makes it the largest trade agreement the European Union has ever concluded.

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A swarm of bees interrupts a Cricket World Cup match

From afar, it looked like players were taking a group nap in Durham, England, at the Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Friday.

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Alleged mastermind in David Ortiz shooting is arrested in Dominican Republic

The alleged mastermind in the shooting of former baseball star David Ortiz was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Friday, police there said.

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Gérard Sina has a diversified company ranging from fruit juices to flour, and even the famous Akabanga chili oil, which accounts for 70% of his business.

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Filmmaker Nick Broomfield talks about his latest film "Marianne and Leonard", his own romance with Cohen's muse and why his movies can make their subjects angry.

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The remains of Genoa's Morandi Bridge were blown up in a controlled explosion, nearly a year after the structure collapsed in a disaster that killed 43 people.

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The world isn't serious enough about combating emissions

Innovation has helped humankind tackle some of its biggest challenges. Compasses made sea voyages safer, electric lightbulbs pushed back the limits of darkness, and vaccinations and antibiotics saved lives.

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Are you burning out?

The World Health Organisation has officially recognised burnout - but how do you know if you're suffering from it?

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Prescription drugs 'contributed to Theresa Feehan's death'

Theresa Feehan died with toxic levels of prescription drugs in her body two days after a GP visit.

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Warning of NHS Wales dentist crisis

Only one in six practices are taking on new adult NHS patients, the British Dental Association says.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Total Recall: The CNN news quiz

The first e-cigarette sales ban in the US, a potentially consequential G20 summit and a controversial shapewear line. What do you remember from the week that was?

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India is battling a brutal heatwave that has killed more than 130 people this summer. The heatwave is exacerbating an already alarming reality - with more than 600 million people facing an acute water shortage. CNN's Nikhil Kumar reports.

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Take a look at 27 photos of the week from June 21 through June 27.

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Apple's Jony Ive is leaving

Apple's chief design officer Jony Ive is leaving the company after nearly 30 years, the company announced Thursday.

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Big Tech has a lot to lose in the Trump-Xi talks

As President Donald Trump arrives in Japan for the G20 summit, America's Big Tech companies will be closely watching his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Nike pulls products in China after outrage

Nike has stopped selling some products in China after a fashion designer's support for protests in Hong Kong sparked a social media backlash.

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Inside Impossible's scramble to keep up with the fake meat frenzy

Something extraordinary is happening behind the scenes at Impossible Foods.

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Nokia: Huawei's problems are 'positive' for us

The US campaign against China's Huawei has been "net positive" for rival telecommunications equipment maker Nokia.

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Thousands lined the street's in Tehran, Iran, to commemorate the return of fallen soldiers from the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s -- and to warn America about a new one. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

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The Dalai Lama just said some (more) controversial things about women and migrants

He said Donald Trump lacked "moral principle." He said that Europe should be kept for Europeans. And he said for a woman to become the next Dalai Lama, she would have to be attractive.

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Hospitals spend millions to remove flammable cladding

Hospitals spend millions to remove flammable cladding amid concerns for patient safety.

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Jamaican-based liquor company, Appleton Rum, has been crafting sought after rums since 1749.

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America's first fragrance brand, Caswell-Massey, was a favorite of JFK and George Washington.

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It's so hot in Spain that manure self-ignited, sparking a 10,000-acre wildfire

Firefighters in Spain are battling a major wildfire that probably started after a heap of manure self-ignited amid the intense European heat wave.

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These Ikea homes will only cost what the buyer can afford to pay

Ikea conquered the world with inexpensive furniture. Now it's turning its attention to affordable homes in Britain.

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'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats

A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers.

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'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'

The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Meet 'Megetables:' Literally vegetables made of meat

In response to the plant-based meat craze, Arby's has created the "Megetable," a vegetable made entirely of meat. Don't worry, the company doesn't plan to actually sell them in stores.

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Bitcoin surges past $13,000

Bitcoin could be headed for another meteoric rise, but it's clear the cryptocurrency hasn't shaken the curse of volatility.

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Why it's so hard to make a foldable smartphone

Smartphone makers need something to shake up the market, and many believe the foldable phone could be the next big thing.

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India is buying more US and Saudi oil

US sanctions have forced a leading purchaser of Iranian crude exports to buy more oil from Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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Bank cuts business with companies running detention centers

Bank of America will end its association with companies that provide prisoner and immigrant detention services at both the state and federal levels. The move comes amid growing public concern about the nation's border policies.

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Britain deploys new stealth fighter jet

Britain has successfully completed the first operational mission of its most advanced fighter jet -- the Lockheed Martin Lightning F-35B.

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The school where parents pay tuition with plastic bottles

Oriola Oluwaseyi, 32, makes her way through the busy streets of Ajegunle, a low-income community in Nigeria's commercial center, Lagos.

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Discussions about a potential third meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump appear to be revived even after Pyongyang rebuked Washington over "hostility" that "viciously slandered" the country. CNN's Paula Hancocks has more.

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World's 50 best restaurants for 2019 revealed

There's a new world's best restaurant -- and it isn't the one that many were expecting.

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POW and MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts about POW/MIA's in Iraq and Afghanistan from 1991 to present.

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