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Tuesday
5 July 2022
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At least six killed and two dozen injured after shooting in Highland Park just after 10am local time -
Rightwing networks could be found liable in cases brought by voting machine company
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Attorneys and activists say they cannot solely rely on the courts – and are planning fresh approaches to advancing racial justice -
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Walker, 25, was killed 27 June and sustained more than 60 wounds as multiple officers shot at him, but footage was released Sunday
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy says process of recovery will allow his country to deepen its links with Europe -
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Trio were praised in February for wearing yellow uniforms in apparent show of support for Ukraine -
Aiden Aslin being held in separatist-controlled part of east Ukraine; strategic island back in Ukrainian hands
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Workers in Ithaca say closure represents pure opposition from Starbucks, whose CEO says he will ‘never embrace the union’ -
Staff use makeshift rafts and boats to transport patients and bring painkillers and medicines to those trapped at home -
The world of American drag has been marred by growing fears of violence and intimidation as they have been specifically targeted by extremist far-right and militia groups
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Camila Falquez applies the style she uses to shoot Zendaya and Lil Nas X to images of local heroes -
With the Higgs boson already in the bag, the Large Hadron Collider begins another period of data collection -
As a big-boned TV creative, I’ve sat through talk about how fat is funny, witnessed weekly staff weigh-ins and had senior colleagues explain ‘the problem with fat people’. Enough is enough
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Republican politicians fear their base, while Democratic politicians don’t. That’s why we are in this mess -
True patriots don’t fuel racist, religious or ethnic divisions. Patriots seek to confirm and strengthen and celebrate the ‘we’ in ‘we the people of the United States’
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You can take away a right through legal means, but it is harder to take away the belief in that right. The uproar over the court’s hideous abortion decision is a reminder of how unpopular it is -
This is an attack on the epic social, political and cultural transformations of that remarkable period in the 1960s and 1970s
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Australian remains box office but he let his tennis do the talking in a controlled fourth-round victory on Centre Court -
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th career win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest
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The player’s agent Jorge Mendes has held talks with the Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly but any deal will depend on whether Thomas Tuchel is interested -
The United States is unique in how its national teams are entirely supported through private funds. And yet America’s success would be almost impossible without government favor
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French president, speaking on sidelines of UN ocean conference in Lisbon, urges more investment in science to protect high seas -
Blistering heat, stronger storms, droughts, floods and fires are putting food production at risk -
Pipeline companies facing opposition in blue states have launched a $10m PR campaign targeting the Democratic base
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Journalist Daniel Lavelle on his experience of homelessness and what it taught him about the impact of government cuts
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After almost a decade of working alongside El-P, the rapper is releasing a solo single. He talks about the chaos and loss that inspired it, his friendship with Bernie Sanders and the ‘racist’ twisting of lyrics -
Jason Greenblatt chronicles his work with Jared Kushner for Middle East peace, leaving out anything bad for his boss
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They’re 25 storeys tall and 2,000 years old, but these ancient trees are now a hazard. Uta Kögelsberger talks about winning a prestigious award for capturing the brutal fate of these gigantic natural wonders -
Kim Kardashian caused outrage recently by wearing a gorgeous souffle silk that once adorned Marilyn Monroe. But what happened to other magnificent outfits – and why did no one realise their eye-popping value? -
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The Pride I'll never forget It was one of the most miserable days of my life – and I didn’t get laid
I was determined to have a wild time at Brighton in 2014. Being falsely accused of shoplifting was not a good start -
Alfred Oyekoya helped boost vaccine takeup in Swansea’s BAME community – and was rewarded by visiting the set of Britain’s got talenthe man who
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Amazon Fire 7 2022 review Budget tablet gets design and speed upgrade
5 out of 5 stars.Faster chip, longer battery life, newer software and slim recycled plastic body offer serious bang for buck -
Luxe cashmere needs a bit of care, but it can stay soft and new for years. Experts share tips on how to keep it in top condition -
On a bargain €9 one-month rail pass, our slow travel expert goes border-hopping on the historic Oder-Neisse line from the Czech Republic to Germany -
When it comes to recall, it’s very much a case of ‘use it, don’t lose it’. Here’s how you can improve yours, at any age...
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Bodies found after reports of a foul stench coming from business, where some of the remains had been kept since March -
Attorneys for the Brooklyn detention center where the singer is being held say he matches the criteria to be put under supervision
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West Virginia senator Joe Manchin announced move at memorial for late marine -
Case places prominent anti-abortion figures in position of balancing rights of women and girls while defending restrictions -
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But forensic analysis of bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist found to be inconclusive -
Gunman acted alone and appears to have selected his victims at random, officials in Denmark say
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Suspected organiser of shooting of Peter R de Vries is held, reportedly on suspicion of another murder -
Irish distillers are closing the market gap on their hitherto dominant Scottish rivals -
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The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world -
This year, Agence MYOP will present an ensemble of works in progress by its members at the Arles Photography Festival. The unfinished works - built from dreams of future photography ventures, soon-to-be-published book layouts and unending quests - form a selection of the agency’s latest projects in four chapters, including one devoted to documenting the war in Ukraine -
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
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