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- CNN
What does Iran really want?
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- Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend was a response to an Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus. It also reflects the longstanding enmity between Iran and Israel, including its ally, the U.S. The Iranian regime's goals are to evict the U.S. from the Middle East, replace Israel with Palestine, and bring down the American-led world order.
NewWorld Affairs6 min read - Vox
How Trump’s hush-money trial went from an afterthought to the main event
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- Former President Donald Trump's trial in New York, which started on Monday, is about whether the Trump Organization falsely logged payments related to hush money as "legal expenses" in company records. The hush money was paid to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election to prevent her from going public about a sexual encounter with Trump.
NewPolitics5 min read - The news, curated and summarized. Subscribe now and get 14 days free.
- TIME
Japan death penalty: Court dismisses lawsuit against short execution notice
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- A Japanese district court in Osaka dismissed a lawsuit filed by death-row inmates seeking an end to the country’s practice of giving just a few hours' notice before executions. The inmates also sought compensation for their mental suffering as a result of this practice.
NewWorld Affairs2 min read - CNBC
How Spotify AI plans to know what's going on inside your head, and find the right track for it
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- Spotify has been investing in AI and machine learning to improve its recommendation tools and help its subscribers discover new music. The company's AI DJ, which announces song names and leads into tracks, is an attempt to personalise listening sessions and encourage listeners to explore music outside their comfort zones.
NewTech4 min read - AP News
Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games
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- The Paris Olympics and Paralympics will leave a legacy of new and refurbished sports infrastructure in the disadvantaged Seine-Saint-Denis region, including an Olympic pool that will be dismantled and moved to the area after the Games. The region is mainland France's poorest and has a diverse population of 1.6 million people.
NewNews4 min read
On a lighter note
- El Pais
Can focaccia dethrone pizza?
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- Focaccia, a type of flatbread, originated in the lower levels of the Roman Empire and quickly spread throughout Europe, igniting a culinary phenomenon in Italy that continues to this day. The dish has evolved over time, with different regions in Italy each having their own version.
NewCulture4 min read
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