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- AP News
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
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- New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction on the grounds that the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony based on allegations not part of the case. However, Weinstein will remain in prison due to another rape conviction in Los Angeles in 2022.
NewNews5 min read - Politico
Who could take on von der Leyen for Commission president?
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- Despite being the frontrunner for a second term as European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen's re-election is no longer assured. That has sparked speculation about potential alternatives.
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- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Experts divided on whether Modi's India is booming
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- India's economy expanded by 7.6% last year, more than any other country in the world. Even if it grows only moderately over the next few years, China is soon likely to overtake Japan and Germany to become the world's No. 3 economy behind the U.S. and China.
NewEconomy6 min read - TIME
Inside Google’s plans to combat election misinformation
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- Google's internal Jigsaw unit is launching a series of animated videos to educate voters about online manipulation techniques ahead of the European Union’s June parliamentary elections. The initiative, described as "preventative debunking" or "prebunking," aims to help people recognize common manipulation techniques such as scapegoating or polarization.
NewTech4 min read - El Pais
The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use
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- Bicycles have surpassed cars as a means of transport in Paris, accounting for about 11% of trips, according to a study by the Paris Région Institute. The trend is similar for trips between the suburbs and the city center, with 14% made by bicycle.
NewNews5 min read
On a lighter note
- NBC
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
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- Venice has introduced a 5 euro ($5.5) charge for day-trippers to the city, which is expected to be in place for 80 days of the year. The charge is aimed at reducing the number of tourists on the busiest days.
NewNews1 min read
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