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☆ US military ends troubled temporary pier mission off Gaza coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Haley Britzky | Natasha Bertrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The US military is ending its temporary pier mission off the Gaza coast that has been plagued with challenges after roughly 20 days of operational use, as humanitarian aid begins being brought in through an Israeli port instead. Cooper said the pier was operational for “a little more than 20 days” and delivered 19.4 million pounds of aid. The US military will continue to help deliver the remaining aid from Cyprus to Ashdod, Cooper said. “A temporary pier would enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza every day,” Biden said. During the same storm, four US Army vessels supporting the pier were washed ashore on beaches in Gaza and Israel.

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Learn moreAmazon Prime Day is on its second and final day, and it's always interesting to see what you, our readers, buy during the big sales event. So far, readers have been especially keen on Prime Day Apple deals, including 32% off the AirPods Pro. Unsurprisingly, Prime Day TV deals have also been popular, with big-screen displays like the LG G3 OLED enjoying significant discounts. Below, you can find 17 of the most popular deals our readers have been grabbing during Prime Day. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for more.

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☆ Lawyers representing US soldier who crossed into North Korea are in plea negotiations with prosecutors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Haley Britzky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Travis King, the US soldier who ran across the border from South to North Korea last year, is in plea negotiations with military prosecutors, according to King’s attorney. Rosenblatt declined to provide details of the plea agreement which was first reported by Stars & Stripes. A spokesperson for OSTC declined to comment on the possibility of a plea deal but said prosecutors did not object to delaying the Article 32 hearing. The day he crossed the border into North Korea, King was supposed to have boarded a flight back to Texas, but he instead left the airport after US Army escorts left him at the security checkpoint. He then went to Fort Bliss; when he arrived, Rosenblatt said, King was ordered into pre-trial confinement where he has remained since October 18.

Persons: Travis King, King, OSTC, Rosenblatt, ” Rosenblatt, —, Michelle McCaskill, he’d, Bliss Organizations: CNN, Army’s, Military, US Army, Defense, Army Locations: South, North Korea, Fort Bliss , Texas, South Korea, Seoul, Texas, San Antonio , Texas, New Mexico

MacBook laptops can enjoy deals here and there throughout the year, but Prime Day offers the best guarantee of a deal if not the best deal. Right now, you can take $200 off the new 13-inch MacBook with the M3 processor or grab the latest M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro model at an all-time low price. M1 users will notice a considerable improvement, and if you're still using an Intel MacBook Pro, this will basically blow your socks off. If you like larger displays without spending MacBook Pro money, there's a 15-inch model of the M3 MacBook Air, too. If you're looking for ultimate value, Apple still sells the M2 MacBook Air, which introduced Apple's long-overdue design refresh to the MacBook Air series.

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Learn moreIn addition to the thousands of products on sale during Amazon Prime Day, the Apple Watch collection of smartwatches is also discounted. Right now, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is down to an all-time low, and the Series 9 is an impressive 30% off. Top Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm $169.99 $249.00 Save 32% The second-generation Apple Watch SE is an impressive entry-level wearable that shares the same processor as the Series 8 and Ultra. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The Apple Watch SE is the entry-level, budget-friendly option, but don't write it off just because of that.

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You can grab some of the best deals of the year on gaming laptops from Alienware, Asus, and MSI. View at AmazonThe best Prime Day Apple MacBook dealsIf you're looking to buy any of Apple's MacBook laptops, now would be the time to do it. Apple's M3 MacBook Air offers the best bang for the buck for most people with fantastic performance and quality. Most people don't need the M3 Pro or M3 Max models, unless you want them for graphically intensive work. For gaming, even though Apple has made great strides in gaming performance, there's realistically only one option — a Windows gaming machine.

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On Sunday, the Israeli military claimed to have targeted Hamas’ military chief and killed a Hamas brigade commander in an airstrike in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said its air force struck the location where “a number of terrorists” were operating. Palestinians and UN workers examine the destroyed UNRWA school in Nuseirat refugee camp of Deir al-Balah, Gaza on July 15, 2024. Meanwhile, the latest Israeli strikes have put new pressure on the success of ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations, which hit yet another roadblock last week. The Israeli military is verifying whether he was killed while Netanyahu acknowledged it is uncertain whether he died.

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☆ Gambian parliament rejects bid to overturn historic FGM law
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Gambia’s parliament has voted to uphold a landmark law that bans female genital mutilation (FGM) in the largely Muslim nation, after religious groups pushed for the legislation to be repealed. If Monday’s bid had been successful, the tiny West African country would have been the first in the world to relegalize FGM after criminalizing it. The law also punished perpetrators with life sentences in cases where the practice led to death. In Gambia, 73% of women aged between 15 and 49 years had experienced FGM as of 2020, according to the United Nations. More than 65% of those women were subjected to the practice “before the age of five years,” the UN said.

Persons: CNN —, Yahya Jammeh, Mai Ahmad Fatty, Antonio Guterres Organizations: CNN, Amnesty, United Nations, UN Locations: Gambia

☆ Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on NATO, Ukraine, the war in the Gaza Strip and the U.S. election: Full interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailItaly's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on NATO, Ukraine, the war in the Gaza Strip and the U.S. election: Full interviewItaly's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani discusses the latest NATO summit, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the forthcoming U.S. election with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick. Watch the full interview here.

Persons: Antonio Tajani, Steve Sedgwick Organizations: Italy's, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Gaza

☆ 'Shrek 5:' Everything We Know Including Release Date, Cast
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A "Shrek" sequel has been rumored for years, but fans were beginning to lose hope after "Shrek Forever After" provided a neat finish to the story. Dohrn was a writer and artist on "Shrek 2" and "Shrek the Third," was the head of the story on "Shrek Forever After," and the voice of Rumpelstiltskin in the latter film. The movie's producers are Gina Shay, who produced "Shrek Forever After," and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri. There are no details yet on the plot or how it will follow "Shrek Forever After." Dreamwork Animation set "Shrek 5" to premiere on July 1, 2026, so we will likely hear more details about the plot soon.

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☆ We are not fighting against Russia, we are backing Ukraine: Italy's foreign minister
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe are not fighting against Russia, we are backing Ukraine: Italy's foreign ministerItaly's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani discusses the war in Ukraine and the need for a resolution to the conflict. He said that a long-term solution, which he described as "peace with justice," could be achieved in 2025.

Persons: Antonio Tajani Organizations: Russia Locations: Ukraine

☆ For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Lydia Depillis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Stefanie Newell decided to move to Denver last year, the choice was about acceptance. Feeling comfortable as a transgender woman didn’t seem possible in San Antonio, her hometown, in the midst of a flood of Texas legislation targeting the L.G.B.T.Q. In San Antonio, she lived with her mother, and the cost of living was generally low. Just driving her stuff two states north wiped out her savings. “I thought I was well prepared, and when I arrived I was flat broke,” said Ms. Newell, 25.

Persons: Stefanie Newell, ”, Newell, “ It’s Organizations: Denver Locations: San Antonio, Texas, Denver, United States

☆ The fastest-growing city in America has 2 things everyone wants, its mayor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Instead, it's a small town in the South that only welcomed its first Starbucks in 2022: Celina, Texas. Celina mayor Ryan Tubbs told Business Insider that he believes people are drawn to two main things about Celina: its relative affordability and its tight-knit community. According to the city, from 2010 until June 2024, 15,062 single-family permits have been issued for Celina. Michelle Clifford, her husband, and children are moving to Celina, Texas, in July. Courtesy of the city of CelinaTo preserve Celina's friendly vibe, the city puts on events, especially in its downtown square.

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☆ ‘Shrek 5’ is coming in July 2026, and the big stars are onboard
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Everyone’s favorite ogre is heading back to town, with the the latest movie in the “Shrek” franchise set for release in mid-2026. Movie studio Dreamworks Animation confirmed in a post on X that “Shrek 5” will hit the big screen on July 1, 2026 – 16 years after the previous episode was released. The first “Shrek” movie was a smash hit when it was released in 2001, spawning sequels “Shrek 2” in 2004, “Shrek the Third” in 2007 and “Shrek Forever After” in 2010. There was also a spinoff “Puss in Boots” movie featuring the outlaw cat voiced by Antonio Banderas, released in 2011, with a sequel – “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” – released in 2022. The franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, to the extent that shoe brand Crocs released a Shrek Croc in 2023 and a recreation of Shrek’s swamp home was listed for rent on Airbnb last September.

Persons: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Fiona, Eddie Murphy, Walt Dohrn, Brad Ableson, Michael McCullers, Christopher Meledandri, Antonio Banderas, Banderas, ” Murphy Organizations: CNN, Dreamworks, Collider

☆ UN says ‘high likelihood’ a Russian cruise missile hit Ukraine’s main children’s hospital
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Helen Regan | Hira Humayun | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The UN’s monitoring mission said it was likely that a KH-101 cruise missile launched by Russia struck the children’s hospital. The UN mission’s assessment matches analysis from weapons experts who told CNN that footage of the hospital strike is consistent with a cruise missile rather than a Ukrainian air defense missile. Always.”On Tuesday, Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia reiterated Moscow’s denial that it had targeted the children’s hospital. “We have not bombed the children’s hospital,” Nebenzia said at a special meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) convened following the attack. “If this had been a Russian strike, there would have been nothing left of the building at all.

Persons: CNN —, Danielle Bell, Bell, ” Bell, General Antonio Guterres, Volker Turk, Joe Biden, Biden, Valentyna, Volodymyr Zelensky, ”, Vassily Nebenzia, ” Nebenzia, Linda Thomas, Greenfield, Putin, SBU, Vasyl Maliuk Organizations: CNN, United, NATO, UN, UN Security Council, UNSC, Kyiv, Ukrainian State Security Service Locations: Russian, United Nations, Russia, Kyiv, Ukrainian, Ukraine, Kyiv’s, Washington, United States

☆ Biden faces a closer race in deep blue New York, a huge problem for swing-district Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden easily won New York in 2020, powered by his strong margins in NYC and its suburbs. But Biden has faced tepid numbers in the state for months, which could impact down-ballot Democrats. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDemocratic presidential nominees have won New York in every election since 1988, generally by double-digits. The 2020 election was no different, as President Joe Biden won the state by 23 points, powered largely by his massive advantage in New York City and its suburbs.

Persons: Biden, Kathy Hochul, Gov, Antonio Delgado, —, Joe Biden, Biden's Organizations: New York, Service, Democratic, Business Locations: New, New York City, New York

Learn moreSamsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones on July 10, which the company claims are the most durable Galaxy Z series devices yet. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a large cover screen that lets you do more without having to unfold the phone. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 carries over the larger 3.4-inch cover screen from the previous generation, one of the best upgrades to the Galaxy Z Flip series. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch tablet display. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6: Specs

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☆ Samsung announces its latest smartwatches, including a brand-new Galaxy Watch Ultra designed to take on Apple's high-end wearable
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Learn moreSamsung announced its new Galaxy Watch lineup on July 10, including a first-of-its-kind Galaxy Watch Ultra and a Galaxy Watch 7. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultras run Samsung's Galaxy AI for two major features, Energy Score and Wellness Tips. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: FeaturesThe Galaxy Watch Ultra sports a rounded square titanium case with a circular display face, and it includes a new Quick Button for various inputs during a workout. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThere's no Galaxy Watch 7 Classic with a spinning bezel released at the moment — only a standard Galaxy Watch 7 that comes in two sizes, including a large 44mm option in green and silver colors. For preorders of the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung is offering a free additional watch band and a 25% discount on a second device if you preorder one of the new smartwatches alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or Galaxy Buds 3.

Persons: Antonio Villas Organizations: Business, Samsung, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy, Energy, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Boas, Samsung Health, Watch, Samsung Galaxy

The Galaxy Ring is designed as a discreet health-tracking wearable for your finger, with features powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI, which we detail below. Samsung says the index finger is preferred for the Galaxy Ring, but this show unit could only fit my pinky. The Galaxy Ring's charging dock case can hold 1.5x the charge of the Galaxy Ring itself. AdvertisementAI-backed featuresSamsung's Galaxy AI for its latest wearables, including the Galaxy Ring, the Galaxy Watch 7, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, focuses on two new features — Energy Score and Wellness Tips. The Galaxy Ring supports Samsung's Galaxy AI for two major features, including Energy Score and Wellness Tips.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg said he's the most well-known millennial in a newly revealed email. So, is he?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewMark Zuckerberg, who just celebrated his 40th birthday, is a millennial. But is he the most famous millennial? Who else could be the most well-known millennial? Kim Jung Un: I mean, he is a very well-known millennial. Ultimately, reasonable people can disagree on who is the most well-known millennial.

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☆ LinkedIn billionaire bankrolls voting firm Smartmatic as it fights Fox News in 2020 election defamation case
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Matt Egan | Marshall Cohen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is providing significant financial firepower to Smartmatic as the voting technology company fights Fox News and Newsmax over the right-wing networks’ repeated airing of 2020 election lies. A person with knowledge of the matter wouldn’t say exactly how much money Hoffman poured into Smartmatic but told CNN the eight-figure investment surpassed $10 million. Smartmatic is seeking billions of dollars in damages from Fox News, Newsmax and other right-wing figures that falsely accused the company of rigging the 2020 election. The voting technology company’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News is still in the fact-finding “discovery” phase and isn’t expected to go to trial until 2025. Smartmatic is also suing Trump 2020 campaign lawyer Sidney Powell and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell – two of the most egregious peddlers of election disinformation.

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☆ Centrist parties won't allow Jean-Luc Melenchon to become France's PM, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCentrist parties won't allow Jean-Luc Melenchon to become France's PM, analyst saysAntonio Barroso, deputy director of research at Teneo, says centrist parties will not allow a divisive, far-left figure like France Unbowed's Jean-Luc Melenchon to lead a future government.

Persons: Jean, Luc Melenchon, Antonio Barroso, France Unbowed's Jean Locations: France

President Joe Biden joked about his age and discussed his faith during remarks to churchgoers at Philadelphia’s Mount Airy Church of God in Christ during a campaign stop Sunday. We don’t know where or what faith will deliver us to or when. What we do know, is that we can seek a life of light, hope, love and truth, no matter what — we can seek that life. Biden separately discussed this week’s NATO summit, stating: “I’m about to host the NATO nations in Washington. Biden’s allies have encouraged him to do more unscripted and off-the-cuff events to shift the narrative away from his poor debate performance.

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☆ France's political future hangs in the balance as votes cast in final round of snap election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Francois Lo Presti | Afp | Getty ImagesFrench voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the second and final round of voting in a snap parliamentary election. By offering voters a starker choice and fewer candidates, RN's opponents hope that the electorate will opt for the non-RN candidate. "For instance, former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has said voters should vote neither for the RN nor candidates from the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party. At the same time, current Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has called for everyone to vote against the RN." If the choice was between a far-left and far-right candidate, however, the picture was more nuanced, showing a split vote.

Persons: Francois Lo Presti, Emmanuel Macron's, Jordan Bardella, Antonio Barroso, Edouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal, Ifop, Teneo's Barroso, Harris, Emmanuel Macron, Xi Jinping, Mohammed Badra, Macron, Teneo, Julien De Rosa Organizations: French, Afp, Getty, National Assembly, Front, NFP, Le, Palais des Sports, Nurphoto, Research, Harris Interactive, Reuters, Republicans, Macron's, Chinese Business Council, National Locations: Henin, Beaumont, France, Paris, Franco, Marigny, Garches

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