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China will handle some Hong Kong national security cases, says official

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China will have jurisdiction over "some extremely rare" national security cases in Hong Kong under a new law to be imposed on the semi-autonomous city, a senior official said Monday. The revelation came as thousands of Hong Kongers gathered on Monday evening on the anniversary of the death of a man during last year's pro-democracy protests. Beijing has signalled the new security law -- which will bypass the city's legislature -- needs to be passed quickly to end such protests, which have gained fresh momentum since the measure was announced. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/30QtZRU via Latest News

Atlanta officer fired after fatal shooting of black man

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An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday. The moves follows the Saturday resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields, who stepped down as the Friday night killing of Rayshard Brooks, 27, sparked a new wave of protests in Atlanta after turbulent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police had simmered down. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2B2M84q via Latest News

Washington Needs to Act Fast on Libya, Before It's Too Late

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The United States must appoint a Special Envoy for the Eastern Mediterranean to devise a negotiated solution to the Libya conflict. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UGBfMz via Latest News

Google Pixel 4a reportedly delayed until October, Barely Blue to be scrapped

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Google's Pixel 3a and 3a XL launched last year on May 7. We have been eagerly waiting for the Pixel 4a to arrive this year, with rumors initially suggesting that Google was going to announce it during Google I/O. That event was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the phone kept getting further delayed. Photos of the phone's retail packaging leaked back in early-April and we're already more than two months since then. The latest report comes from Jon Prosser via Twitter. According to the tipster, the Google Pixel 4a has been again delayed after the phone was expected to be announced sometime... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hvJPr4 via IFTTT

How to find a Black Lives Matter protest where you live - CNET

Protests continue throughout the country and the world to call out systemic racism and the deaths of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. from CNET https://ift.tt/30Jutcz via Mobiles

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How lost love inspired Justin McLeod to set up popular dating app Hinge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXyYnL via Online Shopping

Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded - Prinny 1 Spotlight Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded - Prinny 1 Spotlight Trailer - Nintendo Switch    Nintendo Guide: Guerrilla Collective 2020 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Revealed    Nintendo Life Nintendo Switch's Summer Sale Offers Some Fantastic Deals On Mario Games And More    GameSpot Ninjala - Official Launch Trailer | Summer of Gaming 2020    IGN Sneaky Stealth Title Invisible, Inc. Just Surprise-Launched On Nintendo Switch    Nintendo Life View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2Y50FWj via Technology

Vigilantes threaten to re-take Seattle's autonomous zone from activists

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Vigilante groups have threatened to "re-take" the independent zone in Seattle where protesters have set up barricades to keep police out. Over a thousand people have responded to a Facebook event to attack the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, which they say is "illegally occupying public property and terrorising small businesses". The zone, established on Monday, covers a six-block area of the city surrounding the abandoned East Precinct police station. Some protesters are camping overnight and medic stations, food stalls and sound systems have been set up within the area. The event, hosted by pro-Trump site Prntly and "straight pride" group Super Happy Fun America, and scheduled for US independence day July 4, calls the group "communist kids" and suggests that non-bikers with other vehicles could also join. Tweets and articles posted online also threaten the zone with motorcycle groups the Hell's Angels and Mongols, though this rumour...

Atlanta police chief resigns following fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the resignation of Police Chief Erika Shields after Rayshard Brooks was killed by an Atlanta officer in a struggle following a field sobriety test. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Y24pYl via Latest News

It's surprisingly easy to pull the doors off of Jeep's ultra-rugged Gladiator pickup truck — here's how I did it

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Like many Jeeps, the doors of the Gladiator pickup are removable. It took us about 20 minutes, but that was only because we'd never done it before. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2N26yxe via Latest News

Brazil prosecutors arrest Bolsonaro supporter after threats

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The leader of a group that backs Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained Monday, accused of raising funds for anti-democratic actions that could threaten the country's national security. Prosecutors didn't immediately give details about the allegations against Sara Fernanda Giromini, better known as Sara Winter, though she has publicly threatened to punch a Supreme Court justice on several occasions. The arrest warrant authorizes authorities to hold her for five days while she is investigated. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UKMG5M via Latest News

Philippine journalist convicted of libel, given 6-year term

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A Manila court found Maria Ressa, her online news site Rappler Inc., and former reporter Reynaldo Santos Jr. guilty of libeling a wealthy businessman. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3foOLMz via Latest News

Fauci said US government held off promoting face masks because it knew shortages were so bad that even doctors couldn't get enough

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Anthony Fauci said medical shortages were a reason the public was discouraged from using masks early in the coronavirus pandemic. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3huJrJx via Latest News

Police killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta ruled a homicide

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The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office said Brooks, 27, died after he was shot twice in the back. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Aq4NXX via Latest News

Rayshard Brooks killing: White officer who shot black man at drive-thru could be charged with murder

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The white police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks could be charged with murder by Wednesday according to the Fulton County district attorney.Paul Howard told CNN that his office will decide by the middle of the week whether it will be filing charges against Garrett Rolfe, the officer who killed Mr Brooks on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zAXITY via Latest News

Lebanon army says arrests dozens after violent protests

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The Lebanese army said Monday it had arrested dozens of suspects for "vandalism", after days of protests triggered by a plunging local currency amid the worst economic crisis in decades. Hundreds of protesters clashed with security forces at the weekend across the Mediterranean nation, after days of resurgent demonstrations against a ruling class deemed corrupt and impotent in tackling the spiralling crisis. "The total number of arrests made by military intelligence between 11 and 15 June in different Lebanese regions is 36 people for acts of vandalism", damaging public and private property and attacking security forces, an army statement said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UOCdpU via Latest News

U.S. Air Force pilot dead after jet crashes off U.K. coast

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The pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea, off the coast of northern England, has been found dead, the U.S. Air Force said Monday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3frrSs8 via Latest News

A picture and its story: Black personal trainer carries suspected far-right protester to safety

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Protests have erupted across British cities and around the world after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ADQVt5 via Latest News

Ghostbusters cast reunion with Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and more arrives via Zoom - CNET

Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and super-fan Kumail Nanjiani looked back at the great film. from CNET https://ift.tt/2UMu7hH via Mobiles

FCC has 'serious doubts' about SpaceX's broadband service - CNET

The agency said it doesn't believe low earth orbiting satellite broadband services like SpaceX's Starlink can meet latency requirements for its rural subsidy program. from CNET https://ift.tt/3hpn6wS via Mobiles

2021 Lexus IS sport sedan looks new, is really just a face-lift - Roadshow

The new IS rides on the same platform as the current model and the interior has barely changed, but at least it has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now. from CNET https://ift.tt/37BHs1E via Mobiles

2021 Lexus IS has deceptively good looks - Roadshow

While the exterior looks brand-new, Lexus' new sport sedan is just a face-lift underneath. from CNET https://ift.tt/3e0MHKu via Mobiles

Scientists estimate the number of intelligent alien civilizations in the galaxy - CNET

Are we alone? New estimations of life in the Milky Way suggest life in our neighborhood is incredibly rare. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ADR8wo via Mobiles