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‘It’s not science, it’s coercion’: health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T11:00:05+00:00

Kennedy overrides CDC order saying an American who came into contact with hantavirus can self-quarantine The Trump administration is employing “authoritarian” and “unconstitutional” quarantine measures for at least one person who came into contact with a hantavirus patient, health law experts say.The mandatory quarantine, reimposed without an offering scientific evidence, reveals how the US might approach future cases of Ebola and other pathogens in the US – and sets a precedent for detaining Americans with no scientific rationale. Continue reading...

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Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T11:00:03+00:00

Exclusive: While recruits will increase headcount for now, broader adoption of AI could lead to jobs cuts in futureLloyds Banking Group has launched an AI recruitment drive for 300 tech experts, weeks before its chief executive, Charlie Nunn, unveils a strategic plan for the 261-year old lender.The bank said it intended the recruits to work on its use and development of agentic AI by September, referring to autonomous artificial intelligence models that can plan and execute tasks with minimal human oversight. Continue reading...

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India’s data centre capacity pipeline hits 8.33 GW amid AI and cloud boom

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T10:45:10+00:00

Mumbai leads India’s data centre expansion with the largest pipeline, followed by Hyderabad and Chennai, while NCR, Pune and Bengaluru continue adding capacity, reflecting broad-based growth across key digital infrastructure hubs

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Польща-Україна: проблема не в Ордені

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-20T10:22:00+00:00

Президент Польщі Кароль Навроцький повідомив, що вирішив позбавити українського президента Володимира Зеленського ордена Білого Орла. Що відбувається в сусідній країні і до чого тут Орден? Справжня...

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Game Change

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-20T10:21:00+00:00

New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.

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World Cup 2026 changes global perception of US as fans discover American warmth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T10:09:26+00:00

The World Cup in the United States is offering international fans unexpected experiences, with visitors praising local hospitality, culture and communities while discovering a side of America beyond familiar stereotypes.

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A Court Case Reveals Some of Tim Hortons’ Secrets

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-20T10:00:03+00:00

The doughnut and coffee chain has an elaborate system for raising prices and making sure loyal customers pay for their rewards.

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What Democrats want: New York congressional race showcases fight over party’s future

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T10:00:02+00:00

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things upWhen news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary, would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of arti

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What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T10:00:01+00:00

Now fighting is over, the question is how Iran’s government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with ChinaThe precise ideological lessons that Iran’s new leadership draws from the 110-day war may prove to be the overriding factor in determining whether negotiations with the US culminate in an agreement that verifiably prevents the country from developing a nuclear weapon – an outcome that could usher in a new era for the Iranian economy while also reshaping the Middle East.Does this rapidly assembled leadership team, forged in the fire of war, sti

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Trump’s Iran deal, Israel’s meltdown

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-20T09:45:56+00:00

The precarious memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.

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Here’s the latest.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-20T09:45:26+00:00
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