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Princess Bha of Thailand, Second in Line to the Throne, Dies at 47

Ever since she collapsed in a park three and a half years ago, speculation has swirled in Thailand about who could become the next monarch.

NY Times·2w ago

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Trump Suspends Funding for Los Angeles Homeless Agency

The Trump administration cited misspending among the reasons for blocking funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Mayor Karen Bass warned that “people will lose their lives.”

NY Times·2w ago

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Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything

Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.

TechCrunch·2w ago

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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

Iran's World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.

Al Jazeera·2w ago

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Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution

Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.<br>

NPR·2w ago

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Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?

Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.

Al Jazeera·2w ago

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Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

BBC News·2w ago

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Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza

Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.

Al Jazeera·2w ago

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What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Director

Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.

NY Times·3w ago

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

BBC News·3w ago

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The win -- and moment -- now etched in Knicks lore...

With one unbelievable tip-in from OG Anunoby, the Knicks not only made history, they pulled within one win of securing the franchise's first title in more than half a century.

ESPN·3w ago