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Dormitory fire at Kenyan girls’ school kills at least 16 students

Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru countyA fire has ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya’s Rift valley, killing at least 16 students.The fire broke out just after midnight at Utumishi girls acade

The Guardian·May 28, 2026

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EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products

European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penaltyEU regulators have fined the Chinese shopping website Temu €200m (£173m) for failing to stop the sale of illegal and dangerous products.The European Commission imposed the

The Guardian·May 28, 2026

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This is how close American households are to the financial edge

A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.

NPR·May 28, 2026

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‘I felt my humanity was bastardised’: Cynthia Erivo says reaction to Ariana Grande red carpet incident rooted in racism

Wicked co-star said reactions to the incident, which included suggestions she was Grande’s ‘bodyguard’, reflect an insidious view of Black womenWicked star Cynthia Erivo has said that reactions to the incident at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, in which <a href="https://www.the

The Guardian·May 28, 2026

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Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic

Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.

Wired·May 28, 2026

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade

With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.

Wired·May 28, 2026

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Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks

Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.

Wired·May 28, 2026

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How Hot Is It Really at the French Open? Check the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside.

Wired·May 28, 2026

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Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them.

English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.

NY Times·May 28, 2026

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Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.

Wired·May 28, 2026

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Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

CNN·May 28, 2026

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READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

CNN·May 28, 2026

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