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Following its revolt last weekend, what private mercenary group is Vladimir Putin attempting to gain control of through a complex corporate takeover?
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Flights have become bumpier due to an increase of clean-air turbulence, which is invisible to airplane radar. It has increased 50% in the past few decades and is expected to increase over 100% more in the coming decades. Why?
Clear-air turbulence results from chaotically swirling air within jet streams, which are used by airlines to minimize travel times. Warming atmosphere intensifies and increases this turbulence, causing bumpier flights. Over the last forty years, turbulence has grown by 55% worldwide, and a further 100-200% increase is predicted in the next 30-60 years.
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Jair Bolsonaro, former president of this country, has been barred from political office until 2030. The court found that he abused his power by repeatedly lying about fraud in the 2022 election that he lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Brazilian court has barred right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for political office until 2030. This move could potentially end Bolsonaro's political career, and marks the first time a Brazilian president has been suspended for election violations rather than a criminal offense.
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Wimbledon begins today. What change was made to its traditional dress code to reduce stress for female players?
Wimbledon's all-white dress code dates back to the 19th century, and has caused anxiety for female players on their period. Previously, players would need to ask friends to check how see-through their underwear was before playing or ask for signals from their support team in the stands. The change is meant to reduce stress and allow women to focus on their performance.
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Conservative media has been attacking the Biden family about a child support case between Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts, the mother of his four-year-old daughter. How did the case settle financially?
Hunter Biden's child with Lunden Roberts has never met him or the Biden family. Their court dispute resolved with monthly child support and her receiving some of Biden's paintings, valued up to $500K each. The case has gained conservative media attention in an attack on the family values emphasized by President Biden.
