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Miss USA’s resignation letter accuses the organization of toxic work culture
The Miss USA who gave up her crown and title this week accused the pageant’s CEO of failing to take an incident of sexual harassment seriously and creating a toxic work environment, according to a copy of her resignation letter obtained Thursday by NBC News.
Reuters
Philippines says U.S., China eyeing mining opportunities, especially in nickel
Numerous countries including the United States and China have expressed interest in collaborating with the Philippines for mining opportunities particularly in nickel, its environment minister said on Friday. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in a speech said the Philippines should enhance its nickel processing capacity, a key component for the production of batteries in electric vehicles. "Unfortunately, the country currently has only two nickel processing plants, which highlights the need for specific measures to be taken that the administration," said Loyzaga, whose ministry also oversees mining.
AFP
Pandemic agreement talks go to the wire
Hectic last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics rolled into the final day on Friday with a deal still up in the air.Such NGOs fear that any agreement concluded on Friday would be rushed, may not change the status quo, and may even entrench some of the weaknesses exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
AFP
Slain Australian surfers' bodies arrive in US on journey home
The bodies of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico were taken to the United States on Thursday to be delivered to their relatives for the long journey home.The body of their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, who was also murdered, was in the care of another funeral company.
AFP
Afghan women struggle under male guardian rules
Since the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women have been barred from going on long trips, travelling by plane or entering government buildings unless they are accompanied by a man.But Afghan women are still barred from doing so.
USA TODAY
From dust devil to gustnado: Terrifying (and fascinating) tornado terms you should know
There's a whole special vocabulary dedicated to describing tornadoes, their risks and related weather phenomena. Here's some key definitions.
CNN
UNRWA to close East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees will shutter its East Jerusalem headquarters after the compound was set on fire by “Israeli extremists” while staff were inside, its chief said Thursday.
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What you missed on Day 14 of the hush money trial: More Stormy Daniels testimony, new witnesses and Trump's office habits
Judge Juan Merchan issued two rulings against Trump involving the gag order and a mistrial motion after the court heard from Daniels and three other witnesses.
NBC News
Maine man sentenced to 27 years in machete attack on NYPD officers in Times Square
A Maine man who attacked three New York police officers with a machete in Times Square on New Year’s Eve in 2022 was sentenced to 27 years in prison Thursday, federal prosecutors said.
NBC News
Trump's lawyers imply Daniels' work in porn industry undermines her testimony
Adult film star Stormy Daniels returned to the stand in Donald Trump's criminal trial Thursday, pushing back during cross-examination against his defense attorney's attempts to discredit her in sometimes bizarre and uncomfortable exchanges.
CNN
Arizona State University dismisses scholar after video shows him verbally attacking a woman in a hijab
A video showing a confrontation between a man and a woman wearing a hijab during a pro-Israel rally at Arizona State University is further highlighting the roiling tensions on college campuses across the US over the Israel-Hamas war. Here are the latest developments:
USA TODAY
Cat-sized and hornless, this newly discovered deer genus roamed the Dakotas 32 million years ago
Researchers published findings that show a new deer genus that would have been the size of a house cat, according to the National Park Service.
Politico
Facing Hill pressure, tech group kicks out TikTok
NetChoice, a right-of-center tech lobbying group, dumped the video app following scrutiny from GOP leadership on Capitol Hill.
TODAY
What does a heat rash look like? How to identify and treat it
Heat rash is a common skin problem in the summer. Here are remedies to get rid of heat rash fast, plus what heat rash looks like and common symptoms.
Associated Press
2 climbers reported missing on California's Mount Whitney are found dead
Two climbers reported missing this week on California's towering Mount Whitney have been found dead, officials said Thursday. A friend who had been with the climbers called authorities Tuesday night after they failed to arrive as planned at their campsite, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The friend said the pair had planned to ski or snowboard from the “notch,” a flat area where climbers often stop to rest, down to their camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake.
Politico
Senate passes five-year FAA bill
The bill retains language that would expand long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by five round trips per day.
TODAY
Parents are shocked when all 7 of their adult kids show up for a sleepover
Seven siblings in Utah surprised their elderly parents with a slumber party — and the heartwarming footage is bringing people to tears.
CNN
Former US Border Patrol agent sentenced to 1.5 years for offering migrant immigration ‘papers’ for $5,000
A former US Border Patrol agent working at a processing center in Texas was sentenced to 1-and-a-half years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to a bribery of a public official charge, according to the court docket.
AFP
Thwarted by US, Palestinians look to UN General Assembly
After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.Now the Palestinians are turning to the General Assembly, where diplomats and observers say a resolution calling for their full UN membership is likely to win broad majority support.
AFP
For US veteran, D-Day memories still vivid after 80 years
Richard Rung recalls it vividly: German artillery firing on his landing craft, the sound of machine gun bullets striking the vessel, blood mixed with seawater on the deck, troops crying on the beach.After crossing the English Channel, Rung's landing craft hit Omaha Beach as part of the second wave on D-Day, coming under heavy German artillery and machine gun fire.

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