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A shark 'superhighway' is being protected by fishermen

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The Mesoamerican reef is a hotspot for sharks, but overfishing is causing populations to decline. MarAlliance is protecting sharks by working with fishing communities. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/americas/maralliance-mesoamerican-reef-c2e-spc-intl/index.html

Israeli parliament votes to dissolve, triggering fifth election in four years

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The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has voted to dissolve itself, triggering new elections. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/middleeast/israel-knesset-dissolves-elections-vote-intl/index.html

China's economy just had its best month since February

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China's huge manufacturing and service industries just saw their first month of growth since February, according to surveys published Thursday, as Covid restrictions were eased in many cities. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/economy/china-economy-pmi-covid-intl-hnk/index.html

Crypto is crashing but the tech behind it could save luxury brands billions

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Counterfeits are a huge problem for high-end designers but a new platform could help ensure that high-value purchases are the real deal. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/26/business/aura-blockchain-luxury-counterfeit-hnk-spc-intl/index.html

Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time since the beginning of pandemic

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left mainland China for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, arriving in Hong Kong Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/china/hong-kong-china-anniversary-xi-arrives-intl-hnk/index.html

Opinion: All Ukrainian children know to 'never leave breadcrumbs on the table'

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The last time Moscow used food as a weapon in Ukraine during the 1930s, 4 million people died in what has become known as the Great Famine or "Holodomor." Today, many Ukrainians see this as an act of genocide -- and it has important lessons for Russia's grain blockade today, writes Daria Mattingly. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/29/opinions/holodomor-famine-food-war-russia-grain-mattingly/index.html

Sam Asghari on his 'surreal' marriage to Britney Spears

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Sam Asghari opened up about his marriage to the "amazing" Britney Spears in his first interview since their June wedding. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/29/entertainment/sam-asghari-interview/index.html

'We need your help': All-Ukrainian clash at Wimbledon puts focus on more than just tennis

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With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in the leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away from Ukraine, where the bombs still fall four months after Russia invaded. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/28/tennis/anhelina-kalinina-lesia-tsurenko-ukraine-wimbledon-spt-intl/index.html

Nick Kyrgios admits spitting towards a fan during Wimbledon win

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Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was "disrespecting" him during his opening round win at Wimbledon. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/29/tennis/nick-kyrgios-spitting-wimbledon-spt-intl/index.html

New regulations on sleep products will fail to keep babies safe, child advocates warn

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Some child safety advocates are worried that new rules to protect babies while alseep will not reduce the number of infant sleep deaths. Why? Because the rules don't address parental needs and motivations. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/29/health/baby-sleep-products-safety-wellness/index.html