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Hubble Captures a Bright Spiral in the Queen’s Hair

Nasa.gov 

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the jewel-bright spiral galaxy NGC 4689, which lies 54 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices. This constellation has the distinction of being the only one of the 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) as one named after the historical figure, Queen […]

GOP Really Doesn't Wanna Talk About Trump's Indictments

Crooks and Liars  

Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts had his words struck from the record for being "offensive" during a House floor debate. His offense? Detailing the charges against Donald Trump, the facts of his many cases, and the accusations—brought by our government—against the twice-impeached former president. 

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Co-op Bank brand may disappear within years in Coventry Building Society deal - The Guardian

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  1. Co-op Bank brand may disappear within years in Coventry Building Society deal  The Guardian
  2. Coventry Building Society reaches £780m deal to buy Co-Op Bank promising 'larger branch network'  GB News
  3. Co-op Bank taken over by Coventry Building Society as mutuals fight back  The Telegraph
  4. Coventry Building Society and Co-op Bank £780m tie-up confirmed  City A.M.
  5. Coventry Building Society races to finalise £780m Co-operative Bank deal  Sky News

Louisiana Votes to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances

Drugs.com 

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 -- Louisiana has become the first state to pass a law that designates abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances. Once Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill into law, as he is expected to do, possession of the drugs...

Tunisian Jewish pilgrimage sees low turnout amid security fears

France24.com (en) 

The three-day pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue, Africa's oldest, usually draws thousands of pilgrims from Europe, Israel and beyond. It also attracts a significant number of international and local tourists and non-observant visitors. But this year's festivities have seen fewer visitors and almost no foreigners, while security measures have been bolstered with an increased police presence. Plainclothes police officers and National Guardsmen barred AFP reporters and other visitors from entering the ancient synagogue. Читать дальше...

Kazakh Activist's Request For Early Prison Release Rejected

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 

A court in Kazakhstan on May 23 rejected a request for the early release of opposition activist Qairat Qylyshev, who was sentenced to five years in prison in October 2021 on extremism-related charges that he and his supporters have rejected.