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Rights and safety of LGBTQ people at risk if far right wins French parliamentary elections

France24.com (en) 

Since French President Emmanuel Macron lost the European elections to the far-right National Rally on June 9 and announced snap parliamentary elections, attacks on LGBTQ people have been deliberately political. Rights groups fear that if the far right comes to power in under two weeks, laws put in place to protect LGBTQ people could be dismantled and violent attacks legitimised.

Heat dome forecast: How high temperatures will rise in 11 cities - The Washington Post

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  1. Heat dome forecast: How high temperatures will rise in 11 cities  The Washington Post
  2. US weather: Limit outdoor activities in extreme heat, officials warn  The Associated Press
  3. Use this map to find the cooling centers near you during Vermont’s heat wave  VTDigger
  4. How a Heat Dome Creates Dangerous, Record-Breaking Temperatures  The Wall Street Journal

Researchers investigate the impacts of space travel on astronauts' eye health

Phys.org 

As space travel becomes more common, it is important to consider the impacts of space flight and altered gravity on the human body. Led by Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, researchers at Texas A&M University are studying some of those impacts, specifically effects on the eye. The findings are published in the journal npj Microgravity.

Tech Firms Tighten Staff Scrutiny Over China Spying Concerns

PYMNTS.com 

Companies in Silicon Valley are reportedly doing more staff vetting over concerns about Chinese espionage. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (June 19), firms such as Google and OpenAI have begun doing tighter screening of employees and potential hires, according to sources working directly with these companies. It’s a move, the report noted, driven […]

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More business loans are going bad. Should banks be worried?

Americanbanker.com 

The collateral that supports commercial and industrial loans is generally weaker than in commercial real estate, where banks can take over a devalued office building. Analysts say the loans merit a closer look as commercial bankruptcies rise.

'Unprecedented' level of military engagement: Israel, Hezbollah 'locked into process of escalation'

France24.com (en) 

An escalating cross-border tit-for-tat between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah raised fears Wednesday of a full-blown war, but experts are divided on the prospect of a wider conflict. Are Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah on the brink of war? For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the rapidly escalating conflict, FRANCE 24' Nadia Massih is joined by Dr Filippo Dionigi, Senior Lecturer in Politics/International Relations with regional expertise on the Middle East with a focus on Lebanon, Syrian refugees... Читать дальше...

WTT CONTENDER: LAGOS PLEDGES SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, OPEN TO MAJOR TOURNAMENTS 

Lagosstate.gov.ng 

As the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Series serves off, the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu has reiterated the commitment of the state to sports development and its readiness for other major activities that will improve the performance of athletes. He made the statement at a press conference organised to herald …