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US dollar weakens vs yen as inflation moderates

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The U.S. dollar fell against the yen on Friday after data showed inflation in the world's largest economy cooled down last month, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates this year.

Horner denies meddling after Jos Verstappen “childish” accusations

Atlas F1 Bulletin Board 

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has denied meddling in a planned demo run for Jos Verstappen that has triggered the latest flashpoint between the pair.Verstappen Sr. caused a stir on Friday when he accused Horner of moving to block his planned involvement in the annual Legends Parade at the Austrian Grand Prix.The Dutchman had been set to join fellow ex-F1 drivers like Gerhard ...Keep reading

Watch a meteotsunami strike a Lake Michigan shoreline

CBSNews.com 

A meteotsunami slammed into the shore of Lake Michigan on June 25. The weather event, in which large waves are generated by air-pressure disturbances, caused water to rise 2 feet, according to The Weather Channel.

Why mimosa-filled drag brunches continue to captivate queer audiences and allies

The Independent 

From show tunes to sashays, drag brunches have continued to spread joy among queer and non-queer people alike despite ongoing political crusades against performers. Meredith Clark and Olivia Hebert spoke to drag queens on opposite coasts, who shared how drag brunch continues to amplify local LGBTQ+ communities across the country

Paris Olympics: Vegetarian meals on the menue to reduce carbon footprint

France24.com (en) 

With just a few weeks to go before the Olympics kick off in Paris, chefs are getting ready to serve more than 40,000 meals. The Paris games are set to make history by offering more vegetarian cuisine than any previous editions. This as part of a pledge to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The committee says the event's plant-based offering will help halve the carbon footprint of meals, compared to the Rio and London games.