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CUBC takes on London Met Regatta

Cambridge University Boat Club 

In one of their key tune-ups for Henley Royal Regatta, a number of CUBC crews took to the waters at Dorney Lake to seek both good racing and pre-qualifying for Henley. The CUBC highlight for the weekend was a win in Championship 8s for the Men’s Blue Boat/Goldie composite, but solid results and racing were […]

Ridley Scott Says ‘I Should Have’ Directed First ‘Alien’ Sequels, but ‘I Was Never Told or Asked’ About Them: ‘You Can Imagine I Wasn’t Happy’

Variety 

Ridley Scott said in an interview with Vanity Fair that he was never asked to direct the sequels to “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” nor was he even told about their development at the time. Scott reasons that his status as an emerging filmmaker is why he got the boot, not that he was personally interested […]

New York Dem will introduce amendment to reverse Supreme Court immunity ruling 

TheHill.com 

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will introduce a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court ruling issued Monday, which largely shields former presidents from criminal prosecution for actions in office. "I will introduce a constitutional amendment to reverse SCOTUS’ harmful decision and ensure that no president is above the law. This amendment will...

NBA Insider Floats Celtics Theory After Ownership Plans Team Sale

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

Only two weeks after winning the NBA Finals for a record-setting 18th time, Boston Celtics ownership, led by Wyc Grousbeck, announced their plans to put the franchise up for sale, which prompted an outpour of questions. Why so soon? Why after finding the roster capable of potentially sparking a dynasty? Why before retaining Jayson Tatum […]

Why antisemitism is an American problem

The Jerusalem Post 

This is not just a fight for Jewish Americans – it’s a fight for the soul of America itself and of Western democracies at large.

Assange freed, press freedom imperiled

Freedom of the Press Foundation 

Julian Assange is understandably overjoyed to finally be free, but people who value investigative journalism shouldn’t be similarly thrilled by the terms of his plea deal. Above, the WikiLeaks founder gestures after landing in Australia on June 26.

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Examining the fallout from Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling

CBSNews.com 

A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court on Monday says a president has "absolute immunity" from prosecution when it comes to official acts. The interpretation of what constitutes an official act is still up for debate. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Scott MacFarlane join "America Decides" to discuss.

Stupid Government backing Willie’s bill

Scoop 

Paul Goldsmith reports: The Government is taking immediate action to support New Zealand’s media and content production sectors, while it develops a long-term reform programme, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Firstly, the Government will progress the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill with amendments, to support our local media companies to earn revenue for […]

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