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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries

Times Union 

Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November. A handful of retirements have injected some excitement into Tuesday's primaries for the left-leaning state. Most notable among the retirements are those of third-term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The governorship in particular has attracted a lot of interest, with 28 candidates competing.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November. A handful of retirements have injected some excitement into Tuesday's primaries for the left-leaning state. Most notable among the retirements are those of third-term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The governorship in particular has attracted a lot of interest, with 28 candidates competing.

Violent Southport protests reveal far-right organising tactics - BBC.com

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  1. Violent Southport protests reveal far-right organising tactics  BBC.com
  2. The grifters behind the Southport riot are only getting started – and they have a voice in parliament  The Guardian
  3. Who is behind the UK’s far-right riots?  Financial Times
  4. Far-right violence against small UK Muslim communities sets a worrying precedent for all minorities  Hyphen
  5. Southport and the inescapability of politics | Ben Sixsmith  The Critic

Olympics organisers 'firmly condemn' harassment of opening ceremony artists

France24.com (en) 

"Paris 2024 gives its full support to Thomas Jolly as well as the creators and artists of the opening ceremony in light of the attacks against them," a spokesperson told AFP. French investigators have opened an inquiry after Jolly, who is openly gay, complained of cyberbullying following the performance, sources close to the case said Friday. The open-air ceremony along the River Seine last Friday has drawn praise despite being complicated by an unexpected downpour. But Christians and far-right... Читать дальше...

Fake news bill to ‘factor in’ press freedom concerns

Cyprus Mail 

Concerns over freedom of speech will be factored in during upcoming discussions over the controversial fake news bill, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Friday. Speaking to the state broadcaster a day after a meeting with a number of stakeholders ranging from the media industry, bar association and legal service, Hartsiotis said the contentious element […]

Manu Bhaker qualifies for 25m pistol final in second position at Olympics

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

The 22-year-old Bhaker, who already has two bronze medals in her kitty in 10m women's air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team along with Sarabjot Singh, shot an amazing 294 in the 'precision' round and was even more menacing in the rapid round to score 296 and aggregating 590.

Olympics hero Nicola Adams issues scathing Imane Khelif statement and faces backlash - Wales Online

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  1. Olympics hero Nicola Adams issues scathing Imane Khelif statement and faces backlash  Wales Online
  2. Olympics should reintroduce gender testing in wake of Imane Khelif boxing row, UN adviser says  Sky News
  3. Boxer who beat Imane Khelif at 2022 World Championship speaks out about Olympic gender controversy  The Independent
  4. Joint Paris 2024 Boxing Unit/IOC Statement  Olympics
  5. Boxer Angela Carini 'Felt Sorry' for Imane Khelif After Olympic Fight Sparked Gender Controversy... Читать дальше...

Thailand praised for push to ban trans fats

BangkokPost.com 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry.