Jordan’s balancing act, Google’s court date and Black voters in Georgia

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Iran and US pause, America’s 250th and Latino voters

Iran and the U.S. agree to stand down after fresh, tit-for-tat attacks threatened to unravel the ceasefire. America turns 250 on July 4th, but some people aren’t in the mood to celebrate. Latino voters are up for grabs but both parties are struggling to connect with them. And the ...  Show more

Saudi Aramco crash, Venezuela shortages and Bauhaus culture wars

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crash has killed 14 nationals, the state news agency says. Venezuelans decry shortages of heavy equipment and a limited official presence as the earthquake death toll tops 1,400. Iran and the U.S. continue their attacks in the Gulf, fraying an increasing ...  Show more

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