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Afroman wins lawsuit with Ohio police who said rapper mocked them in viral music video
“We did it, America! … Freedom of speech!” the rapper shouted outside the courthouse, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag suit. Seven Ohio sheriffs deputies sued Afroman for using home security footage to mock their 2022 raid of his home. Source link
North Korea qualifies for the Women's World Cup for the first time since 2011
North Korea has qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time since a doping saga in 2011 led to its long absence from top-tier international tournaments. Source link
Immigration rules hamper health-care recruitment, nurse says after permanent residency application rejected
A nurse in Winnipeg says Canada’s immigration system is undercutting efforts to address a shortage of health-care workers, after his application for permanent residency was rejected on a technicality. Source link
Iran will not play World Cup games in U.S., says soccer chief
Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. Source link
Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field
Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said firefighters put out a blaze at a major LNG facility after it was hit by Iranian missile attacks. Source link
Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists
After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs. Source link
Departmental plans fuel concern over federal job, program cuts
Federal programs aimed at addressing climate change are facing significant cuts as the government shifts to artificial intelligence and slashes thousands of jobs, according to recently released departmental plans. Source link
Here are Canada's biggest points of leverage in tariff and trade talks with the U.S.
While Canada’s economy is far more reliant on exports to the U.S. than vice versa, Canadian negotiators have crucial ammunition in their efforts to land a trade deal that reduces or eliminates tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Source link
Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?
The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company’s antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple. Source link