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Highland Park parade shooting The suspect in the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S., is formally indicted on 21 counts

Highland Park parade shooting The suspect in the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S., is formally indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery. There are three counts per slain victim and two counts per injured victim. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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McDonald's profits fall by 46% and its revenue falls by 3% in Q2 2022 following the company's exit from Russia.

McDonald's profits fall by 46% and its revenue falls by 3% in Q2 2022 following the company's exit from Russia. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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Russia–United States relations The United States offers to exchange imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for detained Americans Brittney Griner and Paul W

Russia–United States relations The United States offers to exchange imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for detained Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, who are accused of drug offenses and spying, respectively. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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The Google Street View service is launched in India 11 years after the service was banned in the country over security concerns.

The Google Street View service is launched in India 11 years after the service was banned in the country over security concerns. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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The suspect in the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S., is formally indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 co

The suspect in the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S., is formally indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery. There are three counts per slain victim and two counts per injured victim. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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The United States offers to exchange imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for detained Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, who are accused of drug

The United States offers to exchange imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for detained Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, who are accused of drug offenses and spying, respectively. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2022

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2020–present global chip shortage The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United S

2020–present global chip shortage The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United States and also boost competition with China. The bill will head to President Joe Biden for his signature. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United States and also boost competition w

The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United States and also boost competition with China. The bill will head to President Joe Biden for his signature. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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2021–2022 inflation surge The United States enters a technical recession after its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter.

2021–2022 inflation surge The United States enters a technical recession after its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter. (The Guardian) (The Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S.

2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says that New York has received 110,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine. (New York Post) Ahmed Ogwell, head of the Africa CDC, reports that there are currently no monkeypox or smallpox vaccines available in Africa to combat the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S.

2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says that New York has received 110,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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Iran–Israel relations Iranian police arrest the alleged leader and four other members of a spy network suspected to be affiliated with Mossad.

Iran–Israel relations Iranian police arrest the alleged leader and four other members of a spy network suspected to be affiliated with Mossad. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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Iranian police arrest the alleged leader and four other members of a spy network suspected to be affiliated with Mossad.

Iranian police arrest the alleged leader and four other members of a spy network suspected to be affiliated with Mossad. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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July 2022 United States floods Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency for several counties in southeastern Kentucky due to historic flo

July 2022 United States floods Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency for several counties in southeastern Kentucky due to historic floods, which have killed eight people. (WLEX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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The United States enters a technical recession after its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter.

The United States enters a technical recession after its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter. (The Guardian) (The Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2022

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2022 monkeypox outbreak in New York New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.

2022 monkeypox outbreak in New York New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States 2022 monkeypox outbreak in New York New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.

2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States 2022 monkeypox outbreak in New York New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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It is reported that the first United States case of polio since 2013, which was reported last week in Rockland County, New York, was connected to traces of vacc

It is reported that the first United States case of polio since 2013, which was reported last week in Rockland County, New York, was connected to traces of vaccine-derived viruses found in the United Kingdom and Israel. (ProPublica) (Stat)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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July 2022 United States floods The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 25.

July 2022 United States floods The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 25. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.

New York state declares an emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 25.

The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 25. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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The death toll of the recent floods in Iran has risen to at least 53.

The death toll of the recent floods in Iran has risen to at least 53. (The New York Times) (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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West Nile virus in the United States Colorado reports a case of West Nile virus in a person from Delta County.

West Nile virus in the United States Colorado reports a case of West Nile virus in a person from Delta County. (KXRM-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022

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Politics / Government

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will be in isolation.

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will be in isolation. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2022

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July 2022 United States floods Urban Search and Rescue Missouri Task Force 1 is deployed in Eastern Kentucky, United States.

July 2022 United States floods Urban Search and Rescue Missouri Task Force 1 is deployed in Eastern Kentucky, United States. (KMBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2022

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Urban Search and Rescue Missouri Task Force 1 is deployed in Eastern Kentucky, United States.

Urban Search and Rescue Missouri Task Force 1 is deployed in Eastern Kentucky, United States. (KMBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2022

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Heavy rainfall warnings are issued for the affected areas of Kentucky as Governor Andy Beshear says that at least 37 people remain unaccounted for.

Heavy rainfall warnings are issued for the affected areas of Kentucky as Governor Andy Beshear says that at least 37 people remain unaccounted for. (The Washington Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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A member of the Taliban is killed during clashes with Iranian border guards on the Afghanistan–Iran border.

A member of the Taliban is killed during clashes with Iranian border guards on the Afghanistan–Iran border. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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Afghanistan conflict A member of the Taliban is killed during clashes with Iranian border guards on the Afghanistan–Iran border.

Afghanistan conflict A member of the Taliban is killed during clashes with Iranian border guards on the Afghanistan–Iran border. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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Kosovo Police close two border crossings in North Kosovo after local Serbs blocked roads and fired shots at police to protest an order to switch Serbian car lic

Kosovo Police close two border crossings in North Kosovo after local Serbs blocked roads and fired shots at police to protest an order to switch Serbian car license plates to Kosovan ones within two months. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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Kosovo–Serbia relations Kosovo Police close two border crossings in North Kosovo after local Serbs blocked roads and fired shots at police to protest an order t

Kosovo–Serbia relations Kosovo Police close two border crossings in North Kosovo after local Serbs blocked roads and fired shots at police to protest an order to switch Serbian car license plates to Kosovan ones within two months. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 28.

The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky, United States, increases to 28. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

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More than two million people are under red flag warnings in the United States as wildfires continue to spread in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Montan

More than two million people are under red flag warnings in the United States as wildfires continue to spread in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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War on terror Afghanistan conflict Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S.

War on terror Afghanistan conflict Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S. drone strike in Kabul kills Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's leader since the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. The airstrike is also the first U.S. military action in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan last year. (The Washington Post) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Shelling and heavy gunfire is reported near two villages by Artsakh authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh.

2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Shelling and heavy gunfire is reported near two villages by Artsakh authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh. The reports are denied by Azerbaijan and Russian forces in the region. (JAM news)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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Afghanistan conflict Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S.

Afghanistan conflict Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S. drone strike in Kabul kills Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's leader since the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. The airstrike is also the first U.S. military action in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan last year. (The Washington Post) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand has fully reopened its international borders after two years, becoming the last country in the western world to open for tourists.

COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand has fully reopened its international borders after two years, becoming the last country in the western world to open for tourists. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S.

Drone strikes in Afghanistan Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S. drone strike in Kabul kills Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's leader since the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. The airstrike is also the first U.S. military action in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan last year. (The Washington Post) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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July 2022 United States floods The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky and Virginia, United States, increases to 35 with 37 people missing.

July 2022 United States floods The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky and Virginia, United States, increases to 35 with 37 people missing. (Lexington Herald Leader)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S.

Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri A U.S. drone strike in Kabul kills Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's leader since the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. The airstrike is also the first U.S. military action in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan last year. (The Washington Post) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Shelling and heavy gunfire is reported near two villages by Artsakh authorities in Nagorno-

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Shelling and heavy gunfire is reported near two villages by Artsakh authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh. The reports are denied by Azerbaijan and Russian forces in the region. (JAM news)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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New Zealand has fully reopened its international borders after two years, becoming the last country in the western world to open for tourists.

New Zealand has fully reopened its international borders after two years, becoming the last country in the western world to open for tourists. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky and Virginia, United States, increases to 35 with 37 people missing.

The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Kentucky and Virginia, United States, increases to 35 with 37 people missing. (Lexington Herald Leader)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2022

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2022 Kansas Value Them Both Amendment In the first referendum since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.

2022 Kansas Value Them Both Amendment In the first referendum since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters reject an amendment in the state constitution that would grant state lawmakers the ability to apply anti-abortion restrictions. (ABC News) (BBC News)