US AND CANADA

US TO WITHDRAW FROM UNESCO AGAIN

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The United States has announced its intention to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN's culture and education agency. The US cited UNESCO's support for what it termed "woke, divisive cultural and social causes" as the justification for the move. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay responded to the announcement by calling the decision "regrettable" but "anticipated".

TRUMP TELLS COMMANDERS AND GUARDIANS TO BRING BACK OLD TEAM NAMES

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President Donald Trump is pushing for a return to old team names in U.S. sports, calling on the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to go back to their previous identities — the Redskins and the Indians.

NEW YORK TO MAKE PRISON PHONE CALLS FREE, SAVING FAMILIES MILLIONS

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New York will begin offering free phone calls to incarcerated individuals across its state prison system starting August 1, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced this week. As first reported by the Associated Press, the move is expected to save thousands of families over $13 million annually.

REMEMBERING THE FIRST MOON LANDING: 56 YEARS SINCE A GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND

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Fifty-six years ago today, the world held its breath as astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. It was July 20, 1969, when Armstrong descended the ladder of the lunar module, the Eagle, and placed his left foot on the surface of the moon, forever etching his name in history. Broadcast live on black and white television screens across the globe, over half a billion people watched as he spoke the now-immortal words: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

ASTRAZENECA UNVEILS $50 BILLION US INVESTMENT

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Astra Zeneca plans to spend $50 billion to expand manufacturing and research capabilities in the U.S. by 2030, it said on Monday, the latest big investment by a pharmaceutical company reacting to President Donald Trump's tariff policy.

ASTRONOMER C.E.O RESIGNS AFTER BEING CAUGHT CHEATING DURING A COLDPLAY CONCERT

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The CEO of a prominent astronomy organization, Andy Byron, has officially resigned after being exposed for cheating on his partner during a Coldplay concert. The scandal, which quickly spread across social media platforms, sparked public outrage and internal pressure within the organization, ultimately leading to his departure.

ELON MUSK'S X DEFIES FRENCH PROBE, CALLS IT A THREAT TO FREE SPEECH

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Tensions between Elon Musk's social media platform X and French judicial authorities escalated this week after the company publicly rejected cooperation with what it calls a politically-driven investigation into its operations.

FEVER'S CLARK TO MISS ALL-STAR WEEKEND AT HOME

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss this weekend's WNBA All-Star events after suffering a right groin injury during Tuesday's game. The team confirmed her decision on Thursday. Clark has struggled with various injuries throughout the season. She had been selected last month as a starter and captain for Saturday's All-Star Game after leading in fan votes and was also set to take part in the first 3-point contest of her professional career.