Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJeremy BowenInternational editorAFP via Getty ImagesIranian civilians have been living under the threat of strikes for monthsMoment Trump signs Iran deal at Palace of VersaillesWeapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved – and a $300bn questionIran says deal shows it did not bow to 'threat or pressure' as Trump hits out at criticsReutersTrump and Netanyahu's relationship has come under strain as a result of Israel's military actions in LebanonWhat's in the US-Iran agreement?Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominanceHow could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?Iran warIranUnited StatesMiddle EastIsraelDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu

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ExtraEmily addresses backlash after Columbia University resume reveal leaves supporters and critics sharply divided

ExtraEmily (Image Via Getty) ExtraEmily pushed back against criticism from online users after a clip of her showing her resume went viral, arguing that many people judging her behavior were ignoring her academic and professional achievements. The Twitch streamer addressed the reaction during a June 16 livestream, saying she was surprised that a video about her resume received positive attention while still drawing comments from people who called her a “toddler.”ExtraEmily responds after resume clip sparks debate among viewersSpeaking on stream, ExtraEmily said she expected criticism but was caught off guard by how much discussion her resume created online. “I finally had an okay Twitter thread about me, where I was showing off my resume. Oh my gosh, guys. But half the comments are like, ‘Still acting like a toddler.’ Yeah, but I’m like, ‘I’m more accomplished than you …’ Sorry, but I was like, wait, I’m surprised that this clip of me showing my resume actually got likes.”While some use..

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Nina Lin appears permanently banned from Twitch days after NYC arrest during Knicks celebrations

Image/Instagram Twitch streamer Nina Lin appears to have lost access to her Twitch channel only a few days after she was arrested during the New York Knicks' championship celebrations. People who visit her channel now see a message saying that the account is unavailable because of violations of Twitch's Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. While Twitch has not shared the exact reason for the action, the notice is the same one usually shown for indefinite or permanent suspensions.The timing has brought even more attention to the streamer, who has been involved in several controversies over the past year. The latest development comes shortly after videos showed Lin climbing onto the roof of an Amazon delivery van during the Knicks celebrations in New York City. The clips quickly spread online and became one of the most talked-about moments from the event.Nina Lin's Twitch channel goes offline after arrest during Knicks celebrationsLin was arrested on June 13 near Madi..

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The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

A senior US official on Wednesday released the text of an agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after months of conflict had battered the global economy and sent oil prices soaring.
The outline of the agreement, titled “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran”, was released following days of pushback over the Trump administration’s lack of transparency.
US President…

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Dow falls 500 points in worst day for new Fed chair since 1994

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 500 points Wednesday — erasing early gains after new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held his first policy meeting and played his cards close to the vest afterward.
The broader S&P 500 also dipped 1.2 percent in the worst showing for a new chair on “Fed day,” with the losses mounting as Warsh spoke to reporters following the latest two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee,CNBC reported.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell even more and was down 1.4 percent.
The declines, which pushed the Dow 1 percent lower, came after the Fed kept its key interest rate unchanged and nearly half of its policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, according to The Associated Press.
“He is absolutely telling you that he plans on delivering on price stability,” DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said of Warsh on CNBC. “That means…we’re not going to have such easy money policy as everybody thought maybe Chairman Warsh would..

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Lightning strike caused fire that destroyed Florida marine research lab containing rare Antarctic specimens, investigators say

A lightning strike sparked a fire at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science Laboratory last month, destroying decades of research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment, university officials said.
The fire, which spread rapidly across the building’s wooden roof, has forced more than 150 researchers, staff members and students to relocate their programs and seek temporary laboratory spaces to continue their work, FOX 13 Tampa Bay reported.
The recovery effort faces significant challenges due to the methods used to extinguish the fire. Firefighters used salt water to battle the flames, which ruined nearly all the advanced equipment inside the facility, including specialized sonar data vehicles used for ocean mapping.
Although some staff managed to rescue their data, many face the loss of irreplaceable specimens.
Steven Murawski, a professor at the college, told FOX 13 Tampa Bay that he salvaged most of his personal research, which is now being kept in cold stor..

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‘Climate change in trade’: battlelines drawn on Europe’s new China strategy

As national EU leaders meet in Brussels to thrash out a possible new China policy, speculation is high as to where they all stand amid fluid member-state dynamics. In the last part of this three-part series, we look at whether the conventional wisdom will be fundamentally changed in the EU and how the bloc could forge a united front in dealing with China.
Over dinner on Thursday, leaders from the European Union’s 27 member states will chew on one of their toughest courses in years: “global…

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Status quo at Jerusalem’s holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules

Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules14 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWyre DaviesMiddle East Correspondent, JerusalemReutersThe gold-covered Dome of the Rock dominates the al-Aqsa mosque compoundMaarten Lernout/BBCMoshe Feiglin flouts rabbinical law by praying on the site, as well as interfaith understandings'Multi-faith centre'Maarten Lernout/BBCDr Mustafa Abu Sway says changing the Status Quo is “opening a Pandora's box”International alarmReutersItamar Ben-Gvir used his ministerial office to permit Jewish prayers and songs in parts of the compound'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East JerusalemFar-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of JerusalemArmenians fight controversial Jerusalem land dealIsrael & the PalestiniansIsraelPalestinian territoriesJerusalemWest Bank

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Indian techie Sai Karthik Varma Datla among 12 people killed in Missouri plane crash

An Indian techie is one of the 12 victims of a Missouri plane crash that took place on Sunday. An Indian techie was among the 12 victims of the horrific plane crash that took place on Sunday morning in Missouri. In the official list released by the Bates CountyCoroner's Office on Tuesday afternoon, Sai Karthik Varma Datla was identified as a 24-year-old man from India. The victims, including experienced skydivers, were flying in a 2010 Pacific Aerospace 750XL, which crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The plane turned around for an unknown reason before losing control, crashing into a field on airport property and catching fire, killing everyone on board.Some family members of the victims witnessed the deadly crash. Records show that the aircraft — with tail number N221BN — was registered to a Tennessee-based company known as SkyHi Aero LLC. The aircraft was also once used by a Chattanooga skydiving company before being oper..

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