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Currently Leading AI chatbots are spreading Russian disinformation created by an American fugitive operating from Moscow. / NewsGuard A major expansion is underway inside one of Iran's nuclear facilities. / Semafor A majority of Iranians now support Iran pursuing nuclear weapons. / Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists See also: How to
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Currently Millions in the United States, from the Midwest to the Northeast, prepare for a weeklong heat wave. / axios People explain what it's like to live through a 121 degree day. "I can't complain. Other people have it harder." / Goats and Soda Researchers say
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Currently The US Supreme Court unanimously rejects a bid by anti-abortion groups to restrict access to mifepristone. / Reuters Ian Millhiser: This is a victory for abortion rights, but it's also unlikely to be the last word in the fight. / Vox Ukranian children describe what it's
Currently The White House plans to signal a long-term commitment to Ukraine with a 10-year security agreement. / Newsweek France's conservative wing implodes overnight. South Africa's ANC party tries to find unity. / Politico, Semafor Regarding the climate crisis, hundreds of looming projects suggest we'
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