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FEDERAL SCIENTISTS’ REPORT ARGUES CLIMATE CHANGE IS ALREADY HAVING A DRAMATIC IMPACT IN THE U.S. The release of the report, which highlights dramatic temperature changes in the U.S., hinges on the Trump administration’s approval ― so a copy was leaked early. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook]
ISRAELI CORRUPTION PROBES INTO PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU ARE HEATING UP “Several criminal investigations involving Netanyahu that have simmered for months have taken major turns in recent days. Israeli police on Thursday confirmed Netanyahu is a suspect in two cases involving fraud and corruption. One day later, authorities said the prime minister’s former chief of staff, Ari Harow, had turned state’s witness.” [HuffPost]
REPORT UNCOVERS NEARLY 100 SEX ABUSE LAWSUITS AGAINST THE CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP IN GUAM Two archbishops of Agana, as well as multiple priests, bishops, teachers and even Boy Scouts leaders on the Western Pacific island are allegedly implicated in the scandal. [HuffPost]
HOW PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S SILENCE ON THE MINNESOTA MOSQUE ATTACK Speaks volumes. [HuffPost]
A TIMELINE OF VENEZUELA’S UNREST Take a look to understand the turmoil rocking the country. [HuffPost]
JAKE TAPPER WENT ALL IN ON A BLISTERING REPORT ON TRUMP’S USE OF THE PHRASE ‘FAKE NEWS’ “Almost every single time he’s used that term, the news has been accurate,” Tapper said Monday on CNN during the segment. “It’s just been news he doesn’t like.” [HuffPost]
THE HBO HACK KEEPS GETTING WORSE An executive’s emails are involved, as well as a detailed summary of an upcoming “Game of Thrones” episode. And the hackers are now asking for millions in Bitcoin to prevent further releases. [HuffPost]
WHAT’S BREWING
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ANYONE ELSE STILL RECOVERING FROM LAST NIGHT’S ‘BACHELORETTE’ FINALE? We’re still emotionally shellshocked. [HuffPost]
HOW LYFT AND UBER ARE GETTING INTO THE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION GAME “This is one of those rare innovations where you can both improve the service and reduce cost at the same time.” [HuffPost]
SO MUCH FOR PLANNING THAT EUROPE BACKPACKING TRIP Rome, Barcelona and Venice are among the European cities talking about limiting tourism following an angry backlash to overcrowding. [Reuters]
WE STILL AREN’T OVER THAT CHRIS PRATT AND ANNA FARIS SPLIT NEWS Here’s all the times they gave us the feels ― and the signs that not all was well in paradise. [HuffPost]
BUT TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE IMPRESSION THAT ALL LOVE IS JUST A FIGMENT OF YOUR IMAGINATION Here’s a bunch of photos of twins at this year’s Twinsburg Twins Days Festival. [HuffPost]
BEFORE YOU GO
The Marines who died in the crash off Australia’s northeast coast have been identified.
North Korea says it will only use its nuclear weapons against the U.S.
Here’s what The New York Times had to say in response to Trump’s latest tweetstorm targeting the paper.
The new RNC national spokeswoman is former CNN pundit Kayleigh McEnany.
Google fired the man behind the controversial anti-diversity memo.
Trump’s staff continue to refuse to confirm the president is playing golf.
Billionaire Peter Thiel’s support for Trump may be wavering.
Battling cancer ― in Syria.
Be warned: The photos of this alleged sea lice attack on an Australian teen are not for the faint of heart.
Oh my stars: The internet has not yet recovered from these photos of Rihanna rocking a crop over costume.
All the cute school supplies to get you excited for heading back to the classroom.
This BBC newscaster is less than impressed with having to give a report on surfing dogs.
Did you know that Jon Snow has been battling White Walkers while wearing an IKEA rug?
Usher has been sued by three people who claim he gave them herpes.
Enjoy these 50 maps of what music people listen to across America.
#BadPictureMonday is the hashtag we need ― and deserve.
We are mesmerized by this artist who demonstrated the exact amount of ink in her pen ― in smiley faces.
And enjoy these photos of this bride and groom’s canine companions serving as the maid of honor and best man.