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A New York judge declined to appoint an outside monitor to oversee the finances and internal policies of the National Rifle Association. But he is barring the group’s former leader, Wayne LaPierre, from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade. The split decision from Judge Joel Cohen came on the final day of arguments in the second stage of a civil trial that New York Attorney General Letitia James brought against the NRA. Cohen said the state’s request for a monitor was not the correct remedy. Читать дальше...

Venezuela is facing a political standstill after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Maduro’s ruling party considers the results of the election a settled matter. But the campaign of opposition candidate Edmundo González has disputed the results released by the ruling party-loyal National Electoral Council and it’s setting up a fight over the vote tallies of the 30,000 voting machines that the electoral... Читать дальше...

A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution that supporters say is intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion." That’s partly because of disagreements about what the so-called Equal Rights Amendment would actually do, if passed. The state’s Board of Elections has decided Monday that rather than try and interpret the amendment, they would simply repeat its somewhat unclear language. Democrats and Republicans are both using... Читать дальше...

SAO PAULO-SP, Brazil (AP) — SAO PAULO-SP, Brazil (AP) — Telefonica Brasil SA (VIV) on Monday reported net income of $234.5 million in its second quarter.

Authorities say New Mexico has received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand high-speed internet across the state. That means the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion can now start the grant application process. The state must submit a final proposal within a year. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the funding empowers New Mexico to bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities across the state, especially for its rural and tribal communities. Читать дальше...

A swarm of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. The dragonflies descended on Misquamicut beach Saturday. Video of the dragonflies shows beachgoers running for cover and hiding under blankets. People could be heard screaming. Usually dragonflies are relatively large yet beautifully colored insects. It's unclear what prompted the cloud of insects to visit the beach for several minutes and then largely disappear. The common green darner dragonfly, which is found in Rhode Island, breeds in July and August. Читать дальше...

Vice President Kamala Harris’ last-minute campaign for president has meant an instant spurt of increased travel, intensified fundraising, new content for ads and a quick search for a running mate. And you can add to that list a series of hastily organized Zoom calls to rev up supporters, including one on Monday night for “White Dudes for Harris.” In barely a week since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race and endorsed Harris, tens of thousands of people have joined virtual gatherings to rally... Читать дальше...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Rambus Inc. (RMBS) on Monday reported earnings of $36.1 million in its second quarter.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned a group of journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage in prosecutions widely condemned by press freedom advocates as retaliatory in response to critical reporting.Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine and Soulaimane Raissouni were among 2,278 people who received pardons this week, according to Morocco’s Ministry of Justice. The pardons were announced as Morocco celebrates Throne Day, marking the anniversary of when Mohammed VI ascended to the throne. Читать дальше...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) on Monday reported net income of $15.6 million in its second quarter.

Morocco releases journalists imprisoned in widely condemned prosecutions after pardon from King.

Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election. Groups linked to the Kremlin are increasingly using commercial public relations firms in Russia or unwitting Americans to spread their false claims as a way to hide their tracks. Officials say they've issued more warnings this year to candidates and other people who have been targeted by foreign disinformation. They... Читать дальше...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered homeless encampments around the state be cleared. Here's how that might affect home prices.