Trending News Planet: May 2023

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Sackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

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Ford quadruples price of BlueCruise technology, triggers Mustang Mach-E owner backlash

Ford says it's taking customer feedback "seriously" in response to the price hike on BlueCruise hands-free driving technology.

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, a former critic of the policy voices regret

Even after decades of affirmative action in college admissions, dramatic inequities by race in college enrollment and degree attainment persist.

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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Chrysler promises contemporary, edgy design for first fully electric vehicle

Chrysler plans to launch its first electric vehicle in 2025, but the brand's CEO is looking beyond the Airflow Concept.

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Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.

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Nazi diaries, forgers at the Vatican: How Delaware became a hotbed for solving art crime

A small unit in Delaware has helped return some of the world's most prized cultural artifacts, from ancient coins to priceless manuscripts.

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Monday, 29 May 2023

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

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Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo

Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena.

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Indianapolis 500 fan whose car was hit by flying tire: 'Thought somebody was pranking me'

Robin Matthews, who said she's attended several Indy 500s in her life, walks away with a remarkable, if admittedly somewhat unwanted, story.

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Is butter bad for you? Here's the healthiest butter to keep in your fridge.

Butter has been a staple in our diet for hundreds of years, but recent times have seen alternatives rise. Here's how they measure up in our health.

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Canada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire

The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.

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