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Britain to withdraw judges from Hong Kong top court
AP
LONDON, UK - Britain said Wednesday that it is withdrawing its judges from Hong Kong’s top court because keeping them there would “legitimize oppression” in the former British colony.
Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime into law
CNN
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday that makes lynching a federal hate crime, acknowledging how racial violence has left a lasting scar on the nation and asserting that these crimes are not a relic of a bygone era.
Florida governor rejects trans swimmer's victory
BBC NEWS
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title - an event she lost to transgender athlete Lia Thomas.
Finland warns Putin could launch ‘hybrid war’ if it joins Nato
YAHOO NEWS
The president of Finland has spoken of his concern that Vladimir Putin could launch a ‘hybrid war’ on the country if it joins Nato.
Pfizer asks FDA to OK 4th dose of COVID vaccine for seniors
CBS NEWS
Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the Food and Drug Administration to greenlight a fourth dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 65 and older, the companies announced Tuesday, citing data from Israel suggesting that the additional booster could curb infections and severe illness in the highest-risk age group.
Russia sanctions Joe Biden & Hillary Clinton
BBC NEWS
Russia's foreign ministry says it has imposed sanctions on US President Joe Biden and 12 other US officials.
Russian air strike hits maternity hospital in Ukraine
BBC NEWS
A maternity hospital in the southern port city of Mariupol has been hit by a Russian air strike, Ukraine says.
'Healthy kids' shouldn't get COVID Vaccine- Florida's Surgeon General
PEOPLE
Florida's surgeon general saw backlash on Monday after he announced that "healthy kids" should not get vaccinated against COVID-19.
First person to receive gene-edited pig heart dies
USA TODAY
David Bennett, 57, who received a pig heart in January in place of his own failing one, died Tuesday.
Australian cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
CNN
Australian cricketer Shane Warne, considered one of the greatest players in history of the sport, has died at the age of 52, his management company confirmed to CNN on Friday.
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