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The cricket star who fought in Vietnam – and struggled for decades with the horrors of war

Tony Dell was in his mid-60s, estranged from his wife and children and living in his mother’s garage when he realised his life had reached rock bottom.

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John Oliver explains why the only thing safe about the Olympics in COVID-ravaged Japan is the free condoms

Japan is being crushed under the weight of the COVID-19 virus as the D variant spread and vaccinations were slow to start. While Japan has taken every step possible to protect Olympic athletes, “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver noted

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Bullet fired at Brooklyn synagogue, no injuries

Shot fired at Khal Zichron Menachem Synagogue on Saturday afternoon when house of worship was closed; no suspects arrested

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10 people, including nine children, die in fiery car crash as storm batters Southeast – The Washington Post

10 people, including nine children, die in fiery car crash as storm batters Southeast  The Washington Post Witness describes aftermath of horrific crash that left 9 children and 1 adult dead in Alabama  CNN Father, Baby Killed in I-65 Crash in Butler

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Government orders stepped up COVID screening at airport, quarantine inspections

Steps come amid fears dangerous Delta variant is being brought into country by travelers; Health Ministry weighs returning indoor mask mandate amid school outbreaks

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Tens Of Thousands Sign Petition To Stop Jeff Bezos From Returning To Earth

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced he would travel to space earlier this month. Shortly after, a petition began circulating asking that he not come back. (Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)

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Lapid said planning to make first trip as foreign minister to UAE

Lapid will be first minister to visit UAE since signing of Abraham Accords, signaling intent to bolster initiatives that were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations

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Footballer who wore rainbow armband during Euro 2020 games won’t face disciplinary action

German footballer Manuel Neuer will not face disciplinary action for wearing a rainbow armband during his Euro 2020 games.

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Rabbi wants US Jews to be more involved in boardroom battles for social justice

Executive VP of the ICCR, a group of 300 institutions controlling $4 trillion in assets, Rachel Kahn-Troster says the Jewish community can pressure companies to act more ethically

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