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Mayim Bialik to split job hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ with Ken Jennings

Actress and former show champion have been serving as rotating hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy after a short tenure as the late Alex Trebek’s replacement

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Nearly 50 killed by lightning in a week amid India’s monsoon season

Seven people have been killed by lightning in northern India, bringing the total death toll to 49 this week.

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EU says it found evidence that senior officials were targeted with NSO spyware

In a letter obtained by Reuters, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders says investigators have found evidence that his phone was hacked using Israeli tech; NSO offers assistance

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Kim Jong Un says he is ready to use his nuclear weapons

North Korea is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent “accurately and promptly”, leader Kim Jong Un has claimed.

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Senator Joe Manchin suddenly backs Biden climate and tax bill – BBC

Senator Joe Manchin suddenly backs Biden climate and tax bill  BBC Senate Democrats reach deal on Inflation Reduction Act  CBS News Manchin, Schumer agree to vastly pared back version of Build Back Better  Fox News In a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and

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Alabama execution is set despite opposition from the victim’s family

Joe Nathan James Jr. was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend nearly three decades ago. The execution is scheduled to proceed despite a request from the victim’s family to spare his life. (Image credit: Alabama Department of Corrections/AP)

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6-year-old Israeli boy killed, 6 injured in West Bank car accident

Mother says Palestinian vehicle swerved into her lane; child’s mother, 3 siblings also hurt; ‘My heart is with the Zinman family,’ Prime Minister Lapid tweets

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Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons in any clash with the U.S. and South Korea

In a speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Kim said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the U.S. or South Korea. (Image credit: AP)

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Schumer-Manchin reconciliation bill has $369 billion to fight climate change — here are the details – CNBC

Schumer-Manchin reconciliation bill has $369 billion to fight climate change — here are the details  CNBC Manchin, Schumer agree to vastly pared back version of Build Back Better  Fox News Senate Democrats reach deal on Inflation Reduction Act  CBS News In a major

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The Hunt Is On for ‘War Trophies’ in Ukraine

Collectors across the country are seeking pieces of shrapnel, bits of bombs and even the uniforms of dead Russians. It’s part of an urge to feel more directly connected to the cause.

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