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Mystery attackers with drones strike Ecuadorean fishing boats

English-speaking operatives wielding drones and U.S. flags have attacked Pacific fishing crews; some sailors reportedly killed.

“Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.”— New York Times · full quotes →
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Health

NPR: Time audit exercise helps identify priorities and reduce burnout

Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano offers a framework to realign daily schedules with personal values.

“The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano.”— Marielle Segarra, NPR reporter · NPR News · full quotes →
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Politics

Trump admin deports immigrants to countries they've never been to, some imprisoned

The Trump administration is sending growing numbers of immigrants to third countries with which they have no connection, leaving some trapped in foreign prisons.

“As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.”— Nicholas Casey, New York Times reporter · New York Times · full quotes →
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Health

WHO warns Trump vaccine overhaul contradicts decades of evidence

President Trump's order to rethink school vaccine mandates and separate MMR shots draws international health rebuke amid worst US measles outbreak in 35 years.

“Vaccination policy should be guided by rigorous, independent and transparent review of the best available science, not by political influence.”Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General · RFI · full quotes →
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Business

ProPublica: Jason Crews' Tennessee youth prisons hid abuse from state

Investigative report reveals Wayne Halfway House failed to report suspected abuse and prevented 911 calls at facilities it operates.

“I know you've seen the video. Nothing's being done about it.”— Tonya Webb, Medication supervisor · ProPublica · full quotes →
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