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U.S. to allow American passport applicants to choose gender without medical note

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The United States said Americans will be allowed to select their gender on their passports without the requirement of presenting a medical certification. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AezWYd via IFTTT

Chris Paul scores 41 as Suns beat Clippers, reach first NBA Finals since 1993

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Chris Paul scored a playoff career-best 41 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 130-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals and into the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hpKzis via IFTTT

Cancer screenings for women plummeted during COVID-19 lockdowns

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Breast and cervical cancer screenings dropped sharply among low-income minority women during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3x8xmB6 via IFTTT

Lightning beat Canadiens, take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

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The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 on Wednesday at Amalie Arena in Florida to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hlBp6p via IFTTT

Judge denies Britney Spears' request to replace father as conservator with financial institution

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Pop singer Britney Spears' request to replace her father's conservatorship with a financial institution was denied on Wednesday by a judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AedheF via IFTTT

President Joe Biden signs laws nullifying three Trump-era rules

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President Joe Biden signed into law three congressional review bills on Wednesday that nullify rules implemented by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dz2zpw via IFTTT

Mississippi State beats Vanderbilt for first College World Series title

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs captured their first national championship with a dominant 9-0 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores in the deciding third game of the College World Series finals. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3h6P5U0 via IFTTT

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo avoids major knee injury, doubtful for Game 5

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Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo avoided a significant left knee injury after landing awkwardly during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3y53bLc via IFTTT

CureVac COVID-19 shows 48% efficacy in clinical trials

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German vaccine developer CureVac said Wednesday its COVID-19 vaccine showed 48% efficacy against the virus, including the 15 known variants, in clinical trials. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dyOVT4 via IFTTT

Watch: Nationals' Trea Turner hits for historic cycle against Rays

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Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner celebrated his 28th birthday by hitting for the cycle against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AicjhC via IFTTT

James Franco to pay $2.2M in sexual misconduct settlement

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Actor James Franco agreed to pay $2.2 million to multiple former acting students who filed a class-action lawsuit accusing him of fraud for allegedly pushing them to engage in sexually explicit acts on camera. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AdK5o1 via IFTTT

NCAA approves temporary policy allowing athletes to profit from NIL

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The NCAA's board of directors approved a temporary policy that will allow student-athletes to receive compensation for the use of their names, images and likenesses, the organization announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3x8y7Kp via IFTTT

Rapidly developing tropical system taking shape over the Atlantic

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A rapidly developing feature in the Atlantic may soon set a new record for the earliest E-named storm in the basin's recorded history. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hpQUdt via IFTTT

Allison Mack sentenced to three years in prison for NXIVM role

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Allison Mack was sentenced to three years in prison on charges of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy for her role in the alleged sex cult NXIVM. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2SE7E8J via IFTTT

Study: Over-the-counter pain meds linked to increased risks in pregnancy

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Women who use over-the-counter painkillers while pregnancy are 1 1/2- times more likely to have a baby with health problems compared with mothers who do not take these drugs, though the risk is low, a study says. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hDjokr via IFTTT

House votes to approve select committee on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

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The House voted 222-190 Wednesday to approve the creation of a select committee of 13 lawmakers to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3jzNfN1 via IFTTT

Texas to execute former Marine who killed family

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Texas is set to carry out its second execution of the year Wednesday, that of a former Marine convicted of killing his family in 2009. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3y8eD8W via IFTTT

WWE NXT: Isaiah 'Swerve' Scott becomes North American Champion

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Isaiah 'Swerve' Scott won big and became the new North American Champion on WWE NXT. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dtoeiM via IFTTT

U.S. phone companies must now begin using technology to block illegal robocalls

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Beginning Wednesday, major U.S. providers -- including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Comcast -- are required by the FCC to implement a technology to block illegal scam calls, like those purporting to be from the IRS. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3h49YPC via IFTTT

Hundreds of deaths linked to historic heat wave in western Canada

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More than 230 people in the Western Canadian province of British Colombia died last weekend amid an historic heat wave, authorities said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/362p5mq via IFTTT

House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol

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The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to remove all statues of individuals who served the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol as well as the bust of Roger Brooke Taney who ruled that Black Americans were not citizens from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w4C7KQ via IFTTT

Children born through fertility treatments not at higher risk for cancer

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Good news for couples considering fertility treatments: Children born through assisted reproductive technology don't have an increased risk of cancer, researchers say. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AaOtnL via IFTTT

On This Day, June 30: Misty Copeland named principal dancer at American Ballet Theater

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On June 30, 2015, the American Ballet Theater promoted Misty Copeland to be principal dancer -- the highest rank within a professional dance company. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2SzLbcK via IFTTT

Jeju, South Korea's island paradise, also is a high-tech testbed

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Jeju Island is becoming known for its smart city and green energy projects that are on the leading edge of South Korea's high-tech development. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3y6HNFp via IFTTT

Lebanon’s banking crisis keeps students from going abroad

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Seeking higher education abroad has become out of reach for many Lebanese university students. With their savings accounts blocked by banks and the collapse of the Lebanese pound, families have been unable to pay fees. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3y8dwpL via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for June 30: David Alan Grier, Mike Tyson

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Actor David Alan Grier turns 65 and former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson turns 55, among the famous birthdays for June 30. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3wg8c2t via IFTTT

Chris Pratt: Middle-aged ‘Tomorrow War’ soldiers are fighting for their kids

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Chris Pratt says "The Tomorrow War" is the rare screen story that explores what happens when middle-aged men and women, not teens and 20-somethings, are sent into battle. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hoq4CL via IFTTT

Kim Jong Un blames incompetent officials for 'great crisis' in N. Korea’s COVID-19 fight

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized the "chronic irresponsibility and incompetence" of officials, leading to unspecified "grave consequences" in the country's fight against COVID-19. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3qAMG73 via IFTTT

Supreme Court maintains CDC's eviction moratorium

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against lifting a nationwide moratorium on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the coronavirus pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3h5B2hz via IFTTT

Study: Pandemic daycare closures linked to 600K lost jobs among U.S. moms

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When child care centers were forced to close in the pandemic's early months, hundreds of thousands of American working mothers lost their jobs, new research shows. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3x6rpEF via IFTTT

House Republicans hold forum to urge for probe into COVID-19 lab leak theory

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House Republicans held a forum of experts to discuss the lab leak theory of the coronavirus pandemic, calling on Democrats to conduct an investigations into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2TcgMSn via IFTTT

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo suffers knee injury as Hawks win Game 4

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The Atlanta Hawks cruised to a 110-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday after two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to exit with a left knee injury. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hjPH7B via IFTTT

Don Granato named next head coach of Buffalo Sabres

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The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday officially named Don Granato as the team's new head coach. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3waOeFX via IFTTT

Giants reliever Gregory Santos suspended 80 games for PEDs

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Gregory Santos was suspended for 80 games without pay after violating Major League Baseball's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Te9Gga via IFTTT

Tigray rebels reject cease-fire request from Ethiopian government

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Rebel forces in Tigray rejected a cease-fire proposed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed after retaking the regional capital of Mekelle. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2TmWoxR via IFTTT

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP

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Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid on Tuesday won the Hart Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the NHL, becoming just the second unanimous winner of the award in its 97-year history. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3x8O9nw via IFTTT

Mariners' Hector Santiago suspended 10 games for sticky substance on glove

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MLB has suspended Seattle Mariners left-hander Hector Santiago for 10 games after a foreign sticky substance was found on his glove during a game against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w6FKQq via IFTTT

Lava Fire grows to 13,330 acres in California; 8,000 residents evacuated

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Officials in California said the Lava Fire in Siskiyou County erupted to 13,330 acres overnight Tuesday, forcing as many as 8,000 residents to evacuate. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3qzOWvm via IFTTT

Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia in tight race in 11th round of NYC mayoral vote

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held a slight lead over former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on Tuesday, according to preliminary ranked-choice results for the 11th round of New York City's mayoral race. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/36606yo via IFTTT

Physical education classes can help schoolkids in other areas, analysis finds

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Enhanced physical education classes in school boost kids' brainpower and academic performance, particularly in math, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the British Journal of Sports Medicine. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3joWTSv via IFTTT

Texas hailstone confirmed as largest ever to fall in Lone Star State

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The stone fell a mile south-southwest of Hondo, Texas, and measured almost 20 inches in circumference and 6.4 inches in diameter, weighed a whopping 1.26 pounds and had a volume of 40.239 cubic inches. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w7oYjY via IFTTT

Pelosi introduces bill to create select committee to investigate Jan. 6

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has introduced legislation to create a House select committee of 13 members to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3joAeFX via IFTTT

California bans state-funded travel to five more states over LGBTQ bills

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California has banned state-funded travel to another five states over their passing of laws it says targets the LGBTQ community. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/36dTyhD via IFTTT

Most cases of dementia in U.S. seniors go undiagnosed, study says

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Most Americans with dementia are undiagnosed, which shows how important it is to screen and assess seniors for the disease, researchers say. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3x3NnID via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for June 29: Sharon Lawrence, Camila Mendes

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Actor Sharon Lawrence turns 60 and actor Camila Mendes turns 27, among the famous birthdays for June 29. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/35XXOBo via IFTTT

On This Day, June 29: Atlantis docks with Mir

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On June 29, 1995, the U.S. shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2TfNRwB via IFTTT

SpaceX plans to launch 88 satellites in rideshare mission

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SpaceX plans to send 88 small satellites into orbit from Florida on Tuesday afternoon in what is known as a rideshare launch. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3yhVtOb via IFTTT

U.S., allies vow to defeat Islamic State amid its efforts to expand in Africa

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The United States and its global partners in a coalition aimed at defeating the Islamic State reaffirmed their commitment to fulfilling their goal as the terrorist organization makes gains in the African continent. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3qxBW9C via IFTTT

Early tests promising for implanted pacemaker that dissolves after use

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Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply disintegrates when it's no longer needed. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hmyB9o via IFTTT

Trees may be key to cooler temps during the summer, study says

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Could trees be the key to a cool summer in the city? Yes, claims new research that calculated just how much greenery can bring temperatures down. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3A8Q9y2 via IFTTT