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The Makah is the only tribe given permission to hunt up to 25 whales a year.
Workers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards
Financial Times: 'Simulation of keyboard activity' claimed, finance company workers fired.
Opinion: US dollar doomsters have got it all wrong
Financial Times: Why global demand for the US currency is so strong.
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
World faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade - IEA
Financial Times: We're on track for a surplus of millions of barrels a day, the IEA says.
World faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade, warns energy agency
Renewable energy and electric car booms will stunt demand, agency says.
Death row inmate's eerie final words before execution
Man convicted of the murder of his lover and her husband had a final message before death.
European Union hits EVs from China with extra tariffs up to 38pc
New York Times: Move follows US quadrupling tariffs to 100pc.
Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.
Fed signals one interest rate cut before end of 2024
Financial Times: Forecasts after data shows inflation lower than expected in May.
Opinion: How a record election year will shake up markets
OPINION: There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before in history.
A guilty verdict for Hunter Biden weighs on a worried President
NYT: To call the relationship between father and son battle-tested is an understatement.
Bull gatecrashes the rodeo: Three injured, bull retired
A rodeo bull hopped a fence and injured three people before wranglers caught up with it.
What’s next for Hunter Biden after gun charges?
Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty after three hours of deliberations over two days
Birth of rare white buffalo fulfills Lakota prophecy
Lakota people caution the calf is a warning more must be done to protect Earth.
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.
Eating champ Joey Chestnut out of hot dog contest due to contract beef
'He made the choice,' says event organiser George Shea.
Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas said they were ready to 'deal positively' in regards to a plan to end the war.
Misunderstood murderess Pamela Smart admits role in killing husband 34 years on
A former teacher has admitted her part in allowing a student to kill her husband.
US President Joe Biden's son found guilty in gun trial; faces up to 25 years
Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son's criminal case.
Cricket’s calendar conundrum: A game of too many matches?
EDITORIAL: Cricket's packed schedule risks alienating supporters.
A drug to slow Alzheimer’s is finally available. How are patients faring?
New York Times: Experts at three major US medical centres report on their progress.
What does Israel’s hostage rescue mean for truce talks?
Israel and Hamas are weighing a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire.
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-cellmate faces life in prison for murder
Former cop Nicholas Tartaglione tortured and killed one man over drug money.
Why Warriors would walk away from table in Vegas
'There’s a big chance, but admittedly we're not confirmed.'
Terrifying log from Titan sub’s last dive declared a fake
New York Times: The transcript made the sub's passengers 'look like they were panicking'.
It called itself a yoga school. Prosecutors say it was a sex cult
New York Times: 'Cults exist here, but we’ve never seen one that operated at this level.'
Zombies: Ranks of world’s most debt-hobbled companies soaring, and not all will survive
'They’re going to get crushed': Judgment Day may loom for debt-addled companies.
‘The economy is all people care about’: Donald Trump plays a strong hand in Las Vegas
Financial Times: Rampant inflation could push Nevadans to vote for Republican president.
'Another day in paradise': Why Mikhailovich is unfazed ahead of world title fight
'There’s no doubt in my mind I’m going to win, I’ve just got to prove it.'
Dixon's dominance: Kiwi poised for win at favourite track
Scott Dixon aims for another win at Road America to extend his championship lead.
Woman who left boyfriend to die in suitcase faces October trial
Sarah Boone has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge.
Astronaut behind iconic 'Earthrise' photo killed in plane crash
William Anders took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing Earth as a blue marble from space