Wednesday, the 19th of August
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At the top of the news, Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiracy to hide Covid-19 origins research.
Also in the digest... Kanye West, Maya, and Netflix.
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Top Stories
World
Squid games: 20-ton spill of foul-smelling sea creatures causes eight-hour traffic jam in Rhode Island
World
Pregnant Woman Pleads for Help as Ceuta Locals Say They Fear Rape and Sexual Assault After 72,000 Migrant Crossings
Politics
Florida Mum Charged With Arson After Disturbing Video Shows Her Pouring Hot Wax on Kids Before Setting Kitchen Fire
World
'Squidpocalypse': 20 Tons of Squid Spill Across US Road, Blocking Traffic for Eight Hours
World
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
National
UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
National
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks
National
A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region
Sport
‘Believe your eyes’: Masters says Premier League’s integrity cannot be doubted
World
Trouble brewing for Zelenskyy? Ex-defence minister calls for wartime polls
World
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent
World
Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve
World
'Terrible': UK PM Burnham after Palestinian refugee dies alongside wife, daughter in swimming tragedy
World
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
Missouri
Missouri Cyclospora Cases Reach 1,950 as Doctors See Early Signs the Summer Outbreak May Be Peaking
World
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
World
More than 20 tons of squid spilled on to Rhode Island highway during traffic accident
World
First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
World
Three-Time Trump Voter Shocked To Find Out Her 'No-War President' Actually Loves Launching New Wars
World
Black bear found dead inside car in Colorado as drivers warned to lock vehicles
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