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Today — 18 June 2024NBC News Technology

Putin praises Kim Jong Un’s support for Ukraine war as he heads to North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday as he seeks support from leader Kim Jong Un in his war against Ukraine.

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North Korean soldiers work at an undisclosed location near the border, as seen from a South Korean position in images released Tuesday.
Yesterday — 17 June 2024NBC News Technology

From ‘tent life’ to soccer matches, creators in Gaza share glimpses of daily life during war

Some creators in Gaza are showing the small joys and routines they experience despite displacement and loss.

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Medo Halimy.

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Medo Halimy, a creator in Gaza, records himself preparing breakfast in one of his videos.

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Medo Halimy.

Woman who accused ex-Trump adviser of molesting her says he shouldn’t lead a church

17 June 2024 at 19:17
Robert Morris, a former Trump adviser, made the statement after Cindy Clemishire said the megachurch pastor in Southlake, Texas, abused her in the 1980s.

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Cindy Clemishire, left, pictured at age 12, with her older sister.

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Morris is known nationally for his efforts to advance conservative Christian morality through government and Republican politics.

Surgeon general calls for warnings on social media platforms

17 June 2024 at 18:53
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms for social the social media, saying that excessive use of the sites can harm children's mental health. NBC News' Tom Costello reports.

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms for social the social media, saying that excessive use of the sites can harm children's mental health. NBC News' Tom Costello reports.

'If we stop, we die': Ukraine's struggling soldiers emboldened by renewed U.S. support

For the Ukrainian soldiers battling Russia’s offensive in Donetsk and Kharkiv, signs of renewed Western support are more than just diplomatic results to combat Putin's peace plan.

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Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery in the direction of the Russian border in the Kharkiv region earlier this month. The decision to let Ukraine strike some targets inside Russia with American weapons has bolstered the country's defenses in the area.

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Zelenskyy at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Switzerland on Sunday.

Watch highlights from the 77th Tony Awards

16 June 2024 at 23:53
The 77 Annual Tony Awards hosted by Ariana DeBose returned to its usual scripted format. The evening was filled with exciting performances with musicals "Merrily We Roll Along" and "The Outsiders" picking up four awards each.

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The 77 Annual Tony Awards hosted by Ariana DeBose
returned to its usual scripted format. The evening was filled with exciting performances with musicals "Merrily We Roll Along" and "The Outsiders" picking up four awards each.
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Curtain Call: ‘Stereophonic’ actors and composer speak about scoring the most Tony nominations ever

7 June 2024 at 10:40
The Broadway play “Stereophonic” has received 13 Tony Award nominations, making it the most nominated play in Tony history. NBC News’ Joe Fryer spoke with two of the show’s actors, Juliana Canfield and Eli Gelb, and the composer, Will Butler, about the show’s success.

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The Broadway play “Stereophonic” has received 13 Tony Award nominations, making it the most nominated play in Tony history. NBC News’ Joe Fryer spoke with two of the show’s actors, Juliana Canfield and Eli Gelb, and the composer, Will Butler, about the show’s success.

Democratic Rep. Khanna to skip Netanyahu address: ‘I'm not going to sit in a one-way lecture’

16 June 2024 at 09:45
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) shares his plans to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress.

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In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) shares his plans to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress.

A TikTok love triangle has fans captivated

16 June 2024 at 09:00
A love triangle on TikTok has fans captivated and rooting for their favorite influencers — a cumulation of months of flirting, drama and detective work.

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A love triangle on TikTok has fans taking sides and giving money.

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Ayamé Ponder has gained a large following on TikTok.

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Yuval Ben-Hayun.

Katie Ledecky makes her fourth Olympic team after qualifying at trials in Indianapolis

Swimming superstar Katie Ledecky has punched her ticket to Paris.

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Aaron Shackell won the men’s 400 freestyle final Saturday to qualify for his first Olympics.

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Gretchen Walsh celebrates after breaking the world record in the women’s 100 butterfly during the semifinal heat on Saturday.2

Biden campaign plans robust push centered on reproductive rights ahead of Dobbs decision anniversary

16 June 2024 at 07:00
The Biden campaign plans to mark the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that guaranteed the federal right to abortion by barnstorming the country with messaging and events aimed at contrasting President Joe Biden’s views with those of former President Donald Trump, according to information shared exclusively with NBC News.

Fire used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan as entire towns and villages burned to the ground

More than 235 fires broke out in towns and villages across the country, and the fires were likely man made, satellite images and open source reporting show.

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Fighters of the Sudan Liberation Movement, which supports army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in the southeastern Al Qadarif state in March.

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Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan cheers with soldiers in Khartoum last month.

Trump’s possible return looms over deals Biden cut at G7 summit

BARI, Italy — For all the ambitious plans that President Joe Biden and his counterparts unfurled at the summit meeting that ended Saturday, the cold reality is that many of the leaders may not remain in office long enough to see them ripen.

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From left, Charles Michel, Olaf Scholz, Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen at the G7 on June 13 in Borgo Egnazia, Italy.

A Father's Day ode to Papi, and what I never asked

15 June 2024 at 07:00
Journalist Kristina Puga regrets she didn't ask more questions to her own dad, Fabián Puga, as she honors his legacy on Father's Day.

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Fabián Puga with his daughter Kristina and son Greg in the 1980s at a park in Queens, New York.

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Fabián Puga and his daughter Kristina Puga at her Columbia University graduation in 2009.
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