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Ted.com 

Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel

As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questioning whether democracy is even the best political system. In a wide-ranging conversation, writer Bret Stephens and social entrepreneur Yordanos Eyoel discuss why democracy is still our best hope — and offer ways we can learn to disagree more effectively in order to strengthen our societies.

«Mirror» (mirror.co.uk) 

UK Election: What is an exit poll and has it ever been wrong?

After Thursday's UK general election, Brits will wake up on Friday with a clearer indication about who will govern the country for the next few years - although those who wait until 10pm on election day might know the result early

Committee to Protect Journalists 

Chinese authorities arrest 2 ethnic Kazakh TV journalists in Xinjiang

Taipei, July 2, 2024—Chinese authorities must immediately release ethnic Kazakh journalists Kairat Domalin and Kuandyk Koben, who were arrested in China’s Xinjiang region, and cease harassing members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. Chinese police arrested Domalin and Koben in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang region, in April, according to the...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UP cabinet passes draft of UP NIRMAN Bill-2024 to attract investors

The Uttar Pradesh government passed the draft of the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024 in a bid to boost the state's economy to one trillion dollars. The bill aims to create Special Investment Regions (SIRs) to attract big investors. The decision will promote economic development, ease of doing business, and create new job opportunities. Additionally, the cabinet approved a proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding between ITPO and MSME to encourage industrial investment.

The Hindu 

Coimbatore Corporation plans extension of AI feedback system to 25 public toilets

The technology includes mechanised feedback terminals placed at toilet entrances, allowing users to easily provide feedback on factors such as odour, water availability, toiletry supplies, overall cleanliness, trash can maintenance, and the status of sanitary napkin dispensers, simply by pressing a button

SheKnows.com 

Susan Sarandon’s Daughter Eva Unapologetically Defended Her Plunging Wedding Dress

When you’re a celebrity, the world might have strong opinions on just about anything you do. From who you date, how you dress, or how you choose to educate your kids, celebrities are often the victims of attacks online for no good reason. Most recently, Susan Sarandon‘s daughter Eva Amurri, an actress and lifestyle blogger, […]

The Hindu 

A.P. Chief Minister focusses on price rise, sand availability and state of roads

Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to come up with a sand policy that is stakeholder-friendly, check spiralling prices of essential commodities, especially rice, tomato and red gram, and undertake repairs to roads; officials explain lapses in the previous government’s sand policy and how it impacted the construction industry