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Times Union 

On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

A new initiative to monitor swimmers and sharks on New York City beaches with surveillance drones is spurring backlash from shorebirds. City officials say the drones had been repeatedly swarmed by birds, forcing pilots to ground the devices on several occasions since the program launched in May. The city is now avoiding known nesting areas, but the attacks have not stopped. Wildlife experts cautioned the drones could provoke a stress response in the birds forcing them to abandon their nests. Attacks... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

A new initiative to monitor swimmers and sharks on New York City beaches with surveillance drones is spurring backlash from shorebirds. City officials say the drones had been repeatedly swarmed by birds, forcing pilots to ground the devices on several occasions since the program launched in May. The city is now avoiding known nesting areas, but the attacks have not stopped. Wildlife experts cautioned the drones could provoke a stress response in the birds forcing them to abandon their nests. Attacks... Читать дальше...

International Business Times 

Philippines To 'Stand Our Ground' In South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Vermonters pummeled by floods exactly 1 year apart begin another cleanup

Vermont residents have begun cleaning up from a flood that led to frantic evacuations, knocked out bridges and damaged numerous homes. Remnants of Hurricane Beryl dumped heavy rain on Vermont on Wednesday and Thursday, causing more floods even some people are still awaiting federal assistance checks from the last catastrophic floods that hit a year ago to the day. The heaviest damage was in a series of small towns along a hilly corridor on the Winooski River, connected mostly by U.S. Highway 2. Parts of that artery were closed... Читать дальше...

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«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Lead detective in Alec Baldwin case to testify, convicted armorer may be called in 'Rust' trial

The lead detective in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film ''Rust'' is likely to be on the stand for most of Friday at Alec Baldwin 's involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, as prosecutors try to cast the movie star as a reckless cavalier with a gun in his hand and the defense seeks to portray him as a working actor just doing his job.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

TCS, Infy power Sensex 300 points higher; Nifty above 24,400

Indian markets rose Friday, led by TCS's strong June quarter. Sensex climbed 281 points, Nifty50 up 93 points. Stocks like TCS, Infosys, and Adani Ports surged. Maruti fell. US inflation data raised September Fed rate cut chances, noted by CME FedWatch. RBI's Das predicted 5% retail inflation. Powell's testimony hinted at possible rate cuts.

EurActiv 

Finland to vote on turning back migrants crossing from Russia

Finland's parliament is set to vote on a bill on Friday (12 July) granting border guards the power to turn back asylum seekers crossing from Russia, after more than 1,300 people arrived in the country forcing Helsinki to close its border.

Times Union 

Lead detective in Alec Baldwin case to testify, convicted armorer may be called in ‘Rust’ trial

The lead detective in the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set is planned to be on the stand at the involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin. Alexandria Hancock of the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office will face questioning Friday from prosecutors seeking to cast Baldwin as reckless. Defense lawyers are looking to portray him as just an actor doing his job. Prosecutors may also call the film's armorer to the stand. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has already been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Lead detective in Alec Baldwin case to testify, convicted armorer may be called in ‘Rust’ trial

The lead detective in the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set is planned to be on the stand at the involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin. Alexandria Hancock of the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office will face questioning Friday from prosecutors seeking to cast Baldwin as reckless. Defense lawyers are looking to portray him as just an actor doing his job. Prosecutors may also call the film's armorer to the stand. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has already been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting.