Putin marks Victory Day with no major battlefield gains
On Victory Day Putin oversaw a Moscow Red Square parade and argued the war was a necessary response to aggression. Despite expectations of a breakthrough, Russian forces made little progress in Donbas while fighting raged in eastern Ukraine including Mariupol and Odesa. Analysts warned the conflict risks a longer war without a decisive Russian victory. Protests and dissent rose despite repression.
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World hits warming threshold chance near 50 percent by 2026
A World Meteorological Organization forecast says a 48 percent probability of temporarily reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by end-2026 and a 93 percent chance of a new hottest year on record within five years.
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Polls flag fears over immigrants influencing elections
AP NORC poll finds about one in three U S adults worry immigrants are being used to swap native born citizens for electoral gains and nearly 30 percent worry immigration erodes economic political and cultural influence.
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Kansas lawmakers clash over transgender sports ban bill
In Kansas a heated battle over a proposed ban on transgender girls and women in school sports drew veto threats and possible overrides. Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the measure, while Republicans push for a two thirds override. Lawmakers cite fairness, opponents call the bill political targeting and harmful to transgender youths. Tim Carpenter reports.
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Latin program cuts prompt district budget debate
Community members and former Latin students oppose eliminating Latin in Lawrence public schools citing its role in English grammar, critical thinking, and terminology. Board approves over 6 million in district cuts with administrators selecting unspecific program eliminations, while stressing staff protection and enrollment considerations amid funding shortages.
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