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Which country’s supreme court has refused to legalize same-sex marriage, passing that responsibility to Parliament?

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India’s ruling disappointed those campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights in the country and around the world.

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In which state is a manhunt underway to capture four inmates, including a murder suspect, that escaped jail?

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The inmates escaped a central Georgia jail by sneaking through a damaged window and a cut fence.

Which university got the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll?

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The Kansas Jayhawks earned 46 of 63 first-place votes.

Who has won Ecuador's presidential runoff election?

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Daniel Noboa — the man who won — is said to be an inexperienced politician, as well as an heir to a fortune built on the banana trade.

Which country approved a €24 billion (euro) budget aiming to boost household spending and births?

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Italy’s government is trying to encourage families to have more children.

Who had a gag order issued on him by a judge?

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A federal judge has barred former President Donald Trump from attacking witnesses, prosecutors and court staff involved in his criminal case. The judge said Trump’s “presidential candidacy does not give him carte blanche to vilify … public servants who are simply doing their job.”

What body of water has fallen to its lowest levels in 121 years amid a severe drought?

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Rivers in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil were recorded at 44.6 feet of water, compared to 57.7 feet a year ago.

Which of the following is one of the five sports added to the 2028 Olympic games?

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Three of the five sports — lacrosse, cricket and baseball/softball— have been played at past Olympic games. However, we will see flag football and squash take place in their first Olympics games in 2028.

Autoworkers in which country have ratified a new contract with General Motors?

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Some 80% of the Canadian union that represents 4,300 workers at GM voted in favor of the deal after a brief strike last week.

Which social-media company is laying off nearly 700 employees?

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LinkedIn is laying off about 668 employees across the company as part of its restructuring plan.

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