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Brazil’s beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
Unlike payment apps run by private banks, however, PIX is governed Brazil’s Central Bank.
The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’
Over a million EU citizens petitioned for a legal ban.
‘Run For The Wall’ riders set out from Ontario, kicking off annual cross-country trek honoring veterans
The first ride took place in 1989 and every year since motorcycle riders have made the trip across the United States to Washington, D.C.
Utah woman who published a book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder
Utah real estate agent Kouri Richins faces a life sentence for killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages
Farmers and cities are bracing for potential cutbacks in their water allocations from rivers that have less to give.
Tom Steyer’s hedge fund past complicates his run as California’s anti-billionaire billionaire
His fossil fuel, private prison investments face scrutiny in California governor’s race.
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
Researchers found two new mutations in ancient proteins from 400,000-year-old teeth.
Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, May 12
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, May 12
Angels drop Zach Neto in lineup shuffle
Manager Kurt Suzuki moves the leadoff hitter down to the No. 6 spot to take some pressure off him, elevating Vaughn Grissom to the top spot in the order.
Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Yet the number of GOP senators voting against the war grew in the roll…