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Suicide, depression are our nation's Scarlet A (I know, because I almost took my own life)

Suicide, depression are our nation's Scarlet A (I know, because I almost took my own life) As someone who once nearly committed suicide – going as far as holding a gun to my head – I was saddened, but not shocked, by the suicides of celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade this week.

Critics question Trump's preparation for North Korea summit

Critics question Trump's preparation for North Korea summit The 'Outnumbered' panel debates the president's approach to the nuclear negotiations.

Bourdain and Spade suicides spotlight crisis also affecting police and firefighters

Bourdain and Spade suicides spotlight crisis also affecting police and firefighters Two famous Americans -- fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain -- tragically committed suicide this week, shining a spotlight on a growing crisis facing our country.

If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why

By CHRISTOPHER BUSKIRK from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JGGlUw

Anthony Bourdain Was the Kind of ‘Bad Boy’ We Need More Of

By SARAH J. JACKSON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Lzy16l

New Crew Arrives at the International Space Station

Expedition 56 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station. from NASA https://ift.tt/2sIo8wl

Hubble Images a Galaxy with Threads of Blue

A ripple of bright blue gas threads through this galaxy like a misshapen lake system. from NASA https://ift.tt/2JnOH4k

U.S., EU take small step on trade, but no breakthrough at G7 summit

LA MALBAIE, Quebec (Reuters) - The United States and European Union will establish a dialogue on trade within the next two weeks, a French official said on Friday, signaling a modest step forward for bitterly divided allies at a Group of Seven summit in Canada. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2sHNKJM

Exclusive: Nearly 1,800 families separated at U.S.-Mexico border in 17 months through February

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly 1,800 immigrant families were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border from October 2016 through February of this year, according to a senior government official, as President Donald Trump implemented stricter border enforcement policies.  from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2sHZxb5

For high-stakes summit with Kim, Trump trusts his gut over note cards

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will deploy a mix of charm and pressure to coax North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into a deal to give up nuclear weapons, trusting his gut instinct over briefing books in his ability to strike an accord, aides and former administration officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ht8ut2

Afghan Taliban offer surprise Eid holiday ceasefire

KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban on Saturday announced a surprise three-day ceasefire over the Eid holiday in the middle of June, their first offer of its kind, following a ceasefire announced by the government on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xWZAVt

U.S. probe of Malaysia's 1MDB picks up speed after Najib's election loss

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. investigators have accelerated their probe into the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund set up by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and are exchanging more evidence with Malaysian authorities since Najib lost last month's election, three sources with direct knowledge of the probe said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JsL6xH

Afghan shoppers go online to avoid bombs, harassment

KABUL (Reuters) - Shoppers in the Afghan capital are going online for everything from fashion to furniture to avoid bomb attacks and sexual harassment, with dozens of start-ups doing a brisk trade where there were few on the ground two years ago. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Jp6GHF

China to launch broader environmental inspections this month

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will expand environmental inspections to more cities and regions in a new round of checks from this month to April next year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) said in a statement on Friday, part of a three-year anti-pollution plan. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2l03l3a

Australia forms task force to guard elections from cyber attacks

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has established a security task force to guard against cyber attacks and interference in elections, the government said on Saturday, amid concerns foreign powers are meddling in domestic affairs and ahead of five elections next month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xX722H

Robo-calls targeting Mexico presidential frontrunner put voters on edge

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A spate of calls in recent days attacking Mexico's leftist presidential frontrunner has put his supporters on edge and underscored the last-ditch attempts to dent the candidate's commanding lead three weeks before the election. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Jvktsf

Kim Jong Un impersonator says detained at Singapore airport

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An Australian comedian known for impersonating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was detained by Singapore's authorities on Friday and questioned about his political views, before being allowed into the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2McS4ZE

Apple is being sued over 'defective' Apple Watch

Apple is being sued over 'defective' Apple Watch Apple faces a $5 million class-action lawsuit over the design of the Apple Watch .

Facebook slammed ahead of Sheryl Sandberg's MIT commencement address

Facebook slammed ahead of Sheryl Sandberg's MIT commencement address Activist group Freedom from Facebook has taken out a full-page ad in MIT’s student newspaper slamming the social network.