Apple Daily has long been a stalwart voice of democratic dissent in Hong Kong, but China is using a new “national security” law to silence any challenge to Beijing’s rule. Source
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TV host Graham Norton on chat show, new novel
Anthony Mason interviews TV host Graham Norton, who delights audiences every week with Britain’s version of the late night talk show. His sharp comedic timing, unique laugh and effortless ease with guests who chat over drinks on the famous red sofa have made “The Graham Norton Show“ a hit. The eight-time BAFTA Award winner also hosts a radio show and writes. In the spare time Norton somehow found, he has written his third novel, “Home Stretch.” Source
Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt on season two of award-winning show “Ted Lasso”
Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, co-creators, writers and stars of hit show “Ted Lasso” joined “CBS This Morning” to share the trailer for the show’s second season, and discuss their latest title– Peabody Award winners. Source
Quartz and shattered dreams: South Africa “diamond” rush is a bust
Thousands bought into the dream that a tiny village in South Africa was sitting on hidden treasure. For many, it was a dream fueled by need, not a desire for riches. Source
Pride Month Love Stories: Couple fights for same-sex marriage in India
When Vaibhav Jain moved to Washington, D.C., from India, he went to his first Pride parade – and his life changed forever. He met his future husband, and now the two are fighting for other same-sex couples in India. Source
South African village’s hopes of diamond mine dashed as stones are only worthless quartz
Unidentified stones that lured thousands of fortune seekers to a rural South African village to mine the land with picks and shovels were not diamonds as hoped. Debora Patta spoke to government officials who informed villagers they were worthless quartz crystals. Source
Biden’s plans for infrastructure, voting rights and police reform on the line
President Joe Biden’s initiatives are the latest subject of political debate this week. Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill. Source
Ten children among more than a dozen dead following severe weather from Tropical Storm Claudette
Flash flooding and tornadoes from the tropical weather system Claudette caused more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children. Nine died in one crash that’s believed to be linked to the storms.The youngest victim was just 9 months old. Jessi Mitchell reports. Source
VA moves to offer gender confirmation surgery to vets
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in prepared remarks that the move was “the right thing to do.” Source
Man arrested for allegedly stealing 21 tons of pistachios
Authorities say he moved a tractor-trailer carrying the nuts from a Fresno, California company to a place where they were being unloaded into tiny bags for resale. Source