Peru: More deaths are being reported as demonstrators descend on Lima...
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Peru: More deaths are being reported as demonstrators descend on Lima...
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A state of emergency has been declared in Peru, as the country faces the worst outbreak of violence in two decades. Peruvian security forces have brutally cracked down on protesters, who are demanding a change in leadership. Over 50 people have been confirmed dead.
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** Eating one fish from the U.S. = Drinking a month's worth of contaminated water
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Eating one freshwater fish caught in a U.S. river or lake is the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals," according to the EPA.
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** EU to crack down on gaming "loot boxes"
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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to analyze the impact of loot boxes and in-game purchases. The European Commission will also investigate whether gold farming can be linked to financial crimes and human rights abuses.
Loot boxes allow users to use real currency to buy virtual treasure chests, that may or may not include valuable items.
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