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Nearly a third of people who took part in a recent King's College London and BBC poll said it was "definitely" or "probably" true that "15-minute city plans are an attempt by government to police people and restrict liberties".Experts increasingly see Covid and the resulting lockdowns, vaccinations and restrictions as a defining moment for conspiracy-driven anti-authority activists.“If you look at the people who are complaining, spreading misinformation, and legitimizing conspiracy theories about 15-minute cities, they are often the exact same cohort of people spreading Covid misinformation, and often it is the same language,” Tim Caulfield, a disinformation expert at the…

United Airlines plans to make changes to flight operations to avoid weather-related disruptions ahead of the July 4 holiday trip, Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said Saturday.Recent flight disruptions have raised new concerns about whether airlines are ready to handle the summer travel boom during the first July 4th holiday, when US air traffic is likely to exceed levels pre-Covid."While we work to control the things that are in our control, we also need to do a better job of planning against the things that are out of our control so that we can be in a position to recover…

Between Amazon Prime Day and Walmart Plus Week, July is already packed with opportunities to save on items on your wish list or stock up on discounted household essentials like dish soap and dog food. Aim now he's adding another sale to the mix: Target Circle Week. From July 9-15, Target Circle members can shop exclusive deals both online and in-store.SKIP AHEAD What is Target Circle Week? | Who has access to Target Circle? | What is the target circle?Here's everything we know about Target Circle Week so far, including how to sign up for a free Target Circle membership…

A 64-year-old Maine woman punched a bear that was chasing her dog, causing the bear to bite back, state wildlife authorities said Friday.The woman was treated for puncture wounds to the wrist following the confrontation at 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Inland Maine Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement.The dog was unharmed.The Porter, Maine, resident confronted the black bear "head on" after it chased her dog out of nearby woods, the wildlife department said. "And when the bear got to his feet, he stood up as tall as he could, then he punched the bear in the nose,…