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Senegal joins oil-producing nations with launch of first offshore field
Senegal has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations with Australian company Woodside Energy on Tuesday announcing the start of production in the West African country's first offshore project.
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Senegal joins oil-producing nations with launch of first offshore field
Senegal has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations with Australian company Woodside Energy on Tuesday announcing the start of production in the West African country's first offshore project. 

As Chinese companies test driverless cars, with government and public support, state media seldom reports crashes or incidents, and online posts are censored (Keith Bradsher/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-c…

Driverless Cars in China: How Safe Are They?
Computer-aided driving has official support and public acceptance, but state media seldom reports crashes or safety incidents, and online posts are censored.

"We have a moral responsibility to help low-income nations restore coral reefs"
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We have a moral responsibility to help low-income nations restore coral reefs
Around the world, coral reefs are suffering. But scientists in high-income nations are developing new ways to build coral resilience. We have a duty to share our skills and build capacity elsewhere.

NYTimes: Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice
Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/science/archaeology-maya-genetics.html?smid=n…

Ancient Maya Genomes Sequenced for First Time
Thousand-year-old DNA from Chichén Itzá offers eye-opening details of the religious rituals of ancient Maya.

Christophe Deloire, the secretary general of Reporters Without Borders, dies at 53 in Paris due to complications of brain cancer (Sam Roberts/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/christophe-deloire-dead.html

Christophe Deloire, Who Strove to Protect Journalists, Dies at 53
As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism in the press.

How China is testing more driverless cars than any other country, with 16 cities letting 19 companies test vehicles on public roads, aided by government help (Keith Bradsher/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-cars.…

China Is Testing More Driverless Cars Than Any Other Country
Assisted driving systems and robot taxis are becoming more popular with government help, as cities designate large areas for testing on public roads.

NYTimes: Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart?
Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/well/eat/xylitol-sugar-sweetener-safety.html?smid=nytcore-android-share…

Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Healthy to Use?
New research suggests the sweetener xylitol is linked to health issues. Here’s what to know.

Disney and Ron DeSantis reach a 15-year agreement to let Disney undertake a $17B expansion of Walt Disney World near Orlando; Disney will end all litigation (Brooks Barnes/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/business/disney-desantis-agreem…

Disney and DeSantis Reach Agreement, Ending Protracted Fight
The deal locks in a 15-year expansion plan for Disney World and clears a path for Disney to restart political donations in Florida.

NYTimes: Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart?
Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/well/eat/xylitol-sugar-sweetener-safety.html?smid=nytcore-android-share…

Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Healthy to Use?
New research suggests the sweetener xylitol is linked to health issues. Here’s what to know.

NYTimes: The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day
The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/opinion/presbyterian-church-evangelical-canceled.html?smid=nytco…

Opinion | The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day
There is a difference between peace and capitulation.