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Plastic fibers pervasive in tap water worldwide, new study shows

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Microplastics aren’t just fouling the world’s oceans – invisible plastic fibers are polluting drinking water tapped by millions of people. Where do these fibers come from, and how bad are they for human health?

Massive Oregon wildfire started by teen with fireworks, police say

Boys being boys can kill and destroy – at 15 and 70+

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A 15-year-old male is under investigation for causing a fire that has burned more than 30,000 acres as is still not under control

A fire burning over 30,000 acres in the Columbia River Gorge just outside Portland was started by a teenager setting off fireworks on a forest trail last Saturday, police say.

Oregon state police spokesman Bill Fugate said that the suspect under investigation by police was a 15-year old-male from Vancouver, Washington.

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‘Dreamers’ in the US: “Today is the day we rise up”

Similar scenes played out in Washington D.C., in front of the White House, on 5th Avenue in New York City, and in front of the Freedom Tower in Miami. This was the first wave of protests by groups that have been fighting for immigrants’ rights for decades, and they will continue their demonstrations in cities across the country. EL PAÍS heard some of their stories on this miserable morning.

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Facebook says likely Russia-based group paid for political ads during US election

And Facebook got paid!

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  • Company says it found no link to any presidential campaign
  • Findings support conclusions Russia was active in shaping US election

Facebook said on Wednesday that it had found that an influence operation likely based in Russia spent $100,000 on ads promoting divisive social and political messages in a two-year-period through May.

The social media network said that many of the ads promoted 470 “inauthentic” accounts and pages that it has now suspended. The ads spread polarizing views on topics including immigration, race and gay rights, instead of backing a particular political candidate, it said.

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