Uruguay Defeats England, 2-1 – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has spent the past season terrorizing English club defenses. Today, in Sao Paulo, he struck twice on the international stage to defeat England, 2-1, in a Group D clash. [nyt]
Obama To Deploy Special Forces To Iraq – President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he’s prepared to deploy up to 300 special forces to Iraq, as militants who have plunged the country into chaos consolidate their gains. [time]
EFF Ad ‘Not Meant To Scare People’ – An advertisement making reference to Julius Malema’s EFF was not meant to scare people into selling their houses and leaving the country, a property company said on Thursday. [n24]
Injured Explorer Rescued From Germany’s Deepest Cave After 12 days – An explorer who got injured at the bottom of Germany’s deepest cave 12 days ago has re-emerged after a rescue operation that could lead to the Riesending cave complex being closed for good. [guardian]
Prince George Is Getting His Own Coin – After a year of winning the world’s hearts, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son will appear on a commemorative £5 coin, it was announced today. [express]
iWatch Production Could Start in July for October Release – Another day, another iWatch rumor. The latest news comes courtesy of Reuters, which reports that Taiwan’s Quanta Computer Inc. will be mass producing Apple’s long-rumored smartwatch this July. [mash]
Federal Judge Rules Against Lance Armstrong – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the government’s lawsuit against disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and a number of associates for alleged doping and use of banned performance-enhancing techniques. [abc]
The Queen Will Visit The Game Of Thrones Set – The Queen will encounter a throne somewhat different to those in Buckingham Palace when she visits the set of a hit US fantasy drama during a visit to Northern Ireland. [beltel]
Man Trapped In Plane Toilet During 15-Hour Flight – Fire brigade frees American man’s finger from lavatory rubbish bin after it became stuck during long flight. [telegraph]
Angelina Jolie To Become Namibian Citizen? – Angelina Jolie is in talks to become a citizen of Namibia so she can become a dame. [ch24]
Russian Politician Wants to Ban Canvas Sneakers and High Heels – An opposition lawmaker has submitted a proposal that would outlaw canvas sneakers, ballet flats and high heels in the Customs Union because of the health risks they pose to the wearer, a news report said. [mostim]
King Felipe VI Calls For ‘New Spain’ As He Is Sworn In – King Felipe VI has called for “a new Spain that we will build together” after being proclaimed head of state in a ceremony in parliament. [bbc]
New York Leaders Reach Deal on Medical Marijuana – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and legislative leaders announced an agreement on Thursday for a pilot program to provide access to marijuana to sick New Yorkers, making the state one of the largest to embrace the drug’s use as medicine. [nyt]
C’mon, Ladies, Masturbation Isn’t Just for Bad Girls – A recent study sparked debate over how often women please themselves—some argued the numbers were much too low. Was the data right, or did stigma win out? [beast]
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