## Iran threatens Meta, Google, Apple and other US tech companies: ‘From now on…’

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US tech companies declared ‘Legitimate Targets’.

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical level.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened major American technology and aerospace companies, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp-parent company Meta, Google and Apple, with an attack and urged the staff to evacuate their office in the region.

Companies like Intel, Microsoft and Oracle, analytics firm Palantir and chip giant Nvidia also risk retaliation, the statement said.The threat is directly tied to the ongoing attacks led by Israel and supported by US intelligence.

Iran stated that these strikes will start if any more Iranian leaders are killed in “targeted assassinations”.The statement added that the US government and tech giants had "ignored our repeated warnings regarding the necessity" of halting operations targeting top Iranian officials.

"Companies that actively participate in terrorist designs will face reciprocal action for every targeted assassination," the statement said.

The warning did not specify where the action would take place, but it added:"Residents around these terrorist companies in all countries of the region are also advised to leave their locations within a one-kilometre radius and move to a safe place. »

### Tumbleweeds can be so bad in the Great Plains that they bury homes and cause fire danger

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In fact, ask people in town and they will tell stories with annoyance or amazement of tumbleweeds blocking their driveways or stacked against their homes.

In fact, tumbleweeds are a relatively new phenomenon on the Plains where they have claimed a new home.

Calen Moore / Kansas News Service A pile of tumbleweeds cling together at the edge of town in Garden City, Kansas. »

### Carney announces $3.8B to protect nature, new conservation sites in James Bay and Manitoba

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $3.8 billion in funding to protect nature on Tuesday, as the federal government moves to meet its conservation targets.

In addition to public money, the government is seeking private sector investment to fund the conservation strategy, which will involve the creation of new national parks and marine reserves.

Two of the marine areas in the Arctic — Sarvarjuaq and Qikiqtait — would protect populations of polar bears, walruses and beluga whales. »

### Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, dies

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, who spent her days outside the water comforting veterans as a dedicated therapy dog, died Monday after battling cancer.

Sugar was found as a stray and over the years her love of the waves and natural talent took dog surfing to new heights. »

### Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.

An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.

AP AUDIO: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado. »

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