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July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel system
July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel system
by  AFP

America's stressed travel infrastructure faces a major test this weekend as it contends with record turnout expected for the annual July 4th festivities. A record 50.7 million Americans are expected to venture at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home in the period heading into July 4th, eclipsing the prior peak of 49 million in 2019, according to the American Automobile Association.

Rioters target Apple Store in daylight looting in French city
Rioters target Apple Store in daylight looting in French city
by  AFP

Young rioters went on a daylight looting spree Friday in the French city of Strasbourg, targeting an Apple Store and other shops following the fatal shooting of a teen by a policeman near Paris. Fearing an outbreak of vandalism, police had earlier locked down access to a shopping mall in the centre of the eastern French city, where one of the Apple Store's entrances is located.

Kenya's president to get pay hike as economy suffers
Kenya's president to get pay hike as economy suffers
by  AFP

Kenya's president, his deputy and other state officials are set to receive pay rises despite citizens facing deep economic hardship and higher taxes, according to a government document seen by AFP Friday. Ruto himself weighed in on the issue on Friday, urging the SRC to reconsider the hikes for top government officials.

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