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Ferguson’s city manager resigned.

  The city council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of John Shaw, Ferguson’s highest-ranking government official. The Missouri city’s municipal judge also stepped down in the wake of a federal report that found widespread institutional racism.

Thailand cuts interest rates.

  The central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark rate to 1.75% from 2%, after consumer prices fell for the first time since 2009. But the rate cut may exacerbate a worrying rise in household debt (paywall).  

Hillary Clinton used her personal email because it was convenient.

  The former US secretary of state is under fire for not using a government-issued email account during her time in the state department. She admitted that it would’ve been wiser to simply use two devices. All her work email is now in the hands of the state department, which says it will publish them online.

Iraqi forces recapture parts of Tikrit.

  Government troops backed by Shia militias retook a northern part of the Iraqi city from Islamic State militants. Officials said most ISIS fighters appear to be in retreat (paywall), suggesting the city could quickly come under government control—though some observers fear revenge attacks by Shia forces against Tikrit’s majority Sunni population.

Marvin Gaye’s family wins a courtroom victory against “Blurred Lines.”

  Songwriters Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have “Got to Give It Up” to the tune of $7.6 million, after a jury found that they copied elements of Gaye’s 1977 song for their 2013 hit. The trial was marked by a live courtroom performance from Thicke—who admitted being high and drunk during the song’s recording—as he tried to demonstrate how many pop songs sound alike.

Greece talks with its debtors.

  Officials from the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund will visit Athens, amid doubts whether the Greek government will open its books for inspection.

Bill Clinton doesn’t use email.

  The US ex-president—who does use Twitter—ensured he won’t face the same problems as his wife.

Finnish meatballs are just called “balls” now.

  A processed meat giant was forced to relabel its “52% meat” product.