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Yahoo News - World
Russia's frenemy China is quietly trying to dampen Putin's influence
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The New York Times - Sports
How Soccer Is Being Used to Influence the U.K. Election
The leaders of the two biggest political parties are tapping into the sport’s reach to target voters ahead of polling day on July 4.United Kingdom -
Wired - Tech
How Influencers and Algorithms Are Creating Bespoke Realities for Everyone
Disinformation researcher Renée DiResta's new book lays out how people’s realities are shaped not by facts and evidence, but by black boxes, niche celebrities, and online communities. -
The Guardian - World
From Greece to Argentina: how tournaments have been won in past 20 years
The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but defence and possession were key before that. As England prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, Gareth Southgate finds himself being inundated with ... -
Yahoo News - World
‘Chasm’ between how Ukrainians, Europeans view war with Russia ending
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Inc. - Business
After 53 Years, Nike Just Had the Single Worst Day in Its History. Here's How It Happened
There are key lessons both for Nike and for businesses of any size -- including yours. -
Financial Times - World
Questions in the wake of the global inflation hit
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Wired - Tech
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.Artificial Intelligence -
The Guardian - World
London-born Kwadwo Duah hopes to leap past England with Switzerland
Forward was a surprise inclusion in Swiss squad for Euros but has already made his mark on the tournament. He was the first player born in England to score at the European Championship this summer and on Saturday, for a place in the semi‑finals, ... -
CBS News - Top stories
CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
He Won a Big Netflix Deal. Then Saudi Arabia Convicted Him as a Terrorist.
The predicament of the animated-film maker Abdulaziz Almuzaini, a U.S.-Saudi citizen, shows the limits of reform in the kingdom.Netflix -
NBC News - Top stories
China leads the global patents race for generative AI, with the U.S. a distant second
China dominates the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023, a U.N. report showed.China -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: A Visual History Is Back In Stock And 50% Off At Amazon
The world lost a legend when Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away this year, but like all of life's great artists, his legacy lives on through his work. If you've ever wanted to marvel at his talent for drawing awe-inspiring landscapes, ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Garrett Crochet makes MLB history through first 18 career starts
Garrett Crochet is the first player since 1901 to pull off this ridiculous featMLB -
Yahoo News - World
Ukraine receives €2-billion boost in government funding from IMF
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MarketWatch - Business
Is your active mutual fund beating the U.S. stock market this year?
Professional stock pickers who run mutual funds focused on U.S. stocks struggled in June, with only a small majority beating their benchmarks in the first half of this year, according to BofA Global Research. -
Inc. - Business
AI Deals Push VC Funding Total to 2-Year High
While the number of investments isn't climbing, the huge amounts of capital needed for AI development drove the quarterly figure to $55.6 billion.Artificial Intelligence -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
Politico - Politics
Biden prepares emergency funding request to Congress for Baltimore bridge collapse
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CBS News - Top stories
Russia says part of a key Ukraine town seized amid deadly airstrikes
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart RussiaUkraine -
The Hill - Politics
Zelensky challenges Trump to release plan to end Ukraine war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is challenging former President Trump to release a plan for ending the ongoing war with Russia. “If Trump knows how to finish this war, he should tell us today,” Zelensky said in a Bloomberg Television ...Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground
Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Leaders of Russia, China attend summit of regional security grouping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the summit of a security grouping created by Moscow and Beijing to counter Western alliancesChina -
ABC News - World
Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to strategic town
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military said its army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region which has been reduced to rubble under a months-long Russian assaultUkraine -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of eastern city as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking top 25 players in NFL history: One current player makes the cut on list of all-time greats
These 25 players stand out from the restNFL -
The Guardian - World
Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite history | William Fotheringham
To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years. In 2007, when Mark Cavendish made his Tour de France debut, there was plenty of expectation that the youth from the Isle of Man would ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Based on a simple look at recent history, Jared Goff might have a decent shot at MVP
The Lions should be a good team, and that matters to the MVP race. -
MarketWatch - Business
Hedge fund selling of tech stocks has limited potential for crash, JPMorgan says
Hedge funds in June sold off tech stocks at their fastest rate on record. This sell-off has limited the potential for a crash, JPMorgan said. -
The Hill - Politics
Senate negotiators to mark up first batch of 2025 funding bills next week
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee is plowing ahead with plans to mark up its first batch of fiscal 2025 funding bills next week, even as Republicans and Democrats struggle to strike an overall deal on how to fund the government for much ... -
The Guardian - World
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat detained in Italy after saving 37 people
Artist calls impounding of MV Louise Michel ‘vile and unacceptable’ after rescue of 17 unaccompanied children. A rescue boat financed by Banksy has been seized by Italian authorities after being involved in an effort to rescue 37 people from the ... -
ABC News - World
The Kremlin says India's Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9, hold talks with Putin
The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir PutinRussia -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Get A Saddle In Minecraft
Out of the dozens of possible mods in Minecraft, there are a handful that can be ridden as a mount. However, there are some misconceptions when it comes to the process of acquiring a saddle in Minecraft. In the guide below, you can see all the ... -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Get Honeycomb In Minecraft
While Honeycomb doesn't have a ton of uses in Minecraft, the process of acquiring even a single drop of it can be extremely time-consuming. This can make crafting candles, beehives, and waxed copper a taxing proposition. Fortunately, we have a ... -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Make A Map In Minecraft
Maps are crucial if you have long-term plans to play in any Minecraft world. As the name suggests, maps allow you to chart specific areas in the world so that you always know how to get to certain locations. Luckily, making them is fairly ... -
The New York Times - Science
How the Denisovans Survived the Ice Age
A trove of animal bone fragments from a cave on the Tibetan plateau reveals how Denisovans thrived in a harsh climate for over 100,000 years. -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Use Bait In Stardew Valley
Early into Stardew Valley, Willy will give you a fishing pole, which unlocks fishing. Fishing is a big part of Stardew Valley and a great way to make money early on in the game, but there are a few mechanics you won't be able to use right away. ... -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Make A Starter House In Minecraft
Oftentimes, the most challenging part of playing Minecraft is when you spawn into a world for the first time. That's because you come into the world with nothing, and things can quickly become overwhelming if you don't already have a plan in mind. ... -
Wired - Tech
How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline
A new type of driver’s license will be required to board flights in the United States next year. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard before it’s too late. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Speech” Painting Went Viral
“Freedom of Speech,” the World War II-era painting by Norman Rockwell, has taken on a new life online.