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The Guardian - World
Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
New dating technique finds painting on island of Sulawesi is 6,000 years older than previous record holder. The world’s oldest known picture story is a cave painting almost 6,000 years older than the previous record holder, found about 10km away ... -
CNBC - Business
26-year-old was dropped from her record label, worked as a nanny and barista—4 years later, she's a breakout pop star
Singer Chappell Roan's quick rise to pop stardom didn't happen overnight — and presented a new set of career challenges for the 26-year-old from Missouri. -
ABC News - Sports
Cleared of doping charges, French fencer Ysaora Thibus is included in Olympic team
Ysaora Thibus, one of France’s leading fencers, has been selected to compete at the Paris Olympics after escaping a disciplinary sanction from the International Fencing Federation over an abnormal doping test -
ABC News - World
Missing nuts and bolts caused last year's deadly construction elevator accident in Sweden
A construction elevator that killed five people when it collapsed last year in Stockholm was missing the bolts that were supposed to hold its mast together -
ABC News - Top stories
13-year-old girl killed in mall shooting, 16-year-old suspect in custody: Police
Jayda Woods-Johnson was “tragically murdered” at the Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department said. -
ABC News - Top stories
Remains of 12-year-old girl found after being attacked and taken by crocodile
The remains of a missing 12-year-old girl in Australia have been found after she was attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover
Anna Wintour called Vogue Germany’s latest cover star, 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, a “meaningful” subject. -
The Guardian - World
Nine-year-old boy youngest in UK to undergo rare pancreatic surgery
Newcastle surgeons remove Archie Routledge’s pancreas while transplanting insulin-producing cells into his liver. A nine-year-old boy is settling back into family life after becoming the youngest person in the UK to undergo a marathon, life-saving ...United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
World’s oldest cave painting is at least 51,200 years old, scientists say
A cave painting in Indonesia is the oldest such artwork in the world and the world’s oldest known evidence of storytelling in art, researchers say. -
CBS News - Top stories
Missing 12-year-old girl's remains found after crocodile attack
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief." -
CBS News - Top stories
8-year-old stabbed to death in Queens, suspect fatally shot by police
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say. -
The New York Times - Top stories
8-Year-Old Is Killed and Two Adults Wounded in Queens Stabbing
Police officers arrived at an apartment in Jamaica to find a man holding his father at knifepoint and an 8-year-old mortally wounded.United Kingdom -
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ABC News - Sports
Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future -
CNBC - Business
34-year-old grew her income from $46,000 a year to $400,000 in 12 years—her No. 1 tip for negotiating your salary
Sora Lee has multiplied her annual income by nearly 10 times in just over 10 years. These three tips helped her build a successful career. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How to watch the Copa America 2024 tournament: Where to stream the quarterfinals games, broadcast schedule and more
The Copa America 2024 soccer — or football — tournament continues this weekend. Here's what you need to know. -
GameSpot - Tech
Another Live-Service Game Is Ending Support, This Time After A Year
Capcom has announced that it is ending Exoprimal's seasonal updates as Season 4 comes to a close. However, online servers will remain functional and previous seasons will be rotating through the game monthly.. Season 4 ends on July 11, and then ... -
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Inc. - Business
How a 135-Year-Old Fireworks Company Reinvented Itself as a Full-Service Spectacle Maker
The Vitale family business was founded in 1889. Five generations in, the company is bigger than ever. -
ABC News - Top stories
2-year-old found stuck in cabin ceiling after severe turbulence, mother says
The Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay experienced "heavy" turbulence early Monday morning and was diverted to Brazil, the airline said. -
NBC News - Top stories
Family of 13-year-old fatally shot by Utica police says he never forgot to say ‘I love you’
Nyah Mway, the 13-year-old who was fatally shot by police in Utica, New York, on Friday, is being remembered as a teenager who always put his family first. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong PhilharmonicHong Kong -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
NBC News - Top stories
19-year-old nude dancer sues Florida over law restricting age at adult entertainment businesses
A 19-year-old nude dancer alleges a new Florida law raising the age limit on who is employed by adult entertainment businesses infringes on her constitutional rights.Florida -
Inc. - Business
Jeff Bezos Said Successful Companies Last '30-Something Years.' Guess How Old Amazon Is Turning?
A big birthday, and some free business lessons. -
ABC News - Sports
World Anti-Doping Agency 'disappointed' at US investigation into Chinese doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is “disappointed” to learn of a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were allowed to continue competing despite testing positive for a banned substance in 2021 -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 John Deere Classic: Hayden Springer records 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history to lead after Round 1
An unlikely name made history on Thursday at the John Deere Classic -
ABC News - Sports
Doncic, Slovenia lose bid to qualify for Olympics; beaten by Greece, Antetokounmpo who are 1 win from Paris Games
Doncic, Slovenia lose bid to qualify for Olympics; beaten by Greece, Antetokounmpo who are 1 win from Paris Games -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report. -
ABC News - World
Polls close in British election where voters will deliver their verdict on 14 years of Conservative government
Polls close in British election where voters will deliver their verdict on 14 years of Conservative government -
NBC News - Top stories
11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested
Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said Friday. -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old left the U.S., relocated to Thailand, and pays $544/month for his 1-bedroom apartment—take a look inside
Paul Lee left New York City for Bangkok three years ago. He is a content creator and real estate agent in the city. -
MarketWatch - Business
My spouse and I are 60 and receive $145,000 a year in pensions. Do we need to worry about inflation killing our retirement plans?
“Our annual expenses are $105,000 and that includes travel, entertainment and maintenance.” -
CNBC - Business
SoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get there
SoftBank shares have been boosted by the improved financial performance in the Vision Fund and by a rally in the stock of chip designer Arm. -
ABC News - Sports
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineups
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineupsMLB -
The New York Times - World
Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics. -
CBS News - Top stories
Man found guilty of murder as a hate crime in death of Blaze Bernstein
The jury reached its verdict after deliberating for just one day. -
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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. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
D.W. Griffith stoked racism with 'Birth of a Nation.' A playwright imagines what happened next
"Unbroken Blossoms" at L.A.'s East West Players explores the complicated history of the film director's follow-up, including the hiring of Chinese consultants to help a white actor play a Chinese man.