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The New York Times - Top stories
Eric Adams Visits Black Churches to Bolster Support
The New York City mayor, Eric Adams, compared himself to a biblical figure who endured suffering, telling parishioners that he was having a “Job moment.”1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The drama is heating up over Kroger’s planned merger deal. What will its earnings say?
This week, we’ll get quarterly results from the company that U.S. antitrust regulators have tried to make into a symbol for two years of consumers’ inflation anguish — supermarket chain Kroger Co.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Ducks survive, but Lanning admits much 'to fix'
Oregon remained unbeaten thanks to a last-second field goal against Boise State, but coach Dan Lanning admitted that the Ducks have "a lot of things to fix."6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
'Go higher': Bernie Sanders urges Harris to raise 28% capital gains tax rate proposal
Bernie Sanders also openly disagrees with Vice President Kamala Harris on her shift against supporting Medicare for All, which she backed in 2019.7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Vital' work of carers documented through photography
Daisy Moseley wants to highlight the work of society's "unsung heroes" working in social care.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Targets Beards and Head Scarves
After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
An Extreme Reaction and a Lesson Over the English National Anthem
England’s interim head coach discovered that soccer was only part of the job before a 2-0 victory over Ireland.8 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Bernie Sanders criticizes Kamala Harris proposed capital gains tax: ‘I would go higher’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says on Meet the Press that he would go higher than Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposed 28% capital gains tax for top earners.8 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Reality check: What we get wrong about crime
The number of Americans who think that crime rates are going up hasn't been this high in decades. But FBI statistics show that perception and reality are two very different things.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Reality Check: What we get wrong about crime
The number of Americans who think that crime rates are going up hasn't been this high in decades. And yet, FBI statistics show that crime rates (from violent crimes like murders, to property crimes ...9 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bill Belichick joins Instagram? Inside the NFL legend's focused media blitz after failing to land coaching job
You'll be seeing a lot of Belichick this season ... just not on the sidelines9 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Trump will say anything about abortion to get elected
Trump knows that a substantial majority of Americans strongly oppose the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Evacuations ordered as fire burns foothills of national forest east of L.A. amid heat wave
Evacuations were expanded Saturday as a wildfire with leaping flames scorched the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles.20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Sunday shows preview: Election heats up ahead of Trump, Harris debate
The 2024 presidential election is heating up ahead of the ABC News debate, set for Sept. 10, between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Harris arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday where ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Canada's Marsch: Not focused on revenge vs. U.S.
Jesse Marsch has said his treatment by U.S. Soccer when he interviewed last year before Gregg Berhalter was rehired won't be on his mind Saturday when he coaches Canada against the USMNT.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK health minister says NHS needs to make ‘three big shifts’ to survive
Wes Streeting tells FT Weekend festival that people ‘are not living well longer’Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Powell wins judo silver after 'going through hell'
British judoka Dan Powell takes -90kg J1 silver after losing to Brazil's Arthur Cavalcante da Silva in Paris.Yesterday -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Speaker Mike Johnson Survived the Spring. Now Comes the Fall.
The GOP leader needs to thread the needle on funding the government this month and retaining the House majority in November.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Europe's economy survived 'terrible prophecies' but must now tackle trade with China: EU's Gentiloni
After surviving the "terrible prophecies," Europe's economy must face the challenges of the war in Ukraine and trade ties with China, EU's Paolo Gentiloni says.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness
On our public lands, nobody can pull rank on you. Except a bear.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
UPS faces backlash from extreme heat incidents: ‘I got flowers and that was it’
Driver Chris Begley’s death in August underscores a list of alleged heat-related incidents across Texas. Neysa Lambeth was in Florida caring for her ailing father on 23 August 2023 when she ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Imagine your friend survives a catastrophic accident. What do you do? This is what I learned
As Martha was recovering we found ways to support her. Now we’re raising money to help others in the same situation. What’s the best way to support a friend who has had a life-shattering, ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
AP PHOTOS: A ferocious blaze scars the land outside Greece’s capital
In the blackened remains of his workshop, sculptor Vangelis Ilias stacks what little is left of years of his efforts. In August, a ferocious wildfire swept through the mountains north of Athens, ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Daughter Sweeps to Power on Her Billionaire Father's Coattails. Can She Survive?
Thailand’s powerful military and royalists supported the return of the Shinawatra clan to blunt a youth movement that threatened their power.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hunter Biden attorney on plea flip: He didn't want to put his family through 'horrible parade'
Mark Geragos, an attorney for Hunter Biden, said Friday that the president’s son pleaded guilty in his federal tax case due to him not wanting to put his family through the "parade" that a trial ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners. Here's what advisors are telling clients
Kamala Harris proposed a 28% tax on long-term capital gains for households making more than $1 million. Here's what financial advisors recommend.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
3 Recruiting Trends Heating up in the Cooling Labor Market
New survey shows the status of AI in recruiting, the talent shortage, and evolving job boards.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Mayors ask Biden to pardon Jesse Jackson Jr.
Nine Chicago-area mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden Friday seeking a pardon for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Liam Gallagher gets cranky, smug and rude with Oasis fans complaining about ticket prices
Oasis fans were plenty cranky after dynamic pricing hit those trying to buy reunion tour tickets. Leave it to Liam Gallagher to be even crankier in return.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Science Says 1 Hour Can Make You Live 5 or More Hours Longer, and Make You Smarter, More Focused, and Happier
Which makes it the best short- and long-term investment you can possibly make.2 days ago -
CBS News - World
Fire tears through school dorm in Kenya, killing at least 17 young boys
A fire gutted an elementary boarding school dormitory in central Kenya as students slept, killing at least 17 boys, officials say.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Brooke Mueller, at nine months sober, gets real about the costs of rehab
Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen who assisted in Matthew Perry's death investigation, says she's nine months sober after years of rehab.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra
A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Harris’s Capital Gains Tax Break
The vice president has proposed raising the levy on capital gains, a break from President Biden’s economic agenda, as she tries to keep big donors and progressives on side.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
North Korean Spies Are Infiltrating U.S. Companies Through IT Jobs
Companies are unknowingly hiring North Koreans for hundreds of low-level jobs, giving isolated Pyongyang access to cash and intellectual property.3 days ago