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Missing rings and an uninvited dog: four readers share their wedding disasters
At weddings, anything can go wrong – and does – but our readers turned the tables on misfortune and forged on. “Like rain on your wedding day … ” Alanis Morissette sang in her 1996 hit Ironic. This – and the song’s other unfortunate events – have ...The Guardian - World -
Breaking down the Trump trial verdict reaction in court
CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman have been covering former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York since it began. Here's how the mood changed in court after the jury announced a verdict had been reached. Plus, CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Breaking down Biden's comments on Trump, Middle East
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Trump’s Team Blew It
The defense failed to focus on the most important things.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Mortgage ‘junk fees’ can add nearly $6,000 to the cost of buying a home. The Biden administration says it’s cracking down on the charges.
‘The CFPB is looking for ways to reduce anticompetitive fees that harm both homebuyers and lenders,’ agency director Rohit Chopra saysMarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
What We Know About the Ambani Wedding
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding in March caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their July nuptials.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why there's a massive copper shortage
Existing mines and projects under construction will meet only 80% of copper needs by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.CNBC - Business -
Police couple shared footage from murder probe
A constable and his police colleague wife are jailed after admitting misconduct in a public office.BBC News - Top stories -
What if This Is Our Last Real Election?
The stakes for our democracy should be obvious.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hundreds mourn gang killings of a Haitian mission director and a young American couple
Hundreds of people packed into a sweltering church in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday to mourn Judes Montis, a mission director killed by gang members who also fatally shot an American couple that worked with him.NBC News - Top stories -
Alabama executes man who killed elderly couple in 2004
ATMORE, Ala. — An Alabama man received a lethal injection Thursday for the killing of an elderly couple in 2004, the first inmate put to death by the state since it became the first in the nation to execute an inmate using nitrogen gas months ago.NBC News - Top stories -
Dramatic video shows Texas couple saving driver from flooded ditch
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.CBS News - Top stories -
Spain fines budget airlines €150m over ‘abusive’ cabin bag and seat charges
Carriers including easyJet and Ryanair face being banned from charging for carry-on luggage. Budget airlines including easyJet and Ryanair have been hit with fines totalling €150m (£128m) by the Spanish government for policies that include ...The Guardian - World - Travel -
Big 12 leaders embrace House v. NCAA revenue-sharing options but impact on Title IX, budgeting remains unclear
The settlement could cost Power Four schools nearly $30 million per yearCBS Sports - Sports -
Popular Apple And Beelink Mini PCs Are Even More Budget-Friendly Than Usual At Amazon
Mini PCs are a nice alternative to full-size desktops or laptops. They can be used with standard keyboards, mice, and monitors just like a regular desktop PC, but they're more affordable. Their small, compact size also makes them easy to fit on ...GameSpot - Tech - Apple -
Our carbon capture experiment is the antithesis of environmental justice
This is an environmental and economic injustice that only serves the interests of the fossil fuel industry.The Hill - Politics -
Child care costs are outpacing inflation: Report
KPMG's chief economist says Americans are downbeat over child care costs.ABC News - Top stories -
'Shock Values' Review: The Cost of Controlling Prices
Bold planners from Benjamin Franklin to FDR struggled with how to stabilize unruly market prices. They may have been asking the wrong question.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump to be sentenced July 11, four days before the Republican National Convention
A New York jury on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records — the first time a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Chicago business-activity index weakens to lowest level in four years
Index drops to 35.4, well below 40.8 expectedMarketWatch - Business -
Retired four-star admiral charged with accepting bribes for contracts
A former U.S. Navy vice chief of naval operations was arrested Friday on charges that he accepted bribes to steer government contracts to a company in exchange for a future job while still in service, Justice Department (DOJ) officials announced ...The Hill - Politics -
Tesla recalls 125K vehicles from four models over safety issue
Tesla has announced yet another recall, this time affecting over 125,000 vehicles and four models.The Hill - Politics - Tesla -
Kohl's stock plummets more than 20% after massive earnings miss
Kohl's shares plummeted more than 20% Thursday after the company posted weaker-than-expected earnings.CNBC - Business -
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Labour vows energy plan will deliver ‘massive prize’ for Scotland
Party says new state-owned power company based in Scotland will create jobs and billions of pounds of investmentFinancial Times - Business -
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Dutch Indonesia Went Down With the Ship
Samuel Eliot Morison’s account of this naval action remains the best.The Wall Street Journal - World - Netherlands -
Dramatic video shows Texas couple rescuing truck driver from flooded ditch
A Texas couple stumbled across a man in the Houston area whose pickup truck accidentally ended up in a flooded drainage ditch and was nearly completely submerged on May 28. Using a hammer they had in their vehicle, they managed to break his ...CBS News - Top stories -
Hudson-Smith breaks European record in Oslo
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith beats his own 400m European record with a convincing victory in his season opener at the Diamond League in Oslo.BBC News - Top stories -
Ivanka Trump breaks silence after guilty verdict
Ivanka Trump is speaking out publicly for the first time since her father, former President Trump, was found guilty of all 34 counts in his hush money criminal case. The 42-year-old daughter of the ex-commander in chief, who served as his senior ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Anglo American under fire over cost cuts at Yorkshire fertiliser mine
Politicians angry about measures that were unveiled as part of company’s strategy to fend off BHP’s £39bn takeover bidFinancial Times - Business -
High cost of buying a home could impact presidential race
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have talked about the high cost and supply of housing on the campaign trail. Some voters in key swing states say it will be a factor in how they vote this fall.CBS News - Politics -
Cost of Trump tax cuts soars 50% amid ‘abuse’ of business loopholes
Extending the 2017 tax law that was the signature achievement of Donald Trump’s administration will cost 50% more than originally forecast, because wealthy taxpayers have found loopholes that significantly reduce their tax burdens.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
The failed Gaza pier proves our military isn’t prepared for extreme weather
Unfortunately, the environmental impacts involving the Gaza pier cannot be ascribed as an isolated incident.The Hill - Politics -
These 4 costs are negotiable when buying a home, experts say
If you're buying a home, there may be costs you can negotiate to try and lower. Here's what they are.CBS News - Top stories -
Top quarterbacks for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Top running backs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Dell Cites Rising AI Server Costs As Profits Slump
The computer maker said it would miss its earlier estimates for the current quarter, sending shares down sharply.Inc. - Business -
Child care cost rising at nearly twice the pace of inflation: Research
Child care costs in the U.S. have been rising over the last few decades at nearly twice the rate of inflation, according to a new report by audit firm KPMG. KPMG’s report, which was published Tuesday, showed that child care costs increased by 263 ...The Hill - Politics