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14 Books We Read This Week
The story of communism in America, Alexander the Great’s final years, Winston Churchill at the White House and more. -
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It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
CBS News - Top stories
The best beach reads for 4th of July weekend
Kick back, relax and lose yourself in one of the best and most engrossing summer beach reads of 2024. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
The Guardian - World
‘Like a son to me’: George Cottrell, the high-rolling convicted fraudster at Nigel Farage’s side
Extravagant lifestyle and past controversies of Montenegro-based volunteer raise awkward questions for Reform leader. It’s an enigma at the heart of Nigel Farage’s general election campaign: why has a 30-year-old businessman, self-confessed ... -
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Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as war of attrition grinds on
Russian officials say a village in the western border region has been evacuated following a series of explosions after debris from a downed Ukrainian drone set fire to a nearby warehouseUkraine -
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ESPN - Sports
Lehmann backs Germany vs. 'team of kids' Spain
Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he fancies the Euro 2024 hosts' chances against "inexperienced" Spain in their quarterfinal clash on Friday -
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How to talk to kids about climate change
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.Climate -
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Keir Starmer: From indie kid to prime minister
His route to No 10 has been one of twists and turns, from lively student days, decades in law to a late career change. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Anderson shares photos of himself in Warriors jersey as a kid
Kyle Anderson shared old photos of himself wearing a Warriors jersey, hinting at a lifelong accomplishment. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Five Best: Books on the Seaside
Selected by Elsa Devienne, the author, most recently, of ‘Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.’ -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Inside the Dangerous Work of Defending Ukraine's Skies
Behind Ukraine’s air-defense systems are men and women who often make split-second decisions that can save scores of lives.Ukraine -
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'Qualifiers are dangerous' - Raducanu bids for Wimbledon quarters
Emma Raducanu knows all about qualifiers upsetting the odds. The boot is on the other foot as she faces Lulu Sun for a spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. -
The Guardian - World
‘Once in a lifetime event’: rare chance to see explosion on dwarf star 3,000 light years away
T Coronae Borealis, or the Blaze Star, was last seen in 1946 and will be visible again some time between now and September. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn what is being called a “once-in-a-lifetime ... -
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How to talk to your kids about climate anxiety, according to an expert
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.Climate -
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2 women killed, 3 kids injured in Chicago shooting
Two women are dead and three children are in the hospital after a shooting in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood. CBS News Chicago's Asal Rezaei reoprts. -
The Hill - Politics
Parents need help to protect their kids from online pornography
The Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of Texas's age-verification law for porn websites, which is critical for helping parents protect their children from online pornography, as it is increasingly accessible and often ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB trends: Byron Buxton's resurgence, MacKenzie Gore's breakout and why you don't stink at reading fly balls
See what's real and what may not be as the 2024 season chugs along into the second halfMLB -
CBS News - Top stories
AI company lets dead celebrities read to you. Hear what it sounds like.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.Artificial Intelligence -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, July 1
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. -
The Guardian - World
‘Dangerous’ Gakpo’s growing goal threat propels Netherlands at Euros
Former Dutch player of the year is level in the Golden Boot race and offers his national side a true cutting edge. Andrei Ratiu was having a decent tournament until he got to Munich and was made to look a dud by Cody Gakpo. The full-back, with his ... -
ABC News - Health
Blazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in the urban desert Southwest
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries as air temperatures reach new summer highs in desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas -
NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with 140 mph winds and dangerous storm surge
Beryl lashed Jamaica with strong winds and storm surge and strong waves as the Category 4 hurricane brushed the southern coast of the island Wednesday, officials said. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
😱 World Cup Danger? The Stadiums in the United States Are MUCH Smaller
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in Spanish here. Let us know in the comments what you think of this translation.There is no doubt...World Cup -
The New York Times - Top stories
Texas Braces for Hurricane Beryl as Tropical Storm Enters Gulf
Some areas in Texas issued evacuation orders as Beryl, which had weakened to a tropical storm, was expected to intensify into a hurricane by Sunday. -
CBS News - Top stories
"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend. -
The Hill - Politics
Axelrod post-interview: Biden 'dangerously out of touch' with voter concerns
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that President Biden is “dangerously out of touch” with voters on the issue of his age and health following Biden’s highly anticipated sit-down interview on ABC News. “The president is rightfully proud of ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
More heat records expected to be broken as dangerous temperatures hit both coasts
With more than 59 million people under various heat warnings Saturday, the hot weather was expected to simmer unabated for the next few days. -
The Guardian - World
David Lammy: ‘Britain has to start reconnecting with a dangerous, divided world’
New foreign secretary says resetting UK relations with EU is a particular priority as he travels to Germany, Poland and Sweden, then the US. • David Lammy faces a world in turmoil: five key concerns for foreign secretary. Britain must reconnect ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ericsson Intends to Book $1.1 Billion Charge for Latest Quarter
The Swedish telecom-equipment company said lower-than-expected growth at its Vonage cloud subsidiary prompted the impairment charge. -
The New York Times - Business
Book Review: ‘Private Revolutions’ by Yuan Yang
In “Private Revolutions,” Yuan Yang follows the lives of women in a rapidly changing modern superpower. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Adults Who Book Vacations Based on…. Pokémon?
Boomers, honeymooners and celebrities are among travelers who pick destinations where they can ‘catch’ digital monsters. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sign Up to Learn the Best Books of the 21st Century
Starting on July 8, we’ll unveil a list of 100. Make sure you’re among the first to find out. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Children's Books: Hope Jahren's 'Adventures of Mary Jane'
Plus Gordon Korman’s ‘Faker.’ -
ABC News - Health
When should a kid start riding a bike? If it's a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
Those miniature bikes with no pedals seem to be everywhere these days, and the kids riding them are getting younger and younger -
The Guardian - World
‘There is a sex crisis here. Couples stop having sex after kids’: This is how we do it in Japan
Aoi and Jiro have regular intercourse – so how did they buck what seems to be a national trend?. When I was growing up, there was no talk of sex or relationships at home. It was all very secret. We didn’t sleep together the first time we met: to ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Mother of six whose $444 Trader Joe’s receipt went viral still considers the store ‘super cheap’
A video showing a California mom’s $444.38 grocery bill has been viewed more than 17 million times. And she told MarketWatch she’s actually OK with the total tab. -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘The sheep on our farm hinder our sex life more than the kids’
Friction in the fields is wreaking havoc in the bedroom for farmers and parents Rosie and Brian. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. There is something hot about being a farmer, but working together is tricky – Brian ... -
Financial Times - World
Who are the Middle East power brokers?
Can regional forces help contain the Gaza violence?