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The Guardian - World
The moment I knew: we could barely make eye contact because of the chemistry radiating between us
Classical pianist Simon Tedeschi established an online rapport with artist Loribelle Spirovski. But could it transcend an awkward start and a social faux pas?. Find more stories from The moment I knew series hereConcerts pianists like me practise ... -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
The New York Times - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl’s Forecast As It Speeds Toward Jamaica
The storm devastated several Caribbean islands this week and is expected to bring dangerous storm surge to Jamaica by Wednesday afternoon. -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
Defiant Biden says he will stay in race
Amid the fallout from his poor debate performance last week, President Biden, ahead of a critical meeting with Democratic governors, told campaign staffers on a call Wednesday that "I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's ...Joe Biden -
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. -
Wired - Tech
Everything You Need to Know About USB Ports and Speeds (2024)
USB-C was supposed to make everything simple. Instead, it’s more complicated than ever. So let's clear up the confusion. -
The New York Times - World
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 3 Storm, Smashes Jamaica and Speeds Toward Mexico
The storm was lashing the southern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday evening after devastating several Caribbean islands this week. The Cayman Islands are bracing to be next. -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon diary: AI mishaps, clippings and reaction-speed testers
The AI trained preview bot could have done with a trip to the museum while cult favourite Bill Bryson paid a special Independence Day visit. Wimbledon’s much-hyped experiment in using generative AI to “deliver compelling, insight-driven ...Artificial Intelligence -
The Guardian - World
‘Hard to argue against’: mandatory speed limiters come to the EU and NI
All new cars must have the devices from 7 July, adding fuel economy as well as safety. Will mpg become the new mph?. In the highway code and the law courts, there is no doubt what those big numbers in red circles mean. As a quick trip up any urban ...European Union -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'From Here, From There (De Aquí/De Allá)' Review: A Dreamer's Drive
The latest documentary in PBS’s ‘Voces’ series follows attorney Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented lawyer to make an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court—in a case that would decide his fate. -
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A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process. -
Inc. - Business
Leadership Lessons From the Trenches: How Fast-Growth Founders Avoid Burnout
Inc. 5000 honorees share hard-earned wisdom on navigating the downs and outs of business ownership -- and life itself. -
The Guardian - World
Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave
French fire grows to 840 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions. A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across ... -
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Laura Kuenssberg: Will Starmer 'go quick, go fast' now he's in power?
The new PM and his team face the huge responsibility that comes with being in power. -
Financial Times - World
Iran’s reformists try fear tactics to mobilise vote
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first roundIran -
Inc. - Business
Try This Science-Backed 4-Step Mental Primer
The quick and simple morning mindset routine can enhance clarity, focus and overall well-being. -
Financial Times - World
How the investment world is trying to navigate geopolitics
An industry that has been hoovering up mathematicians to devise new trading strategies is now leaning on political scientists for guidance -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Connecticut Democrats Try to Tax the Wealthy Away
Hartford won’t be satisfied until every last millionaire in the state moves to New Hampshire or Florida. -
CNBC - Business
This ETF is trying to satisfy appetites for weight loss stocks
Tema ETFs is behind the GLP-1, Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF (HRTS), which is up 26% since its inception last November. -
ABC News - Top stories
Defiant Biden insists he's 'staying in the race' ahead of ABC News interview
ABC's George Stephanopoulos' has the first post-debate TV sit-down with Biden.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit - Biden
The president dismisses suggestions he may end his re-election bid, as a fifth House Democrat calls on him to quit as the party's nominee.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Biden defends his campaign as swing-state Democrat calls for him to exit race – as it happened
Angie Craig of Minnesota asks Biden to ‘step aside’, as California governor stumps for president in Pennsylvania. This blog is now closed. Full story: Biden says only ‘Lord almighty’ could make him drop outBiden’s career worst debate performance ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden defiant after debate fallout as Democrats discuss next steps
President Biden faces backlash after his high-stakes post-debate interview, with a growing number of Democratic lawmakers now calling for him to exit the race. NBC News’ Allie Raffa and Julie Tsirkin report.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Murray continues farewell tour with Raducanu
Andy Murray will continue his Wimbledon farewell when he teams up with Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles on Saturday. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ciudad de México, salsas picantes y gentrificación
Conforme más extranjeros, especialmente estadounidenses, visitan o se mudan a la capital mexicana, algunas taquerías han rebajado el picor en sus salsas. No todo mundo está contento. -
NBC News - Politics
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in NY for trying to overturn 2020 election
Rudy Giuliani was disbarred Tuesday and can no longer practice law in the state of New York after being charged with spreading lies about mass voter fraud around the 2020 election. His legal team is looking at options to appeal. -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
MarketWatch - Business
Macy’s stock rallies as Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly sweeten their buyout offer
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. -
NBC News - Top stories
Kevin Bacon details his experience trying to be a regular person for a day: ‘This sucks’
Kevin Bacon decided to spend a day as a normal guy—and he quickly realized he prefers living his life as a celebrated celebrity. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why Draymond didn't try to convince Klay to stay with Warriors
Draymond Green explained why he didn't try to convince Klay Thompson to stay with the Warriors. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Trying to understand why Yankees’ Luis Gil is suddenly struggling
Yankees starter Luis Gil’s latest troubling outing, allowing four runs in four innings in a 5-4 loss to the Reds, raised several questions, all outgrowths of the essential one: What is going on? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Forcefully Rejects Efforts to Push Him Out of Race
The president defiantly and repeatedly rejected calls to withdraw following last week’s debate, telling supporters in Wisconsin and a prime-time television audience that he is determined to win re-election against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden to try to assure supporters in network TV interview, battleground state rally
President Biden faces a series of crucial tests today as he fends off growing calls to drop out of the presidential race. Biden, who says he's staying in the race, will do a network TV interview and rally supporters in Wisconsin, a battleground ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
TSA shares surprising items passengers try to bring in carry-on luggage
Chainsaws, a large kitchen sink and tasers are just some surprising items that passengers have tried to bring through TSA checkpoints. Every year around the Fourth of July, there's also an increase in fireworks. The TSA is expected to break ...