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The Wall Street Journal - World
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. -
The Guardian - World
Jessica Pegula has Independence Day to forget but Elena Rybakina survives
No 5 seed in surprise exit while 2022 champion throughSwiatek reaches third round in routine defeat of MarticThe second quarter of the women’s singles draw lost another significant name as Jessica Pegula, the world No 5 and a quarter-finalist here ... -
The Guardian - World
US swelters on Independence Day with over 150m people under heat alerts
‘Severe’ and ‘potentially record-breaking’ heatwave sends temperatures soaring across US . More than 134 million people were under heat alerts on Thursday morning, as a brutal and potentially historic heatwave sent temperatures soaring across the ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. -
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. -
CBS News - Top stories
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Cheers as Corbyn holds Islington seat as independent
Jeremy Corbyn has beaten Labour in Islington North by about 8,000 votes. -
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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.’ -
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7/6: Saturday Morning
Biden sits down for first interview since debate, says he will not drop out; Colorado restaurant pairs Italian dishes with perfect wines -
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Almanac: July 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. -
The Guardian - World
Fatima Payman quits Labor but will remain in upper house as independent
WA senator tells press conference she was ‘deeply torn’ amid disagreement with the Albanese government on Palestine. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe ... -
The Guardian - World
What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter?
Polling shows critical group unenthused about Biden and Trump – and moved by economy over abortion. The independent voter is the elusive prize in any election. This year, Democrats are hoping that widespread support for abortion rights will draw ... -
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. -
CBS News - Top stories
7/3: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Hurricane Beryl charges towards Jamaica as Category 4 storm; Environmental concerns over impact of liquefied natural gas. -
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7/3: CBS News 24/7 Episode 2
Biden continues to face calls to drop out of race after debate performance; California fire crews work to contain Toll Fire in Napa County as evacuation warnings remain. -
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7/4: CBS News 24/7 Episode 2
Thompson Fire forces evacuations; Shooting at Yellowstone National Park. -
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7/5: CBS News 24/7 Episode 2
Beryl makes landfall on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula; thousands affected by Thompson Fire. -
Inc. - Business
7 Things That Can Squash a Sale
Selling a company is a complicated process with many pitfalls. Here are the common ones and how to avoid them. -
CBS News - Top stories
7/3: CBS Morning News
CBS News polling shows Trump holds lead nationally and in battleground states after presidential debate; TSA and AAA say more people likely to travel over July 4th weekend than ever before. -
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 7)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley. -
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7/3: CBS Evening News
Defiant Biden says he will stay in race; 2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Presses Netanyahu to Close Cease-Fire Deal After Talks Show Progress
An embattled U.S. president pressed the Israeli prime minister to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, saying now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Summer in the Hamptons Means $30 Berries and $120 Lobster Salad
The exclusive summertime playground also offers an $8.50 kimchi-cheddar croissant. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
What Happens if Biden Drops Out of the Election?
Democratic unity showed cracks after his shaky debate performance against Trump.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Hard Financial Lessons I Learned as a New Freelancer
The first few months of being on my own were exhilarating—and scary. I needed to understand that I had to run my new business like a business. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Frostbite' Review: The Art of Keeping Cool
Refrigeration changed everything, overcoming seasonal and geographic limits on food, making shopping a weekly routine and not a daily one. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Young Voters Have Tired of the Biden Years
Things are a lot worse for them than the were in the days of Trump.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Civilizational Imperative to Wear Seersucker in Summer
Shorts and T-shirts have become our national go-to outfit, but a classic lightweight suit looks better on almost every man—and the stripes are optional. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wall Street Bids Adieu to Its Biggest Bear
JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic had a knack for making aggressive calls, but now the analyst is out after missing a roaring bull market. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
For $10.25 Million: A New Orleans Mansion With a Wine Cellar, 'PsychedelicRoom' and Ghosts
The infamous Lalaurie Mansion, which spans roughly 10,300 square feet in the city’s French Quarter, is rumored to be haunted. -
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7/4: CBS Evening News
California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat; Nonprofit reunites Marines with their K9s -
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7/5: CBS Evening News
Biden set for pivotal 24 hours with primetime interview; Friends save raccoon choking on cheese at cookout -
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7/6: CBS Weekend News
West contends with blistering temperatures as Texas prepares for Beryl's arrival; Endangered parrots trade the tropics for Los Angeles’ asphalt jungles