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The New York Times - World
Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Keir Starmer’s party won a huge majority in parliament. But the new prime minister faces a fractious and volatile public. -
BBC News - Top stories
Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture
A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives. -
CBS News - Top stories
Who is Keir Starmer, the new U.K. prime minister?
With the U.K. Labour Party returning to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, the main appeal of the man taking power may be his dullness.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Stately home set to close to host European leaders
About 50 leaders from across Europe are due to attend a meeting hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Home Insurance Premiums Are Surging---and States Are Allowing It
Industry denies “bullying” tactics after getting approval for premium increases averaging 20% since last year. -
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NBC News - Top stories
Black American athlete who won gold was one of the 1924 Paris Olympics’ firsts
College track and field star William DeHart Hubbard took a dramatic leap forward at the 1924 Paris Olympics for Black people back home in the segregated U.S. -
MarketWatch - Business
Home buyers who could barely afford their homes are a hit with TikTok viewers
It costs a lot more to buy a house today than it did just a few years ago. And that expense starts with the down payment.Tiktok -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Rachel Reeves, the Woman Taking the Helm of the U.K.’s Economy?
As the newly named chancellor of the Exchequer, she is taking on the tough job of boosting Britain’s productivity growth and of reviving struggling public services. -
The Guardian - World
He won the votes, now Starmer just needs to win over the people | Jonathan Freedland
Aware of apathy for Labour, prime minister must deliver growth as he balances a tricky coalition of interests. General election 2024: live newsThe hand of history rested only lightly on their shoulders, but they could not shake it off completely.. ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The $700 Million Clash Over Penn State Football
College sports are still trying to figure out the full ramifications of a new financial landscape. Pennsylvania State University says this is the time for a massive renovation for its football stadium.College Football -
ABC News - World
A precious moment in time of war: Flowers for a wife and daughter coming home to Ukraine
Flowers have always been linked with Ukraine’s culture but since Russia’s 2022 invasion, their significance has only grownUkraine -
Financial Times - World
China’s AI price war and Japanese who ‘don’t know how to use it’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesChina -
ESPN - Sports
The field is set! Who's the slugger to beat?
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Arlington have been unveiled. -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: hopes rise over hostages and ceasefire deal
Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men Continue reading...Israel -
The Guardian - World
Millions of lives upended as Sudan’s civil war leads to major displacement crisis
Country has largest internally displaced population on record, with 7 million uprooted since fighting began in April 2023. Hajer Sulaiman, a 32-year-old communications specialist, was living in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, when a power struggle ... -
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Who is Keir Starmer, the self-described socialist set to lead the U.K.? Some Brits still don't know
Labour's Keir Starmer looks set to win a landslide victory against Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the U.K.'s general election. -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves warns UK public finances in worst state since second world war
UK’s new Labour chancellor has instructed Treasury to examine state spending under the ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Paramount’s new owner outlines vision for storied Hollywood studio
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden’s aggressive fightback, and lawyers face off with Tesla over pay deal -
CBS Sports - Sports
Talent Tracker: If Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia land their dream classes, who finishes No. 1 in 2025 rankings?
And don't sleep on Oregon, which could charge from No. 7 to No. 2 -
NBC News - Top stories
State trooper who sent derogatory texts about Karen Read is suspended without pay
Michael Proctor, the state trooper who led the investigation into Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused in the death of John O'Keefe was suspended without pay Monday, an agency spokesman said. -
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Hamas is losing the backing of ordinary people in Gaza who are paying the human price of its war
It’s become a tragically familiar scene in the Gaza Strip: After seeing her slain son’s corpse, a Palestinian woman screams in agony. -
ABC News - World
University student who yelled 'Free Palestine' reportedly deported as UAE weighs Israel-Hamas war
At the graduation ceremony of New York University Abu Dhabi this May, a student wearing the traditional Palestinian black-and-white keffiyeh scarf shouted “Free Palestine!”Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Tulane students build tiny home for man who has been homeless for nearly two decades
Architecture students at Tulane University designed, created and built a permanent home for a man who hasn't had one for nearly two decades. The students worked on the project for 10 months as part of their final assignment for the UrbanBuild ... -
The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
NBC News - Top stories
6 people injured after carnival ride tips over at Fourth of July celebration in Washington state
Six people were injured Wednesday night after a ride at an Independence Day carnival in Washington state tipped over, officials said. -
The Guardian - World
Italy accuses Russia of war crime over strike on children’s hospital as Zelenskiy vows to retaliate over missile attack on Kyiv – live
Ukraine’s president vows to retaliate over strike that hit Ohmatdyt children’s hospital as Italy says attack must be condemned by international community. Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, will conduct face-to-face talks with his Indian ...Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
EU brushes aside risk of China trade war over electric vehicle tariffs
Higher tariffs on Chinese EV imports to come into force despite carmakers’ fears of retaliation. Business live – latest updatesThe EU’s top trade official, Valdis Dombrovskis, has brushed aside concerns of trade-war retaliation from Beijing ...China -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war: hopes grow over ceasefire as US hails proposal as ‘breakthrough’
A senior US official said a new proposal by Hamas could lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire. The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that “further disruption to health services is imminent in ...Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
The Guardian - World
‘I was handed to a complete stranger’: the survivors fighting to end child marriage in 37 US states – and the people who want to keep it legal
The country has seen hundreds of thousands of child marriages since 2000. As activists push for new laws, an unlikely cohort stands in their way. Courtney Kosnik was 16 when she met the man who would become her husband in a Detroit coffee shop. ... -
ABC News - Sports
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over 'unwelcome kiss'
Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer showed he kissed a worker for Citizens Bank Park’s food service provider without consent -
The Guardian - World
Phillies radio host Howard Eskin banned from home games over ‘unwanted’ kiss
Eskin barred from Citizens Bank ParkWIP host alleged to have kissed a worker without consent Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pirates hit 7 home runs, including 2 grand slams, in 14-2 win over Mets
The seven-homer game was the highest total for any team in 2024 and tied a Pirates franchise record for any seasonMLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yankees rookie Ben Rice blasts 3 home runs in 14-4 win over Red Sox
New York Yankees' Ben Rice became the first rookie in franchise history to hit three home runs in a game during a 14-4 win over the Red Sox.MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Why you should choose a higher HELOC rate over a home equity loan now
A higher HELOC interest rate now may be better than the lower home equity loan rate option. Here's why. -
NBC News - Top stories
11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested
Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said Friday. -
ESPN - Sports
New Chelsea boss Maresca wants culture change
New Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is looking to change the culture and bring more aggression into the team to turn around the fortunes of last season's Premier League under-achievers. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cancel Culture Gets a Free Legal Pass
A teacher is sacked for unpopular views. The First Circuit says no problem. -
The Guardian - World
Five of the best novels about celebrity culture
Whether it’s a jazz age loner looking for love or a boyband star dating an older, wiser woman, fame and its many trapdoors are here for all to see. Celebrities are strange. We don’t know much about them, and yet we feel as if we know everything. ...