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ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
The Hill - Politics
RNC committee affirms challenge to replace Missouri delegates
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternate delegates, a Republican National Convention (RNC) committee recently ruled, citing "alarming irregularities" in the state's convention process in May. The ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Man targeted in Qatar Grindr 'sting' lodges appeal
Manuel Guerrero Aviña says he was convicted of drug offences "because I am gay". -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
The Hill - Politics
Paris waterway un-swimmable weeks before start of Olympics
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story With just three weeks until the start of the Paris summer Olympics, the city's quintessential waterway remains un-swimmable due to ongoing ...Olympics -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
ABC News - World
Leaders of Russia, China attend summit of regional security grouping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the summit of a security grouping created by Moscow and Beijing to counter Western alliancesChina -
ABC News - Tech
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant secondChina -
ABC News - World
Election outcomes won't change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly's president
The president of the U.N. General Assembly says it will keep standing up for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty whatever the outcome of national elections across the globe this year, adding that no country has the right to invade ...Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Aces post WNBA's largest attendance since 1999 in Caitlin Clark's visit to T-Mobile Arena
Caitlin Clark plus the defending champion Aces equals big numbers. -
ABC News - Sports
Erdogan to attend Turkey-Netherlands Euro 2024 quarterfinal amid diplomatic row with host Germany
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to travel to Berlin to attend the Euro 2024 quarterfinal game between Turkey and the Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
England beat New Zealand by five wickets: third women’s cricket ODI – live
Lauren Bell took her first five-for at international level before the brilliant Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to a 3-0 series win. “Absolutely huhning it down here in Bristol Dan”. That’s the bleak report from Michael Jelley. I’m not sure what ...New Zealand -
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Some women aren't looking for a 'man in finance' — despite the viral song
Women would rather someone “fun and vibrant and exciting” than a man in finance–but they wouldn’t mind if their date grabbed the bill. -
The New York Times - World
A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd’s Panic
They had worked hard for years to make a life: “Now it’s over with the death of my dear daughter, wife and mother — in one single blow.”India -
CBS News - Top stories
National Women's Soccer League commissioner announces 2024 championship site
Jessica Berman, commissioner for the National Women's Soccer League, discussed why the historic stadium was chosen for the championship game and how the sport is growing. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Women Create Games Forum announces speaker lineup and date
Women in Games Italia announced the date and location of its Women Create Games Forum, as well as its list of speakers.Video Game -
The Guardian - World
‘Nothing compensates for the stolen years’: the Afghan women rebuilding shattered dreams in Iran
More than 1,000 days after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, women and girls are reluctantly seeking education elsewhere. . Relief set in the moment Hasina crossed the border into Iran. For two years, the Taliban barred the 24-year-old ...Iran -
The Hill - Politics
What to know about Biden's postdebate meeting with governors
President Biden is expected to meet Wednesday with a group of Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House. It marks his latest effort to reassure supporters of his ability to win the November election following last week's ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu overpowers Mertens as Kartal sets up Gauff meeting
Emma Raducanu cruises past Belgium's Elise Mertens to join fellow Briton Sonay Kartal in the Wimbledon third round. -
CBS News - Top stories
Putin and Xi meet for 2nd time in 2 months
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping met Wednesday for the second time in two months. Markus Garlauskas, director of the Atlantic Council's Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, joins to discuss. -
CBS News - Top stories
Democratic governors reaffirm support for Biden after meeting
Some Democratic governors spoke Wednesday night after meeting with President Biden at the White House, reaffirming their support for him amid calls for him to drop out of the 2024 race following his debate performance. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic governors back Biden as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
NWSL Championship match to be held at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, the first women's soccer specific stadium
The match will air on CBS on November 23 -
ABC News - Tech
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water -
Inc. - Business
Bob Iger and Willow Bay to Acquire a Majority Stake in Women's Pro Soccer Team Angel City Football Club
The married couple will replace Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian among the club's star-studded shareholders. -
The Guardian - World
Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?
Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office. They were minding their own business, scanning the forest for fruit, when the troops approached. ... -
The Guardian - World
‘100% feminist’: how Eleanor Rathbone invented child benefit – and changed women’s lives for ever
She was an MP and author with a formidable reputation, fighting for the rights of women and refugees, and opposing the appeasement of Hitler. Why isn’t she better known today?. My used copy of the first edition of The Disinherited Family arrives ... -
CBS News - Top stories
2 women killed, 3 children critically hurt in shooting in Greater Grand Crossing
Deputy Chief Don Jerome said around 6:15 a.m.officers responded to an alert of shots fired in the 7100 block of South Woodlawn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found five people shot. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden to Hold Crisis Meeting With Democratic Governors at the White House
The president is trying to reassure his supporters that he can still win in November despite his debate debacle last week.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Ronaldo, the boa constrictor who mysteriously gave birth to 14 snakes
A Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England gave birth to 14 babies last month, despite having no contact with another snake for nearly a decade. -
ABC News - Top stories
'A direct and candid conversation': Democratic governors speak before Biden meeting
The closed-door meeting will include some talked about as possible replacements.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists
President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Who Interviewed ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’? Meet the Guys Behind the Viral Video.
Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow shoot man-on-the-street interviews at popular nightlife destinations. Their questions led to an internet sensation. -
The Hill - Politics
Governors after Biden meeting: We have his back
A small group of Democratic governors affirmed their support for President Biden following a White House meeting with the president on Wednesday amid growing Democratic calls for him to drop out of the race. “The feedback was, we are all looking ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit aimed at countering U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet the engineer, doctors and other clock punchers competing for Team USA in the Olympics
Former college basketball star Canyon Barry isn't the only Olympian who has to balance 9-to-5 work with preparation for Paris. -
BBC News - Top stories
Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet
Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.Soccer -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden meets with Democratic governors, vows to stay in the race after shaky debate
President Biden met with more than 20 Democratic governors Wednesday in an attempt to ease concerns following his debate performance last week. He told the governors he will stay in the presidential race.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden