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Marianne Williamson presses Biden to withdraw: ‘We need to recalibrate quickly’
Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is putting pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the race, arguing that the Democratic Party needs to “recalibrate quickly” ahead of the election. Williamson joined Fox News Channel’s Neil ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
The question that Australia cannot answer: if we can’t depend on America, then who?
Should America collapse into itself, Australia may have to confront its own isolation and desolation. How might we respond?. The dystopian world in which Australia would plough its own lonely furrow in the aftermath of an American collapse into ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we learned as unfamiliar faces star in Warriors' California Classic win
With Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Quentin Post and Lindy Waters III unavailable, Reece Beekman and a few unfamiliar faces introduced themselves to Warriors fans on Saturday.California -
The New York Times - World
In Rafah, We Saw Destruction and the Limits of Israel’s Gaza Strategy
Months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “victory is within reach,” the Israeli military escorted journalists into parts of a devastated Gazan city.Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we learned as Warriors thrash Lakers in California Classic win
The Warriors closed out the weekend portion of the California Classic summer league with a routine 92-68 thrashing of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Chase Center.California -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates post biggest increase in two months, going back over 7%
Mortgage applications fell 2.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Mortgage -
CBS Sports - Sports
Martin Odegaard backs Arsenal for 'big' season: 'We're going to come back even more motivated and hungry'
Odegaard talked with CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy as preparations for the Premier League season begin -
The Hill - Politics
Justice is (color)blind: Why DEI isn’t likely to go away any time soon
By doubling down on “colorblindness” in last year's SFFA v. Harvard decision, the chief justice bolstered the constitutional case for the newest target of conservatives’ ire: DEI. -
The Guardian - World
Confident George Russell heads into British Grand Prix set to go up a gear
Briton is coming off the back of his first win of the season and now thinks he has proved he is ‘as good as anyone’. George Russell is understandably in buoyant mood heading into his home race at the British Grand Prix. The 26-year-old rolls into ... -
The Guardian - World
Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Wood drives in go-ahead run, Garcia homers twice in the Nationals' 7-5 victory over the Mets
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday nightMLB -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail investors have reached peak bullishness for Nvidia, these analyst say. Here’s where they may go next.
While Nvidia remains a top investment for many who believe the artificial intelligence story is here to stay, retail investors have likely hit “peak” bullishness. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden says he's 'not going anywhere,' takes shot at Trump during Fourth of July event
President Biden said he's "not going anywhere" and took a swipe at former President Trump during remarks before service members and military families who had gathered at the White House for a Fourth of July barbecue. Biden spoke for about four ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
If Joe Biden wants to prove he can win in November, he’ll need to go the full McCain
Follow John McCain’s example. Do three 90-minute town halls a week every week for three weeks. At the end of the process, America will know — and you will know — whether you are up to the challenge.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Joe Biden says he’s not ‘going anywhere’ but admits he needs more sleep
The president met with Democratic governors to shore up support, but doubts regarding his competence remain. Joe Biden has reportedly admitted to Democratic governors that he needs more sleep – while telling a supporter at the White House Fourth ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
‘This sucks. I want to go back to being famous’: Kevin Bacon’s experiment as a ‘regular person’
The actor wore prosthetic teeth, nose and glasses to experiment with anonymity – but found queueing and a lack of adoration challenging. Immersive research into the everyday lives of normal people conducted by the actor Kevin Bacon has revealed ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden says he's not going anywhere despite growing calls for him to drop out of 2024 race
President Biden's debate performance last week against former President Donald Trump is continuing to cast a long, dark shadow over his reelection run as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Mr. Biden said Thursday he's not going anywhere. ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden beats back critics at Wisconsin rally: 'I'm running and going to win again'
In his first major rally since calls for him to drop out reached a fever pitch, President Biden fought back against his critics Friday, forcefully declaring that he is staying in the 2024 race despite calls for him to step aside. Biden gave his ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Smith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5
Will Smith homered three times, Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead runs with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 Freeman helped snap a 5-5 tie and Teoscar Hernandez added an RBI ...MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs, says he is going to rehab
Boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized in a series of social media posts after he used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in livestreamed comments -
ABC News - World
Turnout in French legislative elections on track to be highest in over 4 decades
Turnout in French legislative elections on track to be highest in over 4 decades. It’s 59.7% with 3 hours to go -
The New York Times - Top stories
Top House Democrats Privately Say Biden Must Go as Allies Insist He Must Do More
During a private meeting of top House Democrats, several senior lawmakers said it was time for President Biden to withdraw, while a Senate Democrat said publicly he must do more to reassure voters.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Troubled Spanish pharma company Grifols says it may go private for $6 billion
Shares of Grifols were halted on Monday, following news the indebted Spanish blood plasma pharmaceutical company may go private. -
Inc. - Business
Google Searches Prefer AI Spam to Real Content
Search engine optimization is theholy grailboost trafficto websites--but in the AI era, even Google's much-scrutinized search algorithm shows a preference for ripped-off, AI-generatedmaterial over original content.Google -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
VentureBeat - Tech
How AI Agents are changing software development
From writing code snippets to designing full software, here is how large language models (LLMs) are changing software development. -
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Inc. - Business
AI Firms Seek Multibillion-Dollar Valuations
A pair of artificial intelligence firms are currently raising funds. Runway seeks $4 billion valuation, and Magic nets$1.5 billion value as investors make commitments.Artificial Intelligence -
VentureBeat - Tech
Will the cost of scaling infrastructure limit AI’s potential?
The race is now on to scale AI workloads while controlling infrastructure costs. -
Financial Times - World
Samsung expects profits to surge on demand for AI chips
World’s largest memory chipmaker forecasts 15-fold rise in second-quarter figures -
ESPN - Sports
Nagelsmann fumes at handball rule, wants AI help
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has railed against the decision not to award his side a handball in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to Spain that saw the hosts exit the competition.Artificial Intelligence -
VentureBeat - Tech
Beyond GPUs: Innatera and the quiet uprising in AI hardware
The brain-inspired architecture gives neuromorphic systems distinct advantages, particularly for edge computing applications in consumer devices and industrial IoT. -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI agent benchmarks are misleading, study warns
A study by Princeton University shows that benchmarks made for AI agents don't account for costs and are prone to overfitting.Artificial Intelligence -
Wired - Tech
The Words That Give Away Generative AI Text
From “delves” to “showcasing,” certain words boomed in usage after LLMs became mainstream. -
VentureBeat - Tech
In the age of AI, the role of the CAIO will be indispensable (and here’s why)
Chief AI officers have a tremendous challenge and opportunity to lead their organizations into the future as the AI age unfolds. -
The Hill - Politics
How Congress is fighting the rise of nonconsensual AI porn
Political momentum is building to regulate the spread of nonconsensual explicit deepfakes as the issue of the digitally altered images has moved from a potential threat to a reality. Several bipartisan bills introduced in Congress aim to ... -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel has declared control over its single-largest swath of land in the occupied West Bank this year, expanding its ability to build settlements in the Palestinian territory as it pursues the war in Gaza.
Israel has declared control over its single-largest swath of land in the occupied West Bank this year, expanding its ability to build settlements in the Palestinian territory as it pursues the war in Gaza. -
MarketWatch - Business
We’re in our mid-50s and planning to retire soon. We have $2 million saved. How can we extract income from our $900,000 home?
“We have no children or heirs, and have no one to leave our estate to other than charitable causes.” -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden