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The New York Times - Business
Saks Acquires Neiman Marcus
The deal, a vote in favor of the future of brick-and-mortar retail on the high end, could reshape the retail landscape. -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
BBC News - Top stories
Police investigate after mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are looking into reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. -
ABC News - World
EU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect competitionEuropean Union -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa got the EU's conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia.
Lufthansa got the EU’s conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia. -
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MarketWatch - Business
Gold prices settle at 1-month high as silver jumps 4%
Gold futures posted their highest settlement in about a month on Wednesday, while silver prices climbed by 4%, with both precious metals supported by weakness in the U.S. dollar and bond yields following the release of downbeat economic data. -
Financial Times - World
India’s ‘passion for gold’ fades as prices hover near record high
Some brides switch to artificial jewellery, although richest consumers have not been put off -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest since March on signs of deteriorating labor market
U.S. government debt rallied on Friday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield to a more than three-month low, after government data showed that fewer jobs had been created in May and April than initially thought. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Euro 2024: UEFA investigating after Turkey’s Merih Demiral makes far-right hand gesture in win over Austria
Merih Demiral threw up a "wolf" salute that is commonly associated with a far-right Turkish nationalist group after scoring a goal on Tuesday in Germany. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
ESPN - Sports
$25 hot dogs, sky-high ticket prices: Lack of fans shows Copa is too expensive
For years, the U.S. has been viewed as some sort of "golden goose" by world soccer. This Copa, however, has shown that there is a ceiling on what fans are willing to pay. -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold and silver futures end at highest levels since May after U.S. jobs data
Gold and silver futures posted their highest settlements since May on Friday, as downbeat U.S. economic data helped put pressure on the dollar and fueled expectations for an interest-rate reduction by the Federal Reserve. -
Wired - Tech
T3 Aire 360 Air Styler Blowout Kit Review: Powerful and High-End
One of our favorite hair brands does it again, this time with an all-in-one blowout tool to rival Dyson. -
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Vanessa Hudgens confirms birth of child, slams photo leak: 'Disrespected and exploited'
Vanessa Hudgens said her family's privacy was invaded after paparazzi images were circulated online of her leaving the hospital with her newborn baby. -
MarketWatch - Business
Factory orders in Germany slide in May
German factory orders tumbled in May, marking the fifth month of a decline from Europe’s industrial powerhouse, according to data released Thursday. -
NBC News - Top stories
Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout
After years of investing in self-checkouts, Five Below, Dollar General and others are refocusing on human cashiers, citing long-running concerns about lost inventory. -
The New York Times - World
Saudi Arabia Sentences Producer to 13 Years in Prison Over Netflix Show
In a video plea for help, Abdulaziz Almuzaini — a dual Saudi-American citizen — described how the authorities had accused him of promoting extremism through a cartoon franchise.Netflix -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Reopened to Foreign Students. Americans Are Staying Away.
There were more than 11,000 U.S. students in China before the pandemic. Now there may be fewer than 1,000.China -
Financial Times - World
Portugal to reintroduce tax breaks for skilled foreigners
Retirees’ incomes will be excluded from perk as Lisbon aims to boost growth with 20% flat rate -
The New York Times - World
Who Is David Lammy, Britain’s New Foreign Secretary?
Mr. Lammy has deep ties to the United States and campaigned for former President Barack Obama. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Fall Again
Manufacturing orders were 1.6% lower in May than the prior month, indicating that the key sector for Germany’s export economy continues to struggle.Germany -
The New York Times - Business
Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums
To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic. -
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. -
NBC News - Top stories
Some retailers are pulling back from self-checkout
Despite the convenience for shoppers, some well-known stores are now pulling back from self-checkout, with theft cited as a major factor. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean Combs is the subject of a federal criminal investigation
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team was notified last week by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York that he is a subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to two sources familiar with Combs' ongoing legal troubles. -
BBC News - Top stories
Uefa investigating Turkey's Demiral over goal celebration
Turkey defender Merih Demiral says his goal celebration against Austria was pre-planned, but is now under investigation by Uefa. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘The Bear’ Gets a Glow Up. Is That a Good Thing?
Styles staffers talk about the show’s turn to fine dining and its flashy cameos. -
CBS News - Top stories
Labor secretary on June jobs report, Biden's health
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joined CBS News to discuss the June jobs report as well as the ongoing questions about President Biden's ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Appeals court rejects Broadway producer's antitrust claim against actors' and stage managers' union
An appeals court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by an award-winning producer who claims a union's illegal boycott prevented him from producing shows. -
CBS News - Top stories
Colorado restaurant pairs Italian dishes with perfect wines
This summer, Frasca Food and Wine will celebrate 20 years as one of Colorado's most preeminent restaurants, overseen by wine expert Bobby Stuckey. The establishment, which pairs regional Italian dishes with an 800-bottle wine list, is now one of ... -
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The Hill - Politics
America’s fragile foreign policy consensus is facing (and failing) a generational test
Despite a broad popular mandate for "countering threats from tyrants and terrorists, defending freedom and democracy, and supporting our allies," recent polls reveal a growing generational divide on foreign policy issues. -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Can Foreigners Handle the Heat? Mexico City Debates Milder Salsas.
As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
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The New York Times - Top stories
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.” -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain