At the Edge of Empire by Edward Wong — from patriotic idealism to disillusionment
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Slip But Mostly Hold Ground After Wednesday's Rally
Gold futures edged down but remained broadly in line with Wednesday’s rally following Jerome Powell’s dovish comments and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Speech” Painting Went Viral
“Freedom of Speech,” the World War II-era painting by Norman Rockwell, has taken on a new life online. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Patriotism Means Telling the Truth About Our Past
On the other side of honesty is the possibility of change. -
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 Guardian - World
England edge out New Zealand to complete ODI series whitewash
England, 212-5, beat New Zealand, 211-8, by five wicketsLauren Bell takes five scalps as England seal 3-0 winLauren Bell took her first five-wicket haul in any form of senior cricket as England wrapped up a narrow one-day international whitewash ...New Zealand -
CBS News - Top stories
Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'From Here, From There (De Aquí/De Allá)' Review: A Dreamer's Drive
The latest documentary in PBS’s ‘Voces’ series follows attorney Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented lawyer to make an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court—in a case that would decide his fate. -
ESPN - Sports
Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding the veteran to a thin starting rotation in hopes of holding onto first place in the National League Central. -
BBC News - Top stories
Captain Tom's daughter disqualified from charity
The family of the late fundraising veteran say they have made the "difficult decision" not to appeal. -
The New York Times - Business
How Reliant Is the U.S. on Avocados From Mexico?
A temporary halt on inspections by U.S.D.A. workers in Mexico on safety concerns highlighted how dependent the United States had become on one region for supplies of the popular fruit. -
The New York Times - Top stories
There’s a Name for the Trap Joe Biden Faces
It’s always hard to walk away from power.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure. -
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CBS News - Top stories
Takeaways from the Supreme Court's historic term
The Supreme Court handles the tough cases, so every term is notable, but this one in particular reshaped vast parts of the American system of government and touched some of the most sensitive cultural issues of our time. New York Times reporter ... -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins
Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How the Parks Rank, From Acadia to Yellowstone
A summertime visit to a U.S. national park is something that looms large in the imagination of many Americans. The Wall Street Journal lays out an objective view of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Chinese migrants deported on first large flight from U.S. since 2018
A group of migrants were deported to China over the weekend on the first large charter flight there since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said. -
The Guardian - World
‘Please send help’: Caribbean reels from Hurricane Beryl devastation
Homes flattened, apocalyptic scenes and at least four dead as St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada try to recover. This should have been a week of celebration in the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The annual Vincy ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
World No. 8 Patrick Cantlay withdraws from John Deere Classic
Cantlay was scheduled to make his tournament debut this week in Silvis, Illinois. -
The Guardian - World
Everton sign forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for £16.9m
24-year-old scored 14 goals for Sheffield United in 2022-23Sean Dyche hails versatility of his third summer signingIliman Ndiaye has become Everton’s third signing of the summer after completing a €20m (£16.9m) move from Marseille.. The former ... -
The Guardian - World
Bayern Munich agree deal to sign João Palhinha from Fulham for €56m
Portugal international nearly joined club last yearBundesliga side set to pay an initial €51mBayern Munich have agreed to sign the Fulham midfielder João Palhinha in a deal worth up to €56m (£47.4m). Palhinha almost moved to the Allianz Arena last ... -
CBS News - Top stories
From fireworks to food, here's how to save on Fourth of July expenses
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
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GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant's Microtransaction System Prompts Mixed Response From Players
With the launch of The First Descendant, its microtransaction system has garnered mixed reactions from players. The game has also been experiencing some issues and developer Nexon is providing some in-game compensation.. The First Descendant has ... -
CBS News - Top stories
CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
CBS News - Top stories
Best home appliance deals from the Samsung 4th of July sale
Save big on refrigerators, ovens, washers, dryers and more during Samsung's 4th of July appliance sale. -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saks Owner to Buy Neiman Marcus, With Help From Amazon
Retail rivals strike a $2.65 billion merger as they seek to gain scale against luxury brands. -
The Hill - Politics
Second House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, becoming the second sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge the incumbent to step aside after his lackluster performance in last week’s debate. ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan. -
ABC News - World
Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Stung by past failures to prepare for hurricanes, the Mexican government is evacuating even sea turtle eggs from beaches ahead of Hurricane Beryl -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden insists he will not drop out, despite pressure from Democrats
The White House is doing new damage control after President Biden's much-critizied debate performance, with Mr. Biden saying "no one is pushing me out." But The New York Times reported that Mr. Biden told an ally he was weighing whether to drop ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Food from outside EU enters Britain unchecked, customs agents warn
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regimeEuropean Union -
Financial Times - World
The best moments of the 2024 UK election campaign
The events, photos and gaffes that defined the past six weeksUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
How France’s far right built a national movement from the grassroots
Old school retail politics have helped bring Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National to the brink of political power