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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. -
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The Hill - Politics
Taiwan says China seized fishing boat under new protocol
Taiwanese officials Wednesday said China seized one of their fishing boats this week under a new protocol that allows the Chinese coast guard to take vessels that operate under its maritime borders. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said ...China -
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CNBC - Business
Hong Kong's IPO market is finally starting to turn around, consulting firm EY says
The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, said George Chan, global IPO leader at EY. -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
BBC News - Top stories
The Sun backs Labour saying it's 'time for change'
The newspaper says the Tories have become "a divided rabble" and need "a period in opposition to unite". -
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CNBC - Business
26-year-old was dropped from her record label, worked as a nanny and barista—4 years later, she's a breakout pop star
Singer Chappell Roan's quick rise to pop stardom didn't happen overnight — and presented a new set of career challenges for the 26-year-old from Missouri. -
MarketWatch - Business
Continental AG shares jump 10% as German firm predicts boost from China
Continental AG told analysts that it expects to achieve higher margins in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of the yearChina -
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 -
CNBC - Business
China-built EVs hit with EU tariffs; Nio says it may have to raise prices in Europe
Europe on Thursday confirmed tariff increases on electric vehicles imported from China to the continent with automakers criticizing the move.European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through. -
The Hill - Politics
Tim Ryan says Biden's planned ABC interview not enough to win back skeptics
Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) says President Biden isn't doing enough to win back skeptics and get his campaign back on track in the wake of his abysmal debate performance last week. "I'm worried that it's Wednesday, the debate was Thursday, and ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
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 Hill - Politics
60 percent in new survey say Biden not fit to serve another term
More than half of Americans surveyed said President Biden is "not fit" to serve another term in the Oval Office, according to a poll released Tuesday amid the fallout from his lackluster debate performance last week. Sixty percent of Americans ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
New CBS News poll shows voters from both parties concerned about Biden's age following debate
A new CBS News poll shows voters from both parties are concerned if President Biden can handle another term, with three-quarters of voters saying he should not run for office again following last week's debate. A large majority cite his age as ...Joe Biden -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pink cancels concert in Switzerland after consulting with doctor: 'So disappointed'
Pink cancels a Bern, Switzerland, concert on her Summer Carnival Tour over an unspecified health problem. Last month, the singer said she had a stomach bug. -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
ABC News - Health
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year -
ABC News - World
Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements
An Israeli anti-settlement monitoring group says the government has approved plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements in the occupied West BankIsrael -
ABC News - World
The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has passed 38,000
The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has passed 38,000Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Esports World Cup boss defends holding event in Saudi Arabia
The huge competitive gaming event is under way. But holding it in Saudi Arabia has upset many.World Cup -
ABC News - Tech
Cybersecurity breach could delay court proceedings across New Mexico, public defenders office says
New Mexico's statewide public defenders office says a recent cybersecurity breach could delay some court proceedings across the state -
ABC News - Top stories
Flight to New Hampshire diverted after man exposes himself, federal officials say
Officials say a flight to Manchester, New Hampshire was diverted to Buffalo, New York, after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the airplane -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
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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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
The Guardian - World
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK
Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists. Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a code of ... -
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The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of grooming and coercing woman into sex work
Rapper denies allegations in eighth such lawsuit in recent months, with lawyer saying Combs has ‘never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone’. The rapper and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, the ... -
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
Stifling China’s green energy boom would be a disaster
Does the government in Beijing have the courage to throw its weight behind what business is already doing?China -