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CNBC - Business
Private payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, less than expected
Companies added 150,000 jobs for the month, below the upwardly revised 157,000 in May and the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 160,000. -
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The New York Times - Science
Bigheaded Salamander-like Fossil Turns Up in a Place No One Expected it
An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander turned up in an African fossil deposit, suggesting unwritten chapters of how animals moved onto land. -
The Guardian - World
Gareth Southgate may be England’s greatest ever manager. So why the hate?
He created an environment in which players could flourish yet Gareth Southgate has become a lightning rod for rage. They have a word for it in German: der Briefcasetrainerparadigm, a phrase used to describe a person who is self-evidently good at ... -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans less likely to believe American dream still possible: Pew
Story at a glance Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults below age 50 believe the American dream is dead, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that more specifically, 57 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 think the ... -
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. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Unemployment Rate Continues to Climb
Hiring in Canada ground to a halt last month, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.4% and taking some of the heat out of the recent surprise acceleration in inflation ahead of the central bank’s next rate decision.Canada -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Clash of clans: can the Democrats stay united if Biden is toppled?
The president brought together a party riven on class, age and racial issues. What happens if he goes?Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
34-year-old grew her income from $46,000 a year to $400,000 in 12 years—her No. 1 tip for negotiating your salary
Sora Lee has multiplied her annual income by nearly 10 times in just over 10 years. These three tips helped her build a successful career. -
The New York Times - World
On Canada’s Coastal Islands, a Win for Indigenous Rights
British Columbia recognized the Haida’s aboriginal title to their islands decades after the Indigenous group launched a battle on the ground and in the courts. -
ESPN - Sports
Canada advance to Copa semis to face Argentina
Canada claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday to reach the Copa América semifinals in their debut appearance after an absorbing contest finished 1-1. -
ABC News - World
A third Japanese climber has died on a mountain in Pakistan in less than a month
A Japanese climber has died while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan, the third death of a Japanese on the mountain in less than a month -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Tells Governors He Needs More Sleep and Less Work at Night
The president’s opening remark to a group of key Democratic leaders — that he was in the race to stay — chilled any talk of his withdrawal, participants said.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. “Won’t you play a simple melody,” sang Bing Crosby in his rendition of the Irving Berlin classic. Now it seems his wish has come true: ... -
The Hill - Politics
Owning a house less affordable than any time in 17 years: Report
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Buying a house in the U.S. today is less affordable than at any other time in the last 17 years, according to the real estate data company ATTOM. The typical costs of a home, including mortgage payments, property ... -
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. -
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
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll So Trusted
The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusually high reputation. Those behind it say that’s because of a big decision 20 years ago.United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Quest Diagnostics to acquire Canada’s LifeLabs for about $985 million, including debt
Quest Diagnostics Inc. said Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement with pension fund OMERS to acquire LifeLabs, a Canadian provider of community laboratory services, for about C$1.35 billion ($985 million), including net debt. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Enacts Digital-Services Tax Amid Risks of U.S. Trade Retaliation
Canada authorized the implementation of a digital-services tax, a move that threatens to trigger trade retaliation from Congress and the Biden administration. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Approves Glencore-Led Deal for Teck Coal Assets
Canada approved a Glencore-led $9 billion deal to acquire coal assets from Teck Resources, after officials secured commitments from both companies about additional investment in the country. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Canada Approves Glencore-Led Deal for Teck Coal Assets
Canada approved a Glencore-led $9 billion deal to acquire coal assets from Teck Resources, after officials secured commitments from both companies about additional investment in the country. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Weak Labor Market to Offer Bank of Canada Comfort on July Rate Cut
A weak employment report for June should provide comfort to the Bank of Canada about following up June’s interest rate cut with another reduction in July, says CIBC Capital Markets. -
The Guardian - World
Venezuela 0-0 Canada (3-4 pens): Copa América 2024 quarter-finals – as it happened
Is your house split between two teams? Share your Copa drama with usAs tempted as I am to play the clip of Eric Cartman and the South Park gang that led into Rush playing Tom Sawyer live, I think that’ll be it for the music videos tonight.. But ... -
ESPN - Sports
Jesse Marsch finds coaching redemption in Canada's Copa América run
Marsch has been able to find his feet after his European odyssey. -
BBC News - Top stories
Theresa May and 'bionic' MP awarded peerages
New honours and peerages are announced just minutes before polls closed in the general election. -
The Hill - Politics
For panicking Democrats, the Electoral College may finally be an asset
Democrats are considering replacing Biden for reelection. The Electoral College gives Democrats vastly more freedom to choose an energetic alternative candidate at the time that works best for them. -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Salesforce proves less is more: xLAM-1B ‘Tiny Giant’ beats bigger AI Models
Salesforce's xLAM-1B 'Tiny Giant' AI model outperforms larger competitors with just 1 billion parameters, revolutionizing on-device AI and challenging industry norms. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Sepp Straka took advantage of Tour's signature events, but even he thinks they're 'less competitive'
Straka believes the Tour's biggest tournaments, which have benefitted him and the other top-50 players immensely, should have bigger fields as well. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
NBC News - Top stories
Arizona man pleads guilty to murder in wife’s death less than a week after reporting her missing
Less than a week after an Arizona man reported his wife missing, launching an expansive search that quickly turned into a criminal investigation, he admitted to killing her and pleaded guilty to murder, authorities announced Friday. -
CNBC - Business
Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say
Biden and Trump traded barbs on the state of the U.S. economy during their first debate. But who or what is really responsible for inflation?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Are So Many Townhouses For Sale in Park Slope Right Now?
Nine homes asking more than $100 million combined were on the market as of mid-June, thanks to skyrocketing home prices and seller optimism. -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero - Every Confirmed Character (So Far)
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is almost here, and it features an extensive roster of characters from the franchise. It follows hot on the heels of several terrific Dragon Ball games from the last couple of years. Fun action-RPGs like Dragon Ball: ... -
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. -
GameSpot - Tech
A New Horror Game Corrects Something So Many Others Get Wrong
Putting players in the shoes of an engineer tasked with heading alone into a dark basement to restart an ailing generator is a tried-and-true trope in horror video games. While Still Wakes the Deep has a lot that's very familiar to horror fans, ... -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
So the Paramount and Skydance deal is back on track. What happened and what's next?
After Shari Redstone nixed David Ellison's proposed takeover, the tech scion and his partners continued to work to win over the Redstone family.