China's manufacturing sector stayed in contraction for a second consecutive month in June, underscoring the difficulties the world's second largest economy faced after Beijing's efforts to resuscitate its property sector.
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ADP says 150,000 private-sector jobs created in June, smallest gain in five months
U.S. businesses add a modest 150,000 new jobs in June, paycheck company ADP said, to mark the smallest increase in five months, possibly another sign the labor market is cooling. -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
CBS News - Top stories
Israeli military orders evacuation of Gaza's second largest city
Israel's military has ordered Palestinians to leave sections of Khan Younis. The evacuation order, which impacts thousands, could indicate another Israeli ground assault is imminent.Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Saudi Arabia cuts Asia oil prices for second straight month
Looking at other importing regions, the oil producer instead increased its August prices for all grades for customers in northwest Europe and the Mediterranean. -
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China leads the global patents race for generative AI, with the U.S. a distant second
China dominates the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023, a U.N. report showed.China -
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An investor group seeking to buy Macy's raised its offer for a second time after previous bids failed to clinch a deal for the beleaguered department-store chain.
An investor group seeking to buy Macy’s raised its offer for a second time after previous bids failed to clinch a deal for the beleaguered department-store chain. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Samsung said second-quarter earnings surged, indicating its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery after a turnaround in the first quarter.
Samsung said second-quarter earnings surged, indicating its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery after a turnaround in the first quarter. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bronny James contract: Lakers to sign second-round pick to four-year, $7.9 million deal, per report
Rich Paul has said that Bronny James, LeBron's son, would not sign a two-way contractNBA -
The Guardian - World
Trump would be free to obstruct justice in second term after immunity ruling
Supreme court decision means Trump could freely abuse “core” presidential functions without accountability. When the special counsel Robert Mueller testified to Congress in 2019 about the Russia investigation, he said he believed Donald Trump ...Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
American students have been slow to return to China since Beijing ended its strict Covid restrictions in late 2022, deterred in part by a State Department travel warning.
American students have been slow to return to China since Beijing ended its strict Covid restrictions in late 2022, deterred in part by a State Department travel warning.China -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Trump’s running-mate choice could matter for oil companies, banks, tech and other sectors
As Donald Trump gets closer to announcing his pick for running mate, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s decision on his No. 2 could end up having an impact on industries. -
The Guardian - World
French PM urges calm after assaults in run-up to second round vote
Gabriel Attal’s call comes on tense last day of campaigning after more than 50 candidates and canvassers attacked . Europe live – latest updatesThe French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has urged all political parties to call for calm on a tense ...France -
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Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis
Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time and will have surgery. -
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Watch: The election night in 100 seconds
It has been a night of dramatic results - watch how it unfolded. -
ABC News - Sports
After years-long effort, IndyCar is ready to unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend in Ohio
IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend at the Mid-Ohio race track -
The Hill - Politics
US economy adds 206K jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 percent, according to Labor Department data released Friday. The latest jobs numbers are are largely in line with expectations that the economy would add ... -
Inc. - Business
June Job Numbers Hit 206,000 as Economy Rolls On
Unemployment remains low as monthly Labor Department figures indicate continued strength, though signs of slowing are creeping in at the margins. -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commander
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commanderIsrael -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Crossing the Friend Zone on a Second First Date
Raj Thakker and Trisha Vijay became good friends after meeting on a Bollywood dance team in college, but neither was sure where their relationship was headed. -
BBC News - Top stories
One PM out and another in... the day in 60 seconds
Key moments as Sir Keir Starmer enters 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election win. -
ABC News - World
German government averts crisis with budget agreement for Europe’s largest economy
The German government has announced an agreement on its budget for 2025 and a stimulus package for Europe’s largest economy, easing a monthslong squabble that threatened to upend Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left coalitionGermany -
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Yankees' Aaron Judge named AL Player of the Month for June
Yankees star Aaron Judge continued to pummel opposing pitchers in June, and now he has another Player of the Month award to show for it.MLB -
CNBC - Business
U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 200,000 in June, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones. -
The Hill - Politics
June jobs report adds to signs that economy may be cooling
The uptick in the June unemployment rate along with significant downward revisions in the job additions for April and May are the latest signs that the economy may be slowing down under high Federal Reserve interest rates. The Friday numbers from ... -
The Guardian - World
Erik ten Hag extends Manchester United contract until June 2026
Ten Hag ‘very pleased’ after extending deal by a yearDan Ashworth: Ten Hag can help ‘drive up standards’Erik ten Hag has extended his Manchester United contract until June 2026 in a show of support from minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The ...Premier League -
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 Hill - Politics
Conservative Heritage leader: 'Second American Revolution' will be bloodless 'if the left allows it to be'
The leader of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation argued the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will reinforce a "second American Revolution," which he said would "remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." Heritage ... -
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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 -
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Second Democrat in Congress calls for Biden to bow out of 2024 race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona said Biden should step aside, a day after Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, called on the president to abandon his re-election bid.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
The Guardian - World
The seconds ticked by to 10pm, when the people’s will would be revealed | John Crace
Democracy can be tense at that one point in the cycle when power resides with the people and not politicians. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideIt ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
BBC News - Top stories
Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
The Guardian - World
Iranians head out to vote in second round of presidential election
An expected low turnout reflects growing opposition to the Islamic Republic, critics say. Iranians vote today in the run-off round of a presidential election offering a choice between a veteran hardliner and a reformist who has backed pragmatic ...Iran -
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Second round of voting in France this weekend as antisemitism concerns rise in Europe
There will be a second round of voting in France on Sunday after the far-right's Marine Le Pen won big against President Macron in the first round. Some prominent Jewish figures in France say there's been more antisemitism on both sides as ... -
The Hill - Politics
Meghan McCain: Biden won't be elected to a second term 'one way or another'
Meghan McCain, the daughter of the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), said President Biden will not be elected to another term “one way or another.” “Joe Biden can step aside for another candidate or lose in historic numbers in a few months — but ...Joe Biden