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Polish man charged in Denmark over assault on prime minister Frederiksen
A Polish man has been charged with assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen last month, his lawyer said -
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Former NFL player charged with domestic battery after missing teenage son found 'safe and well'
Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife have been charged after allegedly hiding their teenage son from authorities following concerns that the boy was abused.NFL -
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The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Britain's general election is a big event for political gamblersUnited Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit jumps in May to highest level in 19 months
The U.S. international trade deficit widened 0.8% in May to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the largest deficit since October 2022. -
The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
UEFA Euro 2024: France can lean on their strong defense vs. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal as attack stumbles
Arsenal's William Saliba has taken a step up to the elite with Les Bleus this summer -
ESPN - Sports
Porter to face federal charge in betting scandal
Court papers indicate former Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him. -
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The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
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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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Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer warns against complacency as he wraps up election campaign
Labour leader has been focusing his final push on previously safe Tory seats -
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tells her party there is no room for fascism in its ranks
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told her Brothers of Italy party on Tuesday that it should expunge from its ranks anyone who idolizes Italy’s fascist past. -
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General election live: Party leaders battle for votes on eve of election as Tory minister predicts Labour landslide
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer out campaigning after Mel Stride says Labour likely to win a large majority. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterWhat constituency am I in? New boundary mapIt has just gone 7am: let’s look at today’s stop ... -
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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 -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom launching podcast with former NFL star Marshawn Lynch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will start a podcast with retired NFL star Marshawn Lynch and his agent, iHeartMedia announced Wednesday. The launch of the show, called “Politickin’,” comes as Newsom is among those floated to replace President ...NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Leaked polling memo 'shook Democrats in their boots,' says former Obama adviser
Former Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer said that a leaked polling memo “shook Democrats in their boots” in a Wednesday Substack post. The polling memo from Open Labs, leaked to Puck News, showed how President Biden's support was sliding following his ... -
GameSpot - Tech
New Lord of the Rings Anime Has New Heroine Leading The Charge
The next Lord of the Rings movie, the animated film War of the Rohirrim, releases in theaters this December, and while there is no trailer yet, there are a few images and a new one dropped Wednesday. The new image has Héra Hammerhand, daughter of ... -
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Sea lion with pups nearby charges toward people on San Diego beach
A sea lion that appeared to be defending its pups charged toward beachgoers in San Diego, video taken in June shows. According to local officials, the area by La Jolla Cove is a popular spot for sea lion mothers to raise their young from May to ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ericsson to Book $1.1 Billion Charge on Vonage Growth Rates
The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said lower-than-expected market growth rates in Vonage’s current portfolio drove the impairment charge. -
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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. -
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Eye Opener: The White House pushes back against growing calls for Biden to step down
The White House pushes back against growing calls for President Biden to step aside. Also, Hurricane Beryl now threatens Jamaica as a Category 4 storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.Joe Biden -
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Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave
Global software giant Microsoft Corp. will pay $14.4 million in California to settle allegations that it discriminated against employees who took protected leave from workMicrosoft -
MarketWatch - Business
‘None of these will survive’: The Supreme Court’s immunity decision may kill all the criminal cases against Trump
The opinion could hamstring all four criminal cases Trump has faced, legal experts say, leaving prosecutors in several — if not all of them — unable to proceed.Donald Trump -
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Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company for allegedly denying a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. -
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Judge blocks Biden administration rule against gender identity discrimination in health care
A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule against discrimination on the basis of gender identity in health care.Joe Biden -
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If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls
As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.Joe Biden -
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Former Northern Ireland unionist leader ordered to stand trial for alleged sex offenses
A judge has ordered the former leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party to stand trial on charges of rape and sexual offenses -
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South African police find body of former high jump world champ Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
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South African police find the body of former high jump world champion Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
The Hill - Politics
12 former aides say Biden has prioritized politics over 'fair policymaking' on Gaza
Twelve U.S. government employees who resigned in protest of President Biden’s handling of Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip are accusing the administration of prioritizing politics over "fair policymaking," and offering recommendations ...Joe Biden -
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Roadside bomb kills former Pakistani senator, 2 others in northwest Pakistan: Police
Police say a former senator in Pakistan has been killed when a vehicle carrying him and supporters struck a roadside bomb in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan borderPakistan -
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Have the Ravens not given Lamar Jackson enough offensive weapons? Former Super Bowl champion calls 'bulls---'
Mark Schlereth isn't allowing any excuses for Jackson and the RavensNFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Lakers hire two former head coaches to bring experience to JJ Redick's coaching staff, per report
Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan are both reportedly joining the teamNBA