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ABC News - Top stories
Fourth of July forecast calls for extreme heat for most of US
The Fourth of July holiday is stacking up to be a scorcher for most of the nation, as record-breaking temperatures are expected in the West and South. -
CBS News - Top stories
UNICEF chief says Gaza crisis is "the most challenging environment for us"
Catherine Russell, the UNICEF executive director, tells "Face the Nation" that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "the most challenging environment for us to work," with the main problem being a "lack of security" and "so many times so many ... -
The Guardian - World
By reflecting a world in crisis, art can be a powerful part of the climate solution
Artists can open hearts and minds to inspire environmental action, and help grieve the loss and damage already inflicted. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon ...Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Inside the surprising rise of cornhole, America's most popular sport
America's most popular sport might surprise you. In recent years, cornhole has exploded in popularity to take the title from activities like swimming and bowling. -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s not beautiful, but you can still eat it’: climate crisis leads to more wonky vegetables in Netherlands
Crowdfunding scheme salvages ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg following the country’s wettest autumn, winter and spring on record . When 31-year-old Dutch farmer Bastiaan Blok dug up his latest crop, the weather had taken a disastrous toll. His onions – ...Climate -
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ABC News - World
Two wildfires are burning near Greece's capital, fueled by strong winds
Two large wildfires are burning Sunday near Greece’s capital of Athens, and authorities have sent emergency messages for some residents to evacuate and others to stay at home to protect themselves from smoke -
The New York Times - Science
Debris Flows After Wildfires in New Mexico Threaten Towns
Flooding in Ruidoso, N.M., over the weekend showed how wildfire damage, worsening under climate change, can put people at even greater risk than the fires themselves.Mexico -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Military Orders Evacuations in Southeastern Gaza
The orders are typically an indication that a ground assault is planned. The United Nations condemned the order as doctors scrambled to move patients from a hospital in the area designated for evacuation.Israel -
The New York Times - Business
Netflix and Amazon Drive Bump in TV Show Market
Netflix and Amazon are driving a small bump in the market for TV shows after a major slowdown.Netflix -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Bets on Republican Sweep Drive Treasury Yields Higher
Treasury yields rose sharply, with investors and analysts pinning the move largely on the fiscal implications of a potential Republican sweep in November. -
The Guardian - World
‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Grenada
Roofs blown off by 150mph winds and thousands hunkered down as hurricane reaches Caribbean island of Carriacou. Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of its strength to form in the ... -
ABC News - Sports
Raleigh drives in winning run and Mariners beat Twins 3-2
Cal Raleigh drove in the winning run with a walk-off fielder’s choice in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2MLB -
Financial Times - Business
The dazzling rise and fall of Macronism
Emmanuel Macron wanted to save France from the far right. It has never been closer to power -
The Guardian - World
Canada’s 2023 wildfires created four times more emissions than planes did last year – report
Months-long fires spewed about the same amount of carbon dioxide that 647m cars put in the air in a year, data shows. Catastrophic Canadian warming-fueled wildfires last year pumped more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than India did by ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Most Important Presidential Debate Ever
It was an unmitigated disaster for Biden and a rout for Trump. Democrats will have to face reality. -
The Hill - Politics
Climate extremists are also ruining the Olympics
The Parisian organizers say, given “the social and environmental challenges of today” that “sport needs to be transformed.” No, it does not.Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Is climate change making hurricanes worse?
The number of hurricanes is not increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms.Climate -
The New York Times - World
Will Extreme Heat Hold Back Saudi Arabia and Other Gulf States?
The high temperatures blamed for the deaths of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are taking a broad toll in countries that have spent vast sums to attract tourists and investors. -
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ABC News - World
For India's garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
As many as 4 million people in India scratch out a living searching through landfills for anything they can sell -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl forecast to become an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Beryl has become an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm as it inches closer to the Windward Islands, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surge to the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday. -
CBS News - World
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 after lashing Caribbean islands
Forecasters warned that Hurricane Beryl would bring "extremely dangerous" conditions. -
ABC News - Health
For India's garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
As many as 4 million people in India scratch out a living searching through landfills for anything they can sell -
CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl an "extremely dangerous" storm with Caribbean in its sights
Hurricane Beryl has been fluctuating between a Category 3 and Category 4, producing life-threatening conditions as it heads toward the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more. -
ABC News - Top stories
'Extreme hypotheticals': SEAL Team 6 assassination resurfaces in immunity dissents
Could a commander in chief order SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival and not face criminal prosecution? That is the hypothetical raised by two justices. -
The Hill - Politics
US struggles to deter Houthi threat as crisis spirals
After half a year of conflict, the U.S. has failed to deter the Houthi rebels from attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea as the Yemeni fighters continue to sink commercial boats and disrupt global trade, posing an increasingly difficult ... -
Financial Times - World
UK house prices unexpectedly rise in June
Property market shows signs of stabilising ahead of anticipated interest rate cuts from Bank of EnglandUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Comex Gold Flat, Silver Rises
Gold settled little changed, edging down and snapping a two-session winning streak, while silver rose 0.2%, up for a second consecutive session. -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Cabinet Deal Would Save West Bank From Economic Crisis, at a Price
Israel has dealt blow after financial blow to the Palestinian Authority, alarming the United States, which wants it to have a role in running postwar Gaza.Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Tracking debt: Which generation owes the most?
Across the 100 largest metros in the U.S., the median non-mortgage debt is $24,668, according to LendingTree. -
The Hill - Politics
Most of the world prefers Biden, but is preparing for Trump
Former President Trump’s apparent victory in the presidential debate on Thursday night has added urgency to efforts underway by world leaders to prepare for a second Trump administration, despite international audiences preferring President ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Which burger chain has the most expensive prices?
Unfortunately for the casual fast food fan, prices have risen by a tremendous amount over the last two years. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Zip’s AI procurement platform drives $4.4 billion in savings, reshaping enterprise spending
Zip's AI-powered procurement platform achieves $4.4 billion in customer savings, revolutionizing enterprise spend management and reshaping the $9.2 billion procurement software market. -
ABC News - Sports
Marcell Ozuna drives in 3, Charlie Morton holds former team to 3 hits as Braves beat Pirates 6-1
Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in Atlanta’s five-run third inning, Charlie Morton gave up only three hits to Pittsburgh, his former home, and the Braves beat the Pirates 6-1MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers, drives in 6 as Blue Jays beat slumping Yankees 9-3
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered for the sixth time in eight games and finished with six RBIs, Alejandro Kirk had two hits and two RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 9-3MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Manny Machado homers twice, drives in 5 as Padres roll past Red Sox for 2nd straight day, 11-1
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on SaturdayMLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'It sucks': Akshay Bhatia survives 97-yard drive, but three-putts last to miss RMC playoff
Bhatia's tee shot on the par 4 wet dead right into a tree. -
The Hill - Politics
Tractor Supply abandons DEI and climate goals
Home improvement and agriculture chain store Tractor Supply is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and climate goals after weeks of conservative backlash. In a statement released Thursday, the company said it works hard ...Climate -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A New Sign of Climate Change: The Facetuned Air-Conditioner
As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish.Climate