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The Guardian - World
‘Everybody screamed when they saw it!’ The sudden rise in penises on TV
House of the Dragon just made eyes pop with an erect penis – but it’s not the only show going to great lengths to challenge television’s nudity equality problem. It’s not just winter that’s coming. This week’s episode of House of the Dragon ... -
CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield falls after unemployment rate rises unexpectedly
U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Friday as markets reopened after the July holiday and investors awaited the latest nonfarm payroll data. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: hopes rise over hostages and ceasefire deal
Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men Continue reading...Israel -
The Guardian - World
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise further as Hamas reportedly backs new proposal
Militant group gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediators. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza have risen further after reports that Hamas has given its initial approval of a new US-backed proposal for a ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Medics treat heat illnesses among homeless people as temperatures rise
As summers grow warmer, health providers from San Diego to New York are being challenged to better protect homeless patients. -
NBC News - Top stories
Rising French far right vies for power in runoff elections
France heads to the polls Sunday for the second round of parliamentary elections that will reveal how much power an ascendant far right has secured in the nation’s next government. -
ABC News - Sports
Wood drives in go-ahead run, Garcia homers twice in the Nationals' 7-5 victory over the Mets
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday nightMLB -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Wacha tosses 6 solid innings, Salvador Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Rays 4-2
Michael Wacha allowed one run on two hits over six innings, Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs and the Royals held on to beat the Rays 4-2 on Wednesday nightMLB -
ABC News - Sports
Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 runs as Orioles win for sixth time in seven games topping Mariners 4-1
Ryan O’Hearn had a key two-out, two-run double and later added a solo home run, Dean Kremer threw five shutout innings in his first start since late May, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1MLB -
The Guardian - World
‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests
It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?. I have much good fortune in my life, but in one respect I am ... -
VentureBeat - Tech
From code to impact: Devs unleash AI in energy at Crusoe’s hackathon
The event showcased how AI tools can compress months or years of traditional work into mere hours, potentially revolutionizing clean energy deployment. -
ABC News - Sports
Hamilton, O’Neill drive in runs in the 12th inning to lift Red Sox over Marlins 6-5
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton’s RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O’Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 for a sweep of the three-game seriesMLB -
ABC News - Sports
Julio Rodríguez homers, J.P. Crawford drives in three and Mariners beat Orioles 7-3 to avoid sweep
Julio Rodríguez homered for the first time since June 15 and doubled, JMLB -
CNBC - Business
3 ways artificial intelligence could drive Microsoft stock past its record highs in 2024
Shares of the tech giant surged to an all-time high Friday. -
The Guardian - World
Meet Mercy and Anita – the African workers driving the AI revolution, for just over a dollar an hour
Social media content and AI training data are processed in outsource centres in the global south, where long hours, low pay and exposure to disturbing material are the norm. James Muldoon, Mark Graham and Callum Cant: ‘AI feeds off the work of ... -
CNBC - Business
The 7 most important phrases, says veteran advice columnist Ask Amy: Use them when you need 'the right words'
These are "the most important statements I believe anyone can make," says Amy Dickinson in her final "Ask Amy" column after over 20 years. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.China -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
ABC News - Top stories
US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates -
Inc. - Business
As AI Rises, Startup Anthropic Wants Others to Invent Tools to Measure Whether It’s Safe or Threatening
To keep AIs safe, Anthropic is offering grants to third parties to develop benchmarks that will assess the effectiveness and potential threats from new AI models. -
ABC News - World
Ahead of Iran's presidential runoff, a floated rise in gasoline prices may spark new protests
Comments suggesting that Iran's reformist presidential candidate could increase government-set gasoline prices have raised fears of a repeat of nationwide protests -
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 -
CNBC - Business
Friday's jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains as concern rises about broader economy
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect June to show growth of 200,000, down from the 272,000 reported for May. -
The Guardian - World
UK stocks, sterling, bond prices rise as business calls for ‘fresh start’ under Labour – business live
TUC says Labour has ‘historic opportunity’ to ‘repair and rebuild Britain’ as Goldman Sachs raises UK growth forecasts. Labour wins UK general election as Keir Starmer says: ‘We did it! Change begins now’Housebuilders lead gains on FTSE 100 with ...United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Can Israel's Iron Dome be overrun? System's capabilities in focus amid rising risk of war with Hezbollah
As Israel faces the prospect of a two-front war against Hamas and Hezbollah, military experts warn its advanced Iron Dome defense system could be overwhelmed.Israel -
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. -
GameSpot - Tech
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Slashes A Power-Hungry Senator And Its Own Price In New GOG Deal
One of the best action games of the 2010s just got its price slashed almost in half, as you can pick up Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for just $18 on GOG, until July 11. Like other GOG games, this is a DRM-free version of the classic Platinum ... -
CNBC - Business
Jobless rates rise in June for white, Black and Hispanic women but fall for men in the three racial groups
The unemployment rates rose for white, Black and Hispanic women but fell for their male counterparts. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns
The market is in a huge tech-led bubble — but you’d be wrong to bet against it. -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ...