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AP PHOTOS: Voters will deliver judgment on Conservative government in UK national election
Voters in the United Kingdom will cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office — and the four Conservative prime ministers before him. Polls, commentators and ...United Kingdom -
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 Guardian - World
UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world?
A complete guide to the how the UK votes for its government and prime minister. The UK general election takes place on 4 July. Here we look at how elections work in the UK and what could happen this time. Continue reading...United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 6 dead after powerful Hurricane Beryl tears through Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, currently a Category 4 storm, is responsible for at least six deaths in the eastern Caribbean. It now threatens to slam Jamaica with devastating winds, damaging waves and life-threatening flash flooding. -
GameSpot - Tech
Why Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Took 30 Years To Make
The first two Beverly Hills Cops movies are beloved by fans of the franchise. The third movie, 1994's Beverly Hills Cop 3, has a different reputation among viewers. The third Axel Foley adventure was a massive critical bomb and made less than half ... -
CNBC - Business
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be lower in 2025. These charts help show why
Even though inflation has subsided, many retirees are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Data shows the Social Security COLA may be lower in 2025. -
CBS News - Top stories
Why polls show Labour Party could secure landslide victory in U.K. election
British voters will head to the polls on July 4 to elect their local representatives to the House of Commons, the lower chamber of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Polls and analysts are predicting a landslide victory for the Labour Party. CBS ... -
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New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs
New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why We Still Want to Hear Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ 200 Years Later
Beethoven’s aspirational vision of unity and peace can be applied to virtually any situation or place. The music makes sure of that. -
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12-year-old missing after being attacked and taken by crocodile: Report
Police in Australia have launched a search for a missing 12-year-old after reports that they were attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek. -
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Clothing chain Bob's Stores closing after 70 years
Bob's Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down amid a bankruptcy filing. -
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Marines reunite with K-9 partners after years apart
After nearly two years apart, Marines Dalton Stone and Isaac Weissand have finally reunited with their beloved K-9 partners, Aida and Poker. Their bond formed through service and companionship. -
CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield tumbles after weak economic data
The benchmark 10-year yield, used to price everything from mortgages to credit cards, slipped for another session. -
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Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Messi struggling, Nunez firing - Copa America quarter-final guide
BBC Sport assesses the Copa America knockout stages before the quarter-finals get under way on Friday. -
Wired - Tech
The 14 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Have Jammed With in 2024
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Ronaldo, the boa constrictor who mysteriously gave birth to 14 snakes
A Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England gave birth to 14 babies last month, despite having no contact with another snake for nearly a decade. -
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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 -
Inc. - Business
After 53 Years, Nike Just Had the Single Worst Day in Its History. Here's How It Happened
There are key lessons both for Nike and for businesses of any size -- including yours. -
GameSpot - Tech
10+ Years After Being Announced, The Watch Dogs Movie Is Actually Happening, For Real
More than a decade after the Watch Dogs movie was originally announced, cameras have finally begun rolling. The film was announced in 2013, but stalled multiple times. However, it's now back on and production has officially begun.. Tom Blyth, who ... -
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Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, is still pleasing palates after 100 years
Caesar salad has something to celebrate: It’s turning 100 -
ABC News - Top stories
2-year-old found stuck in cabin ceiling after severe turbulence, mother says
The Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay experienced "heavy" turbulence early Monday morning and was diverted to Brazil, the airline said. -
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23 years after baby was found dead on side of Fort Worth road, mother is charged
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in a 23-year-old cold case in Texas involving a baby who was found dead on the side of a road. -
The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
The Hill - Politics
Will Labour's ambiguous roadmap deliver for the UK?
After five elections, there's a growing realization among voters that the Tories lack effective solutions. Should Labour also falter in delivering credible strategies, the repercussions could be severe, despite their anticipated parliamentary ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Where has the UK's summer gone?
It's been a return to cooler and wetter weather following late June's spell of heat. Can we expect the return of anything warmer soon? -
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. -
NBC News - Politics
Conservative legal scholars say the Supreme Court's Trump immunity decision isn't conservative
The Supreme Court's decision to grant former President Donald Trump absolute immunity for some of his conduct in seeking to overturn the 2020 election has attracted a chorus of criticism from those who saw it as another sign of conservative ...Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Biden set for talks with senior Democrats as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden -
ABC News - World
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 -
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 ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
The Hill - Politics
What is Project 2025, Heritage Foundation's outline of conservative priorities?
The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 has garnered national attention in recent weeks for its right-wing policy proposals that Democrats have now launched efforts against. Project 2025 outlines a series of policies and initiatives conservatives ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Polls predicting historic loss for U.K.'s Conservative Party on eve of election
Voters in the United Kingdom will vote Thursday in an election that, if polls are to be believed, could end in disaster for the country's Conservative Party. BBC correspondent Damian Grammaticas joined CBS News with more on the election. -
Financial Times - Business
Conservative challenge to NYC fossil-fuel divestments thrown out by judge
Case is part of a flurry of lawsuits over socially conscious investment decisions -
Inc. - Business
How the Best Leaders Harness the Power of Uncertainty
Understanding that much of leadership involves navigating uncertainty can transform how you lead -
BBC News - Top stories
Le Pen's far-right at the gates of power
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France -
BBC News - Top stories
Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica
At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.