Digested week: Awkward royals, ‘on the fence’ Trump voters and a crisp surprise | Emma Brockes
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WATCH: Flight attendant has a surprise reunion with her dad on his flight
Brittney McQuiller, a Delta Airlines flight attendant, surprised her dad on his flight after not seeing him for over a year.55 minutes ago -
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Trump participating in fighting antisemitism event, courts Jewish voters
Former President Donald Trump is courting Jewish voters and will attend an event on fighting antisemitism taking place in Washington D.C. This comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rise in ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump looking to appeal to Jewish voters on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump is in Washington Thursday for an event aimed at combatting antisemitism and an address before the Israeli-American Council National Summit. CBS News campaign reporter ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney review – surprise moves in love, loss and chess
The Irish author explores bereavement and age-gap relationships in a breathtakingly intimate tale of two brothers and the women they turn to. If any few pages of Sally Rooney’s fourth novel blew ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: US imposes new sanctions on Russia and North Korea
Concerns over deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea over war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday and meet ...8 hours ago - Russia -
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Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot9 hours ago -
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Emma Raducanu vows to play more often after reaching quarter-finals in Korea
Emma Raducanu offered an unexpected take on her controversial scheduling issues on Thursday, stressing the importance of match play and claiming that she had been “nursing a few niggles in the last ...9 hours ago -
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Tennessee Imposed a ‘Talent Fee’ on Fans. It Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone.
Businesses charge what customers will pay, and success in college football matters to fans, a columnist for The Athletic writes.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Emma Raducanu survives injury scare to make Korea Open quarter-finals
China’s Yuan Yue, the No 8 seed, beaten 6-4, 6-3 Briton received treatment for suspected foot injury Emma Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Korea Open after beating Yuan Yue of China ...11 hours ago -
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Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan to remain blocked, federal judge orders
Trump courts Jewish voters, Harris holds livestream event with Oprah11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Campion and Brock named in England WXV squad
Lilli Ives Campion and Georgia Brock are included in England's squad for the WXV tournament in Canada, but there is no place for stalwart Poppy Cleall11 hours ago -
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Trump uses high-profile surrogates to broaden appeal with female voters
Former President Trump is leaning on prominent surrogates to help soften his image and broaden his appeal among female voters ahead of November’s election. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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CNBC Daily Open: Markets need time to digest the 50-point cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell spent a big portion of the post-meeting press conference massaging sentiment.16 hours ago -
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A Very Royal Scandal review – Michael Sheen is excellent as Prince Andrew in THAT interview
There’s a buffet of top-tier acting talent in this elegant, if slight, take on the disastrous Newsnight appearance – from Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis to Sheen’s buffoonish royal. If you haven’t ...17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Zelenskiy in US next week
Ukrainian leader has said he wants to present a peace plan to President Biden, and presidential candidates Trump and Harris. What we know on day 939 Continue reading...20 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Trump says he will visit Springfield, Ohio, 'in the next two weeks'
Former President Donald Trump said during a rally that he would travel to Springfield, Ohio, the focal point of unsubstantiated claims targeting Haitian migrants, "in the next two weeks."22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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No holds barred in new film on Prince Andrew scandal
It is an angry, sweary version of the Duke of York in a new series about his interview with BBC Two's Newsnight programme.Yesterday -
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Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in GazaYesterday -
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Trump holding rally in New York, Harris courting Hispanic voters with 48 days till Election Day
With 48 days to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in New York where he's expected to focus on immigration and the economy. Vice President Kamala Harris, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Arizona’s Mormon Voters Are Divided on Trump
American Mormon voters have traditionally voted Republican. But members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona have become increasingly disillusioned by former President ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Sports
Brock Purdy’s Detractors Are Lining Up. It’s Time to Prove Them Wrong.
As San Francisco’s injuries pile up, the quarterback needs to lead his team through this rough patch, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
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Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki 'surprised and disappointed' by board resignations: Read the memo
In a memo to employees on Tuesday, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki said the company will search for new directors.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Royals' Witt Jr. 1st SS with multiple 30-30 seasons
The Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. became the first shortstop in major league history with multiple seasons of at least 30 homers and 30 steals when the All-Star swiped second base in the first inning of ...Yesterday - NFL -
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Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Modi will partake in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware and attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment
Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children. The Princess of Wales has been listed in the official record of royal events for the ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump makes pitch to NY voters: 'What the hell do you have to lose?'
Former President Trump made a pitch to New York voters in a Truth Social post Tuesday afternoon in spite of the state’s historically Democratic voting record. “Nassau Coliseum, on Long Island, will ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump floats nixing the SALT cap. Voters in these 6 states would benefit the most.
The cap on state and local tax deductions was a centerpiece of the former president’s 2017 tax-reform law.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Emma Raducanu overcomes error-strewn display to claim first win in 48 days
Forty-eight days after Emma Raducanu’s last victory on the tour, she finally has another – and both wins happened to come against the same opponent: 22-year-old American college graduate Peyton ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
In Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens Have Formed a Surprising Bond
A friendship between two top decision-makers has benefited both organizations.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Vance courts voters in Michigan after second Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump's running mate, will deliver remarks Tuesday at a campaign event in Michigan, just days after a second assassination attempt was made on Trump's life. ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
In last week's debate, Trump showed his true character
Nothing could erase the overwhelming impression that Harris is a normal reasonable candidate, and that Trump is by any metric so bereft of temperament and competence that he is unfit to lead the ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris holds 67-point lead over Trump among LGBTQ voters: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump among LGBTQ voters by a wide margin, with more than 70 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer voters indicating they will cast a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Emma Raducanu battles through to Korea Open last 16 after testing start
Briton beats Peyton Stearns after two tie-breaks ‘It was very humid, the ball was bouncing a lot’ Emma Raducanu battled to victory over the American Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the ...2 days ago - US Open -
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Harris to field questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
Kamala Harris will take questions from three members of the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, six weeks after Trump's NABJ conference appearance.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris campaign focuses on youth voters on National Voter Registration Day
The Harris campaign is launching a week of action aimed at turning out younger voters coinciding with National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. Vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ...2 days ago