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Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
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Israeli military orders evacuation of Gaza's second largest city
Israel's military has ordered Palestinians to leave sections of Khan Younis. The evacuation order, which impacts thousands, could indicate another Israeli ground assault is imminent.Israel -
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The Hill - Politics
Second House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, becoming the second sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge the incumbent to step aside after his lackluster performance in last week’s debate. ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Second Democrat in Congress calls for Biden to bow out of 2024 race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona said Biden should step aside, a day after Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, called on the president to abandon his re-election bid.Joe Biden -
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China leads the global patents race for generative AI, with the U.S. a distant second
China dominates the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023, a U.N. report showed.China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
The Guardian - World
The seconds ticked by to 10pm, when the people’s will would be revealed | John Crace
Democracy can be tense at that one point in the cycle when power resides with the people and not politicians. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideIt ... -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
The Guardian - World
Iranians head out to vote in second round of presidential election
An expected low turnout reflects growing opposition to the Islamic Republic, critics say. Iranians vote today in the run-off round of a presidential election offering a choice between a veteran hardliner and a reformist who has backed pragmatic ...Iran -
MarketWatch - Business
Saudi Arabia cuts Asia oil prices for second straight month
Looking at other importing regions, the oil producer instead increased its August prices for all grades for customers in northwest Europe and the Mediterranean. -
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Second round of voting in France this weekend as antisemitism concerns rise in Europe
There will be a second round of voting in France on Sunday after the far-right's Marine Le Pen won big against President Macron in the first round. Some prominent Jewish figures in France say there's been more antisemitism on both sides as ... -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa's Acquisition of ITA Airways Stake Gets Conditional EU Approval
The European Union gave Deutsche Lufthansa its conditional green light to buy a minority stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways, increasing the German carrier group’s reach in Europe and exposure to the lucrative Italian market.European Union -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer rules out UK rejoining EU single market in his lifetime
Labour leader’s stance is at odds with the opinion of many of his party’s votersUnited Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Food from outside EU enters Britain unchecked, customs agents warn
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regimeEuropean Union -
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CNBC - Business
China hopes to reach a solution with the EU on EV tariffs 'as soon as possible'
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hoped to reach an agreement soon with the European Union on the bloc's planned tariffs for imported Chinese electric cars.China -
The Guardian - World
Orbán to meet Putin in Moscow visit likely to anger EU
Hungarian PM ‘trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine’ after Hungary took over rotating EU presidency. Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Vladimir Putin, sources said, days after Hungary’s prime minister made his ...Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Lufthansa's Acquisition of ITA Airways Stake Gets Conditional EU Approval
The European Union gave Deutsche Lufthansa its conditional green light to buy a minority stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways, increasing the German carrier group’s reach in Europe and exposure to the lucrative Italian market.European Union -
The Guardian - World
‘Hard to argue against’: mandatory speed limiters come to the EU and NI
All new cars must have the devices from 7 July, adding fuel economy as well as safety. Will mpg become the new mph?. In the highway code and the law courts, there is no doubt what those big numbers in red circles mean. As a quick trip up any urban ...European Union -
Financial Times - World
Why the EU is outraged over Orbán’s trip to see Putin
Also in this newsletter: Germany and Turkey locked in diplomatic spat over a hand gestureEuropean Union -
ABC News - World
The US and EU welcome the release of some Belarusian political prisoner
The United States and the European Union are welcoming Belarus’ release of some political prisoners, freed since the country's authoritarian president earlier this week promised to release those seriously ill who are behind bars and those swept up ...European Union -
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Inc. - Business
How the Best Leaders Harness the Power of Uncertainty
Understanding that much of leadership involves navigating uncertainty can transform how you lead -
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Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day
Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election. -
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Lula to steer clear of visiting Argentine leader
The Brazilian leader cancels a visit to a southern region because Javier Milei plans to be there. -
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Ed Davey hails record-breaking night for Lib Dems
The party won 70 seats and unseated several ministers, but failed in its bid to unseat Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. -
CNBC - Business
Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the new leader of Britain?
The 61-year-old human rights lawyer-turned-politician has had a rapid ascent after entering parliament less than a decade ago. -
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Green Party celebrate record four-seat win
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey win in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley with big swings to their party. -
Inc. - Business
The Klay Thompson Dilemma: A Lesson in Performance Management for Leaders
Navigating the delicate balance between loyalty and performance in business. -
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Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said. -
GameSpot - Tech
Officially Licensed Horizon Forbidden West Aloy Action Figure Is Highly Customizable
It'll probably be years before the next game in the Horizon series arrives, but why wait when you can continue the adventures of Aloy in your home? Thanks to this officially licensed Horizon Forbidden West Aloy action figure from Spin Master, you ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Hot, Lazy 'Dog Days' of Summer Just Officially Began
The phrase comes from the period, which just started, when Sirius, the ’Dog Star,’ is nearest the sun -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Texas officially welcomed into the SEC and Utah names its coach in waiting
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recap the celebration at the University of Texas for their first official day in the SEC, Utah naming Morgan Scalley as their next coach, and a bizarre story surrounding Kyle ...