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The Hill - Politics
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department ... -
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. -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock pares gains as next moon mission approaches
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. pared their recent gains as the space-exploration company’s next moon mission approaches. -
MarketWatch - Business
ADP says 150,000 private-sector jobs created in June, smallest gain in five months
U.S. businesses add a modest 150,000 new jobs in June, paycheck company ADP said, to mark the smallest increase in five months, possibly another sign the labor market is cooling. -
MarketWatch - Business
A Trump trade war won’t be good for the stock market, warns Dr. Doom
Nouriel Roubini, the economist who is nicknamed “Dr. Doom” for his often-gloomy predictions, says a Trump win could spark a stock-damaging trade war.Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
Financial Times - Business
Kolanovic to leave JPMorgan after series of mistimed stock market calls
Top analyst leaves US bank after bearish forecasts on S&P 500 -
Inc. - Business
Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble Haunt AI-Driven Stock Market
It's beginning to look a little too much like 2000 for some investors' comfort, as big AI names dominate key stock indexes. -
MarketWatch - Business
Is your active mutual fund beating the U.S. stock market this year?
Professional stock pickers who run mutual funds focused on U.S. stocks struggled in June, with only a small majority beating their benchmarks in the first half of this year, according to BofA Global Research. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Five first-round picks remain unsigned, including Caleb Williams
With little room for haggling, all deals should be done by now. -
The Guardian - World
Euro 2024 power rankings: how the teams in the last 16 shaped up
The Dutch are the big movers after a return to form while France, England and Portugal have plenty to think about. A dominant 4-1 win against Georgia in the last 16 means Spain stay top of our rankings. They fell behind in the first half but the ... -
CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday after the S&P 500's record close
U.S. stock futures are little changed after the S&P closed above 5,500 for the first time on Tuesday. -
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The Guardian - World
Tour de France 2024: Mark Cavendish wins record-breaking 35th stage – live
Full team guide to the race | Full stage-by-stage guideAnd you can mail Will with your thoughts on the race166km to go: It’s not ideal that the intermediate sprint is so late on this stage, in terms of giving us some early excitement and movement, ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Cathie Wood’s ETFs sell Tesla’s stock for the first time in 9 months
The sale comes after Tesla’s stock closed Tuesday at a six-month high after strong second-quarter deliveries data. -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell $5 billion of Amazon stock in second round for 2024
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB Mock Draft: Healthy JJ Wetherholt goes No. 1, Cardinals use highest pick in decades on high schooler
The draft begins Sunday, July 14MLB -
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. -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Germany arrests five suspected of war crimes in Syria
Police in Germany arrested four stateless Syrian Palestinians and one Syrian national suspected of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rivals Five-Star: Recruiting Rumor Mill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rivals Five-Star, the marquee high school football event of the summer, has arrived. On -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on June pending home sales, AXA, KB Financial Group, global property reinsurance prices, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Financial Services sector. -
Inc. - Business
How the Best Leaders Harness the Power of Uncertainty
Understanding that much of leadership involves navigating uncertainty can transform how you lead -
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 -
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. -
CNBC - Business
One of the biggest bears in this bull market is leaving JPMorgan
Marko Kolanovic, who called the Covid-era rebound but missed the latest stock rally, is leaving the bank. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Betting Markets Favor Harris as Democratic Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has a 50% chance of being the party’s nominee, compared with President Biden’s 29% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 12%, according to derivatives contracts traded on PredictIt. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
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. -
Financial Times - Business
Jeff Bezos to offload $5bn of Amazon stock
Tech giant’s biggest shareholder set to take his sale of shares to more than $13bn this year but still holds 9% stake -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
EQT can beat Aim market on a video gaming roll-up
Swedish private equity group inks a deal to buy Dublin-based Keywords Studios -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Labor Market Eases Steadily Despite Rise in Job Openings
The Labor Department reports the number of jobs available in May stayed steady from April, a sign that the market is stabilizing. -
The Guardian - World
England beat New Zealand by five wickets: third women’s cricket ODI – live
Lauren Bell took her first five-for at international level before the brilliant Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to a 3-0 series win. “Absolutely huhning it down here in Bristol Dan”. That’s the bleak report from Michael Jelley. I’m not sure what ...New Zealand -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Use Bait In Stardew Valley
Early into Stardew Valley, Willy will give you a fishing pole, which unlocks fishing. Fishing is a big part of Stardew Valley and a great way to make money early on in the game, but there are a few mechanics you won't be able to use right away. ...