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CNBC - Business
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can. -
ABC News - World
Former Northern Ireland unionist leader ordered to stand trial for alleged sex offenses
A judge has ordered the former leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party to stand trial on charges of rape and sexual offenses -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
San Diego Wave denounce 'defamatory' statements from ex-employee alleging toxic workplace, former players speak up
In a viral social media post, the employee claimed that club president Jill Ellis perpetuated an abusive environment, which San Diego said was "categorically false." -
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. -
NBC News - Top stories
Some retailers are pulling back from self-checkout
Despite the convenience for shoppers, some well-known stores are now pulling back from self-checkout, with theft cited as a major factor. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Your Old Clothes Are Worth Billions
Secondhand apparel retail is a booming business, but turning a profit is harder than it sounds. -
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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. -
ESPN - Sports
Police probe alleged fan-steward violence at Euros
Police in Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal's game with Slovenia. -
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 -
The New York Times - Business
Saks Owner Is Said to Acquire Neiman Marcus in High-End Retail Deal
HBC, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, would acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ericsson Intends to Book $1.1 Billion Charge for Latest Quarter
The Swedish telecom-equipment company said lower-than-expected growth at its Vonage cloud subsidiary prompted the impairment charge. -
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The Guardian - World
Three people die after arrests at election protests in Mauritania
Two died in detention facility and one in hospital, officials say, after protests over Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s win. Three protesters have died in detention in Mauritania, the interior ministry has said, after mass arrests during protests in the ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. -
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Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Indivior CEO Expects Ongoing U.S. Opioid Crisis to Drive Sales Growth
Addiction-treatment company Indivior, whose main customer is the U.S. government, is in the process of transferring its main stock listing to New York from London. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Gets Record Price for Florida Home
The $28.5 million property is the most expensive home ever sold on the Panhandle.Florida -
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Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived. -
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ABC News - World
Arrest warrant lifted for Maddie McCann suspect, but he will stay in prison for other conviction
An arrest warrant for a man who is also a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has been lifted by a German court in an ongoing trial over several unrelated sexual offenses he is alleged to have committed in Portugal ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
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Russia says part of a key Ukraine town seized amid deadly airstrikes
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart RussiaUkraine -
The Hill - Politics
White House chief of staff Zients reassures staff amid Biden turmoil
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told aides Wednesday to hold their heads high and tune out the noise as President Biden seeks to reassure Democrats after his rocky debate performance last week. On an all-staff call, Zients acknowledged the ...Joe Biden -
GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant Server Issues Are Ongoing Amid Its Big Launch
Nexus Games' new looter shooter, The First Descendant, has experienced quite a warm welcome following its release, nearing the top of Steam's most-played list shortly after launch. Unfortunately, The First Descendant's sudden popularity may be ... -
NBC News - Politics
Biden says he’s ‘in this race to the end’ amid growing calls to drop out
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker explain what’s happening behind the scenes as President Biden looks to reassure ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden-Trump race is tight amid debate fallout: Poll
President Biden and former President Trump are in a tight race amid fallout from last week’s presidential debate, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. The poll, conducted between June 30 and July 2, found that Trump garnered 42 ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House seeks to stop the bleeding amid new calls for Biden dropout
The White House and Biden campaign sought to stop the bleeding Wednesday, forcefully saying the president will not be dropping out of the race after a disastrous debate underscored concerns about his age and ability to serve. Allies and staff ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Enacts Digital-Services Tax Amid Risks of U.S. Trade Retaliation
Canada authorized the implementation of a digital-services tax, a move that threatens to trigger trade retaliation from Congress and the Biden administration. -
ABC News - Tech
Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave
Global software giant Microsoft Corp. will pay $14.4 million in California to settle allegations that it discriminated against employees who took protected leave from workMicrosoft -
NBC News - Top stories
Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company for allegedly denying a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with fresh lawsuit alleging sexual assault, sex trafficking
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal woes keep on coming. A lawsuit filed Wednesday raises new sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against the rap mogul. -
CNBC - Business
CEO of CVS shares her simple trick to tell whether you're oversharing at work: 'There's a fine line'
Oversharing at work can come from the best of intentions, and lead to embarrassing consequences. CVS CEO Karen Lynch has a tip for striking the right balance. -
NBC News - Top stories
Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
The Black Farmers Association called for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after the rural retailer announced that it would cut DEI and climate advocacy. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay close to purchasing controlling stake in NWSL club Angel City FC: Reports
Iger and Bay will replace Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian as majority owner of the team, which is worth a reported $300 million. -
Inc. - Business
Black Farmers' Group Calls for Tractor Supply CEO's Resignation After Company Cuts DEI Efforts
The 130,000-member group repeatedly sought discussions with the rural retailer's chief, Hal Lawton, over its response to conservative activists' criticism. -
CNBC - Business
'Early innings' of a U.S. manufacturing boom: Tema ETFs CEO delivers bull case for industrials
Tema's American Reshoring ETF looks to benefit from deglobalization and U.S. job creation.