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The Wall Street Journal - World
The Democratic Party's Utter Debate Betrayal
I thought we were the party of truth. -
CBS News - Top stories
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage. Even witnesses can face jail time.
The law, which criminalizes marrying any girl who is under 18 years old, is being celebrated widely. -
The Guardian - World
‘100% feminist’: how Eleanor Rathbone invented child benefit – and changed women’s lives for ever
She was an MP and author with a formidable reputation, fighting for the rights of women and refugees, and opposing the appeasement of Hitler. Why isn’t she better known today?. My used copy of the first edition of The Disinherited Family arrives ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
The Guardian - World
Sierra Leone has banned child marriage – to truly set women free it must end FGM | Josephine Kamara
Marrying young girls may now be illegal, but lawmakers seem reluctant to put a stop to genital cutting, and the two go hand in hand. This week, Sierra Leone made history when the president signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act ... -
The Guardian - World
James Bond has an Andrew Tate problem. The answer is to set it in the 1960s | Ben Child
Whoever plays the role, it would be wise if the franchise rebooted in period costume – so that 007’s sexism and toxic masculinity seem less anachronistic. Who should be the next James Bond? Book-makers seem to think it might be Jonathan Bailey, of ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Vanessa Hudgens says her family’s privacy was ‘disrespected’ while confirming the birth of 1st child
Vanessa Hudgens and her husband, professional baseball player Cole Tucker, have welcomed their first child. -
MarketWatch - Business
Ford’s EV sales surge, fueled by strength in F-150 Lightning electric trucks
Ford reported second-quarter U.S. electric-vehicle sales Wednesday that rose sharply from a year ago, boosted by strength in sales of its F-150 Lightning electric trucks. -
NBC News - Top stories
Down-and-out U.K. coastal town looks set to elect Trump ally Nigel Farage
Change is in the air in Clacton-on-Sea, a sleepy backwater that may become the vanguard for the British right wing after electing Nigel Farage.Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Natural-gas prices dropped 11% this week. Beryl may fuel further losses.
Natural-gas futures posted a nearly 11% weekly drop on Friday, pressured by an apparent slowdown in demand that came ahead of the Fourth of July holiday — and prices could take a further hit with the storm known as Beryl forecast to hit parts of ... -
Financial Times - Business
The cloud over cloud companies
The sector has been left behind in the euphoria over artificial intelligence sweeping through the stock market -
MarketWatch - Business
Charter’s stock is down 20% this year — but Citi sees new reason to sell
Citi just downgraded Charter’s stock, warning that estimates could be too high. -
The Guardian - World
Germany’s first African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse
Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office. The first African-born MP to enter the German parliament has announced he will not be standing in next year’s federal election, ... -
CBS News - Top stories
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process. -
NBC News - Top stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Disaster zone declared in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl bears down
Jamaica's prime minister has declared the island a disaster zone for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl blows through. Tom Hanson has been monitoring the storm from Montego Bay and has the latest on conditions. -
The Guardian - World
‘It needs to stay in the loop’: German reuse schemes turn shopping upside down
After success of bottle deposit schemes, some retailers are trying to widen culture of reuse – and start tackling Europe’s waste problem. René Heiden pulls two glass yoghurt jars off the shop shelf, and lists the nearby supermarkets in which they ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Fatal crash school 'let down' by Met Police investigation
Leaders of a school where two pupils died after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party say they feel let down by the police investigation. -
Financial Times - Business
Think twice before measuring up the curtains at Downing Street
From Margaret Thatcher’s strict budget to Boris Johnson’s epic splurge, renovating Number 10 is a political, not personal, act -
Financial Times - World
US sees ‘significant opening’ for Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on ThursdayIsrael -
Financial Times - World
Historic UK election hauls reveal bigger voter trends
We are now in an era of increased volatility where party dominance is never guaranteedUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Orbán meets Putin despite EU outcry
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’European Union -
The New York Times - Top stories
A U.K. Election Landslide, and Hurricane Beryl Bears Down on Mexico
Plus, the F.B.I. wades into an Olympics swimming scandal. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer enters Downing Street as UK prime minister after historic victory
New leader names Rachel Reeves as first female chancellorUnited Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door
Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens. -
BBC News - Top stories
Sunak apologises after Tory defeat and says he will step down
In a speech outside Number 10, Mr Sunak said he would step down as party leader once arrangements for a successor are in place. -
The Hill - Politics
Kansas Supreme Court strikes down anti-abortion laws
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday issued opinions overturning two laws limiting access to abortion, with the court finding again that the state constitution protects the right to personal autonomy, which includes a woman's decisions about her own ...Abortion -
NBC News - Politics
Biden doubles down at Wisconsin rally: 'I'm staying in the race'
President Joe Biden said he's staying in the 2024 presidential race and will beat former President Donald Trump, despite concerns about a disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.China -
The Hill - Politics
On Biden’s debate, Democrats have no one to blame but themselves
Democrats' attempts to protect President Biden from scrutiny has resulted in a lack of viable replacements, leaving them stuck with a senile candidate and no bench for the 2028 election.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
6 Critical Days Following the Biden-Trump Debate
I said this election wouldn’t be boring, but I didn’t think it would turn upside down so fast.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Dr. Fauci weighs in on Biden's debate performance
Dr. Anthony Fauci is sharing the lessons he's learned from his decadeslong career in public health. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with him to discuss his new book "On Call" and President Biden's debate performance.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
The debate about ‘quiet vacationing’ is as American as the Fourth of July
“It’s not just dishonest workers trying to steal time. It’s people that feel burdened by the weight of the workplace.” -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden celebrates July 4th as debate fallout continues
In the wake of President Biden's debate performance last week, a handful of House Democrats have expressed deep concern about the race, while another major Democratic donor, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, is publicly urging the president to ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump challenges Biden to 'no holds barred' debate
Former President Trump challenged President Biden late Thursday to another “no holds barred” debate. “I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden Incompetence Puzzle — Let’s do another Debate, but this time, no holds barred - An all on discussion, ...Joe Biden -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Four Takeaways From Biden’s Post-Debate Interview
In his first television interview since the debate, President Biden tried to reassure supporters, but he spent much of the interview resisting questions about his capabilities.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrat: 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' after debate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) predicted in a new interview that former President Biden will lose November's election to former President Trump, adding to a growing group of Democrats questioning Biden's chances after his dismal showing in ...Joe Biden