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MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
The Guardian - World
From Greece to Argentina: how teams have won tournaments in last 20 years
The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but prior to that, defence and possession were key. As England prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, Gareth Southgate finds himself being inundated with ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Car Prices Are Declining. Buyers Aren't Seeing It.
The average price paid is expected to fall this year for the first time since 2008, but interest rates are keeping payments high. -
NBC News - Top stories
Gas is cheaper this July Fourth. Here’s how to stretch your dollar even further at the pump.
Gasoline prices have inched up but are on track to notch the cheapest July Fourth since 2021. Here's how to maximize your fuel efficiency over the holiday. -
ABC News - Sports
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineups
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineupsMLB -
Financial Times - World
Luxury price rises leave rich asking: is it worth it?
The post-pandemic spending surge appears to be over -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
ABC News - Health
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year -
Inc. - Business
5 Powerful Ways to Connect with Others and Build Relationships That Last a Lifetime
As U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy recently pointed out, social media may be a relationship dead end for many of us. -
CNBC - Business
Tesla stock rises again after better-than-expected deliveries report
Tesla shares saw more gains Wednesday, after jumping 10% in the previous session.Tesla -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ... -
ABC News - Top stories
6th hot car-related child death this year highlights ongoing risk
A two-year-old boy was found dead inside a car in Georgia, officials said. -
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ABC News - World
Ahead of Iran's presidential runoff, a floated rise in gasoline prices may spark new protests
Comments suggesting that Iran's reformist presidential candidate could increase government-set gasoline prices have raised fears of a repeat of nationwide protests -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Has Seized More Land This Year Than in Any Year in the Past Three Decades
Nearly half of all West Bank land seized by Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords was taken this year, watchdog group says.Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims — aka layoffs — rise to 238,000 and stay near one-year high
New jobless claims have surged since the end of the school year, raising questions about whether it’s a temporary increase or a sign of rising layoffs. -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
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ABC News - World
Missing nuts and bolts caused last year's deadly construction elevator accident in Sweden
A construction elevator that killed five people when it collapsed last year in Stockholm was missing the bolts that were supposed to hold its mast together -
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 - Top stories
US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates -
Inc. - Business
Among This Year’s Crop of New Unicorns, AI Companies--and the US--Dominate the Field
The rate at which new, privately held startups reach unicorn status is slowing. But among recent successes, it's clear that one buzzy new tech trend leads the field: AI. -
CNBC - Business
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Artificial intelligence is closer than ever to taking down drive-thru orders, but fast-food restaurants like McDonald's show that the tech still needs time. -
NBC News - Top stories
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will likely be years before the technology becomes widely available. -
CNBC - Business
34-year-old grew her income from $46,000 a year to $400,000 in 12 years—her No. 1 tip for negotiating your salary
Sora Lee has multiplied her annual income by nearly 10 times in just over 10 years. These three tips helped her build a successful career. -
CNBC - Business
26-year-old was dropped from her record label, worked as a nanny and barista—4 years later, she's a breakout pop star
Singer Chappell Roan's quick rise to pop stardom didn't happen overnight — and presented a new set of career challenges for the 26-year-old from Missouri. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy football rankings 2024: Breakouts from proven NFL computer model that called Jahmyr Gibbs' big year
SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and identified the top Fantasy football breakouts 2024Fantasy Football -
CBS News - Top stories
Preserved cherries and berries from 250 years ago found at George Washington's home
Nearly three dozen dirt-covered bottles buried 250 years ago beneath George Washington's Mount Vernon estate were found with well-preserved cherries and berries from the Washington plantation inside. -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
CBS News - Top stories
7/3: CBS Evening News
Defiant Biden says he will stay in race; 2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Only the Fed Can Rekindle America's Love for Cars
New-vehicle sales are stuck in middle gear as high interest rates and high prices push less affluent consumers into the secondhand market.Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs
The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.European Union -
ABC News - World
EU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect competitionEuropean Union -
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. -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Can Biden stop the bleeding?
A second House Dem is urging Biden to step aside {beacon} Evening Report Wednesday, July 3 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Biden tries to rally the troops as Dem panic consumes Washington President Biden began widespread outreach to Democrats on ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
These Are the Best U.S. National Parks---and They're Not Even That Crowded
Whether you’re into hiking, camping, birding or biking, there’s a national park for you. To narrow down the options, we systematically crunched the numbers to rank them all, and we bet the top spot will surprise you.