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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. -
The Guardian - World
England edge out New Zealand to complete ODI series whitewash
England, 212-5, beat New Zealand, 211-8, by five wicketsLauren Bell takes five scalps as England seal 3-0 winLauren Bell took her first five-wicket haul in any form of senior cricket as England wrapped up a narrow one-day international whitewash ...New Zealand -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gen AI’s impact on healthcare: Cutting-edge applications (and their challenges)
Generative AI is set to revolutionize healthcare. But it is fraught with many challenges, too. Experts discuss how we can bridge this gap. -
The Guardian - World
Tour de France: Cavendish isolated as Groenewegen edges to stage six win
Mark Cavendish blocked out in final stages of sprintCrash takes down several EF Education EasyPost ridersThe euphoria of Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking stage win on Wednesday’s fifth of the Tour de France proved short-lived, as 24 hours later ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
Huge majority is double-edged sword for Labour government, say allies
As the party cries ‘happy tears’, it prepares to face the dangers of ruling with a big mandate -
The New York Times - Top stories
A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics
State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. -
The New York Times - Top stories
French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape
Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing.France -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
Financial Times - Business
The divided French left will not repeat past victories
Fractures are everywhere in the New Popular Front, making it impossible to stand up to the RNFrance -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
The New York Times - World
In the French Countryside, a Deep Discontent Takes Root
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen. -
The New York Times - World
Mythical Sword’s Disappearance Brings Mystery to French Village
Legend says the Durandal sword had been stuck in a French hillside for nearly 1,300 years. When it went missing in June, an investigation to find France’s Excalibur began. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Slips After U.S. Data Points to Cooling Economy
Oil prices were weaker on a thinner trading day due to the Fourth of July holiday and despite softer-than-expected U.S. employment and business activity data fuelling optimism for future rate cuts. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 200,000 in June, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones. -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Rachel Reeves, the Woman Taking the Helm of the U.K.’s Economy?
As the newly named chancellor of the Exchequer, she is taking on the tough job of boosting Britain’s productivity growth and of reviving struggling public services. -
The Hill - Politics
June jobs report adds to signs that economy may be cooling
The uptick in the June unemployment rate along with significant downward revisions in the job additions for April and May are the latest signs that the economy may be slowing down under high Federal Reserve interest rates. The Friday numbers from ... -
CNBC - Business
Oil prices hold firm as large draw on U.S. crude, gasoline inventories signal uptick in demand
Gasoline prices are averaging $3.51 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, up about 2 cents from last week. -
CNBC - Business
Wall Street firm gets it right with Best Buy call, plus Eli Lilly shares move up
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. -
CNBC - Business
Hong Kong's IPO market is finally starting to turn around, consulting firm EY says
The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, said George Chan, global IPO leader at EY. -
The Guardian - World
South Africa hold firm to seal narrow win over Ireland in pulsating first Test
South Africa 27-20 IrelandLate tries from Murray and Baird not enough for touristsThe Ireland wing James Lowe went from hero to zero as the world champions South Africa underlined their status as Test rugby’s top-ranked nation with a gripping ... -
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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 ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
ABC News - World
German city renames itself after Taylor Swift — at least for a few weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this monthGermany -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
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Financial Times - World
Scholz unveils budget after tensions inside German coalition
Package includes measures to boost corporate investment, tax incentives for R&D and plans for longer working hoursGermany -
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The Guardian - World
Cannabis legalisation hampered by most German of substances: red tape
Activists say the rollout of laws permitting recreational use of the drug has been hampered by a ‘bureaucratic monster’. Joints now mingle openly with pints among fans watching the European football championship in host nation Germany, which in ...Germany -
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The Hill - Politics
Democrats risk becoming Trumpified in defending Biden
Democrats are becoming resigned to Biden's candidacy. They shouldn’t.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Paul Theroux, Author of Almost 60 Books, Has Advice for Aspiring Writers
After 60 years and almost as many books, the novelist and travel writer, 83, will stop when he falls out of his chair. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Let's not overlook the risk Dallas is taking on Klay
While Klay Thompson isn't the same kind of scoring threat he was in his prime, he still should be a great fit around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.