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The New York Times - Top stories
Saudi Arabia Tourism: Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal
To witness the kingdom’s profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a Times journalist spent a month on the road there. Here’s what he saw. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
He Won a Big Netflix Deal. Then Saudi Arabia Convicted Him as a Terrorist.
The predicament of the animated-film maker Abdulaziz Almuzaini, a U.S.-Saudi citizen, shows the limits of reform in the kingdom.Netflix -
The New York Times - World
Saudi Arabia Sentences Producer to 13 Years in Prison Over Netflix Show
In a video plea for help, Abdulaziz Almuzaini — a dual Saudi-American citizen — described how the authorities had accused him of promoting extremism through a cartoon franchise.Netflix -
BBC News - Top stories
Esports World Cup boss defends holding event in Saudi Arabia
The huge competitive gaming event is under way. But holding it in Saudi Arabia has upset many.World Cup -
MarketWatch - Business
Saudi Arabia cuts Asia oil prices for second straight month
Looking at other importing regions, the oil producer instead increased its August prices for all grades for customers in northwest Europe and the Mediterranean. -
Financial Times - World
How Saudi Arabia’s MBC came to dominate Middle East streaming
Wide range of Arabic-language shows and films helps media group compete with Netflix -
ABC News - World
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia
The indictment of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation with more potentially in store -
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GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant's Microtransaction System Prompts Mixed Response From Players
With the launch of The First Descendant, its microtransaction system has garnered mixed reactions from players. The game has also been experiencing some issues and developer Nexon is providing some in-game compensation.. The First Descendant has ... -
CNBC - Business
Constellation delivers beer profits, but weakness in wine prompts a downgrade
We want to see actual progress in wines and spirits before getting more positive on the trajectory of the stock. -
CNBC - Business
McDonald's shortens breakfast hours in Australia in response to nationwide egg shortage
Australia is facing an egg supply crunch thanks to bird flu outbreaks — and it's led McDonald's to trim breakfast hours by 90 minutes.Australia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records in Holiday-Shortened Session
Tesla shares notch their longest winning streak in almost a year; Paramount Global stock jumps thanks to deal news. -
NBC News - Top stories
McDonald’s shortens breakfast hours in Australia in response to nationwide egg shortage
Australia is facing an egg supply crunch thanks to bird flu outbreaks — and it’s led McDonald’s to trim breakfast hours by 90 minutes, the company announced.Australia -
The New York Times - World
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.Brazil -
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The New York Times - World
Friday Briefing: Labour Projected to Win U.K. Election
Plus, Iran heads to the polls.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netflix, U.S. Companies Ask Canada Appeal Court to Stop Proposed Tax on Streaming Revenue
An industry group representing Netflix, Walt Disney and other U.S. streaming companies has asked a Canadian court to stop plans by authorities to force them to fork over 5% of their sales in the country to help finance local broadcast news and ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Iran's Election Features a Reformer, a Hardliner and a Crisis
The presidential election runoff presents a stark choice between an anti-Western hard-liner and a reformist.Iran -
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NBC News - Top stories
Britain's landslide election and holiday weekend heatwave to break records: Morning Rundown
Britain wakes to a political earthquake. -
The Guardian - World
Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave
French fire grows to 840 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions. A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across ... -
The Guardian - World
‘Potentially historic’ heatwave threatens more than 130 million people across US
Temperatures could crest 100F (38C) in many regions after breaking records and sparking dozens of wildfires. A long-running heatwave that has already broken records, sparked dozens of wildfires and left about 130 million people under a ... -
ABC News - Sports
Miranda's 5 hits lead Twins to rain-shortened 12-3 win over Tigers
Jose Miranda went 5 for 5 with three doubles, four runs scored and three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 in a game called in the seventh inning due to rainMLB -
ESPN - Sports
Source: City face Ederson battle amid Saudi offer
Manchester City are facing a battle to keep hold of Éderson with Al Nassr prepared to offer a contract worth nearly three times his current deal at the Etihad Stadium, a source has told ESPN. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
ABC News to Air Full Biden Interview in Prime Time on Friday
The network had initially planned to release the interview on Sunday.Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
The Latest | The UK goes to the polls in a national election with results expected early Friday
Voters in the U.K. are casting their ballots in a national election to choose the 650 lawmakers who will sit in Parliament for the next five yearsUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Science
What Is Aphelion? Earth Reaches Its Greatest Distance From the Sun on Friday
Our planet whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet reached its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
ABC News to Air Full Biden Interview in Prime Time on Friday
The network had initially planned to release the interview on Sunday.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, July 5, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Adriana Diaz. -
NBC News - Top stories
Death Valley will hit 130 degrees and could break world record amid blistering heat wave
California’s Death Valley could reach a scorching 130 degrees next week and could come close to breaking its blistering world record as parts of the west, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic are under an intense heat wave forecast to intensify this weekend. -
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. -
CNBC - Business
Friday's jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains as concern rises about broader economy
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect June to show growth of 200,000, down from the 272,000 reported for May. -
NBC News - Top stories
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes Friday as jobs report raises Fed rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 rose to a new high on Friday, posting a record close as the latest jobs report reignited hopes for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB picks, odds, best bets for Friday, July 5 by proven model: This three-way parlay returns almost 12-1
SportsLine's model has revealed its MLB picks, predictions, parlay and best bets for Friday, July 5MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.