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The Wall Street Journal - World
How Science Is Helping Us Understand Human Sacrifice
New methods, such as DNA sequencing, help researchers probe this once-widespread behavior. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Forcing Biden Out Would Have Only One Beneficiary: Trump
Instead of clearing the way for victory, liberals may well be paving the way for defeat.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig
The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years. -
ABC News - World
Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right -
The Hill - Politics
142 House lawmakers urge Biden to address Turkey's human rights abuses during NATO summit
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is urging President Biden to push Turkey to abide by international law while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Washington for the NATO Summit between July 9 and 11, raising alarm over "systematic ...Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be lower in 2025. These charts help show why
Even though inflation has subsided, many retirees are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Data shows the Social Security COLA may be lower in 2025. -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
Wired - Tech
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.Artificial Intelligence -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia is starting to act like its own asset class
Shares of Nvidia Corp. are growing increasingly disconnected from the average stock in the S&P 500, prompting one analyst to quip that the chip designer is starting to behave like its own asset class. -
The Hill - Politics
Conservative Heritage leader: 'Second American Revolution' will be bloodless 'if the left allows it to be'
The leader of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation argued the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will reinforce a "second American Revolution," which he said would "remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." Heritage ... -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan lawmakers urge DOJ to act 'expeditiously' on TikTok complaint
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take quick action on a complaint about TikTok referred to the department by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a letter sent Tuesday. The complaint at ...Tiktok -
CBS News - Top stories
Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said. -
CBS News - Top stories
3 signs credit cards are ruining your finances (and how to fix it)
High credit card payments could wreck your finances, so it's important to proactively identify (and fix) the issue. -
The Hill - Politics
California budgets $12M for reparations laws: What to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on the planned spending as part of the state's new $297.9 billion budget last weekend.California -
The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
What Would Happen if Biden Drops Out of the Election?
Democratic unity showed cracks after his shaky debate performance against Trump.Joe Biden -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: A Visual History Is Back In Stock And 50% Off At Amazon
The world lost a legend when Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away this year, but like all of life's great artists, his legacy lives on through his work. If you've ever wanted to marvel at his talent for drawing awe-inspiring landscapes, ... -
The Guardian - World
The supreme court’s presidential immunity ruling mocks the rule of law | Corey Brettschneider
Citizens must make this presidential election about rescuing our democracy from authoritarianism. The US supreme court found this week that former presidents have presumptive immunity from prosecution for “official acts”. This ruling doesn’t just ... -
ABC News - Top stories
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. -
ABC News - Tech
Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help
Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or notTiktok -
The New York Times - Sports
The Tense Moments Before Klay Thompson’s Stunning Split With Golden State
Steve Kerr made some decisions that, in retrospect, played a part in nudging Thompson out the door, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Your Flight Is Delayed. Would More Details Make You Feel Better?
Fliers find pros and cons in getting more specifics from United Airlines on delays and cancellations. -
CBS News - Top stories
How much would a $70,000 home equity loan cost per month?
Are you thinking about borrowing $70,000 with a home equity loan? Here's what your payments would be. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Guys Behind ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Would Like a Little Credit
Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow shoot man-on-the-street interviews at popular nightlife destinations. Their questions led to an internet sensation. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ardian Backs Human Resources Firm HR Path in Return Engagement
Multistrategy fund manager Ardian is returning as an investor in HR Path with a commitment of as much as €250 million, or about $268.5 million, to help the human resources consulting firm accelerate its international expansion. -
ABC News - Top stories
4th human case of bird flu linked to dairy cow outbreak: CDC
The CDC confirmed the fourth human case of bird flu linked to the current dairy cow outbreak on Wednesday in a dairy worker in Colorado. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth human bird flu case tied to dairy cow outbreak reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Wednesday the fourth human case of bird flu linked to the ongoing dairy cow outbreak in the country, marking the first such case reported in Colorado. All four cases were reported in ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
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 Hill - Politics
More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot Ballot measures in Arizona and Nebraska ensuring abortion access advanced closer to a vote, with groups ...Abortion -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking top 25 players in NFL history: One current player makes the cut on list of all-time greats
These 25 players stand out from the restNFL -
Inc. - Business
After 53 Years, Nike Just Had the Single Worst Day in Its History. Here's How It Happened
There are key lessons both for Nike and for businesses of any size -- including yours. -
The Guardian - World
Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite history | William Fotheringham
To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years. In 2007, when Mark Cavendish made his Tour de France debut, there was plenty of expectation that the youth from the Isle of Man would ... -
The Guardian - World
‘Please send help’: Caribbean reels from Hurricane Beryl devastation
Homes flattened, apocalyptic scenes and at least four dead as St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada try to recover. This should have been a week of celebration in the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The annual Vincy ... -
CNBC - Business
'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
Americans hoping to move abroad are getting some help from travel companies and local guides. -
The Hill - Politics
Much ado about a list of people who don’t want to help Ukraine
A little-known independent Ukrainian media outfit named Texty.org.ua has recently come under attack by prominent American conservatives.Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saks Owner to Buy Neiman Marcus, With Help From Amazon
Retail rivals strike a $2.65 billion merger as they seek to gain scale against luxury brands. -
Inc. - Business
These Futuristic New Batteries Could Help Prevent Lithium-ion Fires
Proponents of solid-state batteries say the devices pack more power and might be safer than lithium-ion batteries, but there's reason for caution. -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation