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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. -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Why the SNP was left shocked by Labour's surge
There was surprise at the party's victories in seats beyond its traditional heartlands in the central belt. -
Financial Times - World
Populist policies only help populists
Also in this week’s newsletter, the financial pressure on local authorities and your guide to election night -
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. -
Financial Times - World
What happened in the UK general election?
Labour secures landslide victory as Conservatives crash out of officeUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Crocodiles cannot outnumber people in Australian area where girl was killed: Leader
The leader of Australia’s Northern Territory says the crocodile population must be either maintained or reduced and cannot be allowed to outstrip the human population -
CBS News - Top stories
Leader of Australian region where girl was killed by croc calls for action
The leader of Australia's Northern Territory says the crocodile population must be either maintained or reduced and cannot be allowed to outstrip the human population. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Least Thrilling Landslide in U.K. Election History
Voters saw Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as the safer alternative after 14 years of Conservative blundering. -
ESPN - Sports
'Insatiable' Spain make history to defeat Germany
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his players are "insatiable" for more success at Euro 2024 after creating history by knocking out hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday. -
The Guardian - World
Warning signs: a history of Joe Biden’s verbal slips
Signs were hiding in plain sight well before the US presidential debate against Donald Trump. Warning signs of Joe Biden’s decline were hiding in plain sight well before last month’s calamitous US presidential debate performance against Donald ...Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dak Prescott dealing with 'very minor' foot sprain, Cowboys QB on track for training camp, per report
Prescott has yet to receive a contract extension, and is now apparently dealing with a foot issueNFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa got the EU's conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia.
Lufthansa got the EU’s conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia. -
The Hill - Politics
Trans state legislators slam White House opposition to gender-affirming surgery for minors
A group of transgender and nonbinary state legislators sent a letter to the Biden administration criticizing its decision to oppose gender-affirming surgery for minors. In the letter, the lawmakers said transgender youth in America have been under ... -
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 Guardian - World
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK
Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists. Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a code of ... -
The Guardian - World
Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body
Study that researchers say highlights chemicals’ ubiquity also shows PFAS association with seafood and red meat . New research aimed at identifying foods that contain higher levels of PFAS found people who eat more white rice, coffee, eggs and ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What to Know About Michael Rubin’s White Party in the Hamptons
Michael Rubin, the billionaire e-commerce mogul, hosted a celebrity-filled, Independence Day bash at his beachfront mansion on Long Island. -
The Hill - Politics
Michael Steele ridicules Trump for post disowning Project 2025
Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele criticized former President Trump's attempt to distance himself from the conservative governing plan known as Project 2025 on Friday. “Ok, let’s all play with Stupid for minute... so ...Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Artist Michael Craig-Martin: ‘My big moment is now’
One of British art’s most influential figures on YBAs, passion versus money and the ‘miracle’ of having a major new show at 82 -
GameSpot - Tech
Don't Break Your Wii U, Because Nintendo Has Run Out Of Parts To Fix It With
As of July 3, Nintendo will no longer repair Wii U hardware, as the company has run out of parts to service the console with. Nintendo of Japan confirmed the news with a social media post this week, explaining that the Japanese repair service for ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Diablo 4 Bug Fix Will Make A Popular Barbarian Build Even Better: Full Patch Notes
Diablo 4 is getting a new update on July 10, and while the patch is mostly bug fixes, one of those fixes will make an already incredibly strong and popular Barbarian build even better.The build in question is the Whirlwind Dust Devil Barbarian, ... -
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 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. -
CBS News - Top stories
Kansas Supreme Court rejects 2 anti-abortion laws
Kansas declared in 2019 that abortion access is a "fundamental" right under the state's constitution.Abortion -
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 -
Financial Times - World
The new French left must unite behind a fresh vision
Whatever happens on Sunday, a credible, broad-based alternative to the RN is crucialFrance -
The Guardian - World
England left kicking themselves after agonising defeat against All Blacks
New Zealand 16-15 England; first Test in DunedinHillary Shield will now stay in the southern hemisphereEngland could theoretically still draw this two-Test series but on a cold night at the bottom of the South Island they were reminded of one of ... -
The New York Times - World
Facing New ‘Greenwashing’ Law, an Oil Industry Website Goes Dark
Oil sands companies pushing a carbon capture project shut down their website after a law banning misleading environmental claims was passed. -
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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BBC News - Top stories
IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins
Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos. -
CBS News - Top stories
Support group helps male military spouses
"Macho Spouse" is looking to provide much-needed support and resources for male military spouses, helping them overcome isolation and build meaningful connections within the military community. -
BBC News - Top stories
Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?
A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet. -
Financial Times - World
How Donald Trump helped improve my garden
Self-propagating flowers need strict oversight but some gems come courtesy of the former president’s Irish golf courseDonald Trump