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High Rates and Prices Leave Many Stuck in a Starter Home
Squeezed by high interest rates and record prices, homeowners are frozen in place. They can’t sell. So first-time buyers can’t buy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Indian markets hit record highs as exit polls forecast Modi victory
Benchmark Nifty 50 stock index jumped 3.6% at the open on MondayFinancial Times - Business -
India stocks hit record highs after exit polls predict a decisive Modi election win; Adani surges
Stock gauges in India hit intraday record highs, with the Nifty 50 index rising about 3% and the S&P BSE Sensex Total Return index last up about 2.6%.CNBC - Business -
Real Madrid Does It Again to Lift Champions League for Record 15th Time
Los Blancos once again felt inevitable on European soccer’s biggest stage as they outlasted Borussia Dortmund in a 2-0 victory.The Wall Street Journal - World - UEFA Champions League -
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Canady's gem helps Stanford reach WCWS semis
Stanford eliminated UCLA to reach the Women's College World Series semifinals behind a brilliant outing from NiJaree Canady.ESPN - Sports -
New 'Poozeum' displays record fossilised poo haul
George Frandsen's collection currently stands at 8,000 pieces, and includes dinosaur coprolites.BBC News - Top stories -
Why the price of chocolate's key ingredient skyrocketed in 2024
Chocolate's key ingredient, cocoa, has soared in price throughout 2024.CNBC - Business -
Companies Counter Pushback on Price Increases With Promotions
“The consumer was a fat pig — now there’s nothing left, and they need to feed the pig again,” one banker told DealBook.The New York Times - Business -
Australian Manufacturing PMI Points to Recovery, Price Pressures
Activity in Australia’s manufacturing sectors could be entering a recovery phase, with firms reporting ongoing demand for labor, with cost pressures reaching their highest level for years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
White Sox losing streak: The worst stretch of the 2024 MLB season reaches 10 games after loss to Brewers
The White Sox have been outscored 63-28 during their losing streakCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Panthers oust Rangers to get another crack at the Cup
The Panthers will face either the Oilers or the Stars.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Swiatek wins 6-0 6-0 in 40 minutes to reach Paris quarters
Iga Swiatek takes just 40 minutes to register a crushing 6-0 6-0 win over Anastasia Potapova and reach the French Open quarter-finals.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Italy is bracing for a record wave of tourists, but is having trouble handling them
Being a tourist in Italy is turning into a full-time job.CNBC - Business -
Simone Biles wins record ninth national championship and qualifies for Olympic trials
Simone Biles won a record ninth all-around title at the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final bracket, schedule: Oilers defeat Stars in Game 6 to reach first final in 18 years
Edmonton Oilers will face Florida Panthers in Stanley Cup FinalCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
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Covering Emad Shargi's long journey home
After years of reporting on the American's imprisonment in Iran, Margaret Brennan interviews Emad Shargi about his ordeal on 60 Minutes.CBS News - Top stories -
Move to home education biggest since pandemic
The number of pupils moving to home education has risen by 22% in the past year.BBC News - Top stories -
Banning smartphones from school? What a brilliant idea | Catherine Price
New York’s governor backs a plan to remove smartphones from the classroom. Here are some suggestions for how it might work. On Thursday, Kathy Hochul, the New York governor, announced plans to sponsor legislation that would ban smartphones in ...The Guardian - World -
OPEC+ Agrees to Extend Production Cuts in Bid to Boost Oil Prices
The deal likely signals oil prices will remain elevated through the U.S. presidential election. .The Wall Street Journal - World -
These US cities are due for a housing price drop, real estate analysts find
Ultra-high housing prices may soon take a dip – at least in a handful of U.S. cities.The Hill - Politics -
OPEC+ decision on production cuts may be ‘incremental negative’ for oil prices
The decision by OPEC+ to begin unwinding some voluntary oil-production cuts in the fourth quarter could be a minor drag on crude prices, an analyst says.MarketWatch - Business -
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit Riders
As New York City prepares to roll out its tolling program on June 30, the divide between those who love their cars and those who embrace their subway lines has only grown.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia-China gas pipeline deal stalls over Beijing’s price demands
Power of Siberia 2 project would offer lifeline to exporter Gazprom as Moscow’s dependence on its neighbour growsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Iran announces the death of a high-ranking Revolutionary Guard general after a long illness
Iran’s state TV is reporting a high-ranking general in the Revolutionary Guard has died after an illnessABC News - World - Iran -
Anguished arias and Anna Nicole Smith: Antonio Pappano’s heart-stopping Royal Opera highs
From the pole-dancing, expletive-strewn Anna Nicole to the lung-popping underwater wonders of Wozzeck, the Royal Opera House’s music director relives five sublime shows from 22 rollercoaster years. Deciding on the piece with which to inaugurate my ...The Guardian - World -
India Stock Index Hits All-Time High on Hopes for Modi's Election Win, Strong GDP Growth
India’s benchmark stock index hit a record high, driven by growing expectations that Narendra Modi will likely win a third term as the country’s prime minister and strong economic growth.The Wall Street Journal - World - India -
Scott Dixon wins record 4th Detroit Grand Prix, becoming 1st IndyCar driver to win 2 this season
Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this seasonABC News - Sports -
75-year-old John Force races to record 157th NHRA victory at New England Nationals
John Force raced to his record 157th NHRA victory Sunday at age 75, beating teammate Austin Prock in the Funny Car final at the NHRA New England NationalsABC News - Sports -
Simone Biles wins record 9th all-around title at U.S. championships ahead of Paris Olympics
Simone Biles extended her record with another all-around title at the U.S. championships on Sunday nightYahoo Sports - Sports -
Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine’s Energy System, Again
The large-scale air assault struck several sites in western Ukraine, including places near the borders with NATO member countries.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
'We are back': Panthers will play for Cup again
For the second straight year, Florida has a chance at hockey's greatest prize, as the Panthers won the Eastern Conference finals in Game 6 Saturday night, eliminating the New York Rangers and securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Final, which begins ...ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Yoav Gallant Has Shown Defiance. Will He Again?
Israel is facing a stark choice about its future. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant represents a critical role in the path it takes.The New York Times - Top stories -
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WNBA rookie tracker: Clark, Fever win first home game
We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
CNN journalist says he was attacked at Turkish exile’s Pennsylvania home
Yunus Paksoy appeared to be filming a live broadcast outside home of Fethullah Gülen when man in SUV approached. A CNN Turkey journalist says a supporter of political movement founder Fethullah Gülen attacked him near the self-exiled figure’s home ...The Guardian - World -
Watch: Seiya Suzuki redeems costly error with incredible home run
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki left Wrigley Field stunned on two occasions Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds, and he managed to experience the lowest of lows and the highest of highs in a single inning.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
From temporary wallpaper to injections of colour: giving a rented home a makeover
Clever hacks to make a property really feel like a place you can call home. Medina Grillo’s hands-on experience of renovating her rented three-bedroom semi spurred the creation of a blog to help like-minded home-improvers. Now, almost a decade ...The Guardian - World -
Pham has fighting words after play at home plate
Tommy Pham went after Brewers catcher William Contreras after he was thrown out at home, saying after the game he fights in the offseason to be prepared to "f--- somebody up."ESPN - Sports