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Lufthansa's Acquisition of ITA Airways Stake Gets Conditional EU Approval
The European Union gave Deutsche Lufthansa its conditional green light to buy a minority stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways, increasing the German carrier group’s reach in Europe and exposure to the lucrative Italian market.European Union -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden dismisses diminishing poll numbers, low approval rating after debate
ABC News' George Stephanopoulos pressed President Joe Biden about his lower approval rating and how that could affect his reelection.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Cannabis medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules
For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that mean, for the first time, medications containing delta-9 THC ... -
CNBC - Business
Millions of student loan borrowers to see their bills lowered in July — here's what else to know
The Biden administration's new repayment plan for student loan borrowers is facing legal challenges. Here's what relief borrowers can still expect. -
ABC News - Tech
State passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use during day
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Make A Starter House In Minecraft
Oftentimes, the most challenging part of playing Minecraft is when you spawn into a world for the first time. That's because you come into the world with nothing, and things can quickly become overwhelming if you don't already have a plan in mind. ... -
ABC News - World
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted at sea
The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Harriet Dart fights back the tears to beat Katie Boulter at Wimbledon
Harriet Dart turned tears of despair into joy as she moved into the third round at Wimbledon for the first time in five years after stunning Katie Boulter in an entertaining all-British tussle. -
Financial Times - Business
Biden says he ‘screwed up’ in debate as he fights to save candidacy
President launches effort to reset campaign including trips to swing states and TV interviewJoe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Change begins' as Labour PM will 'fight until you believe again'
Saturday's front pages lead on Labour's historic election win, as Sir Keir Starmer becomes the UK's next prime minister. -
CNBC - Business
NBA champion Jayson Tatum has a new $314 million contract, but he won't spend any of it: 'I remember what it's like to struggle'
Before he was drafted, Tatum made a deal with his mom that he would only spend endorsement money.NBA -
MarketWatch - Business
Hedge fund selling of tech stocks has limited potential for crash, JPMorgan says
Hedge funds in June sold off tech stocks at their fastest rate on record. This sell-off has limited the potential for a crash, JPMorgan said. -
The Guardian - World
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat detained in Italy after saving 37 people
Artist calls impounding of MV Louise Michel ‘vile and unacceptable’ after rescue of 17 unaccompanied children. A rescue boat financed by Banksy has been seized by Italian authorities after being involved in an effort to rescue 37 people from the ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Big tech is not the haven some claim, so it’s time to raise cash, says this hedge fund
Tech winners are not immune to an economic slowdown -
MarketWatch - Business
Why this fund manager trimmed his Nvidia position — and has a warning about AI
Ken Laudan of Buffalo Funds has changed his opinion about how long it will take for “AI adopters” to make the technology useful. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
2024 Presidential, Senate and House Election Forecasts
A look at the latest forecasts for Democrats and Republicans, based on combined ratings from three nonpartisan political analysts. -
The Hill - Politics
White House adamant Biden 'is not dropping out'
The White House was adamant Wednesday that President Biden isn’t dropping out of the 2024 race, despite some calls from Democrats for him to step aside. “The president is not dropping out, that’s something the campaign has shared,” press secretary ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures. For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Why houses are becoming unaffordable for most Americans
New data shows a growing portion of the U.S. has become unaffordable for home buyers. Meanwhile, insurance companies are backing out of some places because of extreme weather. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses the numbers. -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats in competitive House races break from Biden
Several Democrats running in competitive House districts this cycle are breaking from President Biden, underscoring growing concerns that the incumbent could be a down-ballot liability following his rocky debate performance in Atlanta last week. ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Botched coup attempt in Bolivia highlights deepening political dysfunction
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles -
Financial Times - World
What Starmer’s clean energy strategy means for investors
Incoming UK government has made low-carbon growth an organising principle -
Financial Times - World
Inside the mind of a Nimby
They are widely derided, but deep down isn’t everyone a Nimby? And shouldn’t we try to understand why people fear change close to home? -
Politico - Politics
Greens’ quandary: What to do with a pro-climate Republican?
Rep. John Curtis, a heavy favorite to win his general election race in November, could be in a position to provide a crucial GOP vote against a gutting of President Joe Biden’s energy and climate policies during a second Trump administration. -
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Anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved largest seizure of West Bank land in over three decades
Anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved largest seizure of West Bank land in over three decadesIsrael -
ABC News - World
The Latest | Israel approved largest land seizure in West Bank in decades, watchdog group says
An anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decadesIsrael -
ABC News - World
EU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect competitionEuropean Union -
The Guardian - World
Israel has approved ‘largest West Bank land grab in 30 years’, watchdog says
Peace Now says approval of more than 12 sq km is biggest since peace process began in 1993. Israel-Gaza war – live updatesIsrael has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades, according to a report ...Israel -
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Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 homes in West Bank settlements, a settlement monitor says
Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 homes in West Bank settlements, a settlement monitor saysIsrael -
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ABC News - World
Peru's Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002
The Peruvian Congress has approved a law establishing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that human rights organizations have warned could encourage impunity and thwart investigations into ... -
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. -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFC West race: Can anyone challenge the 49ers? How the Rams and Seahawks could put up a fight
San Francisco has won the NFC West two years in a row, but could be challenged in 2024NFL -
GameSpot - Tech
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 6: The Power Of Two, A Fight Club Reference, And Everything Else We Learned
Now six episodes deep into the first season of Star Wars: The Acolyte, we're getting close to the end now, with only two more to go. I'm not sure it feels like we're actually that close to wrapping up this story, but that's because we probably ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Darth Vader Vs. Thanos: Who Wins In A Fight? Hayden Christensen Has An Answer
Darth Vader and Thanos are two very strong and powerful villains, but who would win in a fight? We will of course never know because they are not real, but it's a fun thing to think about. Hayden Christensen, who played Vader in the Star Wars ... -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
UFC 303 ‘Fight Motion’: Super-slow motion video of Alex Pereira’s vicious KO
The UFC's International Fight Week wrapped up with a thunderdous finish in Las Vegas.UFC -
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ABC News - World
Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks in Myanmar's civil war
New fighting has broken out in northeastern Myanmar, bringing an end to a Chinese-brokered cease-fire and putting pressure on the military regime as it faces attacks from resistance forces on multiple fronts in the country’s civil war