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Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide may have a higher risk of developing a rare eye condition, a study suggests. -
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 -
The Guardian - World
Weight-loss jabs may be linked to condition that can cause blindness, study finds
People with diabetes on semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, four times more likely to be diagnosed with disease of optic nerve. People who have been prescribed a weight-loss injection could be at a higher risk of developing an eye condition ... -
The Hill - Politics
RNC committee affirms challenge to replace Missouri delegates
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternate delegates, a Republican National Convention (RNC) committee recently ruled, citing "alarming irregularities" in the state's convention process in May. The ... -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Democrats fear loss with Biden as nominee
The Democratic Party has a massive problem this morning. A House Democrat from Texas Tuesday became the first in his party to publicly urge President Biden to step down as the nominee to allow another Democrat to run against former President ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Insurers braced for losses as Hurricane Beryl breaks records
Industry executives warn storm’s size and early arrival raises risks for rest of season -
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 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 -
CBS Sports - Sports
Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France record for most stage wins, passes Eddy Merckx for 35th victory
Cavendish sprinted for the win 100 meters from the finish line, making history one year after losing in a crash with Jasper Phillipsen -
NBC News - Top stories
Waitress pushed into Lake of the Ozarks by dine-and-dashers as she tried to serve bill
Authorities are investigating a dine-and-dash attack during which a waitress was allegedly pushed into the Lake of the Ozarks by patrons who abandoned their bill. -
ESPN - Sports
Hendrick cuts sponsor after Hooters can't pay bills
Hendrick Motorsports has dropped longtime sponsor Hooters, saying the restaurant chain could not pay its bills amid reports that it closed more than 40 locations. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover
Anna Wintour called Vogue Germany’s latest cover star, 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, a “meaningful” subject. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Jill Biden Is Vogue’s Cover Star
During the most challenging period of President Biden’s re-election bid, the first lady appears on the cover of a high-fashion bible.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Health
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'No One's Pushing Me Out,' Biden Says, as Pressure From Democrats Grows
The president told campaign staff that he isn’t dropping out of the race. His remarks come amid an all-hands effort by Biden and his senior advisers to reassure Democrats that he is capable of serving another four years in office.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Polls predicting historic loss for U.K.'s Conservative Party on eve of election
Voters in the United Kingdom will vote Thursday in an election that, if polls are to be believed, could end in disaster for the country's Conservative Party. BBC correspondent Damian Grammaticas joined CBS News with more on the election. -
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 - 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 -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Who Interviewed ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’? Meet the Guys Behind the Viral Video.
Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow shoot man-on-the-street interviews at popular nightlife destinations. Their questions led to an internet sensation. -
The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
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. -
The Hill - Politics
Senate negotiators to mark up first batch of 2025 funding bills next week
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee is plowing ahead with plans to mark up its first batch of fiscal 2025 funding bills next week, even as Republicans and Democrats struggle to strike an overall deal on how to fund the government for much ... -
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. ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yankees offense can't overcome Luis Gil's poor start in 5-4 loss to Reds
The Yankees offense scored four unanswered runs, but were unable to overcome the hole Luis Gil put them in as New York dropped the series opener to the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4, on Tuesday night.MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for Olympics
Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant with 32 points in 19 minutes during Greece's 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece -
GameSpot - Tech
Hugh Jackman Discusses His 1999 Audition For Wolverine And Fearing He Would Not Get The Part
Hugh Jackman returns to play Wolverine once again in this month's Deadpool & Wolverine, but the career-defining role almost never materialized for the Australian actor. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jackman and Marvel boss Kevin Feige ... -
The Guardian - World
‘The teachers would refer to boys, girls – and you’: trans philosopher Paul B Preciado on reinventing Orlando
He was mentored by Jacques Derrida, amd his memoir about taking hormones broke new ground. Now, Preciado’s radical cinematic riff on Virginia Woolf’s novel explores a life spent defying the gender binary. In the opening seconds of Orlando: My ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants considered signing D'Andre Swift in free agency, thought it would be 'hard to get him out of Philly'
The Giants considered Swift as a possibility to replace Saquon Barkley -
The Hill - Politics
House Republicans target Harris as Biden concerns loom
The House Republicans' campaign arm launched an ad targeting Vice President Harris on Wednesday, as some Democrats call on her to replace President Biden at the top of the party’s November ticket. “House Republicans are sharpening our knives if ...Joe Biden -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
White House weighs options after ruling on immunity as Democrats react with outrage
The White House is considering its options for a response to the Supreme Court's blockbuster ruling on immunity that handed Donald Trump a major victory, as President Joe Biden warns that an amoral future president could abuse those powers. -
NBC News - Politics
What’s the White House’s plan as more urge Biden to step aside?
As Joe Biden faces increasing pressure after his poor debate performance last week, all eyes are on polls and donors — which could hint at possible cracks in the president’s plan for reelection. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrat: 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' after debate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) predicted in a new interview that former President Biden will lose November's election to former President Trump, adding to a growing group of Democrats questioning Biden's chances after his dismal showing in ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden to Hold Crisis Meeting With Democratic Governors at the White House
The president is trying to reassure his supporters that he can still win in November despite his debate debacle last week.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Authorities, churches identify 6 family members killed in Wisconsin house fire
Authorities and churches have identified the six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire -
The Hill - Politics
White House says gender-affirming surgeries should be limited to adults
The Biden administration said it opposes gender-affirming surgery for transgender minors, deviating from past statements that broadly support gender-affirming health care for youth and angering LGBTQ groups that have backed President Biden in the ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Concerns about Biden's campaign growing among House Democrats
A group of House Democrats are circulating a letter calling on President Biden to end his 2024 reelection bid in the wake of last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. The letter has not yet been released. CBS News congressional ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists
President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.Joe Biden