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The Guardian - World
Twelve charts that show how Labour won by a landslide
Conservative collapse ensures Labour is victorious – but the party’s overall vote share has stayed relatively static. These charts explain how the election was won and lost. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live ... -
The New York Times - Sports
How Soccer Is Being Used to Influence the U.K. Election
The leaders of the two biggest political parties are tapping into the sport’s reach to target voters ahead of polling day on July 4.United Kingdom -
Wired - Tech
How Influencers and Algorithms Are Creating Bespoke Realities for Everyone
Disinformation researcher Renée DiResta's new book lays out how people’s realities are shaped not by facts and evidence, but by black boxes, niche celebrities, and online communities. -
The Guardian - World
Real criminals, fake victims: how chatbots are being deployed in the global fight against phone scammers
New scambaiting AI technology Apate aims to keep scammers on the line while collecting data that could help disrupt their business model. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA scammer calls, and asks for a ... -
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The Guardian - World
From Greece to Argentina: how tournaments have been won in past 20 years
The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but defence and possession were key before that. Otto Rehhagel’s Greece clinched the trophy courtesy of a 1-0 victory against their Portuguese hosts. “King Otto’s” deeply unfancied side had ... -
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. -
Financial Times - World
Questions in the wake of the global inflation hit
There is still too much we do not know about what happened and why -
The New York Times - World
Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global
Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.Australia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Blue Ruin' Review: From London to Lockdown
Hari Kunzru’s latest follows a struggling former art student whose past and present collide after a chance encounter during the pandemic. -
Financial Times - World
Hierarchy of pleasures: Max Halley on London’s best sandwiches
From his favourite fancy kebab to his supermarket go-to -
Financial Times - World
The City of London’s wish list for the new Labour government
Financial services bosses call for ‘bold’ action as they hope for a period of political stability -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
The seats won by fewer than 100 votes
The seats won by the smallest majorities at the 2024 general election. -
CBS News - Top stories
CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
NBC News - Top stories
China leads the global patents race for generative AI, with the U.S. a distant second
China dominates the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023, a U.N. report showed.China -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl: Britons join global aid effort amid Caribbean devastation
New UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, adds to support of individuals raising funds for disaster-hit islands. Britons have joined a growing global effort to help thousands of people in the Caribbean left homeless and destitute after Hurricane ... -
Financial Times - World
German-Italian tank tie-up sets sights on global markets
Rheinmetall and Leonardo bosses see joint venture paving way for consolidation amid slow progress elsewhere -
BBC News - Top stories
Jill Biden: The quiet influence of Biden's closest adviser
The first lady has stood beside her husband throughout his career, and will play a key role in any major decision he makes.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Toney's eyes and Hasselbaink influence - England's perfect penalties
For years England fans, players and pundits have feared the very mention of penalty shootouts - but thanks to new-found confidence and in-depth preparation, that is no longer the case. -
The Guardian - World
London-born Kwadwo Duah hopes to leap past England with Switzerland
Forward was a surprise inclusion in Swiss squad for Euros but has already made his mark on the tournament. He was the first player born in England to score at the European Championship this summer and on Saturday, for a place in the semi‑finals, ... -
Financial Times - Business
Senior Vatican cleric accused of lying to court in London lawsuit
Archbishop appeared as part of proceedings brought by financier found guilty of embezzlement -
The Guardian - World
Eurostar passenger carries stranger’s postal ballot from Paris to London
Lawrence Cheung received his card too late to post home, so went to the Gare du Nord to find someone who might be travelling to the UK. UK election live – latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024If the swing constituency of the ... -
Financial Times - World
Milan’s new members club hoping to attract the rich fleeing London
Plus, SoftBank is not planning to follow Elliott’s call and a former ‘Barbarian’ hunts mid-sized deals -
BBC News - Top stories
The London-born Chelsea fan looking to end England's dream
As England prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, meet the London-born Chelsea fan looking to end the Three Lions' Euro 2024 dream. -
The Guardian - World
Goda, London: ‘They take rotisserie very seriously’ – restaurant review
Looking for a whole roast lamb? You’ll find it here, along with brilliant ribs and chicken. Stick to those for a good time. Goda, 144 Ballards Lane, Church End, London N3 2PA (020 8244 2244; godalondon.co.uk). Starters £5.90–£12.90; grills and ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
He Won a Big Netflix Deal. Then Saudi Arabia Convicted Him as a Terrorist.
The predicament of the animated-film maker Abdulaziz Almuzaini, a U.S.-Saudi citizen, shows the limits of reform in the kingdom.Netflix -
The New York Times - World
Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Keir Starmer’s party won a huge majority in parliament. But the new prime minister faces a fractious and volatile public. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chicago NASCAR Xfinity Series race won by Shane van Gisbergen
When it comes to the streets of Chicago — or any road course, really — van Gisbergen is one of NASCAR’s best drivers. The 35-year-old New Zealand native proved it again Saturday, pulling away from Ty Gibbs for his third Xfinity Series victory of ...NASCAR -
Financial Times - World
Tracking Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia in maps
A visual guide to the warUkraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Hungary's Russia-friendly PM meets Putin in Moscow
Viktor Orban's self-styled "peace mission" was heavily criticised by EU leaders and by Ukraine.Russia -
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MarketWatch - Business
Is your active mutual fund beating the U.S. stock market this year?
Professional stock pickers who run mutual funds focused on U.S. stocks struggled in June, with only a small majority beating their benchmarks in the first half of this year, according to BofA Global Research. -
Inc. - Business
AI Deals Push VC Funding Total to 2-Year High
While the number of investments isn't climbing, the huge amounts of capital needed for AI development drove the quarterly figure to $55.6 billion.Artificial Intelligence -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
MarketWatch - Business
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs give your portfolio a leg up
Trimming Nvidia, earnings season prep and thematic ETFs lose popularity. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Your Fund Manager Can't Beat Today's Stock Market
The time seems just right for active stock pickers to beat the market. Why, then, are they doing even worse than usual? -
The New York Times - Top stories
Some of Biden’s Upcoming Fund-Raising Events Face New Uncertainty
Plans for a late July fund-raiser in Wisconsin are now off, and it’s unclear whether another event in Texas will proceed, following President Biden’s disastrous debate performance.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
This Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Is Trump's Secret Fundraising Weapon
‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’Donald Trump