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The New York Times - Top stories
How Biden Might Be Thinking About the Decision Ahead of Him
Does Biden run? Does he step aside? His recurring considerations are family, legacy and, yes, his age.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
How punishing Britain’s Conservatives turned into an election victory for Labour
THETFORD, England — With its historic, flint-clad houses and pleasant fields, Thetford is an unlikely scene for an electoral bloodbath. -
The Guardian - World
‘We constantly think about food’: a chef’s tour of Tunis
A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city’s food scene. The sun is bouncing off whitewashed houses in the bohemian Tunis seaside suburb of La ... -
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Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible
Lara Lewington searches for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth. -
Inc. - Business
How Starbucks Changes Neighborhoods for 7 Years According to a Massive New Study
Raise a glass. Or maybe, a paper cup. -
Inc. - Business
Thinking About Starting a Business Blog? These Time-Saving Ideas Will Help You Work More Productively
Take some tips from a productivity consultant and time management coach to streamline the blog creation process. -
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How to talk to kids about climate change
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.Climate -
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Stunts and substance saw Lib Dems win in Tory heartlands
The Lib Dems' success vindicated a strategy the party pursued since well before the election was called, writes Hannah Miller. -
GameSpot - Tech
Blumhouse Made Another Movie About How AI Will Destroy Us All
We've lost track of how many movies have been made about an AI-powered house that inevitably turns on the family that lives there. But this summer, Blumhouse and Sony are putting out another film with that exact premise called Afraid. This time, ... -
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How to talk to your kids about climate anxiety, according to an expert
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.Climate -
ABC News - Entertainment
Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural South
An upcoming thriller about a female judge in the contemporary, rural South will have two very famous, and very different, authors, Oscar winner Viola Davis and mega-selling novelist James Patterson -
Financial Times - World
UK General Election 2024: How do you feel about the key proposals?
What is the most important issue? Tell us what is driving your choice in this electionUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence
We’re in the untenable position of regarding the AI as alien because we’re already in the position of alienating each other. The idea that superintelligent robots are alien invaders coming to “steal our jobs” reveals profound shortcomings in the ... -
The Hill - Politics
USPS stamp prices are about to go up (again) in 2024: Here's when, how much
Need some more stamps? You may want to stock up before postage prices rise again. -
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ATV crashes into pickup on rural Colorado road, killing 2 toddlers and 2 adults
Authorities say an all-terrain vehicle crashed into a pickup truck on a rural road on Colorado’s plains, killing two toddlers and two adults -
The Guardian - World
‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?
Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Based on a simple look at recent history, Jared Goff might have a decent shot at MVP
The Lions should be a good team, and that matters to the MVP race. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netflix, U.S. Companies Ask Canada Appeal Court to Stop Proposed Tax on Streaming Revenue
An industry group representing Netflix, Walt Disney and other U.S. streaming companies has asked a Canadian court to stop plans by authorities to force them to fork over 5% of their sales in the country to help finance local broadcast news and ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Iran's Election Features a Reformer, a Hardliner and a Crisis
The presidential election runoff presents a stark choice between an anti-Western hard-liner and a reformist.Iran -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI agent benchmarks are misleading, study warns
A study by Princeton University shows that benchmarks made for AI agents don't account for costs and are prone to overfitting.Artificial Intelligence -
BBC News - Top stories
Smelly planet 'reeks of rotten eggs', study finds
Most of HD 189733 b's atmosphere is hydrogen sulphide, which is also emitted during farts. -
The New York Times - Business
Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds
A report says new approaches and increased spending are needed to ensure that government statistics remain dependable and free of political influence. -
The Hill - Politics
Majority of Americans don't think Trump will concede if he loses election: poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans said they do not “think” former President Trump is going to “accept the results and concede once the votes have been certified” if he does not win the upcoming presidential election. The CNN poll, ...Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Think twice before measuring up the curtains at Downing Street
From Margaret Thatcher’s strict budget to Boris Johnson’s epic splurge, renovating Number 10 is a political, not personal, act -
Inc. - Business
Most People Think Their Salaries Won't Offer Financial Security
Inflation keeps driving up the amount of money people say they need to earn to feel financially safe. The average figure--$186,000 a year--is more than double the mean U.S. household income, and far more than businesses can afford. -
The Hill - Politics
Why abortion isn’t the winning issue Democrats think it is in 2024
Biden’s party planned to run on “Dobbs and democracy,” but their pro-abortion push is losing steam.Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Róisín Murphy: ‘I think our culture is too hedonistic’
The singer, 51, on making memories, disliking therapy, and a terrifying meeting with Grace Jones. I used to ask my dad if I could marry him. He was my hero. My first memory is being devastated that he had to go to work, I couldn’t understand why ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer' Review: Nurse, Mother, Super-Sleuth
Director Abigail Fuller’s documentary focuses on Ann Burgess, a forensic nurse who pioneered the science of criminal profiling and inspired Netflix’s hit drama ‘Mindhunter’. -
Inc. - Business
Do Business Owners Think Biden Should Step Down?
President Joe Biden is doubling down on his re-election efforts after his startling debate performance against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Is AARP still worth it for seniors? Here's what experts think
Wondering whether to join AARP? Find out whether experts see the cost of a subscription as justifiable. -
The Hill - Politics
Younger students markedly behind older peers post-pandemic: Study
Data found older students are on par with reading and show progress in math, but younger students are behind in both. -
The Hill - Politics
Your diet at 40 could impact your quality of life at 70: Study
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — A new study suggests that what you eat in your 40s may lead to better physical and cognitive health in your 70s. Researchers at Harvard examined 30 years of data on over 106,000 people, including 70,467 women and ... -
The Hill - Politics
Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to risk of rare form of blindness: Study
Those who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, though future research is needed to make a final determination, researchers in a new study said. The study, published Wednesday in the medical ... -
BBC News - Top stories
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hippos can 'glide through the air' says zoo study
Scientists at Yorkshire zoo say all four of the animals' feet can leave the ground at once. -
The Guardian - World
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. “Won’t you play a simple melody,” sang Bing Crosby in his rendition of the Irving Berlin classic. Now it seems his wish has come true: ... -
The New York Times - Science
Antikythera Mechanism’s Purpose Is Studied Using Cosmic Research Tool
Scientists used techniques from the field of gravitational wave astronomy to argue that the Antikythera mechanism contained a lunar calendar. -
CBS News - Top stories
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.