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July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. -
CNBC - Business
Friday's jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains as concern rises about broader economy
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect June to show growth of 200,000, down from the 272,000 reported for May. -
MarketWatch - Business
S&P 500 scores record high as jobs data point to cooling ‘but not collapsing’ economy
The U.S. stock market has extended its summer rally, with the S&P 500 index climbing to yet another record peak Friday as investors weighed the latest jobs report. -
Financial Times - World
A wild and woolly time awaits on the opposition benches
Tactical voting has ensured success for the Lib Dems and the Greens -
Financial Times - World
South Africa’s Eskom expects fresh loss as it keeps lights on
State-owned utility manages 100 days without power cuts -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
The New York Times - Business
How Reliant Is the U.S. on Avocados From Mexico?
A temporary halt on inspections by U.S.D.A. workers in Mexico on safety concerns highlighted how dependent the United States had become on one region for supplies of the popular fruit. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
These Are the Best U.S. National Parks---and They're Not Even That Crowded
Whether you’re into hiking, camping, birding or biking, there’s a national park for you. To narrow down the options, we systematically crunched the numbers to rank them all, and we bet the top spot will surprise you. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
CBS News - Top stories
What to look for in the U.S. government's June jobs report
Forecasters expect job numbers on Friday to show slower hiring in June, clearing the way for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year. -
ESPN - Sports
Marsch: 'Lack of discipline' led to U.S. Copa exit
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has spoken of his disappointment at the United States' poor performance at the Copa America as his side prepare to take on Venezuela in the quarterfinals at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Cede More Ground
U.S. natural gas futures extended their losing streak to eight sessions as higher U.S. production puts pressure on spot prices and near-term weather forecasts shed some cooling demand. -
The New York Times - World
Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The U.S. Presidential Race Matters as Much to Europe
Biden’s weakness and Trump’s comments on NATO have alarmed European leaders. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
It Was the Last Slave Ship to Reach the U.S. Or Was It a Hoax?
The discovery of the ‘Clotilda’ wreck brought global attention to Mobile, Ala. But now there are questions. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Record-Breaking Heat Broils Much of Western U.S.
From Oregon to California to Arizona, several cities have seen scorching temperatures in recent days. And there is little relief in sight, forecasters say. -
ESPN - Sports
Lynx's Collier sits with plantar fasciitis issue
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier aggravated a plantar fasciitis condition in her left foot Thursday, coach Cheryl Reeve said, forcing the U.S. Olympian to miss the Lynx's 74-67 victory over Washington on Saturday, and there's no timetable for a ... -
CBS News - Top stories
CBS Reports | America Unfiltered: The Voices Behind the Polls
You've seen the CBS News polls that tell you what voters think about big ideas like democracy and the American Dream. Now CBS Reports takes you behind the polls for unfiltered conversations about how their personal stories shaped their views. -
CBS News - Top stories
America Decides Special: The Voices Behind the Polls
For a special Independence Day edition of America Decides, CBS Reports goes behind the polls for unfiltered conversations with voters about the state of freedom and the American Dream. The half-hour documentary is followed by an America Decides ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Behind the scenes of election night with Sir John Curtice
John Curtice stays awake for 36 hours analysing the election results. -
BBC News - Top stories
Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey
Watch highlights as Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England.Turkey -
Financial Times - World
Behind Starmer’s new approach to prisons is a cautious message
Labour’s emphasis on dire state of public realm is designed to manage voter expectations, while underlining that change is coming -
NBC News - Top stories
Chinese migrants deported on first large flight from U.S. since 2018
A group of migrants were deported to China over the weekend on the first large charter flight there since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said. -
The New York Times - World
Why the Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Worries U.S. Allies
Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit jumps in May to highest level in 19 months
The U.S. international trade deficit widened 0.8% in May to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the largest deficit since October 2022. -
MarketWatch - Business
Cyberattack slams brakes on U.S. auto sales in June, but setback seen as temporary
Sales of new cars and trucks in the U.S. fell in June to a five-month low — and criminal computer hackers are largely to blame. -
The New York Times - Sports
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Coach Must Face His Failures
A massive missed opportunity at Copa América leaves Gregg Berhalter with an uncertain future, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
Inc. - Business
Unicorn Population Grows in the U.S., AI Spam Gets Traffic, and More
A survey of the newest so-called unicorns, privately held startups now valued at $1 billion or more, shows U.S.-based AI startups led the pack in the first half of the year. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Government data showed crude-oil inventories fell by 12.2 million barrels last week, much greater than the decline of 1.1 million barrels that analysts expected. Gasoline and distillate fuels fell too, as refineries raised their capacity use. -
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
U.S. Labor Market Eases Steadily Despite Rise in Job Openings
The Labor Department reports the number of jobs available in May stayed steady from April, a sign that the market is stabilizing. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Indivior CEO Expects Ongoing U.S. Opioid Crisis to Drive Sales Growth
Addiction-treatment company Indivior, whose main customer is the U.S. government, is in the process of transferring its main stock listing to New York from London. -
CBS News - Top stories
Homes are unaffordable in 80% of larger U.S. counties, analysis finds
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend. -
CBS News - Top stories
CBS News documentary shows Americans' views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why
The U.S. comes in last in a ranking of 28 countries, dragged down by high childcare costs, long work hours and lack of federally mandated paid parental leave. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Enacts Digital-Services Tax Amid Risks of U.S. Trade Retaliation
Canada authorized the implementation of a digital-services tax, a move that threatens to trigger trade retaliation from Congress and the Biden administration. -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit aimed at countering U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.