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The Guardian - World
Beating the odds: three Olympic sportswomen on overcoming poverty, mockery – and small swimming pools
In part two of our focus on sportswomen in the run-up to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have bucked the trend for female athletes in Uganda, Pakistan and Malawi. In a class of their own: three Olympic sportswomen talk ... -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia is starting to act like its own asset class
Shares of Nvidia Corp. are growing increasingly disconnected from the average stock in the S&P 500, prompting one analyst to quip that the chip designer is starting to behave like its own asset class. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hollywood Powerbrokers Talk About Recasting Biden
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace their leading man.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Biden speaks to Netanyahu about ceasefire talks
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Thursday morning about progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. “Earlier I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss ongoing efforts to finalize a deal that would ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
GameSpot - Tech
Another X-Men Actor Talks About His Return In Deadpool And Wolverine
Deadpool and Wolverine is the superhero comeback for more than just Hugh Jackman. As revealed in an early trailer for the film, Aaron Stanford is reprising his role as John Allerdyce aka Pyro, a part he portrayed in the first three X-Men movies ... -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some top players in Hollywood's reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party's candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president's capacities and prospects.
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party’s candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president’s capacities and prospects.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris
Two-time Olympic champion Jerry Tuwai has been recalled by Fiji coach and former captain Osea Kolinisau in the Pacific island nation's bid for a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris -
The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ... -
The Guardian - World
‘You can write anything about sex, but you cannot talk about money’: Taffy Brodesser-Akner on life after Fleishman
Her bestselling debut, Fleishman Is in Trouble, became a hit TV series. Now Taffy Brodesser-Akner is taking on the American dream. How do you follow a novel like Fleishman Is in Trouble? If Taffy Brodesser-Akner knew what people loved so much ... -
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ABC News - Sports
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon's third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the third round of Wimbledon to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 -
ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
The Guardian - World
If sportswomen were paid more, they might not feel obliged to get their kit off | Barbara Ellen
A lingerie ad campaign featuring Team GB players trudging around a rugby pitch misses its mark. Are female empowerment initiatives in danger of becoming a tad pat and lazy? I ask, because of the mammoth backlash against the lingerie company ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'Terrible football' but 'world-class players' - rival fans on England
England have reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals but are yet to truly impress - so what do other countries' fans think? -
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 -
Inc. - Business
25 Inspiring Quotes That Will Motivate You to Overcome the Biggest Challenges and Find Success in Business and Life
Without challenges in life and business, you wouldn't have a story to share, a path to teach others. -
Financial Times - World
Shein, Temu and the parcel wars
Restricting trade is not the best way to make Chinese retailers meet product standards -
CBS Sports - Sports
Talent Tracker: If Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia land their dream classes, who finishes No. 1 in 2025 rankings?
And don't sleep on Oregon, which could charge from No. 7 to No. 2 -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dakorien Moore commits to Oregon: Nation's top WR gives Ducks blast of recruiting fireworks, top-5 class
Oregon and Dan Lanning are setting off fireworks after landing Moore, the No. 5 player in the 2025 Class -
The Guardian - World
Why is the pundit class so desparate to push Biden out of the race? | Rebecca Solnit
Yes, Biden had a bad debate – but so did Trump. The media is once again repeating the mistakes of 2016. I am not usually one to offer diagnoses of people I’ve never met, but it does seem like the pundit class of the American media is suffering ...Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ohio State football recruiting: Five-star LB Riley Pettijohn commits as Buckeyes bolster top-rated 2025 class
Pettijohn chose the Buckeyes over Texas, Texas A&M and USC in a highly anticipated announcementCollege Football -
The Wall Street Journal - World
About the Democratic Panic
With polls starting to come in after Biden’s miserable debate, it’s freak-out time. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Australian fund managers Magellen and Regal Partners, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about the U.S. rig count, RWE, Engie, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Energy & Utilities sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on prices for shipping containers, Chinese technology in cars, jobs at logistics companies, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto & Transport sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Quest Diagnostics, jobs in health care, Roche, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Glencore, crude palm oil prices, Nickel Industries and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. -
NBC News - Top stories
Germany arrests five suspected of war crimes in Syria
Police in Germany arrested four stateless Syrian Palestinians and one Syrian national suspected of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria. -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks
The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.Japan -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
'Why War?' Review: Nature, Nurture and Violence
What explains humanity’s peerless talent for self-destruction? Freud, Einstein and many other thinkers have come to different conclusions. -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
ESPN - Sports
Three Phillies infielders headline All-Star starters
Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm were among the starters named for the Midsummer Classic, joined by expected names including Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani. -
BBC News - Top stories
British top three as Russell takes pole at Silverstone
George Russell leads a home one-two-three on the British Grand Prix grid from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Lando Norris. -
The Guardian - World
Four killed and three wounded in shooting at Kentucky party
Police say people had gathered at home in Florence for birthday party of 21-year-old son of homeowner. Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting at a home in northern Kentucky, police said.. The shooting ... -
ABC News - World
What to know about Venezuela's election
For the first time in decades, Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election set for July 28Venezuela