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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. -
NBC News - Top stories
Expert shopping: Sunscreens for the indoors
Dermatologists weigh in if you need to wear sunscreen inside and share their picks for the best sunscreens for the face including EltaMD, Supergoop and more. -
The New York Times - Top stories
26,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads in Northern California
The fire has burned more than 3,000 acres and threatened residents of Oroville, near the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by a wildfire in 2018.California -
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ABC News - Sports
Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future -
GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant's Microtransaction System Prompts Mixed Response From Players
With the launch of The First Descendant, its microtransaction system has garnered mixed reactions from players. The game has also been experiencing some issues and developer Nexon is providing some in-game compensation.. The First Descendant has ... -
The Hill - Politics
Cost of home ownership highest since 2007: Research
Median-priced, single-family home and condo costs continue to be less affordable than in the past, according to a second quarter analysis released on Wednesday. ATTOM, a firm that curates land, property and real estate data, culled housing ... -
The New York Times - Tech
Robots Get a Fleshy Face (and a Smile) in New Research
Researchers at the University of Tokyo published findings on a method of attaching artificial skin to robot faces to protect machinery and mimic human expressiveness. -
The New York Times - World
Israeli Air Base Is Linked to GPS ‘Spoofing’ Attacks
Misleading satellite signals have disrupted thousands of civilian flights. GPS, once considered navigation’s gold standard, is now vulnerable.Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” -
The Guardian - World
Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world
Since its discovery in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has gone from vaudeville gimmick to pioneering anaesthetic to modern party drug. Playing rugby one day, I mistimed a tackle and dislocated one of my fingers. I felt a stab of pain and sat in ... -
NBC News - Politics
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for spreading Trump's 2020 election lies
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York for spreading lies about the 2020 election. NBC News' legal analyst Danny Cevallos explains what the disbarment means for Giuliani's career.New York -
The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
The Guardian - World
Hippos might fly: UK research discovers animal can get airborne
Analysis shows hippos get all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when at full pelt. It takes a scientific mind to see the grunting hulk of a hippopotamus and wonder whether, given sufficient motivation, such an improbable beast ...United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Ozempic may be linked to condition that causes blindness, but more research is needed
People taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing a debilitating eye condition that can cause irreversible vision loss, a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology finds. -
CBS News - Top stories
Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived. -
ABC News - Sports
After years-long effort, IndyCar is ready to unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend in Ohio
IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend at the Mid-Ohio race track -
ABC News - Sports
Summer Olympians will get their support systems back in Paris after Tokyo's COVID bans
Athletes at the last Summer Olympics remember the unmistakable sadness of competing with nearly no one in the stands amid pandemic-era restrictions in Tokyo three years agoCovid -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Forward Air Names Jamie Pierson as Permanent Chief Financial Officer
Pierson joined the expedited trucker from MV Transportation. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
ABC News to Air Full Biden Interview in Prime Time on Friday
The network had initially planned to release the interview on Sunday.Joe Biden -
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 -
VentureBeat - Tech
Meta drops AI bombshell: Multi-token prediction models now open for research
Meta revolutionizes AI with multi-token prediction models, promising faster, more efficient language processing and potentially reshaping the tech landscape while raising questions about AI democratization and ethics.Meta -
CNBC - Business
Investing in Space: Why military contracts are crucial for space companies
Military contracts often represent "we made it" moments for space companies. -
Inc. - Business
With 9 Short Words, Caitlin Clark Just Taught a Crucial Lesson in Leadership
Humility and pride, and at the right times. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Italian Air Force precision team flies over Vegas Strip, headed to July 4 in Los Angeles area
An Italian Air force precision demonstration team flew a colorful green, white and red display over the Las Vegas Strip as part of a North American tour headed next to Los Angeles and Huntington Beach, California, for the U.S. Independence Day ... -
The Guardian - World
Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union. Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union within his lifetime, in his ...European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
The Sun backs Labour saying it's 'time for change'
The newspaper says the Tories have become "a divided rabble" and need "a period in opposition to unite". -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed says inflation is moving in the right direction
Federal Reserve officials indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates.Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Defiant Biden says he will stay in race
Amid the fallout from his poor debate performance last week, President Biden, ahead of a critical meeting with Democratic governors, told campaign staffers on a call Wednesday that "I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel says it killed senior Hezbollah commander
Fighting along Israel's northern border with Lebanon is intensifying, while the IDF continues airstrikes in southern Gaza after ordering more evacuations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some Apologies Say More Than Others
One from the IRS can be quite eloquent, one reader thinks. -
The New York Times - Tech
Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.
Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking. -
CBS News - Top stories
Why these Nevadans say they're voting for Trump in 2024
For both the left and the right, the state of U.S. democracy ranks high among their top concerns, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with two Nevadans, Brooke Westlake, an ...Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Family of 13-year-old fatally shot by Utica police says he never forgot to say ‘I love you’
Nyah Mway, the 13-year-old who was fatally shot by police in Utica, New York, on Friday, is being remembered as a teenager who always put his family first. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Palestinian Doctor Says He Was Beaten During Seven Months in Israeli Custody
The former director of Gaza’s largest hospital says he was beaten and denied access to a lawyer while in an Israeli detention center—raising new questions about Israel’s treatment of prisoners.Israel -
ESPN - Sports
The greatest hot dog eater of all time? It's gonna be me, Kobayashi says
Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Kobayashi on his rivalry with Joey Chestnut. -