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The Wall Street Journal - World
Amazon to Build Top-Secret Cloud for Australia's Government
Amazon’s cloud-computing business will build a cloud for Australia’s government, improving the U.S. ally’s ability to share and analyze information and boost the resilience of its defense communications.Amazon -
Wired - Tech
Inside a16z’s Boot Camp for Crypto Startups
Andreessen Horowitz is betting the house on crypto. (Yes, really.) This spring, the VC firm schooled a new batch of founders that it hopes can prove the technology is good for more than scams and speculation.Crypto -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: Brain implant company Paradromics launches patient registry ahead of human trial
Brain implant company Paradromics is preparing for human trials, while President Biden's poor debate performance affected health-care stocks. -
The Guardian - World
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat detained in Italy after saving 37 people
Artist calls impounding of MV Louise Michel ‘vile and unacceptable’ after rescue of 17 unaccompanied children. A rescue boat financed by Banksy has been seized by Italian authorities after being involved in an effort to rescue 37 people from the ... -
CBS News - Entertainment
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer. -
The New York Times - Sports
An M.L.B. Star Who Beat Cancer Is Making a Different Kind of Comeback
After making four appearances following chemotherapy, the Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery last August. -
ABC News - World
Cancer-stricken Belarusian political prisoner is released after authoritarian president's promise
A prominent Belarusian opposition politician who is suffering from a severe form of cancer has been released from prison, three years after his arrest in the authoritarian country’s crackdown on dissent -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Examining Detroit's revitalization efforts after long decline
More than a decade after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, the city has seen the first increase in population since 1957, and with it a slew of new businesses. Axios Detroit reporter Annalise Frank joins to discuss. -
The Guardian - World
White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures. For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect ...Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'It screams SEC': Texas looks the part as Longhorns plant their flag
It's a new era in college sports. The rich are getting richer and more powerful than ever. Nowhere was that more clear than at a lavish celebration of Texas' SEC move. -
The New York Times - Health
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment. -
The Guardian - World
French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed
Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote. France’s prime minister has said nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) winning an outright majority in ... -
NBC News - Top stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sheryl Lee Ralph braces for Category 4 Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica: 'Please stay inside'
Sheryl Lee Ralph of 'Abbott Elementary' urges fans of the show to 'pray for us as you pray for others' as she prepares to ride out Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica. -
CBS News - Top stories
Israeli military orders evacuation of Gaza's second largest city
Israel's military has ordered Palestinians to leave sections of Khan Younis. The evacuation order, which impacts thousands, could indicate another Israeli ground assault is imminent.Israel -
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BBC News - Top stories
Hamas faces growing public dissent as Gaza war erodes support
Palestinians in Gaza are openly criticising the armed group both on the streets and online. -
NBC News - Top stories
Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
The Black Farmers Association called for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after the rural retailer announced that it would cut DEI and climate advocacy. -
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 -
Inc. - Business
Black Farmers' Group Calls for Tractor Supply CEO's Resignation After Company Cuts DEI Efforts
The 130,000-member group repeatedly sought discussions with the rural retailer's chief, Hal Lawton, over its response to conservative activists' criticism. -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: Israel reportedly kills senior Hezbollah commander in drone strike
Senior field commander killed in Israeli strike outside southern Lebanese city of Tyre, Reuters reports. Al Jazeera is reporting that “at least four people have been killed and 17 injured in Israeli bombardment in Gaza City’s Shejaiya ...Israel -
The Hill - Politics
12 former aides say Biden has prioritized politics over 'fair policymaking' on Gaza
Twelve U.S. government employees who resigned in protest of President Biden’s handling of Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip are accusing the administration of prioritizing politics over "fair policymaking," and offering recommendations ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.Israel -
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 ... -
ABC News - World
Life and death in Gaza's 'safe zone' where food is scarce and Israel strikes without warning
Palestinian hospital authorities and witnesses say an Israeli airstrike slammed into a residential building right next to the main medical center in Gaza’s southern city of Khan YounisIsrael -
The Hill - Politics
12 former aides say Biden has prioritized politics over ‘fair policymaking’ on Gaza
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 12 former aides say Biden has prioritized politics over ‘fair policymaking’ on Gaza Twelve U.S. government ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners criticising war in Gaza
Call for investigation into security breach after parliament partly locked down as activists reveal banner declaring ‘war crimes … enabled here’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'From Here, From There (De Aquí/De Allá)' Review: A Dreamer's Drive
The latest documentary in PBS’s ‘Voces’ series follows attorney Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented lawyer to make an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court—in a case that would decide his fate. -
ESPN - Sports
Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding the veteran to a thin starting rotation in hopes of holding onto first place in the National League Central. -
BBC News - Top stories
Captain Tom's daughter disqualified from charity
The family of the late fundraising veteran say they have made the "difficult decision" not to appeal. -
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 New York Times - Top stories
There’s a Name for the Trap Joe Biden Faces
It’s always hard to walk away from power.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure. -
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CBS News - Top stories
Takeaways from the Supreme Court's historic term
The Supreme Court handles the tough cases, so every term is notable, but this one in particular reshaped vast parts of the American system of government and touched some of the most sensitive cultural issues of our time. New York Times reporter ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Some retailers are pulling back from self-checkout
Despite the convenience for shoppers, some well-known stores are now pulling back from self-checkout, with theft cited as a major factor. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. -
BBC News - Top stories
IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins
Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How the Parks Rank, From Acadia to Yellowstone
A summertime visit to a U.S. national park is something that looms large in the imagination of many Americans. The Wall Street Journal lays out an objective view of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking ... -
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.