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As Biden visits Wisconsin, Democratic voters want to evaluate him for themselves
Wisconsin Democratic voters said what they hoped to hear from President Joe Biden at a rally in Madison on Friday.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Axelrod post-interview: Biden 'dangerously out of touch' with voter concerns
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that President Biden is “dangerously out of touch” with voters on the issue of his age and health following Biden’s highly anticipated sit-down interview on ABC News. “The president is rightfully proud of ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Iran's Voters Elect Their First Reformist President in Two Decades
Fear of a hard-line alternative drove higher turnout for a candidate who pledged to rein in the morality police and resume nuclear talks.Iran -
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Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
Voters in France’s overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right -
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The Guardian - World
Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the party benefited from ... -
The Guardian - World
What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter?
Polling shows critical group unenthused about Biden and Trump – and moved by economy over abortion. The independent voter is the elusive prize in any election. This year, Democrats are hoping that widespread support for abortion rights will draw ... -
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Bidens head to Pennsylvania as part of July voter outreach blitz
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Pennsylvania Sunday to begin their July voter outreach events amid the fallout from the president’s poor debate showing and concerns among Democrats. Biden is set to deliver remarks at a ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats' disdain for voters could cost them another election
Biden's dismissive attitude towards voters' concerns raises concerns about the Democratic Party's approach to the 2024 election. Only if Democrats (and Biden in particular) start listening to and respecting their voters, and giving them a voice, ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics
State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. -
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French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape
Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing.France -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
Financial Times - Business
The divided French left will not repeat past victories
Fractures are everywhere in the New Popular Front, making it impossible to stand up to the RNFrance -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
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Final push ahead of pivotal French legislative elections
There are 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Just 76 deputies were elected with an outright majority in the first round so the majority of seats are still up for grabs. -
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In the French Countryside, the Far-Right National Rally Has Risen
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen. -
The New York Times - World
Mythical Sword’s Disappearance Brings Mystery to French Village
Legend says the Durandal sword had been stuck in a French hillside for nearly 1,300 years. When it went missing in June, an investigation to find France’s Excalibur began. -
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to tender resignation
France now looks likely to be stranded in a hung-parliament scenario that divides it between three strongly represented parties that must broker alliances to gain absolute control.France -
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French people reject the far right - again
Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.France -
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Monday Briefing: Left Surges in French Election
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The Wall Street Journal - World
French Leftist Coalition Prevails Over Le Pen's Far Right in Election Shock
The New Popular Front won the biggest share of the National Assembly but fell far short of a majority, raising the specter of a hung parliament.France -
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Euro Seen Rising as Political Risk Priced Out
The euro’s modest rise alongside stock market gains suggest traders aren’t dissatisfied with Sunday’s French parliamentary election result, ActivTrades said. -
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French stocks and bonds recover after deadlocked election
French stocks and bonds reversed early declines following the deadlocked election.France -
Financial Times - World
French election: FT experts answer your questions
We responded to readers’ queries about the surprise French parliamentary election resultsFrance -
Financial Times - Business
Messy French politics point to broader malaise for investors
Stasis, squabbling and posturing mean results may be more a surprise in style than substance -
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Rep. Doggett becomes first Democrat to call on Biden to leave race
President Joe Biden apologized off-camera at a fundraiser in Virginia for his poor debate performance last week. This comes as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi acknowledges concerns and Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas becomes the first elected ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Kolanovic to leave JPMorgan after series of mistimed stock market calls
Top analyst leaves US bank after bearish forecasts on S&P 500 -
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People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department ... -
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'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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Microsoft to Pay $14.4 Million to Resolve Leave Discrimination Claims in California
The California Civil Rights Department alleged that employees who used parental and other types of protected leave received lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews.California -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica after leaving ‘Armageddon-like’ trail in Grenada
Jamaican PM says worst is yet to come as category 4 storm hits southern coast after causing at least seven deaths in region. Why Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm seasonHurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica after leaving an “Armageddon-like” trail ... -
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Hurricane Beryl leaves 2 dead in Jamaica and cuts path of destruction as Mexico prepares for impact
Hurricane Beryl churned toward the Cayman Islands and Mexico on Thursday after leaving a trail of destruction in southern Jamaica, killing at least two people on the island nation, bringing down power lines, and leaving hundreds homeless and in ... -
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 3 as it heads toward Yucatan Peninsula
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to a Category 3. -
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Jake DeBrusk posts heartfelt message to Boston fans after leaving Bruins
DeBrusk had one last message for Boston before embarking on a new chapter with the Canucks. -
The Guardian - World
Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die
Family members and eyewitnesses say they had to dig in mud to find survivors and some of the more than 120 killed. Relatives of victims of the deadly crowd crush during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India have accused the authorities of ... -
The Hill - Politics
Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves suspect dead, ranger injured
A shooting at Yellowstone National Park on July Fourth left a park ranger wounded and the suspect dead, according to a release from the National Park Service. There are no active threats to the public, officials said. The shooting took place at ... -
The Guardian - World
Andrew Tate can leave Romania while awaiting trial, court rules
Restrictions eased on self-professed ‘misogynist influencer’ who is charged with human trafficking and rape. The controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate will be allowed to leave Romania while awaiting trial on charges of human ... -
VentureBeat - Tech
Satisfactory leaves early access after five years on September 10
Satisfactory, Coffee Stain's factory sim game, is officially launching in 1.0 after five years in early access on September 10. -
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U.S. troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Unlike the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman said the U.S. is not destroying equipment or facilities as it leaves.