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Life in the DMZ is getting more tense for the soldiers monitoring North and South Korea’s fragile peace
The rising risk of accidental conflict between North and South Korea is evident to soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone tasked with keeping the peace between them. -
The New York Times - World
Man Who Stabbed South Korea’s Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 15 Years
The attack on Lee Jae-myung in January raised alarms about South Korea’s political polarization. His assailant was convicted of attempted murder. -
ABC News - World
Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison
A South Korean court says a man who stabbed the country's opposition leader in the neck earlier this year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison -
ABC News - World
Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck earlier this year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison
Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck earlier this year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison -
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Man who stabbed South Korea’s opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison
A man who stabbed South Korea’s opposition leader in the neck earlier this year was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, court officials said. -
CNBC - Business
26-year-old was dropped from her record label, worked as a nanny and barista—4 years later, she's a breakout pop star
Singer Chappell Roan's quick rise to pop stardom didn't happen overnight — and presented a new set of career challenges for the 26-year-old from Missouri. -
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. -
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Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, as sturdy labor market gradually cools
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first time in over two years. -
CNN - Top stories
US job growth slowed in June, latest employment data shows
Live coverage of the June jobs report has now ended. The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The EU confirmed plans to impose additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, dashing hopes of a solution sought by several carmakers whose executives fear reprisal from an escalating trade war.
The EU confirmed plans to impose additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, dashing hopes of a solution sought by several carmakers whose executives fear reprisal from an escalating trade war. -
GameSpot - Tech
Marvel Rivals Trailer Shows Just How Much Of A Sticky Menace Spider-Man Really Is
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has shown off a new trailer for its upcoming PvP shooter game, teasing more of Spider-Man's unique offense. Swinging into action to face off against fellow heroes and villains in the Timestream Entanglement crisis, ... -
ABC News - World
Greek coast guard exchanges shots with a man piloting a migrant smuggling boat. No injuries reported
Authorities say the crew of a Greek coast guard patrol boat has exchanged gunfire with a man piloting a speedboat smuggling migrants from neighboring Turkey to a Greek island -
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Arizona man pleads guilty to murder in wife's death after reporting her missing
An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in his wife's death less than a week after he first reported her missing to police in Flagstaff -
MarketWatch - Business
Is the big slowdown in hiring finally here? June U.S. jobs report not supposed to show it.
The U.S. economy wasn’t supposed to churn out so many new jobs this year, according to the experts. But lots of businesses have been hiring to underpin a solid economic expansion. -
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. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. unemployment up to 4.1%, more jobs added than expected in June, labor report shows
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, beating economists' expectations, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate crept up to 4.1%, its highest point since 2021. Jeanna Smialek, ... -
ESPN - Sports
Yamal on youthful tag: 'We don't listen to anyone'
Lamine Yamal has said Spain will respond to Jens Lehmann on the pitch after the former goalkeeper labelled them "inexperienced" ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. -
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Marines reunite with K-9 partners after years apart
After nearly two years apart, Marines Dalton Stone and Isaac Weissand have finally reunited with their beloved K-9 partners, Aida and Poker. Their bond formed through service and companionship. -
MarketWatch - Business
Most people earning $100K or more are making this huge 401(k) mistake
For high earners, saving up to your company match isn’t going to be good enough to replace the income you’ll need later on. -
Financial Times - World
Why more are making the great move north
The south’s sky-high house prices and population pressures are prompting more UK professionals to relocate -
NBC News - Politics
Democrats focus in on North Carolina's Latino voters
Following an extremely tight presidential vote in 2020, Democrats are hoping North Carolina's Latino voters can help them win this fall, but overall enthusiasm for both parties remains low. NBC News' Morgan Radford talked to some of those voters ... -
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New CBS News poll shows voters from both parties concerned about Biden's age following debate
A new CBS News poll shows voters from both parties are concerned if President Biden can handle another term, with three-quarters of voters saying he should not run for office again following last week's debate. A large majority cite his age as ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports -
BBC News - Top stories
Braverman - 'I'm sorry my party didn't listen to you'
Suella Braverman apologised to the British public in an emotional speech as she retained her seat in Fareham -
The New York Times - Top stories
Legal Conservatives’ Long Game: Amp Up Presidential Power but Kneecap Federal Agencies
Blockbuster decisions by the Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed supermajority — expanding one kind of executive branch authority while undercutting another — were no contradiction. -
The Hill - Politics
Top business executives call on Biden to end reelection bid: 'Pass the torch'
A group of top business leaders sent a letter to President Biden Friday urging him to end his reelection campaign in the wake of his poor debate performance last week. As of Friday morning, the letter was signed by 186 people who said they were ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
NBC News - Top stories
North Carolina's Latino population is growing — but not its recent voter turnout
As Democrats look to flip the battleground state back into the presidential win column for the first time since 2008, Latinos will be a key factor — but organizers are finding it challenging. -
BBC News - Top stories
BBC Roblox gaming pop-up injects fun into election process
Players can meet Clive Myrie, Laura Kuenssberg and Jeremy Vine whilst helping Larry the Cat find ballot boxes across the game. -
CBS News - Top stories
North Texas now within the probable path of Hurricane Beryl
The powerful hurricane made landfall again Friday morning over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. -
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Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota -
CBS News - Entertainment
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over pop icon Prince's estate
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate. -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB trade rumors: Mets focused on buying at deadline, Angels listening to offers on closer
The Mets' recent surge has them looking like a trade deadline buyerMLB -
ABC News - Entertainment
Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a 'spiritual' experience
It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” -
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MarketWatch - Business
Constellation Brands profit tops estimates and company backs guidance, offsetting slight sales miss
The brewer of Modelo Especial is still expecting sales to grow 6% to 7% in fiscal 2025.