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Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout
After years of investing in self-checkouts, Five Below, Dollar General and others are refocusing on human cashiers, citing long-running concerns about lost inventory. -
The Guardian - World
Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
New dating technique finds painting on island of Sulawesi is 6,000 years older than previous record holder. The world’s oldest known picture story is a cave painting almost 6,000 years older than the previous record holder, found about 10km away ... -
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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. -
CNBC - Business
34-year-old grew her income from $46,000 a year to $400,000 in 12 years—her No. 1 tip for negotiating your salary
Sora Lee has multiplied her annual income by nearly 10 times in just over 10 years. These three tips helped her build a successful career. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Live at Mezzrow' by Ken Peplowski Review: A Soulful Self-Reckoning
The jazz musician upcycles forgotten classics from the ’30s onward—from bouncing riff numbers to wistful show tunes—with unique clarinet and saxophone renditions on an introspective record, his first in five years. -
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Woman admits murdering her parents
Virginia McCullough pleads guilty to killing her mum and dad, whose bodies were found at her home. -
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. -
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Who is Keir Starmer, the self-described socialist set to lead the U.K.? Some Brits still don't know
Labour's Keir Starmer looks set to win a landslide victory against Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the U.K.'s general election. -
CBS News - Top stories
Two sisters use podcast to spread self-love and encourage women to celebrate their bodies
Models Hunter and Michaela McGrady are encouraging all women to celebrate their bodies this summer. The sisters host "The Model Citizen" podcast, where they talk about relationships, body image and the modeling industry. Now, they're using ... -
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Kris Jenner shares plans for removal of her ovaries
The 68-year-old speaks about her diagnosis in emotional scenes on reality show, The Kardashians. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Meet the Woman Behind Laufey’s Romantic Style: Her Twin Sister, Junia
Junia Lin Jonsdottir helped create the romantic visual world inhabited by her sister, the singer-songwriter Laufey. Please stop asking if she’s jealous. -
ABC News - Sports
Emma Navarro's mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon
Emma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon's third round -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Her world is rocked’: A friend hit the jackpot, but her old friends are abandoning her one by one. Is there a cure for jealousy?
“Is this jealousy or a change in perceived status that has upended her friendships? Any ideas or cures?” -
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13-year-old girl killed in mall shooting, 16-year-old suspect in custody: Police
Jayda Woods-Johnson was “tragically murdered” at the Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department said. -
CNBC - Business
CEO of CVS shares her simple trick to tell whether you're oversharing at work: 'There's a fine line'
Oversharing at work can come from the best of intentions, and lead to embarrassing consequences. CVS CEO Karen Lynch has a tip for striking the right balance. -
CNBC - Business
Tesla shares wipe out loss for the year with 27% rally this week
After a dismal start to 2024, Tesla's stock has rallied sharply of late, including a 27% gain this week, to wipe out its loss for the year. -
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Remains of 12-year-old girl found after being attacked and taken by crocodile
The remains of a missing 12-year-old girl in Australia have been found after she was attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover
Anna Wintour called Vogue Germany’s latest cover star, 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, a “meaningful” subject. -
The Guardian - World
Nine-year-old boy youngest in UK to undergo rare pancreatic surgery
Newcastle surgeons remove Archie Routledge’s pancreas while transplanting insulin-producing cells into his liver. A nine-year-old boy is settling back into family life after becoming the youngest person in the UK to undergo a marathon, life-saving ...United Kingdom -
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World’s oldest cave painting is at least 51,200 years old, scientists say
A cave painting in Indonesia is the oldest such artwork in the world and the world’s oldest known evidence of storytelling in art, researchers say. -
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Missing 12-year-old girl's remains found after crocodile attack
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief." -
CBS News - Top stories
8-year-old stabbed to death in Queens, suspect fatally shot by police
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say. -
The New York Times - Top stories
8-Year-Old Is Killed and Two Adults Wounded in Queens Stabbing
Police officers arrived at an apartment in Jamaica to find a man holding his father at knifepoint and an 8-year-old mortally wounded.United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Samsung shares hit over 3-year high after better-than-expected guidance on strong AI demand
Samsung said Friday it expects operating profit for the April to June quarter to be approximately 10.4 trillion won — a jump of about 1,452%. -
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Inc. - Business
How a 135-Year-Old Fireworks Company Reinvented Itself as a Full-Service Spectacle Maker
The Vitale family business was founded in 1889. Five generations in, the company is bigger than ever. -
ABC News - Top stories
2-year-old found stuck in cabin ceiling after severe turbulence, mother says
The Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay experienced "heavy" turbulence early Monday morning and was diverted to Brazil, the airline said. -
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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. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong PhilharmonicHong Kong -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
NBC News - Top stories
19-year-old nude dancer sues Florida over law restricting age at adult entertainment businesses
A 19-year-old nude dancer alleges a new Florida law raising the age limit on who is employed by adult entertainment businesses infringes on her constitutional rights.Florida -
Inc. - Business
Jeff Bezos Said Successful Companies Last '30-Something Years.' Guess How Old Amazon Is Turning?
A big birthday, and some free business lessons. -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: NBA prospect Pate, 18, joins Capitanes
Dink Pate, who became the youngest known pro basketball player in U.S. history last year at age 17, is joining the G League's Mexico City Capitanes, sources told ESPN.NBA -
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11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested
Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said Friday. -
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The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Garrett Crochet makes MLB history through first 18 career starts
Garrett Crochet is the first player since 1901 to pull off this ridiculous featMLB -
The Hill - Politics
Judge blocks Biden administration's new transgender health protections
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of a new Biden administration rule bolstering health care protections for LGBTQ people, handing a preliminary legal victory to more than a dozen Republican-led states that challenged it ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
Judge temporarily blocks Biden's restoration of transgender health protections
A federal district court judge has temporarily halted parts of a nondiscrimination rule that would have kept insurers and medical professionals from denying hormone therapy, gender transition surgeries and similar medical care for transgender peopleJoe Biden