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The Guardian - World
Germany’s first African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse
Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office. The first African-born MP to enter the German parliament has announced he will not be standing in next year’s federal election, ... -
ABC News - World
South African police find body of former high jump world champ Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
ABC News - Sports
South African police find the body of former high jump world champion Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
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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 ... -
Financial Times - World
Kenya’s mass protests expose African fury with IMF
William Ruto is latest president of developing country caught between multilateral lenders and angry population -
BBC News - Top stories
'It's a disaster': Hurricane Beryl batters Jamaica
Floodwaters poured down streets of Kingston, as the storm ripped roofs off buildings on the island's southern coast. -
ESPN - Sports
Toney: Racist abuse won't stop me taking penalty
Ivan Toney has said recent cases of England players suffering racist abuse would not deter him from taking a penalty if required at Euro 2024. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 odds, time, prop bets: Picks, predictions from top betting expert
SportsLine betting expert Matt Severance reveals his 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest picks for Thursday's contests at Coney Island without Joey Chestnut -
The New York Times - World
First African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election
Karamba Diaby, whose 2013 victory was considered a win for equality, said he wanted more time with his family. But he has also spoken of the death threats he has received.Germany -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
ABC News - World
New Dutch leader pledges to cut immigration; opposition vows to root out racists
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof is pledging to work hard at cutting immigration, one of his new goverment’s main aimsNetherlands -
ABC News - Tech
Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help
Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or notTiktok -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How Science Is Helping Us Understand Human Sacrifice
New methods, such as DNA sequencing, help researchers probe this once-widespread behavior. -
The New York Times - Sports
The Tense Moments Before Klay Thompson’s Stunning Split With Golden State
Steve Kerr made some decisions that, in retrospect, played a part in nudging Thompson out the door, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
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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. -
CBS News - Top stories
Support group helps male military spouses
"Macho Spouse" is looking to provide much-needed support and resources for male military spouses, helping them overcome isolation and build meaningful connections within the military community. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Chamber music turns old landmarks into vibrant venues in Sierra Madre and South L.A.
Concerts by the New Hollywood String Quartet and Tesserae Baroque show how Hollywood studio musicians can be uniquely qualified for chamber music. -
The Guardian - World
Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?
Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office. They were minding their own business, scanning the forest for fruit, when the troops approached. ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFC South race: Can new-look Falcons dethrone Buccaneers or will either Saints or Panthers surprise?
Atlanta has the best odds to supplant three-peat champion Tampa Bay in 2024NFL -
The Guardian - World
‘Please send help’: Caribbean reels from Hurricane Beryl devastation
Homes flattened, apocalyptic scenes and at least four dead as St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada try to recover. This should have been a week of celebration in the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The annual Vincy ... -
CNBC - Business
'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
Americans hoping to move abroad are getting some help from travel companies and local guides. -
The Hill - Politics
Much ado about a list of people who don’t want to help Ukraine
A little-known independent Ukrainian media outfit named Texty.org.ua has recently come under attack by prominent American conservatives.Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saks Owner to Buy Neiman Marcus, With Help From Amazon
Retail rivals strike a $2.65 billion merger as they seek to gain scale against luxury brands. -
Inc. - Business
These Futuristic New Batteries Could Help Prevent Lithium-ion Fires
Proponents of solid-state batteries say the devices pack more power and might be safer than lithium-ion batteries, but there's reason for caution. -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
BBC News - Top stories
Goat herd 'shouldn't need help from 999 services'
People should phone BCP council to report issues with the goats rather than the emergency services. -
CBS News - Top stories
Man creates "Macho Spouse" support group to help military husbands
One man made it his mission to connect military husbands through a group he called "Macho Spouse." It aims to provide support and resources for military husbands, who make up 14% of the country's 500,000 military spouses. -
The Hill - Politics
White House adamant Biden 'is not dropping out'
The White House was adamant Wednesday that President Biden isn’t dropping out of the 2024 race, despite some calls from Democrats for him to step aside. “The president is not dropping out, that’s something the campaign has shared,” press secretary ...Joe Biden -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Chet Hanks condemns white supremacists who adopted his 'white boy summer' meme
Chet Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks, has inadvertently emboldened white supremacists and other hate groups, according to a recent report. -
The New York Times - Tech
How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space
Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more. -
NBC News - Top stories
White House weighs options after ruling on immunity as Democrats react with outrage
The White House is considering its options for a response to the Supreme Court's blockbuster ruling on immunity that handed Donald Trump a major victory, as President Joe Biden warns that an amoral future president could abuse those powers. -
NBC News - Politics
What’s the White House’s plan as more urge Biden to step aside?
As Joe Biden faces increasing pressure after his poor debate performance last week, all eyes are on polls and donors — which could hint at possible cracks in the president’s plan for reelection. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden to Hold Crisis Meeting With Democratic Governors at the White House
The president is trying to reassure his supporters that he can still win in November despite his debate debacle last week.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House says gender-affirming surgeries should be limited to adults
The Biden administration said it opposes gender-affirming surgery for transgender minors, deviating from past statements that broadly support gender-affirming health care for youth and angering LGBTQ groups that have backed President Biden in the ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists
President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.Joe Biden