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The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons – politics live
On his first full day as PM, Starmer fielded questions on Labour’s plans for prisons, defence, immigration and more. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the ... -
Financial Times - Business
How UK civil servants are preparing for a change of government
Officials get ready for an expected cultural shift in WhitehallUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Business
Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened. -
CNBC - Business
Vice President Kamala Harris' past donors privately strategize in case Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris' allies discuss scenarios in the event that President Joe Biden decides not to keep his reelection campaign going.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Vice President Kamala Harris' past donors privately strategize in case Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are privately discussing what her candidacy would look like if President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House, and how they could help her, following Biden’s disastrous debate performance on ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
BBC News - Top stories
Sinn Féin becomes NI's largest Westminster party
It comes after a hugely disappointing night for the DUP, which has lost three seats. -
The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
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 New York Times - World
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 3 Storm, Smashes Jamaica and Speeds Toward Mexico
The storm was lashing the southern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday evening after devastating several Caribbean islands this week. The Cayman Islands are bracing to be next. -
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. -
Financial Times - World
Labour to set out details of planning system overhaul within days
The reforms are a critical part of the party’s plan to pull the UK out of a decade of low growth and productivity -
Financial Times - Business
Is this Kamala Harris’s moment?
Donors are sceptical of US vice-president, but she has a base of party support if the Democrats replace Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris Has Stepped Up. If Biden Falters, Can She Lead?
Vice President Kamala Harris has spent the past year trying to quiet her doubters. Now, with President Biden’s candidacy on the line, Democrats are assessing whether she is up to being the nominee.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Clash of clans: can the Democrats stay united if Biden is toppled?
The president brought together a party riven on class, age and racial issues. What happens if he goes?Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
To Build a Better Company Culture, Accept That People Are Not Expendable Resources
In her new book, writer Samhita Mukhopadhyay breaks down the barriers businesses face to following through on DEI promises. -
ABC News - Entertainment
30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture -
The Guardian - World
Montella reaps rewards of embracing Turkey’s fan culture pandemonium
Unlike his predecessors, the Italian has the team leaning into their passionate side as fairytale run continues. A train grinds to a halt, mid-journey, in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, in front a giant screen. The conductor and passengers hold their breath, ... -
CBS News - Top stories
What to expect from 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
The 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture is underway in New Orleans. Janet Jackson, Usher and Birdman are among the headliners with Vice President Kamala Harris also set to make an appearance. Hakeem Holmes, vice president of the festival, ... -
The Guardian - World
Róisín Murphy: ‘I think our culture is too hedonistic’
The singer, 51, on making memories, disliking therapy, and a terrifying meeting with Grace Jones. I used to ask my dad if I could marry him. He was my hero. My first memory is being devastated that he had to go to work, I couldn’t understand why ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
JPMorgan Warns Customers: Prepare to Pay for Checking Accounts
The head of Chase said bank customers stand to lose out on everything from free checking accounts to credit score trackers if Washington enacts new rules. -
BBC News - Top stories
Laura Kuenssberg: Will Starmer 'go quick, go fast' now he's in power?
The new PM and his team face the huge responsibility that comes with being in power. -
Financial Times - Business
The BlackRock private data deal that minted a UK billionaire
Sale of Preqin for £2.5bn has catapulted founder Mark O’Hare into ranks of Britain’s wealthiest peopleUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Business
Book Review: ‘Private Revolutions’ by Yuan Yang
In “Private Revolutions,” Yuan Yang follows the lives of women in a rapidly changing modern superpower. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private Equity's Diverging Deal Making and Fundraising Outlooks
Views on the industry often depend on which side of the market the firm occupies. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
John Deere Classic Best Bets
Brad Thomas is back with another round of best bets for the John Deere Classic -
The Wall Street Journal - World
John Quincy Adams, Christian Nationalist
A religious reading of the Declaration of Independence has a long pedigree. -
MarketWatch - Business
How a burger-shack owner allegedly toppled a government and evaded taxes on $7 billion in U.S. military contracts
Douglas Edelman has been charged with hiding $350 million in income. He allegedly spent the money on yachts and an Austrian chalet. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Federal LGBTQ Rule for Schools Under Siege
The Biden administration has racked up a string of initial losses in its effort to extend federal protections against discrimination to gay and transgender students. -
BBC News - Top stories
Girl killed in school bus crash 'was wearing seatbelt'
Jessica Baker, 15 was killed along with the driver of the bus when it crashed on the M53 last year. -
CBS News - Top stories
Gay teacher responds to LGBTQ backlash in schools
The American Library Association found that 4,240 books were targets of censorship efforts in 2023, with about half of those books written by or including people of color and those from LGBTQ communities. CBS News executive director of elections ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Josh Shapiro's Moment of Truth on School Choice
Does the Pennsylvania Governor support education vouchers for poor children or not? -
The Hill - Politics
House Republicans target Harris as Biden concerns loom
The House Republicans' campaign arm launched an ad targeting Vice President Harris on Wednesday, as some Democrats call on her to replace President Biden at the top of the party’s November ticket. “House Republicans are sharpening our knives if ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Betting Markets Favor Harris as Democratic Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has a 50% chance of being the party’s nominee, compared with President Biden’s 29% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 12%, according to derivatives contracts traded on PredictIt. -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
The Guardian - World
Protests against arts sponsorship are killing culture. Be careful what you wish for | Martin Prendergast
Baillie Gifford’s financial support of the biggest book festivals ended after a campaign against its fossil fuel ties. Britain’s arts need more corporate cash, not less. What do Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, ... -
NBC News - Top stories
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 ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Inside look at preparations for Macy's New York fireworks display
It's one of the biggest July 4th events in the country, the Macy's fireworks show in New York Harbor. NBC News' Kaylee Hartung got a behind-the-scenes look at how they prepare for the big night.New York