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Financial Times - Business
Why Starmer should now play prosecutor on Brexit
A proper audit of the impact of leaving the EU would deliver political and economic benefits to incoming Labour ministers -
Financial Times - World
Green peace: forest-bathing in Vancouver
The Japanese mindfulness practice has found a natural home in this corner of tree-cloaked British Columbia -
Financial Times - World
Stifling China’s green energy boom would be a disaster
Does the government in Beijing have the courage to throw its weight behind what business is already doing?China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
The Hill - Politics
Taiwan says China seized fishing boat under new protocol
Taiwanese officials Wednesday said China seized one of their fishing boats this week under a new protocol that allows the Chinese coast guard to take vessels that operate under its maritime borders. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said ...China -
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ABC News - World
Indian mother delivers baby on boat as her river island is inundated by floodwaters
A blue tarp covered a mother and her newborn daughter from the incessant rain on their boat journey -
ABC News - Top stories
Indian mother delivers baby on boat as her river island is inundated by floodwaters
A blue tarp covered a mother and her newborn daughter from the incessant rain on their boat journey -
BBC News - Top stories
Learner driver failed theory test 60 times
The learner, who finally passed, notched up the highest number of fails for a single person in 2023. -
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ABC News - Top stories
US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wages Are Rising at Small Firms, But Employment Isn't
The latest NFIB report finds a cooling labor market. -
The Guardian - World
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat detained in Italy after saving 37 people
Artist calls impounding of MV Louise Michel ‘vile and unacceptable’ after rescue of 17 unaccompanied children. A rescue boat financed by Banksy has been seized by Italian authorities after being involved in an effort to rescue 37 people from the ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims — aka layoffs — rise to 238,000 and stay near one-year high
New jobless claims have surged since the end of the school year, raising questions about whether it’s a temporary increase or a sign of rising layoffs. -
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
Emma Raducanu says she did not know general election vote was on Thursday
Former US Open champion is among several British players at Wimbledon who say they are focusing on their tennis. Emma Raducanu has said she did not realise voting for the general election was happening on Thursday, saying she would be having a ... -
Financial Times - World
BYD comes to Thailand and China stakes its rare earths claims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesChina -
The New York Times - Business
If You Test Positive for Covid, Can You Still Travel?
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts. -
The Hill - Politics
Biblical push in schools poses major test for separation of church and state
Officials in red states are increasingly using schools to test the wall between church and state. Oklahoma joined Louisiana last week in insisting that biblical teachings have a place in the classroom, alarming civil liberties groups who say ... -
Financial Times - Business
Goldman Sachs faces uphill battle in dispute with Fed over stress test
Chance of reconsidering its grade ‘close to zero’ as US central bank has never overturned an assessment on appealFederal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
If You Test Positive for Covid, Can You Still Travel?
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts. -
Wired - Tech
11 Best Coolers WIRED Tested for Every Budget, Any Situation
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
Inc. - Business
Small Businesses Filing for Bankruptcy May Face Challenges as Government Program Expires
The rule had let small businesses with less than $2.75 million in debt file under Subchapter V. -
NBC News - Top stories
Appeals court rejects Broadway producer's antitrust claim against actors' and stage managers' union
An appeals court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by an award-winning producer who claims a union's illegal boycott prevented him from producing shows. -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft reaches settlement in California over claims it punished employees for taking protected time off
Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle claims that the company unfairly treated California employees who took protected time off.California -
NBC News - Top stories
Mark Cavendish claims record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage win
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling’s biggest race. -
NBC News - Top stories
L.A. to pay $21M to settle claims over botched fireworks detonation by police 3 years ago
Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation of a cache of illegal fireworks three years ago, injuring 17 people and displacing dozens of others. -
The Guardian - World
Climber Ola Kalucka claims ‘bittersweet’ Olympic place by beating her twin sister
Ola edged out Natalia Kalucka to take second Polish spot‘It was a rollercoaster moment. I was so happy, but so sad’Ola Kalucka remembers sitting at breakfast with her twin sister Natalia on the morning of the final Olympic qualification round for ... -
The Guardian - World
Trump calls Biden ‘broken-down’ and claims he quit 2024 race in leaked video
Clip obtained by Daily Beast shows ex-president sitting in golf cart, holding cash, as he discusses presidential debate. “A broken-down pile of crap” on the verge of “quitting the race” was Donald Trump’s summation of Joe Biden in a ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Alex Morgan urges ‘safe’ environment at Wave after claims by former team employee
Former employee makes allegations about NWSL clubClub says claims are ‘inaccurate and defamatory’The San Diego Wave called accusations made by a former employee on social media “inaccurate and defamatory” in a statement on Wednesday.. Brittany ... -
ABC News - Health
Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, fourth person linked to outbreak
A fourth dairy worker in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu -
The Guardian - World
‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests
It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?. I have much good fortune in my life, but in one respect I am ... -
Wired - Tech
16 Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers for iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.Apple -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to ... -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests -
The Guardian - World
Artificial light on coastlines lures small fish to their doom, coral reef study finds
Light pollution acts as ‘midnight fridge’, drawing in young fish, then predators, according to tests in French Polynesia. Artificial light shining from coastlines around the world is acting like “a midnight fridge” full of tasty snacks, ...