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Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles -
The New York Times - World
Rishi Sunak Hangs On to His Seat in Parliament
The prime minister will remain a lawmaker after a close race in his North Yorkshire constituency. -
BBC News - Top stories
Sunak apologises after Tory defeat and says he will step down
In a speech outside Number 10, Mr Sunak said he would step down as party leader once arrangements for a successor are in place. -
BBC News - Top stories
Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?
The Conservatives will need to choose a new leader when the former PM stands down. -
CBS News - Top stories
Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Pixel Perfect Dude reveals gameplay details for #Drive Rally
Developer Pixel Perfect Dude today revealed more information about its upcoming game, #Drive Rally. More specifically, it gave fans a look at the gameplay for the title, including the cars and customization options, the racing environments and the ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Smith & Nephew shares surge as activist Cevian Capital reveals 5% stake
Shares in Smith & Nephew increased 7% on Cevian’s disclosure that it had built up a 5% stake -
The Guardian - World
The seconds ticked by to 10pm, when the people’s will would be revealed | John Crace
Democracy can be tense at that one point in the cycle when power resides with the people and not politicians. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideIt ... -
Financial Times - World
Historic UK election hauls reveal bigger voter trends
We are now in an era of increased volatility where party dominance is never guaranteedUnited Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
Lego Jaws Set Revealed, Leaps Out Of Water August 6
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, and if you're looking to celebrate the original blockbuster, this new Jaws Lego set is a must-have. Capturing the magic--or terror--of one of the pivotal scenes from the classic ... -
ESPN - Sports
Porter to face federal charge in betting scandal
Court papers indicate former Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him. -
CNBC - Business
Oil prices hold firm as large draw on U.S. crude, gasoline inventories signal uptick in demand
Gasoline prices are averaging $3.51 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, up about 2 cents from last week. -
CNBC - Business
Wall Street firm gets it right with Best Buy call, plus Eli Lilly shares move up
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. -
CNBC - Business
Hong Kong's IPO market is finally starting to turn around, consulting firm EY says
The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, said George Chan, global IPO leader at EY. -
The Guardian - World
South Africa hold firm to seal narrow win over Ireland in pulsating first Test
South Africa 27-20 IrelandLate tries from Murray and Baird not enough for touristsThe Ireland wing James Lowe went from hero to zero as the world champions, South Africa, underlined their status as Test rugby’s top-ranked nation with a gripping ... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Milei to meet Bolsonaro in Brazil amid feud with Lula
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbentBrazil -
MarketWatch - Business
We’re in our mid-50s and planning to retire soon. We have $2 million saved. How can we extract income from our $900,000 home?
“We have no children or heirs, and have no one to leave our estate to other than charitable causes.” -
The Guardian - World
Rishi Sunak fearful of losing his seat, sources say
PM would become first sitting British leader to be voted out of his constituency if his fears are realised. How boundary changes may affect key constituenciesUK election live – latest updatesRishi Sunak has confided to members of his inner circle ... -
NBC News - Politics
British PM Rishi Sunak faces likely defeat as voters head to polls
British voters are heading to the polls for the country’s first parliamentary election in five years and are widely expected to usher out over a decade of Conservative Party power. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing challengers for the ...United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Sunak hands peerage to Theresa May in eleventh-hour honours list
The former Conservative prime minister will join the House of Lords -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer hails historic Labour victory as Conservatives sink to worst-ever result
Sunak resigns as prime minister but delays departure as Tory leader until rules to choose successor are in place -
CBS News - Top stories
U.K.'s Labour Party sweeps back to power after 14 years on the sidelines
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the British people "delivered a sobering verdict," and the Labour Party has won the U.K. election. -
The New York Times - World
Starmer Becomes U.K. Prime Minister After Labour Party Landslide
Labour’s resounding election victory ended 14 years of Conservative government. But a fragmented vote and low turnout pointed to a deeply unhappy Britain.United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister
In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat. -
Financial Times - Business
‘Ineffectual’ and ‘snippy’: the rapid rise and stunning fall of Rishi Sunak
The Icarus-like former PM took his party to what is projected to be its worst defeat in history -
NBC News - Top stories
Defeated Rishi Sunak gives final speech after meeting King Charles
Defeated Rishi Sunak gives final speech after meeting King CharlesUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Sunak axed, the cast eviscerated: at last, it’s the Tories’ season finale | Marina Hyde
It was worthy of a TV special. Truss, Rees-Mogg, Shapps, Liam Fox: so many erased after 14 years of dystopian soap opera. And not a moist eye in the house. Well, if you’re just joining us, the nation has delivered an all-night victim impact ... -
ABC News - World
Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touchUnited Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Sunak's 'dismal end' and 'bland' Starmer: World media reacts to UK election
Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.United Kingdom -
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 Wall Street Journal - World
What Happens if Biden Drops Out of the Election?
Democratic unity showed cracks after his shaky debate performance against Trump.Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
Top 25 teams of NFL's modern era revealed, plus veteran safety hit with six-game PED suspension
Everything you need to know around the NFL for July 3 -
The Guardian - World
Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals
Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks. Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan widely spoken of as a possible Democratic candidate for president should Joe ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Former league MVP Cam Newton reveals which QB he feels is the greatest dual threat of all time
Newton gave the title to one of the game's best current quarterbacks -
The Guardian - World
This election has upended British politics. A strange new landscape is revealed | Rafael Behr
Tribal loyalties and political certainties are falling away, but the Conservatives have been felled by a determined coalition . Elections do not change countries overnight. They reveal changes that were hidden – or visible but neglected – beneath ...