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The Wall Street Journal - World
Wisconsin voters can once again use absentee-ballot drop boxes to deliver their votes after the state supreme court overturned its own 2022 ban.
Wisconsin voters can once again use absentee-ballot drop boxes to deliver their votes after the state supreme court overturned its own 2022 ban. -
The Hill - Politics
Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks
Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Some of Biden’s Upcoming Fund-Raising Events Face New Uncertainty
Plans for a late July fund-raiser in Wisconsin are now off, and it’s unclear whether another event in Texas will proceed, following President Biden’s disastrous debate performance.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Three people die after arrests at election protests in Mauritania
Two died in detention facility and one in hospital, officials say, after protests over Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s win. Three protesters have died in detention in Mauritania, the interior ministry has said, after mass arrests during protests in the ... -
CBS News - Top stories
FDA bans ingredient found in some citrus-flavored sodas
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.FDA -
The Hill - Politics
Heritage faces blowback after 'bloodless' revolution comment
The Heritage Foundation and its president, Kevin Roberts, are facing blowback in the wake of his comment about an ongoing second American revolution that will “remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” President Biden’s campaign jumped on the ... -
ABC News - Tech
State passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use during day
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day -
The Guardian - World
Turkey’s Merih Demiral facing ban over ‘wolf’ celebration in win over Austria
Defender’s gesture has apparent far-right connotationsUefa inquiry could lead to him missing quarter-final tieMerih Demiral, Turkey’s goalscorer from their last-16 win over Austria, could face a ban from their quarter-final against the Netherlands ...College Football -
Financial Times - Business
Katzenberg faces ire of Hollywood donors after Biden debate
Film mogul is central to president’s fundraising efforts but has been accused of concealing Biden’s conditionJoe Biden -
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Bellingham free to play quarter-final after being given suspended ban
England midfielder Jude Bellingham is given a one-match suspended ban for his crotch-grabbing gesture after scoring against Slovakia. -
The Guardian - World
Cigarettes After Sex: ‘Our lyrics might be a bit dirty for some people’
The Texan band’s risqué name and sultry brand of dream-pop has earned them billions of streams. They talk about writing immortal love songs and eyebrow-raising wordplay. When he was growing up in El Paso, Texas, Greg Gonzalez dreamed of one day ... -
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Road rage ramming incident caught on CCTV
CCTV footages shows Woodward ramming into another motorist who tried to overtake him on the A55. -
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Female MPs call harassment an assault on democracy
"This election has been the worst election I have ever stood in," Labour's Jess Phillips tells the count. -
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In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote
Crime and poverty in cities like Marseille has driven support for the far right in southern France. -
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Trump leading Biden nationally and in swing states after debate, CBS News poll finds
President Biden's rough week isn't getting any relief from the latest CBS News poll that shows Donald Trump leading him by two points nationally and three points in battleground states among likely voters. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...Joe Biden -
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6 people injured after carnival ride tips over at Fourth of July celebration in Washington state
Six people were injured Wednesday night after a ride at an Independence Day carnival in Washington state tipped over, officials said. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Utah State informs football coach Blake Anderson he will be fired for cause after Title IX review
Anderson was dismissed after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. -
CBS News - Top stories
1 dead, 3 injured after severe thunderstorm tears through state park in Kansas
The storm blew through Lake Wilson in rural central Kansas' Wilson State Park. -
The Guardian - World
At least 89 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Mauritania, state news agency says
Dangerous Atlantic ocean route is gaining popularity because of increased vigilance by authorities in the Mediterranean. Nearly 90 migrants bound for Europe died and dozens more are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania ... -
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Apple accepts Epic Games Store for the E.U. after facing a public callout from the company
Apple has signed off on the Epic Games Store in the EU after the gaming company publicly complained that the tech giant had repeatedly rejected their application.Apple -
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Major hospital safety incident linked to Kevin Campbell's death
The former Arsenal and Everton star died at Manchester Royal Infirmary a month after his admission. -
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WATCH: 4 shark bite incidents in South Padre Island, Texas
Officials believe that the same shark was responsible for all the incidents, one of which sent the victim to the hospital. -
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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin banned from Phillies game after making unwanted advance at female employee
Howard Eskin, 73, was also banned from the 76ers' training facility until further notice. -
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England midfielder Jude Bellingham avoids immediate ban after offensive gesture at Euro 2024
England midfielder Jude Bellingham avoids immediate ban after offensive gesture at Euro 2024 -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
CNBC - Business
We're taking some profits in our bank stocks after big runs and ahead of a tricky time
"The positions were built and forged in tougher times. I think they should be trimmed," Cramer said Friday. -
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Financial Times - Business
Cineworld considers closing quarter of its UK cinemas
Move is part of a restructuring plan to be put to creditors in an effort to slash costsUnited Kingdom -
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Israel considers Hamas response to cease-fire proposal
An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.Israel -
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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 -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Abductions Rattle Kenya as Anti-Government Protests Continue
Dozens of activists say they were snatched from their homes or off the streets by hooded, armed men. Some are still missing, and the disappearances have unnerved a nation long seen as a pillar of stability. -
CBS News - Top stories
3 homeowner types who should consider refinancing their mortgage now
The mortgage rate climate is changing, leading to refinance opportunities for some owners. Here's what to know now. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic rep says 'all viable options' should be considered for 2024 ticket
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said on Wednesday Democrats should consider “all viable options,” as the party weighs next steps amid concerns about President Biden’s standing as the presumptive party nominee. “When your current strategy isn’t ...