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BBC News - Top stories
Hungary's Russia-friendly PM meets Putin in Moscow
Viktor Orban's self-styled "peace mission" was heavily criticised by EU leaders and by Ukraine.Russia -
Financial Times - World
Labour loses seats over Gaza stance
Protest votes see shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth among those ousted -
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 -
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 ... -
ABC News - Sports
Steven Kwan homers, takes over as majors' leading hitter as Guardians roll over White Sox 8-4
All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors’ leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White SoxMLB -
ESPN - Sports
The greatest hot dog eater of all time? It's gonna be me, Kobayashi says
Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Kobayashi on his rivalry with Joey Chestnut. -
The Guardian - World
‘Razor’ Robertson is All Blacks’ surf dude tasked with sinking England
New Zealand’s coach has rugby union credentials that suggest Steve Borthwick’s men might hit stormy waters. Scott “Razor” Robertson could hardly be further removed from the traditional image of an All Blacks head coach. You never heard about ... -
The New York Times - Sports
The Moment That Nearly Broke Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024
Ronaldo was left in floods of tears midway through Portugal’s narrow win over Slovenia at Euro 2024. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden campaign highlights tight polling in all-staff memo
President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday highlighted tight polling against former President Trump in an all-staff memo obtained by The Hill, as the team grapples with ongoing fallout from last week's debate between the two. The memo from ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
All Kings, a Retreat for Men, Tackles Masculine Rage, Sadness and Trauma
After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed. -
GameSpot - Tech
Blumhouse Made Another Movie About How AI Will Destroy Us All
We've lost track of how many movies have been made about an AI-powered house that inevitably turns on the family that lives there. But this summer, Blumhouse and Sony are putting out another film with that exact premise called Afraid. This time, ... -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media to buy assets of WorldConnect Technologies in all-stock deal
Trump Media & Technology Group on Wednesday said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of WorldConnect Technologies.Donald Trump -
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 ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bohm and Turner join Harper as NL All-Star starters
The Phillies are sending three of their starting infielders to the All-Star Game, with Alec Bohm and Trea Turner joining Bryce Harper in Texas. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
2024 MLB All-Star Game starters: Gunnar Henderson, Shohei Ohtani among vote-winners
The rest of the All-Star rosters, including pitchers, will be announced Sunday.MLB -
GameSpot - Tech
Zenless Zone Zero - How To Unlock All Free Characters
There are 17 agents that are part of Zenless Zone Zero version 1.0 (also known as the launch version of the game). While the vast majority come from its gacha feature called Signal Search, some can be yours without spending a single dime. Here's ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer. -
CBS News - Top stories
All the best 4th of July sales you can shop today
Shop big 4th of July sales and save on TVs, outdoor furniture, outdoor grills and more now. -
ABC News - Sports
Guardians' All-Star Steven Kwan moves to No. 1 in majors with a .367 average
Steven Kwan isn’t just at the top of Cleveland’s lineup -
The Guardian - World
Alex Mitchell: ‘All Blacks are one of the best sides but they’re not unbeatable’
England scrum-half will start the Test series against New Zealand in a team brimming with confidence and hope. One of Alex Mitchell’s strengths is his calm, unflappable temperament. Very little irritates the England scrum-half, an increasingly ... -
The Guardian - World
‘Goodwill on all sides’: transfer of UK power the antithesis of last US election
Donald Trump refused to concede and incited riots, but Rishi Sunak conducted himself with civility and respect. “Today power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides,” a gracious Rishi Sunak declared in the ...United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Early Prime Day Nintendo Switch Discounts Available Right Now
Prime Day 2024 takes place July 16 and 17, but we're already seeing some great deals crop up ahead Amazon's big sale event, including awesome discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories. This is a great time to upgrade your ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Yankees continue to fall, All-Star starters are announced and The Good, The Bad and The Uggla
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dig into what is going wrong with the Yankees, who was selected as an All-Star starter and give their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs Commits to the Miami Hurricanes
The University of Miami has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs from Mandarin High School in Florida has committed to the Hurricanes. -
ABC News - Top stories
West Coast historic heat wave could break all-time records
The western U.S. is facing a historic heat wave with alerts issued even for coastal cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. -
The Guardian - World
England left kicking themselves after agonising defeat against All Blacks
New Zealand 16-15 England; first Test in DunedinHillary Shield will now stay in the southern hemisphereEngland could theoretically still draw this two-Test series but on a cold night at the bottom of the South Island they were reminded of one of ... -
The Guardian - World
We should all be terrified of Trump’s Project 2025 | Robert Reich
The presumptive Republican nominee has promised to give rightwing evangelical Christians what they want – and more. “Project 2025” is nothing short of a 900-page blueprint for guiding Donald Trump’s second term of office if he’s re-elected.. ... -
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CBS News - Top stories
Concerns over impact of high turnover among election workers
State election officials across the country are issuing warnings about high turnover among election workers. It could have a major impact on the November elections. A report by the Bipartisan Policy Center found turnover rose from 2018 to 2022 and ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Why Trump's "hush money" sentencing is being delayed over immunity ruling
Donald Trump's sentencing for the conviction in his New York "hush money" trial is being postponed until September after his lawyers moved to toss the guilty verdict because of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Attorney and CBS ...Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Polish man charged in Denmark over assault on prime minister Frederiksen
A Polish man has been charged with assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen last month, his lawyer said -
BBC News - Top stories
Water firms could be sued over sewage after ruling
Owners of adjacent waterways or even members of the public could now bring action over sewage pollution. -
GameSpot - Tech
Battlefield Crosses Over With Dead Space, Bringing Necromorphs To The Military FPS
EA's Battlefield and Dead Space franchises are crossing over as part of an in-game event for Battlefield 2042. A limited-time event, Outbreak, is coming to Battlefield 2042 and will challenge teams of players to work together to escape a ... -
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The Hill - Politics
Missouri AG sues New York over Trump conviction
Missouri filed a lawsuit against the state of New York on Wednesday seeking to lift the gag order imposed against former President Trump during his hush money trial and delay sentencing for his conviction in that case until after the November ...New York -
The Hill - Politics
Biden campaign hits Trump over 'Black jobs' remark in new ad
The Biden reelection campaign has launched a new ad hitting former President Trump for his comments about “Black jobs” at the presidential debate. In response to the first 2024 general election debate’s only question regarding Black voters, Trump ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Democratic leadership to hold call as anxiety over Biden rises
House Democratic leadership is set to hold a call this afternoon, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill, as anxiety rises over President Biden’s standing as the party’s presumptive nominee. The call — scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
GM paying $146M in penalties over older vehicles' emissions
General Motors (GM) will pay $146 million in penalties after an investigation found 5.9 million of the company’s vehicles put out excess greenhouse gas emissions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday. The ...