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Financial Times - Business
Voter expectations at odds with Labour investment plans, polling data suggests
Only 2% of supporters expect party to cut public investment if it takes power, says YouGov poll -
BBC News - Top stories
UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant
Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.United Kingdom -
ABC News - Health
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Voters in five states will decide referendums on abortion rights this year, with potentially more to comeAbortion -
CNBC - Business
Fathom, the company behind classic films at your local theater, is making major gains in moviegoing
The joint venture between AMC, Regal and Cinemark has been best known for bringing classic Hollywood titles, live telecasts and concerts to theaters. -
ABC News - Tech
As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Alzheimer's Research Calls a for Complex Approach
Drug development should focus on the disease’s causal pathways rather than consequences. -
ABC News - World
Turkey welcomes removal from a key money-laundering watchlist, hoping to boost foreign investment
Turkey has welcomed a decision by an international watchdog to remove it from a so-called “gray list” of countries that have not fully implemented measures to fight money laundering and terrorism financingTurkey -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 ACC win totals, odds, picks: Clemson, Florida State have highest number, Virginia Tech plays dark horse
Analyzing win totals for each team in the ACC as the conference expands to 17 teams for the 2024 seasonCollege Football -
Financial Times - Business
Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk: ‘When trauma becomes your identity, that’s a dangerous thing’
The leading expert in PTSD and author of ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ on rewiring the brain — and why talking cures are overrated -
BBC News - Top stories
What have we learned from the political betting saga?
Different cases are posing wider questions about the relationship between politics and gambling. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden’s Debate Performance as a Blip
Critics of the approach say it risks making President Biden and his campaign seem woefully out of touch with the voters they need to win.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 40 with two school-age kids. I want to leave my corporate job and live off the interest from my $500,000 investments. Is this a wise move?
“Should I pay off the mortgage or go with the plan to make money through investments?” -
ABC News - Sports
The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
A small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77 billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust claims against the NCAA and the nation’s largest conferences and clear the way for schools to begin steering millions ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans rocket nearly 40% — as savers fight to save their homes
Vanguard data casts a shadow on the economy -
CNBC - Business
2 do's—and 1 don't—of planning a group vacation, from a travel writer who hates group trips
Walker travels five to six times per year, but she's only been on five group trips total. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. plans to seek guilty plea from Boeing over fatal 737 Max crashes
The U.S. is expected to seek a guilty plea and offer Boeing a deal over the fatal 737 Max crashes, victims' family members said Sunday. -
NBC News - Top stories
U.S. plans to seek guilty plea from Boeing over fatal 737 Max crashes
U.S. prosecutors plan to seek a guilty plea from Boeing over a charge tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max planes, attorneys for the victims’ family members said Sunday, blasting a potential agreement as a “sweetheart deal.” -
The Guardian - World
Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse scraps US filming plans after outcry from Native American groups
Hit show’s British host Graham Hancock has been criticized for promoting fringe beliefs about advanced lost civilization. Controversial British writer Graham Hancock has abandoned plans to film a new season of his hit Netflix show Ancient ... -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer admits to ‘old fashioned mistake’ on pension tax policy
Labour insists it will keep lump sum allowance if it wins next week’s general election -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock throws support behind effort to move pensions beyond ESG
The $10.5tn money manager emphasises investor choice after a backlash to its advocacy for sustainable investing -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kyle Shanahan says 49ers have to protect Christian McCaffrey from himself; here's how they can accomplish that
McCaffrey led the NFL in touches in 2023 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Amazon plans to launch a service focused on shipping cheap products directly from warehouses in China amid competition from low-cost e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein.
Amazon plans to launch a service focused on shipping cheap products directly from warehouses in China amid competition from low-cost e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein.China -
The Hill - Politics
Ezra Klein knocks Newsom quip: 'What kind of party would do nothing?'
New York Times columnist Ezra Klein went after California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and the Democratic establishment on Sunday after they brushed off rising concerns about President Biden’s viability to win reelection. After a poor performance at last ... -
ABC News - Health
The legal odyssey for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners is complex. Here's what to know
The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own the company -
The Guardian - World
‘Surely we are smarter than mowing down 1,000-year-old trees to make T-shirts’ – the complex rise of viscose
You would be forgiven for thinking that your wood pulp top is sustainable. But you might be surprised to hear just how many forests are being felled to make it. You might think that wearing a top made from wood pulp would give instant ... -
Financial Times - World
UK start-ups turn to Silicon Valley to fill void left by risk-averse pension funds
Bolder reform of retirement funds is a contentious part of attempts to reboot Britain’s capital marketsUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Sustainable Way to Customize Weddings? Local Flower Farms
Many couples are opting for flowers from local farms as a more sustainable way to customize the look of their weddings. -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon, Built by Retail, Invests in Its AI Future
Amazon, now the fifth-ever U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in market value, is planning to spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on data centers for AI computing.Amazon -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Election Risk Could Cap Euro Gains
The euro could rise further against the dollar if U.S. data are weaker, although the July 7 second round of French elections is likely to limit gains, ING said.France -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Bill Gates on His Climate Investments: The Early Winners and Long Shots
The Microsoft co-founder breaks down his climate investments.Climate -
MarketWatch - Business
Engaged couples spend a fortune on weddings. They’d be happier investing in their marriage.
“We don’t need to learn anything about money for our marriage,” one bride says. Actually, they do. -
The New York Times - Business
Why You’re Better Off Ignoring the 2024 Election When Investing
With one big caveat, our columnist says most people are likely to be better off if they forget about politics when it comes to investing for the long haul. -
ABC News - World
Egypt, EU hold an investment conference to help battle inflation, currency crisis
Egypt and the European Union have begun an investment conference to advance the implementation of their strategic partnership agreement that includes a 7.4 billion-euro aid package for the cash-strapped Middle Eastern nationEuropean Union -
Financial Times - Business
Corbyn’s independent run splits Islington — and local Labour party
Loyalty to veteran MP and former leader runs deep in north London neighbourhood but official candidate remains the favourite -
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The Hill - Politics
Plague or flu, France’s elections may infect global investments
In short, investors fear new political relations that do not augur well for the European economy and unity. -
Financial Times - Business
Bundesbank chief calls for German tax cuts to boost investment
Joachim Nagel says EU’s biggest economy must address ‘major challenges’ to fuel growthGermany -
CBS News - Top stories
Why you should invest in gold before the July inflation report's released
The next inflation report could affect the value of a gold investment. Here's why you should act before that happens. -
Financial Times - World
Ikea eyes Fifth Avenue as investment arm takes stake in Manhattan tower
Deal by Ingka Investments marks latest push by Swedish furniture group to expand in the US