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The New York Times - Science
Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes
A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid. -
The Guardian - World
‘Tories braced for bleak night’: what the papers say as the UK votes
After six weeks, general election campaigning has come to an end and Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak have made their final pitches to the country. UK general election live: latest updatesCampaigning has ended and voters are set to decide who will ...United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global
Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.Australia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
John Force out of neurological intensive care following traumatic brain injury from 300-mph crash
The 16-time NHRA champion is reportedly speaking and walking with assistance. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Speech recognition AI learns industry jargon with aiOla’s novel approach
The company adapted OpenAI's Whisper model using its novel technique and improved its speech recognition accuracy by a significant margin. -
ABC News - World
A bench and a grandmother's ear: Zimbabwe’s novel mental health therapy spreads overseas
In Zimbabwe, talk therapy involving park benches and a network of grandmothers has become a saving grace for people with mental health issues -
ABC News - Health
A bench and a grandmother's ear: Zimbabwe’s novel mental health therapy spreads overseas
In Zimbabwe, talk therapy involving park benches and a network of grandmothers has become a saving grace for people with mental health issues -
GameSpot - Tech
Hugh Jackman Discusses His 1999 Audition For Wolverine And Fearing He Would Not Get The Part
Hugh Jackman returns to play Wolverine once again in this month's Deadpool & Wolverine, but the career-defining role almost never materialized for the Australian actor. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jackman and Marvel boss Kevin Feige ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Aces post WNBA's largest attendance since 1999 in Caitlin Clark's visit to T-Mobile Arena
Caitlin Clark plus the defending champion Aces equals big numbers. -
The Hill - Politics
Is our food supply chain at risk?
Any disruptions along the food supply chain can have disastrous consequences. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
BBC News - Top stories
'No decision' made on Ronaldo's Portugal future
"No decision" has been made on the international futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, says Portugal boss Roberto Martinez. -
ABC News - Entertainment
It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Patriotism Means Telling the Truth About Our Past
On the other side of honesty is the possibility of change. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Our children have varying degrees of success’: My husband and I are in our 80s and have $300,000 to leave our 3 kids. Do we give more to our underemployed son?
“At 56, he has few prospects for his future.” -
The Hill - Politics
Liz Cheney: Trump 'threatens to unravel our Republic'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a post on X Thursday that former President Trump “threatens to unravel our Republic.” “Take a few minutes today to read David McCullough’s speech: ‘The Glorious Cause of America.' For 248 years, our freedom ...Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
The New York Times - Business
On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton reflect on the success of their podcast and look toward what’s next. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden leans on family with political future at risk
President Biden is increasingly leaning on his family while navigating calls from fellow Democrats to end his 2024 candidacy. Jill Biden and Hunter Biden serve as some of the president’s closest inner circle of confidants with a public focus ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Cede More Ground
U.S. natural gas futures extended their losing streak to eight sessions as higher U.S. production puts pressure on spot prices and near-term weather forecasts shed some cooling demand. -
ESPN - Sports
Martínez: Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was "too soon" to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team's Euro 2024 exit at the hands of France on Friday. -
BBC News - Top stories
Tories mull future after election drubbing
The party's historic defeat has already triggered a debate about whether it should move to the right. -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘The sheep on our farm hinder our sex life more than the kids’
Friction in the fields is wreaking havoc in the bedroom for farmers and parents Rosie and Brian. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. There is something hot about being a farmer, but working together is tricky – Brian ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He thinks I’m too materialistic’: My husband and I are in our 40s. He takes zero interest in our finances. He doesn’t even know the name of our mortgage company. What can I do?
“I am really worried that if I’m not around, he will not be able to manage the basics of everyday life for himself and our children.” -
CNBC - Business
We're taking profits in this beer maker and buying more of our newest stock
We will realize a double-digit gain on the sale and pour half of it into our latest addition to the portfolio. -
Wired - Tech
The 14 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Have Jammed With in 2024
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. -
The Hill - Politics
We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
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 ... -
The Hill - Politics
Our supply chains are stretched thin — here’s what you need to know
As we gear up for the presidential election and debate the future of the economy, keep supply chains in mind. -
ESPN - Sports
Power Rankings: Orioles jump Yankees for No. 2 on our list
Houston is now just three games behind Seattle in the AL West, while the Rangers battle to stay close.MLB -
Financial Times - World
Live at 1pm: Join our experts to discuss the election results
Put your questions to Stephen Bush, Lucy Fisher, George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Miranda Green -
The Guardian - World
After our first cold water swim our teeth chatter and hands ache – and I imagine the spirit of Mum not far away | Nova Weetman
We’ve been back twice a week since that first morning. It’s still freezing and we’re still slow, but the shock of it has gone. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen my mum died in 2012, I found a box of her ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Stays Quiet (Relatively), Hoping Biden Stays in the Race
The former president has spent months painting President Biden as incapable of leading, but he has let Democrats do the doubting when it comes to whether Mr. Biden should leave the race.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet
Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.Soccer -
The New York Times - Top stories
Warner Works to Convene Democratic Senators About Biden’s Future
While some House Democrats have been outspoken about the president’s debate performance, most senators have so far been quieter about their concerns.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Future is now? Bo Nix might not have a real QB competition in Denver
The Broncos' selection of Nix 12th overall was controversial. But a look at their QB room as training camp approaches might reveal Sean Payton's plan out of the gate. -
Financial Times - World
How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory