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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. -
CBS News - Top stories
CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
ABC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex trafficking allegations in latest lawsuit
This is at least the tenth lawsuit filed against the rap mogul alleging physical abuse and sex trafficking. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new civil lawsuit over alleged sex trafficking
A new civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of sex trafficking, was filed in New York on Wednesday. Combs already faces allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from at least eight people. He denies those claims. -
ABC News - Top stories
Americans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds
Americans are about evenly split on whether former President Donald Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs ResearchDonald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Americans evenly divided over whether Trump should face prison time in hush money case: Poll
Americans are nearly evenly split over whether former President Trump should face prison time for his felony conviction in the New York hush money case, a new poll found. According to the survey from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, ...Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
The tipping point for UK water
A serious reset led by the next government is vital for an industry that delivers this human necessityUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wages Are Rising at Small Firms, But Employment Isn't
The latest NFIB report finds a cooling labor market. -
Inc. - Business
AI Firms Seek Multibillion-Dollar Valuations
A pair of artificial intelligence firms are currently raising funds. Runway seeks $4 billion valuation, and Magic nets$1.5 billion value as investors make commitments.Artificial Intelligence -
The New York Times - Top stories
Texas Braces for Hurricane Beryl as Tropical Storm Enters Gulf
Some areas in Texas issued evacuation orders as Beryl, which had weakened to a tropical storm, was expected to intensify into a hurricane by Sunday. -
The Hill - Politics
DC water confirmed safe to drink after precautionary boil water advisory
Water in Washington, D.C., has been confirmed safe to drink Thursday after the district faced a boil water advisory a day before. “All DC Water customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Bodies in the Water' Review: Awash in Questions
In this true-crime documentary from ID, a fisherman’s horrifying find off the New Jersey shore sends law enforcement on a tortuous journey to solve the murder of a high-school student. -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: Biden under pressure and Cavendish's Tour de France record
The election, the US president's bid for a second term and a 35th stage win for Mark Cavendish feature in the papers.Joe Biden -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Britain sees red' and 'Tory Party in election wipeout'
The general election exit poll and the expected landslide victory for Labour lead the papers. -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Change begins' as Labour PM will 'fight until you believe again'
Saturday's front pages lead on Labour's historic election win, as Sir Keir Starmer becomes the UK's next prime minister. -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: England through to semi-finals, and Rwanda plan 'dead'
Sunday's front pages lead on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's first cabinet and England's Euros success. -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Surprise surge' for France's left, and Reeves to unveil housing plans
Monday's pages lead on France's second round of parliamentary elections, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans for growth. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ardian Backs Human Resources Firm HR Path in Return Engagement
Multistrategy fund manager Ardian is returning as an investor in HR Path with a commitment of as much as €250 million, or about $268.5 million, to help the human resources consulting firm accelerate its international expansion. -
ABC News - Top stories
Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
Financial Times - Business
Senior Vatican cleric accused of lying to court in London lawsuit
Archbishop appeared as part of proceedings brought by financier found guilty of embezzlement -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A judge dismissed for a second time a racketeering suit against McKinsey brought by Jay Alix, ruling that the founder of turnaround consulting firm AlixPartners lacked standing to sue.
A judge dismissed for a second time a racketeering suit against McKinsey brought by Jay Alix, ruling that the founder of turnaround consulting firm AlixPartners lacked standing to sue. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over pop icon Prince's estate
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate. -
ESPN - Sports
Almada, Atlanta Utd near Botafogo deal - Textor
Atlanta United's Thiago Almada will play for six months at Botafogo before moving to Lyon in January 2025 once the Brazilian club finalises the deal with the MLS outfit. -
NBC News - Top stories
Boil water advisory issued for DC and Arlington County
A boil water advisory was issued Wednesday night for the entire District of Columbia and Arlington County. -
BBC News - Top stories
Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists
Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism. -
BBC News - Top stories
How fetching water is holding back India's women
Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work. -
The Hill - Politics
US citizen sentenced to 12 years in Russian prison
Robert Woodland, a U.S. citizen, has been sentenced to prison in Russia after being convicted on drug charges, multiple outlets have reported. Woodland was sentenced Thursday by a Russian court to 12 1/2 years at a maximum security penal colony, ...Russia -
Financial Times - World
Behind Starmer’s new approach to prisons is a cautious message
Labour’s emphasis on dire state of public realm is designed to manage voter expectations, while underlining that change is coming -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some top players in Hollywood's reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party's candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president's capacities and prospects.
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party’s candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president’s capacities and prospects.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden is entering a crucial stretch in which he needs to demonstrate to Americans that he has the capacity to serve a second term and tamp down Democrats' worries about his ability to defeat Trump in November's election.
Biden is entering a crucial stretch in which he needs to demonstrate to Americans that he has the capacity to serve a second term and tamp down Democrats’ worries about his ability to defeat Trump in November’s election.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for lifeNBA -
ABC News - Sports
Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateNBA -
The Guardian - World
‘Keir we go’: what the UK papers say as Labour wins landslide in general election
With Keir Starmer set to become prime minister after 14 years of Tory rule, the British front pages reflect on a historic election result. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerAfter a night filled with a few ...United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims — aka layoffs — rise to 238,000 and stay near one-year high
New jobless claims have surged since the end of the school year, raising questions about whether it’s a temporary increase or a sign of rising layoffs. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
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. -
ESPN - Sports
Source: Iger, Bay near deal for Angel City FC
The dean of the USC Annenberg School, Willow Bay, and her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger, are nearing a deal to purchase control of Angel City FC, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. -
Financial Times - World
India’s ‘passion for gold’ fades as prices hover near record high
Some brides switch to artificial jewellery, although richest consumers have not been put off -
The Hill - Politics
Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup
Extreme pride in being an American has stayed near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The Gallup survey released shortly before the Fourth of July holiday found 41 percent of Americans polled said they are “extremely proud” of their ...