The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose for a third straight session, gaining nearly 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Dow added nearly 0.1%.
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The Wall Street Journal - World
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records in Holiday-Shortened Session
Tesla shares notch their longest winning streak in almost a year; Paramount Global stock jumps thanks to deal news. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The S&P 500 Isn't as Diverse as It Used to Be. Here's Why That Matters.
As tech and financial stocks have come to dominate the index, volatility and interest-rate sensitivity have picked up. -
CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday after the S&P 500's record close
U.S. stock futures are little changed after the S&P closed above 5,500 for the first time on Tuesday. -
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. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
NBC News - Top stories
FBI investigating after nearly 200 gravestones at 2 Jewish cemeteries are vandalized
Nearly 200 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati were vandalized, the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati said. -
The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
GM fined nearly $146 million for excess vehicle emissions
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations. -
NBC News - Top stories
Nearly 100 beaches across the country are closed or have swimming advisories
Officials in at least 10 states have closed beaches or warned people not to swim in the water due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. -
The Guardian - World
Cracks showing in Democratic support as Biden says he ‘nearly fell asleep on stage’
Key ally of president says he knows upcoming appearances have to be successful to stay in race. Cracks in support among Democratic leaders for Joe Biden’s campaign continued to widen on Wednesday ahead of his evening meeting with Democratic ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold prices settle at 1-month high as silver jumps 4%
Gold futures posted their highest settlement in about a month on Wednesday, while silver prices climbed by 4%, with both precious metals supported by weakness in the U.S. dollar and bond yields following the release of downbeat economic data. -
NBC News - Top stories
Triple-digit temperatures expected over July Fourth holiday; nearly 150 million under heat alerts
Heat warnings and watches are in effect for nearly 150 million people across 21 states for the holiday period, with dangerous and potentially historic extreme heat due for the West in the coming days and temperatures of 115 degrees possible. -
ESPN - Sports
Packed Rose Bowl expected for top-of-table Trafico
A final-like atmosphere is expected for the Fourth of July top-of-the-table Trafico between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
India's Sensex Rises 0.3%, Led by Tech, Auto Stocks
Indian shares were higher, led by gains in tech, auto and bank stocks, as hopes for Fed rate cuts helped buoy markets across Asia.India -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Lakers' Redick adding McMillan, Brooks
Lakers coach JJ Redick is hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience, as his top assistants, sources told ESPN.NBA -
The Guardian - World
Naomi Osaka rues swift Wimbledon exit while Coco Gauff marches on
Osaka ‘disappointed’ by 6-4, 6-1 Navarro lossDominant Gauff defeats Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1When Naomi Osaka returned to the Tour in January, six months after giving birth to her daughter, she said she did not expect to hit top form until later this ... -
The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Thousands pay respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
ABC News - Entertainment
Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
The Guardian - World
England beat New Zealand by five wickets: third women’s cricket ODI – live
Lauren Bell took her first five-for at international level before the brilliant Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to a 3-0 series win. “Absolutely huhning it down here in Bristol Dan”. That’s the bleak report from Michael Jelley. I’m not sure what ...New Zealand -
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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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tricky moves the Lakers must make to build around LeBron, AD
LeBron and Bronny are in the fold and getting paid. LA also has a new coach and its staff is taking shape. But check out the work Rob Pelinka still has ahead of him.NBA -
The Guardian - World
Jannik Sinner outplays and outfoxes Berrettini to reach third round
World No 1 beats fellow Italian 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 7-6 (4)Carlos Alcaraz beats Aleksandar Vukic in straight setsMatteo Berrettini’s run through the Wimbledon draw to his maiden grand slam final in 2021 felt like a significant moment. Even ... -
The Hill - Politics
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department ... -
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. -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock pares gains as next moon mission approaches
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. pared their recent gains as the space-exploration company’s next moon mission approaches. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
JGB Futures Rise; Likely Supported by Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGB futures rose in the early Tokyo session, with futures and bonds likely to be supported by overnight gains in U.S. Treasurys. -
ESPN - Sports
'My own pace': Emma Raducanu is gaining momentum at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon this week, Emma Raducanu has already earned her best result since then. -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James, with new Lakers deal, will become first NBA player to hit $500 million mark in career earnings
James' new contract will take him beyond $500 million in career earningsNBA -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Freddie Freeman still hits doubles at a time they are dwindling. He's two shy of 500
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is two doubles away from 500 in his career. Only 64 other MLB players have reached the doubles milestone. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani not expected to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby while continuing rehab from elbow surgery
Ohtani has only competed in the Derby once in his MLB career, in 2021 -
ABC News - Top stories
US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani won't participate in Home Run Derby while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery
Despite slugging 27 home runs this season, Shohei Ohtani won't be participating in the 2024 Home Run Derby.MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games -
ABC News - Sports
Altuve has tiebreaking hit, Alvarez homers for 3rd straight game as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2
Jose Altuve hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run seventh inning, Yordan Alvarez homered for the third straight game and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday night for their 11th win in 13 gamesMLB -
ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lakers reportedly adding 2 former head coaches to JJ Redick's staff as top assistants
JJ Redick is a first time head coach, but he'll have plenty of experience backing him up. -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.Israel