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The Guardian - World
Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body
Study that researchers say highlights chemicals’ ubiquity also shows PFAS association with seafood and red meat . New research aimed at identifying foods that contain higher levels of PFAS found people who eat more white rice, coffee, eggs and ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
ABC News - Sports
Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency earlier this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract -
Financial Times - World
Election special: Starmer moves into Number 10
The FT’s top political commentators answer listeners’ questions about the general election result -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
French far right lead narrows ahead of Sunday vote, poll shows
Ipsos projects a closer race likely to result in a hung parliament -
Financial Times - World
Who will replace Sunak as Tory leader?
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeatUnited Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July costs rocket higher
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high New research finds that average Fourth of July cookout costs are expected to soar to ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants considered signing D'Andre Swift in free agency, thought it would be 'hard to get him out of Philly'
The Giants considered Swift as a possibility to replace Saquon Barkley -
The Guardian - World
I never thought I’d argue for rearmament. But a looming Trump presidency changes everything | George Monbiot
A Putin-friendly president would pose a grave danger to Europe. Like it or not, this calls for greater defence. Soon after Labour forms a government, it will find itself in a new world. It now seems likely that Donald Trump will win the presidency ...Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit jumps in May to highest level in 19 months
The U.S. international trade deficit widened 0.8% in May to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the largest deficit since October 2022. -
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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Pitch meeting: The Dodgers unlocked a new level of Tyler Glasnow
Glasnow was already one of the best pitchers in baseball, but once he came to Los Angeles, adopting a sinker turned him into a bona fide All-Star and ace. -
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. -
Financial Times - World
UK stands out for its stability after election landslide, say investors
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in EuropeUnited Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
San Diego Wave denounce 'defamatory' statements from ex-employee alleging toxic workplace, former players speak up
In a viral social media post, the employee claimed that club president Jill Ellis perpetuated an abusive environment, which San Diego said was "categorically false." -
The New York Times - Science
NOAA Flies Through the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Beryl
Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come. -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu overpowers Mertens as Kartal sets up Gauff meeting
Emma Raducanu cruises past Belgium's Elise Mertens to join fellow Briton Sonay Kartal in the Wimbledon third round. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Osaka beaten by Navarro as Gauff goes through
Naomi Osaka pays the price for too many errors as she loses in straight sets to Emma Navarro. -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
Financial Times - World
US economy adds more jobs than forecast but unemployment rises
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
MarketWatch - Business
If your mother had Alzheimer’s, your chances of getting it are higher
If your mother had Alzheimer’s disease at any age, your chances of getting it are higher, according to a recent study in JAMA Neurology. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Making Money on the Election Trade Is Harder Than Ever
The obvious lesson: Trades based on voting results are a gamble on unreliable polling. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some Apologies Say More Than Others
One from the IRS can be quite eloquent, one reader thinks. -
BBC News - Top stories
Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%
The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. -
BBC News - Top stories
The seats won by fewer than 100 votes
The seats won by the smallest majorities at the 2024 general election. -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold and silver futures end at highest levels since May after U.S. jobs data
Gold and silver futures posted their highest settlements since May on Friday, as downbeat U.S. economic data helped put pressure on the dollar and fueled expectations for an interest-rate reduction by the Federal Reserve. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Can I Bring My Sephora Skin Care Products to Camp?
As young girls continue to embrace elaborate skin care routines, summer camps want to focus on inner beauty. -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 6 dead after powerful Hurricane Beryl tears through Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, currently a Category 4 storm, is responsible for at least six deaths in the eastern Caribbean. It now threatens to slam Jamaica with devastating winds, damaging waves and life-threatening flash flooding. -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon 2024: Raducanu routs Mertens; Alcaraz, Kartal and Gauff through – live
Follow live updates from the third day of action at SW19Jonathan Overend on Andy Murray | You can email DanielThe current scene.. Do you want the good news or the bad? Let’s start with the bad. The forecast is now worse than first expected, and ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Garrett Crochet makes MLB history through first 18 career starts
Garrett Crochet is the first player since 1901 to pull off this ridiculous featMLB -
BBC News - Top stories
Hippos can 'glide through the air' says zoo study
Scientists at Yorkshire zoo say all four of the animals' feet can leave the ground at once. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings. -
NBC News - Top stories
George Hocker broke through barriers as one of the CIA’s first Black spymasters
George Hocker, one of the CIA's first Black clandestine officers, faced barriers throughout his career and harrowing assignments abroad, but rose to the top ranks. -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: Hurricane Beryl continues its path of destruction through the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl continues to wreak havoc across the Caribbean, killing multiple people and forcing evacuations in Jamaica. Also, President Biden vows to stay in the presidential race after his shaky debate performance. All that and all that ...