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CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel expected to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ... -
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. -
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 ... -
Wired - Tech
23 Best Fourth of July Mattress Deals (2024)
Mattress sales aren't just a President's Day or Memorial Day thing anymore. You can score a WIRED-tested mattress at a great price right now. -
CBS News - Top stories
July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ... -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
CBS News - Top stories
Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Save Up To $200 On Kindle Scribe Bundles Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day isn't until July 16, but deals are already hitting the retailer, including on its Kindle Scribe tablets. The Scribe version of Amazon's famous ereader adds a digital notebook so you can use it for writing as well as reading, but ... -
CBS News - Top stories
From fireworks to food, here's how to save on Fourth of July expenses
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high: Survey
Inflation concerns are hitting the holiday table, with average Fourth of July cookout costs expected to soar to their highest level ever, according to new research. This year’s American Farm Bureau Fourth of July market basket survey found that ... -
CBS News - Top stories
More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
ABC News - Top stories
TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers for the July 4th weekend
A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fourth of July fight fiasco: How a Jack Dempsey title bout KO'd a tiny Montana town's finances
The July 4, 1923, heavyweight title fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in Shelby, Montana, stands out as one of the most economically disastrous events in boxing history. -
NBC News - Top stories
July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. -
Financial Times - Business
Oil prices rally as peak driving season gets under way
Brent crude has risen about $10 a barrel since early June as US stockpiles dwindle -
BBC News - Top stories
Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day
Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election. -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Lego Sets On Sale Ahead Of Prime Day
Prime Day 2024 officially runs July 16-17, but plenty of Lego sets are on sale ahead of the popular shopping holiday. So while we're expecting some pretty great Lego Prime Day deals, these price cuts are mighty enticing for anyone searching for a ... -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth human bird flu case tied to dairy cow outbreak reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Wednesday the fourth human case of bird flu linked to the ongoing dairy cow outbreak in the country, marking the first such case reported in Colorado. All four cases were reported in ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Best water bottle deals on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Hydro Flask, Stanley and other top-rated water bottles are on deep discount at Amazon right now. -
GameSpot - Tech
Best Xbox Deals Available Ahead Of Prime Day 2024
The biggest shopping holiday of the summer, Amazon Prime Day, is just around the corner on July 16-17. Ahead of all the early Xbox Series X Prime Day deals we're expecting to see in the next few days, there are already a few great discounts to ... -
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BBC News - Top stories
In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote
Crime and poverty in cities like Marseille has driven support for the far right in southern France. -
NBC News - Politics
U.K. political leaders campaign ahead of potentially historic election
U.K Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and current U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go head to head as millions of Brits head to the polls to cast their ballots. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has more on what to expect leading up to the U.K's ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style. -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Burks, Heat agree to 1-year contract
Alec Burks, who averaged nearly 18 points per game for the Knicks after OG Anunoby was injured in the playoffs, has reached a one-year deal with the Heat, sources told ESPN. -
The New York Times - Top stories
California’s Excessive Heat Challenges Inland Homeowners
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.California -
CNBC - Business
United Airlines is texting travelers live weather maps to explain flight delays
Even when it's bright and sunny, a thunderstorm hundreds of miles away can still disrupt flights.Travel -
The New York Times - Business
If You Test Positive for Covid, Can You Still Travel?
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts. -
ABC News - Health
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year -
ABC News - Health
Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, fourth person linked to outbreak
A fourth dairy worker in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: Brain implant company Paradromics launches patient registry ahead of human trial
Brain implant company Paradromics is preparing for human trials, while President Biden's poor debate performance affected health-care stocks. -
ABC News - Sports
Wood drives in go-ahead run, Garcia homers twice in the Nationals' 7-5 victory over the Mets
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday nightMLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
CBS News - Top stories
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process. -
The New York Times - Tech
How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space
Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more. -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
CNBC - Business
Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after 'spoiled' food forced a flight to divert
Delta said it was serving pasta only on about 75 international flights on Wednesday after a 'spoiled meal' forced an Amsterdam-bound flight to divert. -
ESPN - Sports
Murray, Raducanu teaming up for mixed doubles
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will team up in mixed doubles at Wimbledon. -
GameSpot - Tech
Xbox Servers Are Back Up After Extended Downtime
Xbox's online servers went down on July 2, with some people reporting that they are having difficulty connecting to games and services on the platform. The issues were widespread and long-lived, as it took Microsoft hours to clear out the issues ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Niclas Larsson, Film Director, Waits for Success in New York’s Garment District
The film director grew up in Sweden with a love of American movies. Now he would like you to see his surreal debut, “Mother, Couch,” in a theater.New York