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2 women in Chicago and Cleveland police officer are among those killed in July Fourth shootings
Two women in a home in Chicago, a police officer serving a warrant in Cleveland and an armed person making threats in Yellowstone National Park were among those killed in shootings on the Fourth of July, historically one of the nation’s deadliest ... -
The Guardian - World
Three dead after truck strikes group on Fourth of July in New York City park
Ford F-150 came down a street ‘at a high rate of speed’, went past a stop sign, on to the sidewalk and into a park. Three people were killed and at least seven others injured, four critically, when a pickup truck drove into a group celebrating the ...New York -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Danny Trejo brawls at a Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga. Why? A water balloon
'Machete' star Danny Trejo engaged in a brawl on the Fourth of July after someone allegedly threw a water balloon at his car during a parade in Sunland-Tujunga. -
NBC News - Top stories
Driver who plowed into 4th of July crowd in suspected DUI was a substance abuse counselor
The driver of a pickup truck that fatally plowed into a group of revelers celebrating the Fourth of July at a New York City park Thursday evening was a substance abuse counselor who penned a book on helping others overcome addiction, according to ... -
ABC News - World
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
With cease-fire talks faltering in Gaza and no clear offramp for the conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border, the daily exchanges of strikes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces have sparked fires that are tearing through forests and farmland on ... -
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CBS News - Top stories
Passenger complaints about airline travel surged in 2023
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic. -
Inc. - Business
Air Travel Gets Worse: Passenger Complaints Rise
The Transportation Department reports a more than 12 percent increase in complaints, even as the number of canceled flights declined from a year ago. -
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. -
The Guardian - World
Travelling by Ann Powers review – a dazzling life of Joni Mitchell
A sweeping study of Mitchell’s life and work that swerves familiar touchstones to create a vibrant, multi-faceted portrait. She felt like a cellophane wrapper on a packet of cigarettes. Every Joni Mitchell fan has heard this description before; ... -
The New York Times - World
Hungary’s Viktor Orban Travels to Russia for Meeting With Vladimir Putin
Days after a trip to Ukraine, the Hungarian leader arrived in Moscow for a visit, but E.U. officials made clear that he was not there on behalf of the bloc.Russia -
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The Guardian - World
Skip the coast: three of Europe’s loveliest lakes to visit – by travel experts
Three writers pick their favourite lakeside getaways in France, Germany and Italy, with boat trips and great places to stay and eat. A light breeze ruffles the palm fronds of our parasol as we sip Orangina and gaze at the windsurfers skimming ... -
CBS News - Top stories
California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Olympians Prepare for Extreme Heat
Sauna training, frozen balloons and “marshmallow suits” help athletes manage extreme temperatures. -
The Guardian - World
US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans
Colorado dairy worker recovers as officials work toward vaccines and offer farmers financial aid. The US announced its fourth human case of bird flu, in a Colorado dairy worker, on Wednesday, as officials work to expand the availability of ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu dominates Sakkari to reach fourth round
Watch some of the best shots as Emma Raducanu beats ninth seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets to advance to the fourth round at Wimbledon. -
BBC News - Top stories
Norrie and Dart miss out on fourth round at Wimbledon
Cameron Norrie loses to German fourth seed Alexander Zverev and Harriet Dart falls to China's Wang Xinyu. -
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 ... -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé lauds 'unique' Ronaldo ahead of QF clash
Kylian Mbappé has praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "unique" ahead of France's quarterfinal clash with Portugal on Friday, adding that he and the 39-year-old stay in contact regularly. -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters sound off on inflation ahead of 2024 election
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote
The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election. -
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. -
The Hill - Politics
Trump rips Stephanopoulos ahead of Biden ABC interview
Former President Trump slammed ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos as the “the meanest and most vicious Interviewer out there” ahead of President Biden’s sit-down interview with him later Friday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Final push ahead of pivotal French legislative elections
There are 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Just 76 deputies were elected with an outright majority in the first round so the majority of seats are still up for grabs. -
BBC News - Top stories
Camavinga misses great chance to put France ahead
France's Eduardo Camavinga misses a golden opportunity to give his country the lead against Portugal in Hamburg, during their Euro 2024 quarter-final match. -
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
ABC News - Health
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year left hundreds dead or ill -
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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. -
MarketWatch - Business
Is the stock market open on July 4 (and July 5)?
Expect plenty of closures on Independence Day, but some stores will be open. -
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 ... -
The Guardian - World
Teenager Ollie Bearman to be fourth British F1 driver after joining Haas
Impressed as last-minute stand-in at Saudi Grand Prix‘It’s hard to put into words just how much this means’Teenager Ollie Bearman will become the fourth British driver in Formula One after it was announced he will race for Haas in 2025. The ...