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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. -
The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Biggest-ever gap between number of votes and MPs hits Reform and Greens
Labour's win is the most disproportionate on record, BBC Verify finds, as parties call for change. -
GameSpot - Tech
A Dog Hit A Walk-Off Homer In The Greatest GDQ Moment Ever
Regular viewers of Games Done Quick are probably familiar with Peanut Butter the dog, a Shiba Inu who has been trained by his owner, JSR_, to play older video games in return for treats and praise. For a canine, Peanut Butter's gaming skills are ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -
CBS Sports - Sports
DeMar DeRozan free agency: Why six-time All-Star is in limbo, just like the last time he was on the market
DeRozan reportedly won't sign for the MLE, and sign-and-trades are complicated -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal
Roslovic is the sixth NHL player the Hurricanes have added this week, with new general manager Eric Tulsky in charge. -
CBS Sports - Sports
NBA free agency: Malik Beasley, Pistons agree to one-year, $6 million contract, per report
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ABC News - World
Missing nuts and bolts caused last year's deadly construction elevator accident in Sweden
A construction elevator that killed five people when it collapsed last year in Stockholm was missing the bolts that were supposed to hold its mast together -
CNBC - Business
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can. -
The Guardian - World
From Greece to Argentina: how tournaments have been won in past 20 years
The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but defence and possession were key before that. Otto Rehhagel’s Greece clinched the trophy courtesy of a 1-0 victory against their Portuguese hosts. “King Otto’s” deeply unfancied side had ... -
Inc. - Business
Jeff Bezos Said Successful Companies Last '30-Something Years.' Guess How Old Amazon Is Turning?
A big birthday, and some free business lessons. -
ABC News - Sports
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineups
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineupsMLB -
CNBC - Business
SoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get there
SoftBank shares have been boosted by the improved financial performance in the Vision Fund and by a rally in the stock of chip designer Arm. -
CNBC - Business
Samsung shares hit over 3-year high after better-than-expected guidance on strong AI demand
Samsung said Friday it expects operating profit for the April to June quarter to be approximately 10.4 trillion won — a jump of about 1,452%. -
Financial Times - World
The battle to control Africa’s national parks
A single NGO is managing an ever-growing number of wildlife reserves. Critics say it is engaged in colonialism 2.0 -
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The Hill - Politics
Paris waterway un-swimmable weeks before start of Olympics
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story With just three weeks until the start of the Paris summer Olympics, the city's quintessential waterway remains un-swimmable due to ongoing ...Olympics -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Jill Biden es portada de Vogue en un momento crucial
En el tramo más difícil de la campaña del presidente Joe Biden, la primera dama aparece en la portada de la biblia de la alta costura.Joe Biden -
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. -
Financial Times - World
The untold story of the most chaotic Nato summit ever
Told by the people who witnessed the 2018 Trump show first hand -
The New York Times - Business
Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale
After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting. -
Financial Times - World
Greens secure four seats in best-ever UK result
Party captures all its targets after luring leftwing voters from Labour, as investors note clear support for climate actionUnited Kingdom -
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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 Guardian - World
Tropical Storm Beryl smashes through Caribbean and heads for Texas coast
Earliest category 5 hurricane on record is 495 miles south-east of Corpus Christi, with winds near 60mph. Tropical Storm Beryl, which has already smashed its way across the Caribbean as a hurricane before slamming into the Yucatán peninsula, is ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Endangered parrots trade the tropics for Los Angeles' asphalt jungles
The populations of lilac-crowned and red-crowned parrots have been declining for decades in their native land of Mexico. However, the two species are now thriving in Southern California. Joy Benedict examines why. -
The New York Times - Business
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kings a ‘sneak' candidate to sign DeRozan in free agency
The Kings reportedly are a darkhorse candidate to sign coveted free agent DeMar DeRozan. -
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The Guardian - World
Germany’s first African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse
Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office. The first African-born MP to enter the German parliament has announced he will not be standing in next year’s federal election, ... -
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The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer hails historic Labour victory as Conservatives sink to worst-ever result
Sunak resigns as prime minister but delays departure as Tory leader until rules to choose successor are in place -
The Guardian - World
Gareth Southgate may be England’s greatest ever manager. So why the hate?
He created an environment in which players could flourish yet Gareth Southgate has become a lightning rod for rage. They have a word for it in German: der Briefcasetrainerparadigm, a phrase used to describe a person who is self-evidently good at ... -
Financial Times - Business
How to build a cellar on a budget: Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
A guide to the best affordable wines from the southern hemisphereNew Zealand -
Financial Times - World
South Africa’s Eskom expects fresh loss as it keeps lights on
State-owned utility manages 100 days without power cuts -
The Guardian - World
South Africa 27-20 Ireland: first rugby union Test – live
Follow updates from the 4pm BST, 5pm local, kick-offNZ 16-15 England | Australia 25-16 Wales | Email DanielThe players are making their way out to the field.. They pass under a sign that reads, “Altitude. 1 350m. It matters”. Continue reading...