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ABC News - Sports
Mother of big league Lowe brothers sees them face each other for 1st time since her cancer diagnosis
There is a Lowe family reunion this weekend in Texas -
The Guardian - World
‘I wish my parents were alive so I could tell them I’m a concept’: Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres on elves, slaps and giving dignity to toilets
Comedy auteur Torres’s surreal new opus, Problemista, is also the basis for a friendship with arthouse queen Swinton. Cinema’s oddest new couple talk South Park scatology, mortifying restaurant behaviour and cutting-edge queerness. Dressed in ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Americans Are Everywhere---and Taking Their Strong Dollars With Them
The U.S. currency has surged thanks to higher interest rates and a strong economy. -
CBS News - Top stories
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground
Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
‘We rarely see them now’: just how vulnerable are Vanuatu’s dugongs?
A study of the sea cow population in the South Pacific islands is urgently needed, say experts, as numbers fall dramatically. On a bright spring day, the sun dances over the water of Havannah Bay on the island of Efate in Vanuatu. Below the ... -
CBS News - Top stories
How a unique Topeka program is welcoming immigrants and helping them thrive
A nonprofit has partnered with the Topeka community to ensure immigrants have more than just a roof over their heads. -
MarketWatch - Business
More recent graduates are eyeing government jobs. There are plenty of openings for them.
Government has helped drive job growth over the last year — and Gen Z workers have taken note of the sector’s higher stability. -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon players get a participation trophy, a silver plaque congratulating them for competing
Wimbledon has started a new tradition of handing out sterling silver plaques to players to commemorate that they played at the Grand Slam tournament -
ESPN - Sports
Why Portugal's reliance on Ronaldo cost them at Euro 2024
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's subpar display at Euro 2024, Portugal coach Martinez centered the team around the star player, which led to their Euros exit. -
BBC News - Top stories
Rescue street dogs, or euthanise them? Turkey split over its strays
Four million stray dogs roam Turkey. But getting them off the streets is proving contentious.Turkey -
Financial Times - Business
Ask Shrimsley: is wild hair the sign of a bad politician?
The new right populists are opting for less challenging styles than Trump and Johnson -
The New York Times - Health
Your Brain Holds Secrets. Scientists Want to Find Them.
Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too. -
The New York Times - Health
Your Brain Holds Secrets. Scientists Want to Find Them.
Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too. -
ABC News - World
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including UkraineUkraine -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why LeBron James' max contract is latest indictment of Lakers' front office in a summer full of them
Rob Pelinka and the Lakers continue to struggle to build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis -
The Guardian - World
Spain’s traditional food markets are fading away – and with them, a whole way of life | Stephen Burgen
At my local market in Barcelona, I see how few young people have the time or inclination to join the queues for a friendly chat. Barcelona’s famous market, La Boqueria, was voted the best in the world by Food & Wine magazine last month (ahead of ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'Spain were Germany's role model - now we believe we can beat them'
BBC pundit Thomas Hitzlsperger explains what Germany need to do to beat Spain in Friday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Warriors have quietly had a strong summer, but Lauri Markkanen would put them back in title contention
Mike Dunleavy Jr. has beefed up Stephen Curry's support staff, but the Dubs could still use a second star -
GameSpot - Tech
Could The Next Sims 4 Expansion Break Your Sex Mods - Or Even Put Them Behind A Paywall?
The next big expansion for The Sims 4, Lovestruck, is going to be a momentous one. It's slated to dramatically overhaul the game's romance mechanics to add depth and better reflect the social dynamics we experience in real life--including a new ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump’s pledge to reinstate ‘stop and frisk’ puts some of the Black voters he’s courting on edge
Trump says he wants Black men’s vote but also wants to bring back stop and frisk, which has proven to criminalize mostly innocent Black men. -
The Guardian - World
Blind date: ‘We both grimaced as we gulped down oysters and pretended to enjoy them’
Nima (left), 27, works in fintech, and Maxim, 24, is a client success manager. What were you hoping for? To meet someone interesting, with good chemistry, laughter and flowing conversation. Continue reading... -
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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yankees OF Trent Grisham booed for low-effort play as slide continues, while Aaron Judge's personal coach blasts team
The Yankees have lost 13 of their last 17.MLB -
CNBC - Business
The 7 most important phrases, says veteran advice columnist Ask Amy: Use them when you need 'the right words'
These are "the most important statements I believe anyone can make," says Amy Dickinson in her final "Ask Amy" column after over 20 years. -
NBC News - Top stories
3 dead, others hurt as driver crashes into holiday crowd in New York City park
Three people were killed when a driver suspected of being under the influence crashed into a crowd celebrating the holiday at a New York City park Thursday, officials said.New York -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. -
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The Hill - Politics
Massachusetts governor calls on Biden to ‘carefully evaluate’ candidacy
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) has called on President Biden to “carefully evaluate” his candidacy as concerns about his ability to win the election persist, despite his team insisting he won’t step aside. In a statement obtained by NBC News, ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wages Are Rising at Small Firms, But Employment Isn't
The latest NFIB report finds a cooling labor market. -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
The Guardian - World
Trump asks judge to gut classified documents case after immunity ruling
Filing asks Aileen Cannon to take scalpel to any charges considered ‘official’ acts that could not be prosecuted. Donald Trump moved on Friday to capitalize on the US supreme court’s decision to confer broad immunity to former presidents, asking ...Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
After Immunity Ruling, Trump Seeks Delay of Classified Documents Case
The former president’s lawyers asked to freeze nearly all proceedings while they sort out whether the Supreme Court decision applies to charges focused on actions after he left the White House.Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
A surge of new apartments is hitting the market. Renters in these cities stand to benefit the most.
The recent supply surge means apartments are sitting vacant for longer, which means renters are in a good position to ask for discounts. -
BBC News - Top stories
Cheers as Corbyn holds Islington seat as independent
Jeremy Corbyn has beaten Labour in Islington North by about 8,000 votes. -
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ESPN - Sports
Southgate defends Bellingham, accepts fine
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been fined by UEFA for "breaching the basic rules of decent conduct" by motioning to grab his crotch in front of the Slovakia bench during England's Euro 2024 round-of-16 win on Sunday. -
Financial Times - Business
The Euros give a glimpse of a purer patriotism
Following the national team makes me aspire to an Englishness I’m comfortable with -
The Wall Street Journal - World
German Industry Continues to Struggle
German industrial production slumped in May as car manufacturing tailed off, after an uptick in the sector at the start of this year faded away.Germany -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: LeBron reaches deal to stay with Lakers
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN, on a deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause.NBA