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NBC News - Politics
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in NY for trying to overturn 2020 election
Rudy Giuliani was disbarred Tuesday and can no longer practice law in the state of New York after being charged with spreading lies about mass voter fraud around the 2020 election. His legal team is looking at options to appeal. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
MarketWatch - Business
Macy’s stock rallies as Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly sweeten their buyout offer
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. -
NBC News - Top stories
Kevin Bacon details his experience trying to be a regular person for a day: ‘This sucks’
Kevin Bacon decided to spend a day as a normal guy—and he quickly realized he prefers living his life as a celebrated celebrity. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why Draymond didn't try to convince Klay to stay with Warriors
Draymond Green explained why he didn't try to convince Klay Thompson to stay with the Warriors. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Trying to understand why Yankees’ Luis Gil is suddenly struggling
Yankees starter Luis Gil’s latest troubling outing, allowing four runs in four innings in a 5-4 loss to the Reds, raised several questions, all outgrowths of the essential one: What is going on? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Forcefully Rejects Efforts to Push Him Out of Race
The president defiantly and repeatedly rejected calls to withdraw following last week’s debate, telling supporters in Wisconsin and a prime-time television audience that he is determined to win re-election against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden to try to assure supporters in network TV interview, battleground state rally
President Biden faces a series of crucial tests today as he fends off growing calls to drop out of the presidential race. Biden, who says he's staying in the race, will do a network TV interview and rally supporters in Wisconsin, a battleground ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
TSA shares surprising items passengers try to bring in carry-on luggage
Chainsaws, a large kitchen sink and tasers are just some surprising items that passengers have tried to bring through TSA checkpoints. Every year around the Fourth of July, there's also an increase in fireworks. The TSA is expected to break ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
To Protect Your Data, Try Hamster Names and Greek Wars
Two-step verification no longer seems like enough security. Why not four or five? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
To Build a Better Company Culture, Accept That People Are Not Expendable Resources
In her new book, writer Samhita Mukhopadhyay breaks down the barriers businesses face to following through on DEI promises. -
ABC News - Top stories
Buzz builds around Kamala Harris should Biden withdraw
Momentum builds for Harris to replace Biden at the top of the ticket with new polling showing her outperforming Biden in a hypothetical matchup with Trump.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tricky moves the Lakers must make to build around LeBron, AD
LeBron and Bronny are in the fold and getting paid. LA also has a new coach and its staff is taking shape. But check out the work Rob Pelinka still has ahead of him.NBA -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Build-Your-Own Pizza Restaurant Mod Taps Advisers to Explore Bankruptcy
The Seattle-based business considers bankruptcy as it searches for a buyer to save it. -
Financial Times - World
How France’s far right built a national movement from the grassroots
Old school retail politics have helped bring Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National to the brink of political power -
Inc. - Business
5 Powerful Ways to Connect with Others and Build Relationships That Last a Lifetime
As U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy recently pointed out, social media may be a relationship dead end for many of us. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Case for September Rate Cut Builds After Slower Jobs Data
The U.S. economy added a solid 206,000 jobs last month. But the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, a sign of slack in what has been a strong labor market. -
The Hill - Politics
Warner building support among Democratic senators to push Biden out
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), an influential centrist who is close with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), is working to gather support among Democratic senators to ask President Biden to drop his reelection bid, according to two sources ...Joe Biden -
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 -
The Guardian - World
France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out | Rokhaya Diallo
Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power. The far right’s historically high score in the first round of the French legislative elections was reflected in the ... -
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ABC News - World
Leaders of Russia, China attend summit of regional security grouping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the summit of a security grouping created by Moscow and Beijing to counter Western alliancesChina -
The New York Times - World
Russia Arrests Top Military Officer, Artyom Gorodilov, on Corruption Charges
Col. Artyom Gorodilov, who oversaw forces occupying the Ukrainian city where a massacre took place, was arrested and accused of large-scale fraud.Russia -
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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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
India's Modi Seeks to Shore Up Ties With Russia and Offset China's Sway
A trip by the prime minister is aimed at dispelling speculation about a downgrade in ties with Moscow.China -
ABC News - Sports
Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Russia says that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to competeRussia -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe Seeks to Solve the ‘Patriot Puzzle’ in Ukraine
With Ukraine clamoring for more air defenses, officials are trying to scrape together a Patriot battery from spare parts scattered across the continent.Ukraine -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Inside the Dangerous Work of Defending Ukraine's Skies
Behind Ukraine’s air-defense systems are men and women who often make split-second decisions that can save scores of lives.Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Air strike leaves 100,000 without power in Ukraine
Russia continues to pummel energy sites across Ukraine, plunging the country into extended blackouts.Ukraine -
NBC News - Top stories
From hot dogs to Uncle Sam: Fourth of July celebrations from around the country
Photos from across the country of Fourth of July events and parades marking 248 years since the Declaration of Independence. -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - Sports
Fouling up by 27 late. Trying to score for the other team. All part of Olympic basketball qualifiers
Luka Doncic fouled an opponent to try to get the ball back with Slovenia up by 27 points in the final seconds -
ABC News - World
New Zealand will radically ease zoning rules to try to relieve its housing shortage
New Zealand's housing minister says the country will drastically ease restrictions on land use in a bid to “flood the market” with land for homes and override the powers of local councils to curb developmentNew Zealand -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Joe Buck will try another return to MLB broadcasting with the Cardinals again on July 29
After Joe Buck's return to a baseball broadcast booth was rained out in May, he and the St. Louis Cardinals are trying again on July 29.MLB -
ABC News - World
Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in an attack that kills 5
Authorities say a Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed five civilians and injured 47 othersUkraine