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The Guardian - World
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. “Won’t you play a simple melody,” sang Bing Crosby in his rendition of the Irving Berlin classic. Now it seems his wish has come true: ... -
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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The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
The Hill - Politics
On Biden’s debate, Democrats have no one to blame but themselves
Democrats' attempts to protect President Biden from scrutiny has resulted in a lack of viable replacements, leaving them stuck with a senile candidate and no bench for the 2028 election.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot Ballot measures in Arizona and Nebraska ensuring abortion access advanced closer to a vote, with groups ...Abortion -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
ESPN - Sports
Power Rankings: Orioles jump Yankees for No. 2 on our list
Houston is now just three games behind Seattle in the AL West, while the Rangers battle to stay close.MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How the Kindle Became a Must-Have Accessory (Again)
The e-reader has become the gadget of choice on #BookTok. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Young Voters Have Tired of the Biden Years
Things are a lot worse for them than the were in the days of Trump.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden and Democrats Have Truly Worked to 'Beat Medicare'
He wanted to ‘sunset’ Medicare while a senator, and his party has long desired to kill it with a single-payer system.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer stands supreme but he cannot ignore the Reform surge
Tories suffer a punishment beating from the voters -
Financial Times - World
Which high-profile MPs have lost their seats?
Well-known Conservative and Labour politicians ejected in night that sees Keir Starmer secure landslide -
ABC News - Top stories
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban face a deadline to submit enough signatures to try to get their proposal before voters in NovemberAbortion -
ESPN - Sports
Germany have built themselves in Spain's image
Pep Guardiola's brand of football at Bayern Munich inspired Germany to win the 2014 World Cup. Now another Spanish coach is shaping the German game. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Brandon Ingram trade talks reportedly 'have intensified'
The Pelicans and Ingram's representatives are both looking for trades for the former All-Star wing. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost
The American Republic feels fragile. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Eagles might have turned their biggest weakness into a strength
Philadelphia's slide late last season correlated directly with poor pass defense. That shouldn't happen this year after the secondary's overhaul. -
ESPN - Sports
Healthy Kawhi 'having a good time' with Team USA
Speaking to reporters during Team USA's training camp in Las Vegas Sunday, LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said "I'm out here now and, yeah, I'm having a good time" after missing the final three games of his club's first-round exit with knee ... -
ABC News - Health
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list
Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban on say they have submitted enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballotAbortion -
MarketWatch - Business
What Meta and Jackson Pollock have in common — and why that matters to investors
Meta’s big-spending ways may seem “akin to throwing a bunch of paint at a canvas,” but a Bernstein analyst sees a more positive perspective as well. -
Wired - Tech
The 14 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Have Jammed With in 2024
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. -
ABC News - Tech
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here's how
A snake in the U.K. has drawn attention to the ability of some female species to reproduce without a mate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Forcing Biden Out Would Have Only One Beneficiary: Trump
Instead of clearing the way for victory, liberals may well be paving the way for defeat.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Nearly 100 beaches across the country are closed or have swimming advisories
Officials in at least 10 states have closed beaches or warned people not to swim in the water due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. -
The Hill - Politics
Governors after Biden meeting: We have his back
A small group of Democratic governors affirmed their support for President Biden following a White House meeting with the president on Wednesday amid growing Democratic calls for him to drop out of the race. “The feedback was, we are all looking ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Tech
These oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years
Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are 34,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hills -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Sign Snatchers Beware, That Campaign Poster Might Have an AirTag
The geotracking devices are leaving thieves dumbfounded—and occasionally facing criminal charges. -
The Guardian - World
The Mariners have never reached a World Series. Fans hope for a drought’s end
Seattle are sitting atop the American League West but the team’s ambitions have been dashed plenty of times before. Billy Mac remembers being in the broadcast booth in 2019 when Félix Hernández pitched his final game for the Seattle Mariners. ... -
The Guardian - World
How 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts
Charts show what has happened in five key areas, from the NHS to food banks, since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Fourteen years, five prime ministers, ... -
The Guardian - World
Why have there been so many own goals at Euro 2024?
There have been nine own goals at this tournament – as many as the first 15 European Championships combined. By Richard Foster for The Football Mine. When the Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen deflected Randal Kolo Muani’s shot past his own ... -
The New York Times - Science
Melodies of Popular Songs Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Hield believed Warriors have better chance to win than Lakers
Buddy Hield reportedly chose the Warriors over the Los Angeles Lakers because he believed Golden State offered a better chance to win.NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
'I don't want to have a centre full of XL Bullies'
Selling, gifting, exchanging or breeding from an XL Bully dog is banned under new legislation. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Battery Metal Lithium is Dirt Cheap, and Could Have Further to Fall
The race to build new mines for a clean-energy transition that’s expected to need lots of lithium has pushed global production out of lockstep with demand in the small but fast-growing market. -
The Guardian - World
Supporters have gripes with England but will be in full voice for crunch tie
Fans have dragged lacklustre side over the line in Germany and are prepared to do the same again on Saturday. Talk among the English, in recent days, has been of change. After a period of chaos and instability, where nothing appeared to be ... -
The Guardian - World
Babbling scouse youngster shows babies can have accents, say scientists
Newborns are tuned in to the ups and downs of speech, and even a cry mimics language heard while in the womb. The upward intonation, the guttural “ck” and even the cheeky comeback to win the argument: at just 19 months old, baby Orla has mastered ... -
The Hill - Politics
Trump claims on video Biden is 'quitting the race': 'That means we have Kamala'
Former President Trump claimed President Biden is leaving the 2024 race, making way for Vice President Harris, whom he called “pathetic,” in a video the former president posted on his Truth Social account. The video, which was first obtained by ...Joe Biden