What Do Jeff Bezos and the Olympic Games Have in Common? Why Successful People Avoid the Blank Check Syndrome
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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. -
Financial Times - Business
Jeff Bezos to offload $5bn of Amazon stock
Tech giant’s biggest shareholder set to take his sale of shares to more than $13bn this year but still holds 9% stake -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
The Hill - Politics
Why many Muslim and Arab voters do not fear another Trump presidency
To assert themselves politically once more, Muslims and Arabs are more than prepared to send a message to Democrats — even if it means putting Donald Trump back in the White House.Donald Trump -
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 ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Does the Copa America knockout stage have extra time after a draw? When do penalty kicks start?
Unlike most major tournaments penalties will come right after 90 minutes of play, except for in the final -
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ABC News - Sports
Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB All-Star Game starters announced; why Lakers are big losers this offseason
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among the biggest namesNBA -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why Luka Doncic, Slovenia need to beat New Zealand by double digits Thursday to keep Olympic hopes alive
New Zealand's dramatic victory on Tuesday complicated Doncic's path to Paris -
ABC News - Sports
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for Olympics
Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant with 32 points in 19 minutes during Greece's 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Here’s How to Avoid Hating Your Wedding Photos
A series of TikTok videos about a bride’s dissatisfaction with her photos spurred online discussions, with pros offering advice on how to hire a photographer. -
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BBC News - Top stories
Where do I vote and when do polling stations close?
The UK general election is on Thursday, 4 July, but there are reports some postal votes have been delayed. -
CNBC - Business
The five secrets to Ferrari’s success as a luxury brand
This year, Ferrari for the first time surpassed Hermès as the most valuable luxury company in the world as measured by stock multiple. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Niclas Larsson, Film Director, Waits for Success in New York’s Garment District
The film director grew up in Sweden with a love of American movies. Now he would like you to see his surreal debut, “Mother, Couch,” in a theater.New York -
ABC News - Top stories
Do US fast-food customers want plant-based meat?
Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants -
BBC News - Top stories
Which Euros players do Premier League fans want to sign?
Fans give their suggestions for which Euro 2024 players their Premier League club should sign this summer. -
The New York Times - World
This English Naval City is a Bellwether Seat. How Do Voters Feel?
As voters began casting their ballots in a pivotal U.K. election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed disillusionment over what they see as national and local decline. -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
What Is a Sundress?
A heated discussion about one of the summer's most ubiquitous garments grapples with questions of femininity, tradition and sexuality. Weigh in on the debate. -
Financial Times - Business
Why Starmer should now play prosecutor on Brexit
A proper audit of the impact of leaving the EU would deliver political and economic benefits to incoming Labour ministers -
Financial Times - World
Why more are making the great move north
The south’s sky-high house prices and population pressures are prompting more UK professionals to relocate -
ESPN - Sports
Why the Klay Thompson era ended at Golden State
After two years of despair and feelings of disrespect, the four-time champion will begin a new chapter -- this one with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in Dallas. -
ABC News - Top stories
Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months -
The New York Times - Top stories
There’s a Name for the Trap Joe Biden Faces
It’s always hard to walk away from power.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles -
Inc. - Business
Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
Political uncertainty and a mountain of debt don't change that the American economy and markets are the best-performing in the world. -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
GameSpot - Tech
The Best Steam Deck Games To Play Right Now
In a very brief time, the Steam Deck has become a staple of PC gaming as the go-to portable solution for many PC players, and its popularity has seemingly inspired more portable PC manufacturers to join the market. This is partly because the ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Best Games Like Skyrim To Play In 2024
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the best and most popular games ever made, so players naturally want to experience other games like it. While few games can match the brilliance of Skyrim, we have come up with a list of 23 titles that offer a ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Toney 'annoyed' at lack of Euro 2024 game time
England striker Ivan Toney admits he was 'annoyed' at being brought on on injury time against Slovakia insists he will 'take my opportunity when I get it'. -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 121 people killed in India stampede
At least 121 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a stampede broke out at a religious festival in northern India Tuesday. It's still unclear what may have caused the panic. Anbarasan Ethirajan, South Asia editor for BBC News, ...India -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Carmy’s White T-Shirt and His Style on ‘The Bear’ Has a Fanbase All Its Own
Carmy’s white T-shirt has a fan base all its own. -
CBS News - Top stories
California wildfire forces evacuations for 28,000 people
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.California -
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