Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage
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The New York Times - World
Britain’s New Prime Minister Had Just Hours to Prepare
A new U.S. president usually has a two-month window to prepare to move into the White House. Freshly elected British prime ministers move into Downing Street much more swiftly.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Politicians Usually Moderate When in Power. Britain's Starmer Could Be Different.
Despite a plain-vanilla campaign, the U.K. Labour Party leader may have no choice but to swerve to the left once in office. -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Rachel Reeves, the Woman Taking the Helm of the U.K.’s Economy?
As the newly named chancellor of the Exchequer, she is taking on the tough job of boosting Britain’s productivity growth and of reviving struggling public services. -
ABC News - World
How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary electionUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer enters No 10 vowing to rebuild Britain ‘brick by brick’
New PM says government ‘will fight, every day, until you believe again’ and give security to working-class families. UK election live – latest updatesKeir Starmer entered Downing Street as Labour prime minister with a promise to use his historic ...United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer: Britain’s new leader who takes politics seriously
Former human rights lawyer has pledged ‘stability and moderation’ after taking Labour party back into power. Keir Starmer, who has just secured the biggest election victory in the UK this century to become prime minister, is considered reserved by ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rachel Reeves, U.K.’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Yellen for Inspiration
Rachel Reeves, who will oversee Britain’s budget, is expected to pursue an agenda influenced by Janet Yellen’s more activist approach to job-creation and investment in the United States. -
ABC News - World
Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Keir Starmer Says He Will Change Britain. But Who Will Pay for It?
Growing budget constraints mean the new prime minister could face a tough choice between higher taxes or spending cuts. -
The Guardian - World
Uncool Britannia? How Britain might feel with the court of Sir Keir
Past big Labour wins have caused seismic cultural shifts but the unflashy stance of our new leader is described as ‘less Camelot – more Center Parcs’. As Keir Starmer settles into his new job, he must feel the weight of comparison with his ...United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
David Lammy: ‘Britain has to start reconnecting with a dangerous, divided world’
New foreign secretary says resetting UK relations with EU is a particular priority as he travels to Germany, Poland and Sweden, then the US. • David Lammy faces a world in turmoil: five key concerns for foreign secretary. Britain must reconnect ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Betting markets give Harris better chance of being Democratic nominee than Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday moved ahead of President Joe Biden in some betting markets as to who would be the candidate to take on former President Donald Trump in the presidential election.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for lifeNBA -
ABC News - Sports
Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateNBA -
NBC News - Top stories
Rubio as Trump’s running mate could draw some Latino voters, but it's not a sure bet
If Marco Rubio is chosen as Trump’s running mate, the Florida senator would be the first Latino vice president, but it might not be enough to win Latino voters over.Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Colombia vs. Panama prediction, odds, time: 2024 Copa America quarterfinal picks, bets by proven soccer expert
Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Saturday's Panama vs. Colombia showdown in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024 -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Grant Park 165 props, Chicago odds, expert picks, prediction: Target Ty Gibbs in NASCAR bets on Sunday
Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their NASCAR picks for the 2024 Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street CourseNASCAR -
The New York Times - Top stories
The British Election
While electorates in other countries are shifting to the right, British voters are expected to elect a party on the center-left. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Mets vs. Nationals odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 MLB picks, July 4 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets and revealed its MLB picks for the Fourth of JulyMLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cubs vs. Angels odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 MLB picks, July 5 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs and revealed its MLB picks for FridayMLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
Formula 1 picks, odds, time, grid: 2024 British Grand Prix predictions, F1 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model analyzes Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the F1 British GP 2024 -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB picks, odds, best bets for Friday, July 5 by proven model: This three-way parlay returns almost 12-1
SportsLine's model has revealed its MLB picks, predictions, parlay and best bets for Friday, July 5MLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
England vs. Switzerland prediction, odds, time, line: UEFA Euro 2024 picks, July 6 bets from soccer expert
Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Switzerland vs. England in a quarterfinal of Euro 2024 on Saturday -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Grant Park 165 picks, best bets, Chicago odds, start time: NASCAR insider with 10 winners gives picks
Steven Taranto has hit 10 winners this year and reveals his NASCAR picks and racing best bets for the NASCAR at Chicago Street Course race on SundayNASCAR -
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. -
The New York Times - World
Why the Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Worries U.S. Allies
Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The S&P 500 Isn't as Diverse as It Used to Be. Here's Why That Matters.
As tech and financial stocks have come to dominate the index, volatility and interest-rate sensitivity have picked up. -
CBS News - Top stories
Why Trump's "hush money" sentencing is being delayed over immunity ruling
Donald Trump's sentencing for the conviction in his New York "hush money" trial is being postponed until September after his lawyers moved to toss the guilty verdict because of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Attorney and CBS ...Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Are So Many Townhouses For Sale in Park Slope Right Now?
Nine homes asking more than $100 million combined were on the market as of mid-June, thanks to skyrocketing home prices and seller optimism. -
The Guardian - World
Should cuddling koalas be legal? Here’s why there’s a push to ban it in Queensland
Scores of famous faces have been snapped holding koalas in Australia over the years but the practice is falling out of favour. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Why Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Took 30 Years To Make
The first two Beverly Hills Cops movies are beloved by fans of the franchise. The third movie, 1994's Beverly Hills Cop 3, has a different reputation among viewers. The third Axel Foley adventure was a massive critical bomb and made less than half ... -
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 -
CNBC - Business
Investing in Space: Why military contracts are crucial for space companies
Military contracts often represent "we made it" moments for space companies. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why
The U.S. comes in last in a ranking of 28 countries, dragged down by high childcare costs, long work hours and lack of federally mandated paid parental leave. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why a New Conservative Brain Trust Is Resettling Across America
Pro-Trump professionals aren’t just talking about remaking Western civilization. Some are uprooting their lives to show that they mean it. -
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 ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Why this Wall Street trailblazer believes furniture can unite America
When Lulu C. Wang immigrated to the U.S. from Shanghai with her family in 1948, she knew only one word of English. -
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
Why Native American heritage fuels newest Warrior Waters
Newly aqcuired Warriors guard Lindy Waters III's tremendous pride in his Native American heritage has fueled his NBA journey. -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters share reasons why they're backing Biden or Trump in 2024
CBS News polls consistently show that democracy and the American Dream itself are on the ballot this November, but why do voters think that? And how do their personal lives shape their views on our national conversations? CBS News executive ...Joe Biden