Workers care more about enjoying work than a flexible schedule, new data shows
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Inc. - Business
Gig Work Company Settles With FTC for $7 Million Over Misleading Employees About Pay
"Operating in the 'gig' economy is no license for evading the law," Federal Trade Commission head Lina Khan tells Arise Virtual Solutions. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Has Seized More Land This Year Than in Any Year in the Past Three Decades
Nearly half of all West Bank land seized by Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords was taken this year, watchdog group says.Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
The Guardian - World
Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party
DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerThe Democratic Unionist party (DUP) is on track to lose ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Pirates' Jared Jones expected to miss more than 2 weeks, says manager Derek Shelton
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Jared Jones won't throw for approximately two weeks after going on the IL. -
NBC News - Top stories
Mosquito season is here — more than a third of states have detected West Nile virus
Nine cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed so far this year, as disease experts say the virus appears to be circulating more than usual for this time of summer. -
The Guardian - World
Stormy Daniels gets more than $900K from GoFundMe after alleged threats
Daniels says Trump supporters have inundated her with threats to rape and murder her daughter and other family. Stormy Daniels’ supporters have raised more than $900,000 meant to help her move to a safe house and repay legal fees after testifying ... -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘The sheep on our farm hinder our sex life more than the kids’
Friction in the fields is wreaking havoc in the bedroom for farmers and parents Rosie and Brian. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. There is something hot about being a farmer, but working together is tricky – Brian ... -
The Hill - Politics
Latest Russian strikes on northern Ukraine leave more than 100K without power
A set of Russian strikes in northern Ukraine knocked out power for more than 100,000 people and cut off the water supply to a regional capital. Attacks overnight in Ukraine’s eastern regions also killed 11 people, The Associated Press reported. ...Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
After a decade on the dating apps, I’ve encountered more phoneys than you can poke a stick at | Anonymous
Loneliness is a powerful motivator. But after a string of dismal encounters I’ve lost faith in finding love online. The Australian TV drama series Fake, which premiered this week, tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a phoney she ... -
CNBC - Business
Starbucks' plan for stock gains includes more than just discounts and value combos
Starbucks has leaned into promotions and value combos in recent months. The company's long-term success requires more than that. -
The Guardian - World
French election 2024: leftwing coalition wins most seats – as it happened
This blog has now closed but you can read our full report on the French election results here. Hello from Paris.. I spent time this afternoon outside a polling station in the city’s 16th district. Continue reading...France -
The Guardian - World
No one has loved playing for England more than Jimmy Anderson | Moeen Ali
This week at Lord’s is about celebrating the greatest seam bowler of all time. There will never be another like him. There were times during my Test career, sitting in the dressing room reflecting on things quietly, where I almost could not ... -
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 ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Missing American teen who left cruise ship at German port found safe in a city more than 100 miles away
A 14-year-old American boy missing for three days after he walked away from a Caribbean Princess cruise ship at a German port was found safe Saturday, police and a family member said. -
ABC News - World
New UK prime minister assembles Cabinet for first meeting: 'Now we get to work'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is “dead and buried."United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Friday's jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains as concern rises about broader economy
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect June to show growth of 200,000, down from the 272,000 reported for May. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-equity firm Carlyle Group is in exclusive talks to acquire medical-device maker Baxter's kidney-care spinoff Vantive for more $4 billion, including debt.
Private-equity firm Carlyle Group is in exclusive talks to acquire medical-device maker Baxter’s kidney-care spinoff Vantive for more $4 billion, including debt. -
CBS News - Top stories
CBS News documentary shows Americans' views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In This New Dating Show, Balloons Last Only as Long as Romantic Interest
Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! A new dating-show format asks contestants to pop a balloon to signal that they’re not interested. Who said heartbreak had to be quiet? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Presses Netanyahu to Close Cease-Fire Deal After Talks Show Progress
An embattled U.S. president pressed the Israeli prime minister to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, saying now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
What to know about Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister
The Labour party won a landslide victory in Thursday’s election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative rule under five Tory prime ministers. Rishi Sunak immediately tendered his resignation as the nation's leader and is also standing down as ... -
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ESPN - Sports
Luis Suárez enjoying final moments with Uruguay
Uruguay striker Luis Suárez said he knows he is inching closer to retirement but is hoping to enjoy the final stretch of a stellar career. -
BBC News - Top stories
'If I can't enjoy this then it's a waste of time'
Gareth Southgate says "if I can't enjoy this moment then it's a waste of time" after England reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals. -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James contract: Lakers star gives himself flexibility with two-year, $104M maximum deal
LeBron is heading back to the Lakers but can become a free agent again next summerNBA -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Tech
New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs
New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
BTS' Jimin and Jungkook to star in a new Disney+ show. Meanwhile, Jin will carry Olympic torch
BTS' Jimin and Jungkook will star in a Disney+ travel show, while bandmate Jin will be a 2024 Olympic torchbearer for South Korea. -
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MarketWatch - Business
This new S&P 500 buy signal gives you another reason to stay bullish about stocks
NYSE new highs overtake new lows, and there’s activity in Akamai and Walgreens shares. -
The New York Times - World
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is About to Get a Crash Course in Statecraft
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to a NATO summit this coming week, where he will represent a rare point of centrist stability among unsettled allies. -
ABC News - World
French President Emmanuel Macron's office says he will 'wait' to make decisions about a new government
French President Emmanuel Macron's office says he will 'wait' to make decisions about a new government -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Quest Diagnostics, jobs in health care, Roche, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. -
ESPN - Sports
NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.NHL -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo