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The Wall Street Journal - World
Olaf Rove's American Dream
My great grandfather came from Norway with nothing. The land of freedom and opportunity gave him a new life. -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
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. -
CNBC - Business
'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
Americans hoping to move abroad are getting some help from travel companies and local guides. -
The Hill - Politics
Conservative Heritage leader: 'Second American Revolution' will be bloodless 'if the left allows it to be'
The leader of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation argued the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will reinforce a "second American Revolution," which he said would "remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." Heritage ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Lee Elder Finnegan and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
American Century Championship 2024: Celebrity field, format, scoring and prize money
All you need to know for the American Century Championship celebrity event. -
CBS News - World
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of 2 Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
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The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
The Guardian - World
Three people die after arrests at election protests in Mauritania
Two died in detention facility and one in hospital, officials say, after protests over Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s win. Three protesters have died in detention in Mauritania, the interior ministry has said, after mass arrests during protests in the ... -
The Hill - Politics
Much ado about a list of people who don’t want to help Ukraine
A little-known independent Ukrainian media outfit named Texty.org.ua has recently come under attack by prominent American conservatives.Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
MarketWatch - Business
Most people earning $100K or more are making this huge 401(k) mistake
For high earners, saving up to your company match isn’t going to be good enough to replace the income you’ll need later on. -
The Hill - Politics
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department ... -
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. -
CBS News - Top stories
Sea lion with pups nearby charges toward people on San Diego beach
A sea lion that appeared to be defending its pups charged toward beachgoers in San Diego, video taken in June shows. According to local officials, the area by La Jolla Cove is a popular spot for sea lion mothers to raise their young from May to ... -
ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
CBS Sports - Sports
Yankees' Aaron Judge mashes 32nd homer of 2024, builds hope for run at American League Triple Crown
Judge is on an all-time heater right nowMLB -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the slaying of an Italian plainclothes police officer during a botched sting operation but reduced their sentences -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences -
NBC News - Top stories
The brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Four decades after Vincent Chin was killed by autoworkers who blamed Asian manufacturers for industry decline, activists fight to ensure Chin is not forgotten. -
ABC News - Entertainment
It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
CBS Sports - Sports
NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024: Shane van Gisbergen returns to the city where his American journey began
The reigning Chicago Street Race winner spoke to CBS Sports about how he launched his U.S. racing careerNASCAR -
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NBC News - Top stories
Fourth of July holiday will scorch with triple digit temps, over 100 million people under heat alerts
Heat warnings and watches are in place for 110 million people across 21 states for the holiday period, with dangerous and potentially historic extreme heat due for the West in the coming days and temperatures of 115 degrees possible. -
The Guardian - World
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat detained in Italy after saving 37 people
Artist calls impounding of MV Louise Michel ‘vile and unacceptable’ after rescue of 17 unaccompanied children. A rescue boat financed by Banksy has been seized by Italian authorities after being involved in an effort to rescue 37 people from the ... -
ABC News - World
Japan's top court orders government to compensate disabled people forced to undergo sterilization
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of ... -
ABC News - Health
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty -
The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ...