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Black American athlete who won gold was one of the 1924 Paris Olympics’ firsts
College track and field star William DeHart Hubbard took a dramatic leap forward at the 1924 Paris Olympics for Black people back home in the segregated U.S. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Iranians’ Demand for Their Leaders: Fix the Economy
In a series of interviews, virtually every resident of Tehran listed Iran’s sickly economy as the No. 1 issue for the country’s next president.Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
Financial Times - World
Samsung expects profits to surge on demand for AI chips
World’s largest memory chipmaker forecasts 15-fold rise in second-quarter figures -
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. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
American 'Idiot' Swims the Seine
Adventurer dips where French politicians fear to float. -
The Guardian - World
Can the climate survive the insatiable energy demands of the AI arms race?
New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market. The artificial intelligence boom has driven big tech share prices to fresh highs, but at the ...Climate -
Financial Times - World
Lib Dems return record number of MPs after Tory rout
Ed Davey’s party makes biggest gain in seats in its history, defeating two cabinet ministers -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
CNBC - Business
GlobalFoundries races to find semiconductor talent as demand for chips soars
GlobalFoundries and other semiconductor companies are looking for workers as demand for chips soars, spurred by CHIPS Act funding and artificial intelligence. -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans less likely to believe American dream still possible: Pew
Story at a glance Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults below age 50 believe the American dream is dead, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that more specifically, 57 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 think the ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Your Religious Values Are Not American Values
Christian nationalists aim to impose their beliefs on others. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Zen and the Great American Driving Range
Touring the country and rebalancing the self—one golf ball at a time. -
CNBC - Business
Oil prices hold firm as large draw on U.S. crude, gasoline inventories signal uptick in demand
Gasoline prices are averaging $3.51 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, up about 2 cents from last week. -
CNBC - Business
Samsung shares hit over 3-year high after better-than-expected guidance on strong AI demand
Samsung said Friday it expects operating profit for the April to June quarter to be approximately 10.4 trillion won — a jump of about 1,452%. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil posts fourth straight weekly gain on solid demand outlook
U.S. inventory data shows a tightening market, with crude stocks declining by 12.2 million barrels last week. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices tally 4th straight weekly gain as data hint at better demand
Oil futures fell on Friday, but U.S. and global benchmark prices tallied a fourth straight weekly gain as a recent drop in U.S. crude supplies and a rise in gasoline demand helped ease some concerns over the outlook for energy demand. -
ABC News - World
Hamas clears the way for possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday -
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
Millions of Americans hit the roads, skies for July 4
AAA projects that nearly 61 million Americans will travel by car this Fourth of July holiday, while TSA planned to screen about 2.8 million flyers alone Wednesday at U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave reports on the travel rush. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Reopened to Foreign Students. Americans Are Staying Away.
There were more than 11,000 U.S. students in China before the pandemic. Now there may be fewer than 1,000.China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Americans Are Everywhere---and Taking Their Strong Dollars With Them
The U.S. currency has surged thanks to higher interest rates and a strong economy. -
MarketWatch - Business
The debate about ‘quiet vacationing’ is as American as the Fourth of July
“It’s not just dishonest workers trying to steal time. It’s people that feel burdened by the weight of the workplace.” -
CBS News - Top stories
Why houses are becoming unaffordable for most Americans
New data shows a growing portion of the U.S. has become unaffordable for home buyers. Meanwhile, insurance companies are backing out of some places because of extreme weather. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses the numbers. -
CBS News - Top stories
Millions of Americans travel for July 4 weekend
About 71 million Americans around the U.S. are expected to travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from Ocean City, New Jersey. -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu dismantles Sakkari to reach Wimbledon last 16
Emma Raducanu makes a strong statement of intent by beating Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
How an Afghan student fulfilled her American dream
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Zahra Shahnoory was forced to stop going to school. After immigrating to the U.S. with her family last year, Zahra resumed her high school studies and hopes to enroll in college this fall. NBC News' Erin ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
2025 All-American Tavion Wallace Pledges to Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Tavion Wallace from Wayne County High School in Georgia has committed to the Razorbacks. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost
The American Republic feels fragile. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
BBC News - Top stories
England's 'massive opportunity' to shock All Blacks
England seek historic series win in New Zealand as All Blacks start new era under Scott Robertson -
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. -
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 Hill - Politics
Majority of Americans don't think Trump will concede if he loses election: poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans said they do not “think” former President Trump is going to “accept the results and concede once the votes have been certified” if he does not win the upcoming presidential election. The CNN poll, ...Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
The dual-national dilemma: How Mexican Americans choose which country to represent
U.S. or Mexico? Dual nationals talk about the "life-changing decision" of which country to represent at World Cups and Copa Américas.