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Dream's Tina Charles embracing new leadership role, renewed outlook on basketball after brief retirement
Charles' love for the game brought her back to the WNBA, where she's been a valuable contributor on and off the courtUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Libraries should be at the heart of public life
For those from less privileged backgrounds especially, they provide vistas of opportunity -
NBC News - Top stories
Britain's election could be historic. Here's what to know.
LONDON — Millions of Brits go to the polls Thursday, in an election likely to oust the Conservative Party that has dominated postwar politics and ruled the United Kingdom for the past 14 years. -
The Guardian - World
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union. Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union within his lifetime, in his ...European Union -
The New York Times - World
Thursday Briefing: What’s at Stake in Britain’s Elections
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As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
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How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Food from outside EU enters Britain unchecked, customs agents warn
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regimeEuropean Union -
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Britain goes to the polls for an election that could end 14 years of Conservative rule
Britain goes to the polls for an election that could end 14 years of Conservative rule -
ABC News - Sports
Britain's top players at Wimbledon stick to tennis on UK election day
Some of Britain’s top tennis players are avoiding election talk like double-faults at WimbledonUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
How 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts
Charts show what has happened in five key areas, from the NHS to food banks, since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. Fourteen years, five prime ministers, four election cycles, two UK-wide referendums and a global pandemic: a lot has ... -
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Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with 140 mph winds and dangerous storm surge
Beryl lashed Jamaica with strong winds and storm surge and strong waves as the Category 4 hurricane brushed the southern coast of the island Wednesday, officials said. -
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Police investigate after mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are looking into reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. -
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The 30-Year Journey to Bring Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F to Life
According to Eddie Murphy, Axel Foley needed to grow up for a fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie. -
The Hill - Politics
Your diet at 40 could impact your quality of life at 70: Study
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — A new study suggests that what you eat in your 40s may lead to better physical and cognitive health in your 70s. Researchers at Harvard examined 30 years of data on over 106,000 people, including 70,467 women and ... -
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Innovative program offers affordable care to veterans later in life
Almost half of the veteran population is 65 or older, and many sometimes are unable to afford a nursing home. The Medical Foster Home Program, started in 2002, allows hundreds of veterans to receive in-home care for significantly cheaper. James ... -
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The ‘animal instinct’ that Britain’s next tennis star Jack Draper has needed to survive
He is the 6ft 3ins hunk of British tennis who has been dazzling at Wimbledon between cutting a dash on the catwalk. Yet those who know him best say it is a minor miracle Jack Draper has reached such a towering physique. Until a late teenage growth ... -
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Britain goes to the polls and millions under Fourth of July heat warnings: Morning Rundown
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Britain’s Labour Party is set to win biggest majority since 1832, polling shows
The Labour Party under Keir Starmer is on course to win a historic victory in Britain’s general election on ThursdayUnited Kingdom -
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One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class -
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Life and death in Gaza's 'safe zone' where food is scarce and Israel strikes without warning
Palestinian hospital authorities and witnesses say an Israeli airstrike slammed into a residential building right next to the main medical center in Gaza’s southern city of Khan YounisIsrael -
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'Sing Sing' actor Colman Domingo on a maximum security prison’s life-changing program
Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo speaks about his new movie "Sing Sing" and the program and the Rehabilitation Through Arts prison program that has changed lives and reduced recidivism. -
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Sarah Sze Has Been Making Work About Life and Death Since Childhood
Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest. -
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One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class -
The Guardian - World
Superman, Frodo and Star Wars: the stunning life of Kiran Shah – the world’s smallest stuntman
Shah has a strong claim to have appeared in more blockbuster movies than anyone else on Earth. He discusses upbraiding Brando, smoking with Christopher Reeve, slanging matches with James Cameron – and a shocking experience at a party with Freddie ... -
The Guardian - World
Spain’s traditional food markets are fading away – and with them, a whole way of life | Stephen Burgen
At my local market in Barcelona, I see how few young people have the time or inclination to join the queues for a friendly chat. Barcelona’s famous market, La Boqueria, was voted the best in the world by Food & Wine magazine last month (ahead of ... -
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'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme.