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Financial Times - World
The new normal of office life
As working from home persists, companies are rethinking the role of office space -
The Guardian - World
England target breakdown as route to poll-defying win over All Blacks
Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be an omen for Borthwick’s squad who are finally in good shape to face New Zealand. The pre-game polls on big match days in New Zealand seldom fluctuate too wildly. Traditionally the public are given just one ... -
Financial Times - World
Biden rejects calls to quit presidential race as clamour grows for his exit
The president’s public appearances have failed to quell critics’ concerns about his fitnessJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Libraries should be at the heart of public life
For those from less privileged backgrounds especially, they provide vistas of opportunity -
The Guardian - World
Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite history | William Fotheringham
To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years. In 2007, when Mark Cavendish made his Tour de France debut, there was plenty of expectation that the youth from the Isle of Man would ... -
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Wired - Tech
Health Care Should Be Designed for the Extremes of Life
Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
NBC News - Top stories
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
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. -
GameSpot - Tech
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 ... -
CBS News - Top stories
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 ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How I Hacked My Life by Saying Yes to Everything
Do you always feel like going to that early-morning group swim or work happy hour? Of course not—but try doing it anyway. -
The Guardian - World
Travelling by Ann Powers review – a dazzling life of Joni Mitchell
A sweeping study of Mitchell’s life and work that swerves familiar touchstones to create a vibrant, multi-faceted portrait. She felt like a cellophane wrapper on a packet of cigarettes. Every Joni Mitchell fan has heard this description before; ... -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby handed 15th whole-life jail sentence
Former neonatal nurse proclaims innocence from dock as she is sentenced for attempted murder of newborn baby. Lucy Letby cried from the dock “I’m innocent” after she was sentenced to a whole-life order for attempting to kill a newborn girl in what ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -
BBC News - Top stories
Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door
Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens. -
CBS News - Top stories
July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Will Kindles be on sale for Prime Day 2024? What to expect
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale. -
The Hill - Politics
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel expected to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ... -
ESPN - Sports
Packed Rose Bowl expected for top-of-table Trafico
A final-like atmosphere is expected for the Fourth of July top-of-the-table Trafico between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.K. election expected to bring dramatic shift in power
Polls show voters in Britain's election are likely to throw out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party that has been in power since 2010 in favor of Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
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 New York Times - World
UK Election Night: When to Expect Results
Almost every district is expected to declare a winner by 7 a.m. local time. A clear opposition victory would result in a quick transition of power.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%
The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. -
CNBC - Business
Private payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, less than expected
Companies added 150,000 jobs for the month, below the upwardly revised 157,000 in May and the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 160,000. -
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CNBC - Business
Tesla stock rises again after better-than-expected deliveries report
Tesla shares saw more gains Wednesday, after jumping 10% in the previous session.Tesla -
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. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Government data showed crude-oil inventories fell by 12.2 million barrels last week, much greater than the decline of 1.1 million barrels that analysts expected. Gasoline and distillate fuels fell too, as refineries raised their capacity use. -
The New York Times - Science
Bigheaded Salamander-like Fossil Turns Up in a Place No One Expected it
An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander turned up in an African fossil deposit, suggesting unwritten chapters of how animals moved onto land. -
GameSpot - Tech
Here's How Much Money Deadpool & Wolverine Is Expected To Make In Opening Weekend
Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters on July 26, and the film is expected to start very strong at the box office. But just what kind of numbers are expected? Multiple box office tracking services have published their reports and are expecting ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Indivior CEO Expects Ongoing U.S. Opioid Crisis to Drive Sales Growth
Addiction-treatment company Indivior, whose main customer is the U.S. government, is in the process of transferring its main stock listing to New York from London. -
ABC News - Top stories
TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers for the July 4th weekend
A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records -
GameSpot - Tech
The Boys Popcorn Bucket Is As Obscene As You'd Expect, But It's Not Real Yet
Prime Video's The Boys has brought some of TV's most out-there moments for the past three and a half seasons to its fans. The current Season 4 has kept on brand, and with a new episode dropping this week, who knows what showrunner Eric Kripke has ...