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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chestnut nearly tops Nathan's winner in half the time
Joey Chestnut, banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, competed against four soldiers at Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, Texas on the Fourth. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hathaway to make debut as Thomas given Wales fly-half role
Cardiff centre Ben Thomas is given the Wales fly-half role and wing Josh Hathaway will make his debut for the first Test against Australia. -
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. -
MarketWatch - Business
After a roaring first half, stocks are stretched — but the rally isn’t over yet
Earnings season is coming — here’s what you need to know. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. presidential election highlights biggest risk to a bond-market rally in the second half
Of all the wild cards in the months ahead for the $27 trillion Treasury market, an increasing U.S. government deficit is regarded as perhaps the greatest long-term risk facing the market right now because of its potential to translate into higher ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
European and Asian Stocks Gain; Bitcoin Falls
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed, after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs in the previous session.Crypto -
BBC News - Top stories
SNP loses 'damaging' 38 seats so far as final result delayed
The first minister says his party has "soul searching" to do after a series of losses to Labour. -
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. -
The New York Times - World
U.K. Liberal Democrats Make Big Election Gains
The small centrist party campaigned on improving health and social care. Its leader, Ed Davey, wooed voters with publicity stunts and personal appeals.United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations gain momentum
A senior U.S. official tells CBS News that Hamas' latest response to the existing cease-fire proposal with Israel "may provide the basis for closing the deal." CBS News' Holly Williams is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.Israel -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ... -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
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 ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock pares gains as next moon mission approaches
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. pared their recent gains as the space-exploration company’s next moon mission approaches. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
ESPN - Sports
'My own pace': Emma Raducanu is gaining momentum at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon this week, Emma Raducanu has already earned her best result since then. -
Financial Times - World
What happened in the UK general election?
Labour secures landslide victory as Conservatives crash out of officeUnited Kingdom -
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. -
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. -
The Hill - Politics
The far right is gaining ground in France’s elections, and its opponents paved the way
National Rally has to some extent sloughed off its reputation as a pariah; French conservative politicians such as François Fillon played an outsized role in shifting the electorate. -
The Hill - Politics
RFK Jr. fails to gain traction despite Biden's disastrous week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to gain noticeable traction in the wake of President Biden’s catastrophic debate fallout against former President Trump. Biden’s widely panned performance in Atlanta gave Kennedy a potential in as he looks to draw ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m watching every last cent’: For July 4, my friend booked an Airbnb on Cape Cod — and said I’m welcome to visit. Should I offer to pay half?
“This vacation is already nearly breaking my budget.” -
MarketWatch - Business
ADP says 150,000 private-sector jobs created in June, smallest gain in five months
U.S. businesses add a modest 150,000 new jobs in June, paycheck company ADP said, to mark the smallest increase in five months, possibly another sign the labor market is cooling. -
MarketWatch - Business
Sunak’s time at No. 10 saw decent U.K. stock market gains, but context is all
The FTSE 100 is higher during Sunak’s reign but has badly underperformed peers.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. -
CNBC - Business
Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party shocks with significant gains expected
The projected success of the right-wing Reform UK party, led by Brexiteer Nigel Farage, has surprised pollsters and the political establishment.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
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. -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Clash of clans: can the Democrats stay united if Biden is toppled?
The president brought together a party riven on class, age and racial issues. What happens if he goes?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.