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BBC News - Top stories
Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
AI Drones Threaten U.S. Forces
Swarms of cheap versions of a technology we invented could overrun the American military.Artificial Intelligence -
CBS News - Top stories
California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.California -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
California wildfire forces evacuations for 28,000 people
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.California -
The New York Times - World
As Beryl Moves On, Ravaged Islands Assess the Devastation
The hurricane caused destruction across the Caribbean, but some were relieved that it hadn’t been worse. -
CBS News - Top stories
Floodwaters erode area around Wisconsin dam, force evacuations
The city's police chief estimated that a 50-foot area eroded around the dam, but the dam itself did not fail. -
ESPN - Sports
NHRA great John Force out of intensive care
NHRA drag racing great John Force has been moved out of neurological intensive care after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fiery, 300 mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. -
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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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Forcing Biden Out Would Have Only One Beneficiary: Trump
Instead of clearing the way for victory, liberals may well be paving the way for defeat.Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted at sea
The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea -
ESPN - Sports
Tired Mbappé forced off, missed PKs in France win
France captain Kylian Mbappé was subbed out during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal win over Portugal due to fatigue, but his team prevailed 5-3 on penalties. -
ABC News - Top stories
Forced labor, same-sex marriage, shoplifting on the ballot in California this year
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will considerCalifornia -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Australian fund managers Magellen and Regal Partners, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about the U.S. rig count, RWE, Engie, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Energy & Utilities sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on prices for shipping containers, Chinese technology in cars, jobs at logistics companies, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto & Transport sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Quest Diagnostics, jobs in health care, Roche, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Glencore, crude palm oil prices, Nickel Industries and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. -
CNBC - Business
One of the biggest bears in this bull market is leaving JPMorgan
Marko Kolanovic, who called the Covid-era rebound but missed the latest stock rally, is leaving the bank. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Betting Markets Favor Harris as Democratic Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has a 50% chance of being the party’s nominee, compared with President Biden’s 29% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 12%, according to derivatives contracts traded on PredictIt. -
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
Is the stock market open on July 4 (and July 5)?
Expect plenty of closures on Independence Day, but some stores will be open. -
The New York Times - Business
Netflix and Amazon Drive Bump in TV Show Market
Netflix and Amazon are driving a small bump in the market for TV shows after a major slowdown.Netflix -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Tempted by Japan's Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett
American investors who avoided a hit from the slumping yen have done much better.Japan -
Financial Times - World
Botched coup attempt in Bolivia highlights deepening political dysfunction
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles -
Financial Times - World
What Starmer’s clean energy strategy means for investors
Incoming UK government has made low-carbon growth an organising principle -
Financial Times - World
Inside the mind of a Nimby
They are widely derided, but deep down isn’t everyone a Nimby? And shouldn’t we try to understand why people fear change close to home? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Chinese technology in cars, Canada’s decision to enact a digital-services tax, Ericsson, and more in the Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. -
MarketWatch - Business
Is the market peaking? Not yet. But we’re getting closer.
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CBS News - Top stories
Job market cools but remains resilient, report shows
The U.S. added 206,000 new jobs in June, marking a slight cooling in the labor market, but still a sign that hiring remains strong. Michael George has more on what this could mean for interest rates moving forward. -
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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 ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Italian Air Force precision team flies over Vegas Strip, headed to July 4 in Los Angeles area
An Italian Air force precision demonstration team flew a colorful green, white and red display over the Las Vegas Strip as part of a North American tour headed next to Los Angeles and Huntington Beach, California, for the U.S. Independence Day ... -
CNBC - Business
Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after 'spoiled' food forced a flight to divert
Delta said it was serving pasta only on about 75 international flights on Wednesday after a 'spoiled meal' forced an Amsterdam-bound flight to divert. -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid scorching heat wave
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.California -