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The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Speech” Painting Went Viral
“Freedom of Speech,” the World War II-era painting by Norman Rockwell, has taken on a new life online. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Trump Prosecutions That Became a Political Gift
How 91 counts that once seemed poised to end his campaign instead made it stronger than ever.Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
High stakes for Biden's political survival
The stakes could not be higher as donors and some Democratic lawmakers pull back their support for Mr. Biden. NBC News' Kristen Welker reports.Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Boxing star Garcia 'sorry' for use of racial slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia apologized Friday for using racial slurs against Black people and making disparaging comments about Muslims. He also said he's going to rehab. -
The New York Times - Top stories
A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics
State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. -
The New York Times - Business
Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden leans on family with political future at risk
President Biden is increasingly leaning on his family while navigating calls from fellow Democrats to end his 2024 candidacy. Jill Biden and Hunter Biden serve as some of the president’s closest inner circle of confidants with a public focus ...Joe Biden -
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 -
ESPN - Sports
De La Hoya condemns star boxer Garcia for slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC from any activity with the organization following a series of racist remarks he made on social media. -
NBC News - Top stories
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns ruling that barred most ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled 4-3 to reinstate the use of most ballot drop boxes across the crucial battleground state, overturning a decision it made less than two years ago that banned the use of most of those boxes. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Ballot Drop Boxes Can Again Be Used
The decision by the court’s liberal majority, delivered four months before the November election, reverses a ruling by conservative jurists two years ago. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wisconsin Supreme Court allows expanded use of ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Allow Absentee-Ballot Drop Boxes Again
Absentee and by-mail ballots have become a political dividing line. -
The Hill - Politics
Wisconsin high court rules absentee drop boxes can be used in November
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee drop boxes can be used ahead of the November election, reversing a previous 2022 ruling and delivering a win for Democrats. In a 4-3 decision, the liberal-majority court ruled that dropping ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
McKinsey Beats Back Jay Alix's Bankruptcy Racketeering Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed for a second time a racketeering lawsuit against McKinsey & Co. brought by Jay Alix, ruling that the founder of turnaround consulting firm AlixPartners lacked standing to sue. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Least Thrilling Landslide in U.K. Election History
Voters saw Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as the safer alternative after 14 years of Conservative blundering. -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about the U.K. election set to shake up British politics
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Cancer-stricken Belarusian political prisoner is released after authoritarian president's promise
A prominent Belarusian opposition politician who is suffering from a severe form of cancer has been released from prison, three years after his arrest in the authoritarian country’s crackdown on dissent -
The Hill - Politics
We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
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BBC News - Top stories
In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote
Crime and poverty in cities like Marseille has driven support for the far right in southern France. -
NBC News - Politics
U.K. political leaders campaign ahead of potentially historic election
U.K Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and current U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go head to head as millions of Brits head to the polls to cast their ballots. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has more on what to expect leading up to the U.K's ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
ABC News - Sports
Mbappé warns of political situation in France as far right gets closer to power
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé has warned his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters who reject political labels weigh in on 2024 election
In Independence, Oregon, members of one family of voters are pushing back on the idea of political labels. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with them about their views on the 2024 election. -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
UK’s political landscape is redrawn but voting has rarely been more volatile
Conservatives lose ground to Labour and the Lib Dems on the left as Reform UK proves itself to be a new threat on the right -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK wins give Nigel Farage new platform at heart of politics
Reform UK sees winning four parliamentary seats as a stepping stone to something more, writes Alex Forsyth.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
The US and EU welcome the release of some Belarusian political prisoner
The United States and the European Union are welcoming Belarus’ release of some political prisoners, freed since the country's authoritarian president earlier this week promised to release those seriously ill who are behind bars and those swept up ...European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
ABC News - World
Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touchUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer: Britain’s new leader who takes politics seriously
Former human rights lawyer has pledged ‘stability and moderation’ after taking Labour party back into power. Keir Starmer, who has just secured the biggest election victory in the UK this century to become prime minister, is considered reserved by ... -
The Hill - Politics
Scaramucci: Believing Biden can make another 4 years is ‘political malpractice’
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci argued it’s “political malpractice” to believe President Biden can continue running the country if he does not suspend his campaign and wins reelection. Scaramucci joined John ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy -
CNBC - Business
'A kind of civil war': Divided France on alert for unrest amid political earthquake
For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A New Political Question: What's Normal Aging, and Does It Mean Decline?
Sometimes, aging is a steady deterioration. Other times, the fall can be rapid. -
The Guardian - World
Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the party benefited from ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘A Little Scary’: Ukraine Tries to Stay Neutral in U.S. Political Dogfight
With President Biden’s future unclear, Donald J. Trump’s support uncertain and a major NATO meeting looming, Ukrainian leaders are straining to keep their balance.Ukraine -
Financial Times - World
Cohabitation or grand coalition: France frets over next political chapter
Fractured polls raise possibility of divisive far-right government or hung parliament