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BBC News - Top stories
What is the polling day weather forecast?
Alexandra Humphreys has Thursday's weather forecast for across the UK. -
BBC News - Top stories
Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day
Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election. -
The Guardian - World
What happens after polling day in the UK election?
When will the new prime minister take office and what happens during the first days of a new government?. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Voters went to the polls on Thursday to pass verdict on ...United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Chickens, lost rings and other strange polling day stories
A round-up of the weird and wonderful tales from the frontline of managing elections. -
NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl nears Jamaica and Democrats await polling after Biden debate: Morning Rundown
Why the Biden administration is considering working with the Taliban.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Under Hurricane Watch, Texas Braces for Beryl as Tropical Storm Enters Gulf
A hurricane watch was issued for part of Texas as Beryl crossed the Gulf of Mexico early Saturday and was expected to strengthen over the weekend. -
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ESPN - Sports
Almada, Atlanta Utd near Botafogo deal - Textor
Atlanta United's Thiago Almada will play for six months at Botafogo before moving to Lyon in January 2025 once the Brazilian club finalises the deal with the MLS outfit. -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims — aka layoffs — rise to 238,000 and stay near one-year high
New jobless claims have surged since the end of the school year, raising questions about whether it’s a temporary increase or a sign of rising layoffs. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
ESPN - Sports
Source: Iger, Bay near deal for Angel City FC
The dean of the USC Annenberg School, Willow Bay, and her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger, are nearing a deal to purchase control of Angel City FC, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. -
Financial Times - World
India’s ‘passion for gold’ fades as prices hover near record high
Some brides switch to artificial jewellery, although richest consumers have not been put off -
The Hill - Politics
Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup
Extreme pride in being an American has stayed near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The Gallup survey released shortly before the Fourth of July holiday found 41 percent of Americans polled said they are “extremely proud” of their ... -
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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. -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Democratic Convention Nears, 2024’s Divided America Rhymes With 1924’s
Hearing echoes of Independence Day a century ago, when Americans were clashing over race, religion, immigration and presidential candidates. -
The Guardian - World
Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave
French fire grows to 840 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions. A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across ... -
The Hill - Politics
New poll raises concerns for Biden
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story New poll raises concerns for Biden A much-anticipated New York Times/Siena College poll showing former President Trump has expanded his lead over ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason's take on the exit poll
If the forecast is accurate, it means Sir Keir Starmer will become prime minister with 410 Labour MPs. -
CBS News - Top stories
Are there early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals?
Everything you need to know about early access deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024. -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Lego Sets On Sale Ahead Of Prime Day
Prime Day 2024 officially runs July 16-17, but plenty of Lego sets are on sale ahead of the popular shopping holiday. So while we're expecting some pretty great Lego Prime Day deals, these price cuts are mighty enticing for anyone searching for a ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
6 Critical Days Following the Biden-Trump Debate
I said this election wouldn’t be boring, but I didn’t think it would turn upside down so fast.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Greece’s Six-Day Workweek: What to Know
The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend. -
BBC News - Top stories
One PM out and another in... the day in 60 seconds
Key moments as Sir Keir Starmer enters 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election win. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Big 12 coach rankings 2024: Utah's Kyle Whittingham debuts at No. 1, Colorado's Deion Sanders near bottom
The Big 12 coaching fraternity is getting another makeover ahead of the 2024 football season -
ESPN - Sports
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's title near miss: 'I don't want to get over it'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke to ESPN about his team losing another tight title race to Man City and his plans to go a step further next season. -
ABC News - World
Ruins of ancient garden likely owned by Emperor Caligula uncovered near Vatican during excavations
Italy's culture ministry says archaeological excavations near the Vatican have uncovered the remains of an ancient garden overlooking the right bank of the Tiber River that was likely owned by Roman Emperor Caligula -
ABC News - World
Hurricane Beryl regains strength and grows into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Hurricane Beryl regains strength and grows into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula -
ABC News - World
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on Mexico’s Caribbean coast near the resort of Tulum as a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on Mexico’s Caribbean coast near the resort of Tulum as a Category 2 storm -
CBS News - Top stories
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.Florida -
BBC News - Top stories
Voters to head to polls for UK general election
Polls will open at 07:00 on Thursday as millions prepare to cast their vote in the general election.United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden dips in polling as concern grows among Democrats
President Biden has told his campaign staff he's "in this race to the end," vowing to beat Donald Trump just as he did in 2020. But new CBS News polling is showing less optimism about Biden's chances as concern grows among Democratic officials. ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll So Trusted
The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusually high reputation. Those behind it say that’s because of a big decision 20 years ago.United Kingdom -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies, to voting while drunk. -
BBC News - Top stories
In pictures: Polling station pets include dogs, horse and snake
As people make their way to polling stations for the UK General Election, so do their dogs.