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The Guardian - World
In a scary world, the calamity of Fox Sports’ soccer coverage offers a strange calm
It’s a month-long feast of international football in the US, and Fox is still at the buffet, dribbling into the cheese platter. There was a time, about a week in to Fox Sports’s coverage of this super-sized double scoop of an international ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo. -
The New York Times - Sports
How Soccer Is Being Used to Influence the U.K. Election
The leaders of the two biggest political parties are tapping into the sport’s reach to target voters ahead of polling day on July 4.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Investor Group Raises Macy's Buyout Offer, Again
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management want to acquire Macy’s shares they don’t already own for $24.80 each, or roughly $6.9 billion. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
ESPN - Sports
Joselu: Nostalgic? Spain hoping to retire Kroos
Spain's Joselu has said he is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos' illustrious career in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Children's Books: Hope Jahren's 'Adventures of Mary Jane'
Plus Gordon Korman’s ‘Faker.’ -
BBC News - Top stories
'Breakthrough' heightens hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Surprise resumption of talks puts warring sides closest to agreement for months. -
CBS News - Top stories
New hope for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
It's been five weeks since President Biden announced a cease-fire proposal to attempt to end the war in Gaza. Now, there are new signs that progress might be being made as Israel and Hamas attempt to make a deal through their intermediaries.Israel -
The New York Times - Sports
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Coach Must Face His Failures
A massive missed opportunity at Copa América leaves Gregg Berhalter with an uncertain future, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
CBS News - Top stories
National Women's Soccer League commissioner announces 2024 championship site
Jessica Berman, commissioner for the National Women's Soccer League, discussed why the historic stadium was chosen for the championship game and how the sport is growing. -
CNBC - Business
Women’s soccer draws private-equity interest as team valuations soar
Sixth Street and Carlyle have each have each struck deals at soaring team valuations. -
ABC News - Sports
Palestinian soccer team plans to play World Cup qualifiers in the West Bank
The Palestinian soccer team is determined to host a game for a change after advancing further than ever in World Cup qualifyingWorld Cup -
ABC News - World
Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in one of the territory’s largest soccer arenas -
ABC News - Sports
Gaza soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in one of the territory’s largest soccer arenas -
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The New York Times - Sports
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Coach Must Face His Failures
A massive missed opportunity at Copa América leaves Gregg Berhalter with an uncertain future, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
MarketWatch - Business
Macy’s stock rallies as Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly sweeten their buyout offer
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. -
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 ... -
Inc. - Business
Most People Think Their Salaries Won't Offer Financial Security
Inflation keeps driving up the amount of money people say they need to earn to feel financially safe. The average figure--$186,000 a year--is more than double the mean U.S. household income, and far more than businesses can afford. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Weak Labor Market to Offer Bank of Canada Comfort on July Rate Cut
A weak employment report for June should provide comfort to the Bank of Canada about following up June’s interest rate cut with another reduction in July, says CIBC Capital Markets. -
ESPN - Sports
Source: City face Ederson battle amid Saudi offer
Manchester City are facing a battle to keep hold of Éderson with Al Nassr prepared to offer a contract worth nearly three times his current deal at the Etihad Stadium, a source has told ESPN. -
ABC News - Sports
Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency earlier this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Warriors presented ‘substantial' Markkanen trade offer to Jazz
The Golden State Warriors reportedly have a "substantial" trade offer on the table for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. -
BBC News - Top stories
Why England can still win Euro 2024
Phil McNulty assesses the reasons why England can still win Euro 2024 as they prepare for a quarter-final against Switzerland. -
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The Guardian - World
London-born Kwadwo Duah hopes to leap past England with Switzerland
Forward was a surprise inclusion in Swiss squad for Euros but has already made his mark on the tournament. He was the first player born in England to score at the European Championship this summer and on Saturday, for a place in the semi‑finals, ... -
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. -
Financial Times - Business
Potent overdose treatment boosts hopes of combating opioid crisis
New compound increases strength of antidote for fentanyl and other lethal drugs -
The Guardian - World
Spain hope to ‘retire’ him, but Toni Kroos is still calling the shots
Germany’s midfield linchpin will soon hang up his boots, but is confident of playing beyond the quarter-final. Toni Kroos sat down, smiled and made no apologies for arriving empty-handed. Should he not have brought farewell cakes with him? The ... -
ABC News - Sports
Young British players boost local hopes at Wimbledon for another homegrown champion
British players not named Andy Murray have struggled to make a lasting impact at Wimbledon in recent years, but there are flickers of hope -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot' Review: Fostering Kindness
From the same studio as 2023’s ‘Sound of Freedom,’ this drama stars Nika King and Demetrius Grosse as a Texas woman and her pastor husband trying to find adoptive homes for over 70 kids—a task that is no child’s game in their hardscrabble community. -
ABC News - World
Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose as voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
British voters are picking a new government in a parliamentary election Thursday that is widely expected to bring the opposition Labour Party to power -
The Guardian - World
The Mariners have never reached a World Series. Fans hope for a drought’s end
Seattle are sitting atop the American League West but the team’s ambitions have been dashed plenty of times before. Billy Mac remembers being in the broadcast booth in 2019 when Félix Hernández pitched his final game for the Seattle Mariners. ... -
CNBC - Business
China hopes to reach a solution with the EU on EV tariffs 'as soon as possible'
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hoped to reach an agreement soon with the European Union on the bloc's planned tariffs for imported Chinese electric cars.China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Stays Quiet (Relatively), Hoping Biden Stays in the Race
The former president has spent months painting President Biden as incapable of leading, but he has let Democrats do the doubting when it comes to whether Mr. Biden should leave the race.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Milan’s new members club hoping to attract the rich fleeing London
Plus, SoftBank is not planning to follow Elliott’s call and a former ‘Barbarian’ hunts mid-sized deals