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'Spain were Germany's role model - now we believe we can beat them'
BBC pundit Thomas Hitzlsperger explains what Germany need to do to beat Spain in Friday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final. -
The Guardian - World
Blind date: ‘We both grimaced as we gulped down oysters and pretended to enjoy them’
Nima (left), 27, works in fintech, and Maxim, 24, is a client success manager. What were you hoping for? To meet someone interesting, with good chemistry, laughter and flowing conversation. Continue reading... -
The Guardian - World
The French republic is under threat. We are 1,000 historians and we cannot remain silent | Patrick Boucheron, Antoine Lilti and others
We implore voters not to turn their backs on our nation’s history. Go out and defeat the far right in Sunday’s vote. For the first time since the second world war, the far right is at the gates of power in France. As historians from differing ... -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet
Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.Soccer -
The New York Times - Science
Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes
A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Warner Works to Convene Democratic Senators About Biden’s Future
While some House Democrats have been outspoken about the president’s debate performance, most senators have so far been quieter about their concerns.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bo Nix might not have a real QB competition in Denver
The Broncos' selection of Nix 12th overall was controversial. But a look at their QB room as training camp approaches might reveal Sean Payton's plan out of the gate. -
Financial Times - World
How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory -
ESPN - Sports
Shakur Stevenson is a free agent; what does his future look like?
Stevenson remained unbeaten after his win over Artem Harutyunyan, but what's next as he hits the open market? -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic lawmakers join calls for Biden to step aside
President scales up campaigning to convince voters and his own party he can defeat Trump in NovemberJoe Biden -
ABC News - World
With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei -
Financial Times - Business
Future looks bright for prediction markets as trader interest grows
Involvement by Interactive Brokers and Susquehanna boosts finance-related event contracts -
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. -
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Hurricane Beryl leaves "Armageddon-like" destruction in Grenada
The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations. -
NBC News - Politics
'I'm not leaving': Biden to his campaign staff
President Biden and Vice President Harris met with their campaign staff to reassure them that he is fully committed to being the Democratic nominee despite criticism from his first debate performance. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on Biden's ...Joe Biden -
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Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
To the dogs: Chestnut's absence leaves open field
Joey Chestnut's absence from the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has left a wide-open field with tighter betting odds than there have been in years. On the women's side, nine-time champion Miki Sudo is a commanding favorite at -750.US Open -
Financial Times - World
Luxury price rises leave rich asking: is it worth it?
The post-pandemic spending surge appears to be over -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings. -
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Hurricane Beryl leaves most of Jamaica without power
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 3 storm, is headed toward the Yucatan Peninsula after sweeping through Jamaica. More than half of the island is without electricity, according to the U.S. embassy. CBS News San Francisco meteorologist Jessica Burch ... -
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. -
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Andrew Tate free to leave Romania but not the EU
The brothers' are still awaiting trial for and their new freedom of movement is subject to appeal -
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Inc. - Business
Microsoft Settles Leave Discrimination for $14 Million
Employees who took leave for childbirth, disability, or to care for sick family members got lower bonuses and bad performance reviews.Microsoft -
BBC News - Top stories
Air strike leaves 100,000 without power in Ukraine
Russia continues to pummel energy sites across Ukraine, plunging the country into extended blackouts.Ukraine -
ESPN - Sports
Celebrini to leave BU, inks 1st deal with Sharks
Eight days after taking him with the No. 1 pick, the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini, 18, to his entry-level contract Saturday, meaning the center will not return to Boston University and Hockey East for his sophomore season. -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
Can I Bring My Sephora Skin Care Products to Camp?
As young girls continue to embrace elaborate skin care routines, summer camps want to focus on inner beauty. -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
We're young voters - here's what we care about
Politics reporter Jordan Kenny has been on a Race Across the UK to hear about the things people care most about. -
The Hill - Politics
Governors after Biden meeting: We have his back
A small group of Democratic governors affirmed their support for President Biden following a White House meeting with the president on Wednesday amid growing Democratic calls for him to drop out of the race. “The feedback was, we are all looking ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House explains 'We finally beat Medicare' debate flub
The White House on Wednesday explained what President Biden meant when he misspoke and said “We finally beat Medicare” in last week’s presidential debate. “He meant to say he beat big pharma,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in ... -
The Guardian - World
‘We rarely see them now’: just how vulnerable are Vanuatu’s dugongs?
A study of the sea cow population in the South Pacific islands is urgently needed, say experts, as numbers fall dramatically. On a bright spring day, the sun dances over the water of Havannah Bay on the island of Efate in Vanuatu. Below the ... -
The Guardian - World
‘We constantly think about food’: a chef’s tour of Tunis
A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city’s food scene. The sun is bouncing off whitewashed houses in the bohemian Tunis seaside suburb of La ... -
The Hill - Politics
Trump claims on video Biden is 'quitting the race': 'That means we have Kamala'
Former President Trump claimed President Biden is leaving the 2024 race, making way for Vice President Harris, whom he called “pathetic,” in a video the former president posted on his Truth Social account. The video, which was first obtained by ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
We should all be terrified of Trump’s Project 2025 | Robert Reich
The presumptive Republican nominee has promised to give rightwing evangelical Christians what they want – and more. “Project 2025” is nothing short of a 900-page blueprint for guiding Donald Trump’s second term of office if he’s re-elected.. ... -
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Watch: Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'
Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'