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The Guardian - World
Garth Risk Hallberg: ‘David Foster Wallace convinced me to change the way I was living’
The American author on how Infinite Jest made him face up to his substance abuse, and the joy of Judy Blume. My earliest reading memoryMy mother first read me Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat when I was four, and as with much of what I love, I became ... -
The Guardian - World
Biden tells critics ‘challenge me at the convention’ after warning Democrats that talk of replacing him helps Trump – live
President signals irritation in TV appearance; Biden sends letter to congressional Democrats saying he has no plans to end campaign. Democrats to face pressure of revealing if they back Biden as Congress reconvenesIt’s not even 10.30am in the ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
Organizers say they have enough signatures to get abortion-rights proposal on the Arkansas ballot
Organizers say they have enough signatures to get abortion-rights proposal on the Arkansas ballot -
The Guardian - World
Feel sad, anxious or ‘homesick’ after sex? You might have post-coital dysphoria
Research on PCD has determined that people of all genders and sexualities have had such feelings after sex and masturbation. In 2009, a young woman went to the student clinic at Queensland University of Technology in Australia with a problem: ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
GameSpot - Tech
Building A New PC? You Can Get Windows 11 Pro For Only $23 This Week
Windows 11 Pro licenses are available for only $23 at StackSocial. Though most PC users can upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 for free (if you haven't yet), this deal is worth considering if you're planning on building your own PC or want to fully ... -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: hopes rise over hostages and ceasefire deal
Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men Continue reading...Israel -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic wins, Swiatek, Jabeur, Dart and Norrie out – as it happened
Iga Swiatek crashed out, and Ons Jabeur, Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie also lost, on a day when Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career ended after Emma Raducanu pulled out of the mixed doubles. Not to worry too much for Dart as she immediately breaks ... -
CNBC - Business
The average wedding costs well over $30,000. Some couples are having 'micro weddings' instead
The average cost of weddings in the U.S. hovers at $35,000. Having a small wedding can help significantly reduce the cost. -
CBS News - Top stories
Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
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 - Sports
Trea Turner homers twice, Aaron Nola gets 100th career win in Phillies' 8-6 victory over Braves
Trea Turner hit a pair of two-run home runs off Max Fried, Aaron Nola earned his 100th career victory and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-6 on Friday nightMLB -
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The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
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BBC News - Top stories
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
Hundreds of marriages collapse each month in the northern city of Kano. -
The Guardian - World
Marine Le Pen says National Rally have ‘serious chance’ for absolute majority despite polls – Europe live
Polling has shown that the most likely scenario on Sunday is that National Rally will not win an absolute majority of seats. And here’s another new poll, conducted for Les Echos.. This poll puts the far right National Front at between 205 and 230 ... -
The Guardian - World
IDF used protocol that may have risked civilian lives in Hamas attack – report
Haaretz shows Hannibal directive employed at three sites to prevent kidnapping of soldiers during 7 October assault. In the initial chaos of the Hamas attack on 7 October, Israel’s armed forces employed what is known as the Hannibal protocol, a ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Reeves: 'There's not a huge amount of money'
The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour. -
The Guardian - World
Italy accuses Russia of war crime over strike on children’s hospital as Zelenskiy vows to retaliate over missile attack on Kyiv – live
Ukraine’s president vows to retaliate over strike that hit Ohmatdyt children’s hospital as Italy says attack must be condemned by international community. Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, will conduct face-to-face talks with his Indian ...Ukraine -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Anderson shares photos of himself in Warriors jersey as a kid
Kyle Anderson shared old photos of himself wearing a Warriors jersey, hinting at a lifelong accomplishment. -
Inc. - Business
7 Things That Can Squash a Sale
Selling a company is a complicated process with many pitfalls. Here are the common ones and how to avoid them. -
The Guardian - World
England beat New Zealand by five wickets: third women’s cricket ODI – live
Lauren Bell took her first five-for at international level before the brilliant Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to a 3-0 series win. “Absolutely huhning it down here in Bristol Dan”. That’s the bleak report from Michael Jelley. I’m not sure what ...New Zealand -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Hard Financial Lessons I Learned as a New Freelancer
The first few months of being on my own were exhilarating—and scary. I needed to understand that I had to run my new business like a business. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How Tennis Learned to Love Andy Murray
Andy Murray suffered repeated heartbreaks and injuries. But a great champion stayed in the game. -
The New York Times - Top stories
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Starting on July 8, we’ll unveil a list of 100. Make sure you’re among the first to find out. -
ABC News - World
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage; even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law -
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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Distances Himself From Conservative 'Project 2025' Agenda
The former president rebuked the group after Democrats sought to link him to it.Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Pistols Napoleon planned to use to kill himself sold in France for €1.7m
Napoleon said to have tried to use the guns after defeat of French campaign, but grand squire removed the gunpowder, so French ruler tried poison instead. Two pistols that Napoleon Bonaparte once intended to use to kill himself were sold in France ... -
Politico - Politics
Biden: ‘No one’s pushing me out’
Defiant on a call with campaign staff and phoning other top Democrats, the president vowed to stay in the race.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Campaign Has Me Poll-Axed
Who needs so many people asking so many questions? -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Speech recognition AI learns industry jargon with aiOla’s novel approach
The company adapted OpenAI's Whisper model using its novel technique and improved its speech recognition accuracy by a significant margin. -
MarketWatch - Business
What Nvidia investors can learn from the roaring 1920s and the radio bubble
Nvidia’s rise in the past two years shares some similarities with RCA’s in the bull run of late 1920s, representing an emerging hot technology, but one that also faced many questions. -
ESPN - Sports
Southgate's 'streetwise' England learn how to grind out wins
Gareth Southgate's side has grown comfortable with winning ugly. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we learned as unfamiliar faces star in Warriors' California Classic win
With Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Quentin Post and Lindy Waters III unavailable, Reece Beekman and a few unfamiliar faces introduced themselves to Warriors fans on Saturday.California