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Demand for Egyptian debt surges after $55bn bailout and investment package
War in Gaza hastens rescue package aimed at rebooting economyFinancial Times - World -
China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank
China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.CNBC - Business - China -
Mortgage Rates in U.S. to Remain High for Some Time, Redfin Says
Following Wednesday’s inflation report, daily average mortgage rates hit their highest level in nearly five months, meaning mortgage rates will likely stay elevated, according to Redfin.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mortgage -
Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes. Here's why they remain so alluring
A bespoke globe in the age of Google EarthABC News - Tech - Google -
Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans
Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.The New York Times - Science -
Costco’s gold and silver sales are boosting same-store sales, but profit remains elusive, analysts say
Costco’s members are snapping up its one-ounce gold bars and silver offering, but it’s unlikely it’s making much profit from it.MarketWatch - Business -
Top Democrat says Johnson in 'good position' to remain Speaker if he stages Ukraine vote
The head of the House Democratic Caucus suggested Wednesday that Democratic lawmakers stand ready to rescue Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a potential GOP coup — if he ushers Ukraine aid through the lower chamber and on to President Biden's ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Housing market ‘stagnant but determined’ as mortgage rates surge past 7%, Rocket CEO says
The U.S. economy is still hot, which means that the real-estate industry will face headwinds in the coming months due to higher mortgage rates.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Let’s stop talking about ‘great’ Britain – and rebrand ourselves as a different sort of country | Martin Kettle
Any plans for ‘national renewal’ after the Tories must focus on freeing the UK from its vice of wallowing in guilt or glory. Addressing the Labour conference in October, Keir Starmer promised to lead a decade of national renewal. After Covid, ...The Guardian - World -
Saudi Arabia is rebranding itself as a moderate country, but what’s the truth? Just ask our female activists | Lina al-Hathloul
My sister Loujain has been placed under a travel ban and lives in constant fear of arrest. She is one of many. Lina al-Hathloul is head of monitoring and advocacy at ALQST for Human RightsSaudi Arabia is rebranding. Since 2016, when it first ...The Guardian - World -
Dazzling artwork found at ancient city of Pompeii
Archaeologists unearth significant new paintings in the ancient Roman town buried by a volcano in AD79.BBC News - Top stories -
Lake Mead Ancient Rocks Toppled by Vandals
After a video was widely shared online of two men pushing over a rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, the authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify them.The New York Times - Top stories -
Watch: Olympic flame lit in Greece's ancient Olympia
The lighting of the flame is the start of an international torch relay, which ends at the Paris 2024 Games.BBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
Don Wright, Editorial Cartoonist With a Skewer for a Pen, Dies at 90
He won two Pulitzers for Florida newspapers, commenting wryly on war, segregation, church scandals and more while reaching readers nationwide through syndication.The New York Times - Business -
This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time
The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How a Small Business Made an NYC Earthquake T-Shirt in Less Than an Hour--and Sold More Than 1,000
How this T-shirt shop owner's quick decision-making led him to sell nearly 1,200 T-shirts in less than five days.Inc. - Business -
Suns skip play-in by toppling T-wolves 125-106 to set up 1st-round rematch
Bradley Beal scored 36 points on 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-106 to stay out of the play-in tournament and set up a rematch in the first round of the NBA playoffsABC News - Sports - NBA -
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 set for undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in July
Two of the best women in the sport will clash for a second time with everything at stake once againCBS Sports - Sports - Boxing -
Ancient Tapeworm Trapped in Resin Could Trigger Jurassic Park Scenario
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In Ancient Pompeii, Fresco Dining Room With Trojan Decor Offers New Insights
A frescoed dining room is the latest find in an excavation campaign to shore up an area of the site, which was destroyed by a powerful volcanic eruption, and better preserve it.The New York Times - World -
At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
Every two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient OlympiaABC News - Sports -
Visitors caught on video destroying ancient rock formations in Nevada
Authorities in Nevada are reaching out to the public for help in finding two men seen on video damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead.NBC News - Top stories -
What does a death doula do? Alua Arthur on her ancient profession
Death anxiety and end-of-life planning are all in a day’s work for a care worker who helps shepherd clients off this mortal coil. There is little about Alua Arthur that emanates the deathly or morbid. The 45-year-old Los Angeles resident has a ...The Guardian - World -
Video shows men damaging ancient rocks in national park
Two men were seen on video damaging rock formations Nevada's Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the two men. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.NBC News - Top stories -
Flame for the Paris Olympics is lit at Greek birthplace of ancient games
Flame for the Paris Olympics is lit at Greek birthplace of ancient gamesABC News - Sports - Olympics -
Paris flame lit in ancient Olympia ceremony, starting torch relay to France
The Olympic flame was lit at the birthplace of the Games in Greece on Tuesday, in a ceremony rich with ancient traditions that will launch a torch relay culminating in Paris on July 26.NBC News - Top stories - France -
Paulo Costa says Sean Strickland turned down UFC 302 fight; ex-champ alludes to reason why
A fight between Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland at UFC 302 sounds like a good idea, but apparently there's one issue.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
More Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck this year than in 2023—here's why
A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to CNBC and SurveyMonkey’s recent Your Money International Financial Security Survey.CNBC - Business -
Why haven’t rising bond yields hammered stocks? Here’s what analysts say.
How have stocks managed to keep climbing with interest rates at their highest levels in more than 20 years and bond yields near their highest since before the global financial crisis?MarketWatch - Business -
Why Russell Wilson says playing for Steelers, Mike Tomlin is 'one of the greatest gifts in the world'
Wilson expressed his gratitude for a fresh start in PittsburghCBS Sports - Sports -
Why Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company is especially suited to win in AI
It’s no surprise that AI got prominent mention in Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s lengthy annual shareholder letter.MarketWatch - Business -
‘Why did I do this to myself?’ says TikToker with $1,600 truck payment and $1,400 SUV payment
A TikTok user says she has two massive car payments every month: one for her Chevy Tahoe SUV, which she financed for $84,000 at a 10% interest rate, and the other for her husband’s GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 pickup truck, which she financed for $78,000 ...MarketWatch - Business -
Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4: People with more money 'struggle with generosity,' expert says
The phenomenon of the rich friend being the stingiest rings true, says Susan Bradley, founder of the Sudden Money Institute.CNBC - Business -
Why Steve Jobs and Science Say You Can Connect the Dots Only by Looking Backward
I talked with Curt Menefee, 'Fox NFL Sunday' host and lead play-by-play announcer of the UFL, about continuing to seek new challenges well after you've reached a high level of success.Inc. - Business -
Raiders star Davante Adams says he's committed to Las Vegas entering 2024, and here's a big reason why
The veteran wideout has reason for hope in VegasCBS Sports - Sports -
Viral shop sold $9,800 of NYC earthquake T-shirts in 21 hours—it's run by an ex-JPMorgan Chase banker who quit from burnout
Kerry Colley's shop gained viral fame for its quick turnaround of a New York earthquake T-shirt — leading to the ex-banker's best-ever retail sales weekend.CNBC - Business -
Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection
A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Audi’s Skorpion Concept Turns Up in German Museum
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Jaguars tease throwback uniform reveal, first 1990s NFL franchise to don throwback uniforms
The Jaguars are going with a familiar lookCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Don Granato, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff droughtABC News - Sports