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Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Brazilian soccer star Marta plans to retire from the women's national team after this yearABC News - Sports -
Judge orders preventative detention for Iranian and 2 Peruvians in thwarted plot to kill Israelis
A Peruvian judge has ordered 18 months of preventative detention for an Iranian and two Peruvian men while they are investigated for allegedly trying to kill two Israelis living in the South American countryABC News - World - Israel -
Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time
Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea, US media say.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about
Anything would be more persuasive than Biden's "don't."The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Top stories -
German far-right politician appeals removal from local Catholic board
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Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Politics -
Curtice: What could the local elections mean for the general election?
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.BBC News - Top stories -
Nashville Is Booming. Locals Fret About Their Future in Music City.
As Oracle moves its headquarters from Austin, Texas, to the Music City, Nashvillians reckon with the pros and cons of being a boomtown.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sunak Refuses to Confirm Election Date Ahead of Local Votes
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Elon Musk flies in to meet China’s premier as Tesla fights local rivals
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Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
Officially a Bear: Caleb Williams aims to save Chicago
It has been a long, long time since the Bears had a star at quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
Tesla chief Musk meets China’s premier in Beijing
Billionaire arrives in world’s largest car market as he makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunesFinancial Times - Business -
Musk flies to Beijing as Tesla grapples with Chinese rivals
Billionaire’s arrival in world’s largest car market comes after he cancelled a planned India trip this monthFinancial Times - World - China -
BHP told to hand over executives’ employment details in Brazil dam disaster litigation
Claimants hope to bolster their case that managers were incentivised to push for cost cuts that contributed to the tragedyFinancial Times - Business - Brazil -
Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - World -
Nuclear Power/IAEA Fast Facts
Read CNN's Nuclear Power/IAEA Fast Facts and learn more about the International Atomic Energy Agency and nuclear power.CNN - Top stories -
Magnificent Seven Power Stocks' Rebound
Nasdaq’s gains accelerated Friday while energy stocks edged lower amid earnings reports from Exxon and Chevron.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Administration Requires Airlines to Give Automatic Refunds for Canceled Flights
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and to disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process under two new rules.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Gives a Soft Landing Long Odds
Jamie Dimon says the U.S. consumer is in good shape right now, but a huge fiscal deficit and geopolitical challenges make him cautious about the future. He sits down with our editor in chief.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style on the red carpet
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their styleABC News - Sports - NFL -
Women should give up vaping if they want to get pregnant, study suggests
Research finds hormone that indicates fertility at lower levels in vapers and tobacco smokers. Women should give up vaping if they are hoping to get pregnant, according to a study that suggests it may affect fertility.. In the first research to ...The Guardian - World -
Owen Farrell’s late penalty gives Saracens hard-fought win at Bath
Bath 12-15 SaracensFly-half seals points after home side rallyThere are plenty of would-be contenders to win this year’s Premiership but they still have to prise Saracens’s stubborn fingers off the trophy. When push comes to shove the defending ...The Guardian - World -
Could the white sands of Denmark give the Med a run for its money?
Plus: how to rent the perfect Scandi summerhouseFinancial Times - Business -
Premier League: Chelsea draw at Villa after late goal ruled out
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text coverage from seven games in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution
Dozens of people in northern Italy have raised their arms in the fascist salute to honor Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary of his executionABC News - World -
Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution
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NWSL Vibe Check: Why Maria Sanchez moved from Houston to San Diego; Marta retires from Brazil national team
With the transfer deadline now over, can the Houston Dash finally find a period of success?CBS Sports - Sports -
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may helpABC News - World -
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may helpABC News - Health -
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in local qualifier and fails in bid to play in US Open
Charlie Woods failed to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting 9-over 81 in a local qualifying event in FloridaABC News - Sports - US Open -
15 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024): Blends, Single-Origin, Small Batch, and Local Roasters
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.Wired - Tech -
From draft hosts to Super Bowl champs? How the local teams have fared afterward
The Chiefs and Eagles won Super Bowls after hosting the draft. We look at the post-hosting record of others.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Tory rebels threaten leadership coup if party suffers heavy losses in local elections
Plotters could try to topple Rishi Sunak to ‘stem the bloodshed’ after the polls this weekFinancial Times - World -
Tory rebels threaten leadership coup if party suffers heavy local election losses
Plotters could try to topple Rishi Sunak to ‘stem the bloodshed’ after the polls this weekFinancial Times - Business -
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may helpABC News - Health -
Will Power denies having role in Penske scandal
Will Power said he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske's push-to-power system until after last weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Josef Newgarden has not addressed the issue yet.ESPN - Sports -
Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on carbon emissions ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden