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Warren Winiarski, Whose Fledgling Cabernet Bested the French, Dies at 95
His $6 bottle of Napa Valley cabernet won a historic tasting in Paris in 1976, astonishing connoisseurs and putting his Stag’s Leap winery on the map.The New York Times - Business -
French leftwing parties form ‘Popular Front’ to contest snap election
Socialists, Greens, Communists and France Unbowed to have joint platform with a candidate in every constituency . France’s four main leftwing parties have agreed to form a “New Popular Front” (NPF) to contest the snap election, as the far-right ...The Guardian - World - France -
Geneviève de Galard, French ‘Angel’ of Dien Bien Phu, Dies at 99
A nurse, she tended to the wounded as the French were under fateful attack by Viet Minh forces in 1954. Hailed in France and the U.S., she was given a ticker-tape parade down Broadway.The New York Times - World -
Investors Continue to Punish French Assets in Run-Up to Elections
French assets remain under pressure as the market prepares for snap elections at the end of the month, with the prospect of a win by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Group for Blocking Gaza Aid Convoys
The right-wing group, Tzav 9, has for months tried to prevent aid convoys from Jordon from reaching the Gaza Strip, blocking roads and sometimes raiding the trucks, the State Department said.The New York Times - World - Israel -
French banking-sector bonds buckle as Paris awaits snap elections
Bonds issued by French banks have been selling off, along with government bonds and stocks, as Paris prepares for snap elections that aim to limit the role of the nation’s far-right party in the government.MarketWatch - Business - France -
French Stocks Tumble to Worst Week in Two Years Over Election Fears
Investors worry about a possible debt crisis in the country as polls show the far right could be brought to the brink of power in less than a month.The New York Times - Business - France -
Israeli Defense Chief Rebuffs French Effort to End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting
The United States, France and other mediators have sought for months to reach an agreement that would stop the tit-for-tat missile strikes over Israel’s border with Lebanon.The New York Times - World - Israel -
French centrists losing sleep after Macron’s gamble on snap election
President’s move viewed as ‘Russian roulette’ after far-right support reached record high in European elections. France’s prime minister, Gabriel Attal, stared ahead with his arms folded while another minister covered his face with his hands as ...The Guardian - World - France -
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French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of snap elections
Antiracism groups will join French unions and a brand-new left-wing coalition in protests in Paris on Saturday against the surging nationalist far right as frenzied campaigning is underway ahead of snap parliamentary elections.NBC News - Top stories -
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Tesco boss says he is ‘well paid’ as investors vote on £10mn package
Shareholder vote on Ken Murphy’s pay comes as executive remuneration is in the spotlightFinancial Times - Business -
Hiker dies in estimated 300-foot fall at St. Mary's Glacier in Colorado
A man died in an estimated 300-foot fall while he was hiking near St. Mary's Glacier in Clear Creek County.CBS News - Top stories -
Sunak warns of Labour ‘blank cheque’ as Tories fall behind Farage in poll
PM says he is still fighting for every vote as Reform UK overtakes Tories in pre-election survey for first time. Labour would be handed a “blank cheque” if current polling were replicated at the election, Rishi Sunak has said after Nigel Farage’s ...The Guardian - World -
The Eagles are headed to the Las Vegas Sphere for eight shows this fall
The Eagles announced Thursday that they'll play eight shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September and October.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
UK public inflation expectations fall to lowest in nearly 3 years
BoE survey will be welcomed by policymakers ahead of interest rate decision next weekFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
USWNT falls to all-time low 5th in FIFA ranking
The United States women's national team dropped to fifth in the latest FIFA ranking, its lowest point since FIFA began ranking women's teams in 2003.ESPN - Sports -
Dozens of hikers sickened after visiting Grand Canyon's Havasupai Falls
Health officials said hikers should take extra precautions to prevent the spread of illness, including filtering water.CBS News - Top stories -
Import prices fall sharply in another sign of fading U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods fell in May by the largest amount since the end of last year, adding to recent evidence inflation might be slowing again.MarketWatch - Business -
2 men die after falling into manure tanker in upstate New York
Police say two men have died after falling into a manure tanker in upstate New YorkABC News - Top stories - New York -
2 men die after falling into manure tanker at New York farm
One of the men tried to retrieve a piece of equipment that had fallen into the manure tanker, New York police said.CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps
One in four older adults in the U.S. fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even deathABC News - Health -
Bradley Wiggins’s tragic fall from Olympic hero to broke couch-surfer
In the heady summer of 2012, Sir Bradley Wiggins was at the height of his fame. Already a successful cyclist with six Olympic medals under his belt, he became a household name as the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He was chosen to strike ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Apple reigns again as most valuable U.S. company for first time since January
After falling short of the milestone a day earlier, Apple Inc. finished Thursday’s trading session as the most valuable U.S. company, topping Microsoft Corp.MarketWatch - Business - Apple -
'Like being born again': Family starts anew in the U.S. through refugee sponsor program
Through Welcome Corps, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can form a sponsoring group to support a refugee or refugee family and help them start a new life in the U.S.NBC News - Politics -
Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah Again Fires Rockets Into Northern Israel as Border Clashes Intensify
Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Thursday with tensions rising further after Israel assassinated one of the powerful Lebanese militia’s senior commanders this week.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Ukrainian family of slain 'Rust' filmmaker again sues Alec Baldwin, other producers
"Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had planned to bring family members to the U.S. before her tragic death on the movie set. They have dropped their legal efforts in California to pursue a lawsuit against the producers, including Baldwin, in ...Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Ukraine -
NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending science data againABC News - Tech -
The Latest | US is removing aid pier from Gaza coast again due to weather, officials say
Two U.S. officials say the American-built aid pier off Gaza's coast will be detached and moved for a second time due to rough seasABC News - World -
Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
Nelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 at the windy Meijer LPGA ClassicABC News - Sports -
Wind, rough seas again force US to temporarily relocate Gaza aid pier
The U.S. military once again is pausing operations on its temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza as wind and rough seas are expected in the coming days. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that the temporary pier will be ...The Hill - Politics -
Investors continue to flee French stocks, shift toward German bonds on election nervousness
The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds continued to widen on Friday on nervousness that French parliamentary elections could yield a fractured body.MarketWatch - Business - Germany -
French stocks suffer worst week since 2022 over fears of populist poll win
Cac 40 down over 6% since Macron called election, with big spending plans likely to be favoured by new parliamentFinancial Times - Business - France -
French stocks take beating, risk premium rises under specter of possible far-right victory
The country's blue-chip index is heading for its worst week in more than two years.CNBC - Business - France -
The French government offered to buy part of Atos's data and cybersecurity division for the equivalent of $751.6 million, including debt.
The French government offered to buy part of Atos’s data and cybersecurity division for the equivalent of $751.6 million, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pride before the fall: How Capote's ego took charge in Episode 3 flashback of 'Feud'
The Black and White Ball episode was conceptualized as unseen footage shot by Albert and David Maysles, the celebrated nonfiction filmmakers.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Consumer sentiment falls to 7-month low on worries over inflation and weaker incomes
An early reading of U.S. consumer sentiment in June fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting lingering worries about high inflation as well as slower growth in household incomes.MarketWatch - Business -
Rutgers G Dylan Harper to miss 4-6 weeks after knee surgery, full recovery expected by start of fall practice
Harper was the No. 3 ranked player in the 2024 recruiting class according to 247SportsCBS Sports - Sports