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As Google Targets AI Search Ads, It Could Learn a Lot From Bing
Microsoft and Google are bringing ads to their AI search experiences. But users don’t always find it helpful.Wired - Tech - Google -
House panel blocks lawmakers from getting pay raises
Legislation that could have ended a years-long freeze on pay raises for lawmakers was changed to uphold the pause as it passed out of committee on Thursday. The House Appropriations Committee sent the annual spending bill to fund the legislative ...The Hill - Politics -
Europol smashes Balkan cartel shipping drugs from South America
Eight tonnes of cocaine seized and 40 people arrested after four-year investigation led by Spain’s Guardia Civil. • How big is Europe’s cocaine problem – and what is the human cost?. Forty people have been arrested and eight tonnes of cocaine have ...The Guardian - World -
Germany team must turn nation from doubters into believers | Jonathan Liew
Recent tournaments have been calamitous, but side can reconnect with public in Euro 2024 opener against Scotland. If only the Germans had a word for “zeitgeist”. There’s a football tournament starting here on Friday, not that you would necessarily ...The Guardian - World -
Chelsea move ahead in race to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace
Blues enquire about France winger’s £60m release clauseOlise also has interest from Arsenal and Manchester CityChelsea have made contact with Crystal Palace in an attempt to steal a march in the race to sign Michael Olise and find out more about ...The Guardian - World -
EU Council leader disappointed China absent from Swiss Ukraine meet
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Love the animated swearing from 'Shōgun's' Englishman? Cosmo Jarvis improvised it
Over the course of 10 'Shōgun' episodes, John Blackthorne evolves, but actor Cosmo Jarvis wanted the character to remain grounded in reality.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
From 24 to 1: Ranking every Euro 2024 team
The tournament kicks off Friday, and there are 24 teams with the chance to get their hands on the iconic trophy. We ranked them.ESPN - Sports -
How Mazzulla benefited from Jerry West's tough love in college
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflected on the time where Jerry West made a life-changing phone call during his time at West Virginia.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Putin pledges a cease-fire in Ukraine if Kyiv withdraws from occupied regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATOABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP
Case of teacher Ilaria Salis sparked diplomatic protests after she appeared in court in Hungary in chains. An Italian anti-fascist activist has been released from house arrest in Budapest after being elected to the European parliament, which ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Stocks Trade Lower
U.S. stock indexes edged lower, after the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed at record highs for the last four sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Arm’s latest bit of good news? Respect from a high-profile index.
Arm’s stock is heading for its fifth day in a row of gains — and soon it will be part of the Nasdaq-100.MarketWatch - Business -
Taking a vacation from work may soon become mandatory
More employers are considering mandatory vacation, full office shutdowns and other ways to get workaholic employees to take a break.CNBC - Business -
The Money Habits I Learned From My Parents---for Better or Worse
We absorb our financial personalities from listening to, and watching, our parents. Sometimes they serve us well. Other times, not so much.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasure trove recovered from ancient shipwrecks 5,000 feet underwater
Archaeologists used a crewed submersible called "Deep Sea Warrior" to retrieve the coins, pottery and other ancient artifacts.CBS News - Top stories -
Where RFK Jr. Stands on the Issues: From Abortion to Climate Change
The independent candidate, though still a long shot, has found support for his blend of populist economic rhetoric, isolationist foreign policy leanings and government skepticism.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
U.S. Open Round 2 updates: Cantlay in crowded mix near the top
First-round co-leader Patrick Cantlay looks to fare better than Thursday's other co-leader, Rory McIlroy, who shot 2-over Friday at Pinehurst. Get live updates here.Yahoo Sports - Sports - US Open -
Hiker dies after plummeting from ridge at St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado
A man hiking near St. Mary’s Glacier in Clear Creek County, Colorado, died Thursday after falling from a ridge.NBC News - Top stories -
Pride flags were again vandalized at the Stonewall National Monument
Over 150 rainbow flags lining New York City’s Stonewall National Monument for LGBTQ Pride Month were vandalized this week — for the second year in a row.NBC News - Top stories -
Italy denies removing LGBTQ and abortion references from G7 declaration
Final communique omits references to protection of gender identity and sexual orientation, and to safe abortion access. Italy’s far-right government has denied that it removed references to abortion and LGBTQ rights in the final declaration of the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
The Bump Stock Ban Stemmed From a Horrific Mass Shooting
A gunman used bump stocks to help kill 60 people at a concert in Las Vegas in 2017, leading to wide political agreement that they should be prohibited.The New York Times - Top stories -
Cardin aims for bipartisan fix to shield Israeli leaders from ICC
The Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he wants to work with Republicans to hold back the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Archaeologists Uncover Stone From ‘Lost Civilization’ Inscribed With Symbols
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Man calls police in Greece after finding house door open, friend missing: Officials
Greek authorities are on the lookout for an American tourist who went missing from the island of Mathraki this week.ABC News - Top stories -
Takeaways from meeting with Pope Francis and G7 leaders on AI
Friday marked the second day of the G7 summit in Southern Italy. The leaders of the world's major democracies and their allies discussed migration, economic security and tensions with China, and participated in a working session on artificial ...CBS News - Top stories -
NBA guard Cameron Payne arrested in Scottsdale, but released from jail
NBA guard Cameron Payne was arrested on Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona for providing a false report to police and not giving his name. He was booked but released from jail shortly thereafter.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
How Astro Bot went from tech demo to PlayStation superstar
GamesBeat had a chance to chat with Nicolas Doucet, studio head and creative director of Team ASOBI, about Astro Bot.VentureBeat - Tech -
Barkley says he'll retire from TV after 2024-25
Charles Barkley, part of the highly popular, award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show, says the 2024-25 season will be his last with TNT and that he won't be joining any other network beyond that either.ESPN - Sports -
Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat
Representative Jamaal Bowman’s views on Israel made him a top target. But his primary has become a flashpoint in a broader fight within the Democratic Party.The New York Times - Top stories -
The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts
Decades after arriving in Japan as a Latter-day Saints missionary, an American C.E.O. collected decaying treasures across the country, including a decommissioned Buddhist temple, and contrived a fantasy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Donald Trump flips on crypto: From 'scam' to building a 'crypto army'
In a sharp reversal, former President Donald Trump has embraced the cryptocurrencies he once reviled, looking to outflank rivals Joe Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
NYC Removes Two Parents From Local School Boards Over Behavior
One parent led a push to review rules around transgender athletes. The other had encouraged pro-Palestinian student activism. The chancellor said their conduct at parent meetings crossed a line.The New York Times - Top stories -
See Princess Kate, royal family in photos from Trooping the Colour
Britain put on a display of birthday pageantry for King Charles III that also marked Princess Kate's first public appearance in months.CBS News - Top stories -
From ‘hooligans with credit cards’ to influencers: the evolution of England’s WAGs
The term for England footballers’ wives and girlfriends first exploded in 2006 in Germany. The new generation watching the Euros are turning the old stereotypes on their heads. When England take to the pitch for their first game on Sunday night in ...The Guardian - World -
Voyager 1, After Major Malfunction, Is Back From the Brink, NASA Says
The farthest man-made object in space had been feared lost forever after a computer problem in November effectively rendered the 46-year-old probe useless.The New York Times - Science -
EU Elections, Hunter Biden Trial and Scenes from Israel-Gaza Conflict
India heatwave, Hajj pilgrimage and more images from around the world, selected by The Wall Street Journal photo editors.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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 -
South Wales chemical incident over after mist emerged from plant
Residents were urged by South Wales Police to close their windows and doors.BBC News - Top stories -
Italy bounce back from first-minute shock as Barella strike sinks Albania
Italy’s title defence is alive and well for now. Expectations around Luciano Spalletti’s new-look side have been low but this win over the tournament’s rank outsiders, achieved despite a monumental scare inside the opening half-minute, was ...The Guardian - World