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Mexico’s outgoing president pushes ahead with plan to fire 1,600 judges
Investors alarmed by Amlo’s proposed reform of Supreme Court and judicial systemFinancial Times - World -
It’s your funeral! How to plan ahead for the best party you’ll never attend
As taboos around death break down, more Australians are planning their own ‘cirque du sadness’ to ensure their final wishes are financed and followed through . Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYears before the indomitable Joan Rivers ...The Guardian - World -
Consultants to lose £3bn of UK government work under plan to halve advisory spend
Both Tories and Labour pledge to cut reliance on external firmsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Lynn Conway, Computing Pioneer and Transgender Advocate, Dies at 86
She made significant contributions at IBM, but she lost her job because of her conviction that she inhabited the wrong body. She later fought for transgender rights.The New York Times - Business -
Rare "miracle" elephant twins born in Thailand
One of the caretakers broke his leg trying to restrain the mother elephant after even she was surprised by the second calf.CBS News - Top stories - MLB -
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 -
Travel AI Strategies, Orient Express Revival and Thailand’s Scrapped Tourist Fee
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California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state's last nuclear plant running
The California Legislature is signaling that it could cancel a $400 million loan payment to help finance a longer lifespan for the state’s last nuclear power plantABC News - Tech - California -
Can Cantlay capitalize? What does Tiger need to do? Looking ahead to Friday at the U.S. Open
From the players who have the most work to do to how Pinehurst No. 2 will play the rest of the tournament, here are the storylines to watch heading into the second round of the U.S. Open.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
GameStop’s stock pares back gains as Roaring Kitty grows stake
Influential trader Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty” has grown his stake in video game retailer and original meme stock GameStop.MarketWatch - Business -
Adobe shares surge 15% for sharpest rally since 2020
Adobe reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue, lifting the stock to its biggest gain in more than four years.CNBC - Business -
Marcus Thuram appeals to French voters to reject National Rally
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'Scotland's rallying words prove hard sell after Munich'
Scotland are saying all the right things after their abject defeat by Germany, but it's hard to keep the faith, writes Tom English.BBC News - Top stories -
Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks' blessings a week after their tumultuous birth
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Trump calls Milwaukee a ‘horrible’ city ahead of RNC there
While meeting with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump called Milwaukee, the host of the 2024 Republican National Convention, a “horrible” city overrun by crime. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
French Government Bonds Face Trouble as Elections Loom
As France heads towards snap elections at the end of June, French government bonds could slide further, having already taken a major hit from the weekend’s European parliamentary elections, pushing their yields even higher, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
French Government Makes Offer for Atos Assets
Atos has received a nonbinding offer from the French government to buy part of the IT-firm’s big data and cybersecurity division for $752 million, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World - France -
ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government
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ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government
The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.BBC News - Top stories -
Tesla Shareholders Vote to Uphold Musk's Pay Plan
The move signals support for the EV maker’s longtime leader and gives the board ammunition in its fight to preserve the court-rejected compensation plan.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Tesla -
Neo-Nazi teenager jailed over synagogue bomb plan
A judge describes Mason Reynolds as dangerous and jails him for eight years.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump plans to meet with House GOP on Thursday
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Treasury yields see biggest two- and three-week declines since December as bonds keep rallying
Treasury yields finished lower for a fourth straight session on Friday, touching the lowest levels in more than two months, after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation readings for May boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut as ...MarketWatch - Business -
Bond market’s rally may have more room to run: ‘What a week it’s been’
The $27 trillion U.S. government-debt market concluded a momentous week of trading that sent the 10-year Treasury yield down to an 11-week low of 4.212% and could have even more room to run.MarketWatch - Business -
LOOK: Rare double knockdown includes groin strike as Tim Johnson rallies to score TKO
Danilo Marques found an innovative new way to counter knockdowns, but it only bought him a few extra minutesCBS Sports - Sports -
Taj Bradley ties career high with 11 strikeouts as the Rays rally to beat the Cubs 3-2
Taj Bradley tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics
Spain's David Puig rallied after a poor first round at the U.S. Open with a second-round 68 on Friday, which allowed him to make the cut and earn one of his nation's two spots at the Paris OlympicsABC News - Sports - US Open -
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 -
USMNT stands up to Brazil, and makes a stabilizing statement ahead of Copa América
The USMNT entered a showdown with Brazil on the brink of crisis. It responded with a valiant effort and has steadied itself entering Copa América.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
South Africa Re-elects Ramaphosa, but Coalition Is Fragile
A new government led by the African National Congress gave Cyril Ramaphosa another term as president, though he faces challenges in Parliament.The New York Times - Top stories -
Apple’s stock is leading the Dow this week — and could see more momentum ahead
If Apple shares sustain their gains, more long-only funds that are underweight Apple could pile into the name, one analyst noted.MarketWatch - Business -
Princess Kate shares update on her cancer treatment ahead of a public return
Kate, the Princess of Wales, said in a message Friday that she was making good progress but that her cancer treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump meets with Rubio, Schmitt for policy session ahead of debate
Former President Trump met Thursday with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to run through policy and other topics that might come up at the first presidential debate later this month, multiple sources confirmed to The Hill. Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Rate Decisions Due in U.K., Australia
Markets await a raft of interest-rate decisions, including in the U.K., Australia, China, Indonesia, Switzerland and Norway, while French assets will be watched closely ahead of snap elections.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Cramer's week ahead: A closer look at housing with Lennar and KB Home earnings
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week's most important happenings on Wall Street.CNBC - Business -
French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of the country's snap elections
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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 -
France’s new leftwing bloc begins to crack ahead of snap elections
The New Popular Front was formed this week and is a threat to Emmanuel Macron but it has been rocked by a purgeFinancial Times - Business -
Biden campaign says its raised $28 million ahead of Hollywood fundraiser
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Deal sealed between Disney and Disney World governing district
Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees on Wednesday gave final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World.CBS News - Politics