England ratings: Bellingham shines but heroic defence secures QF spot
England held on for an excruciating 3-2 win against Mexico thanks to a heroic defensive performance to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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Waymo cars stranded on San Francisco streets as July Fourth gridlock drains batteries
Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations.
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📊 Business
More →I took my toddler and 3-month-old on a work trip. It was exactly as chaotic as you'd imagine — but I'd do it again.
For the first time, I brought my kids and husband with me on a work trip. Traveling with a toddler and baby while juggling work was hard but worth it.
SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6. 2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71. 57 extra a year.
Creators and professional athletes are growing categories on LinkedIn, says CMO Jessica Jensen
CMO Jessica Jensen said that professional athletes and creators are two of the fastest-growing categories on LinkedIn.
₿ Crypto
More →Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions
Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC.
How do Chinese police track and seize cryptocurrency? Rare paper reveals forensic tools
Chinese police have published a detailed technical report on tracking, seizing, and freezing cryptocurrency – revealing a sophisticated arsenal of forensic tools. Bitcoin, Ethereum and the like may be household names, but they are illegal in China. A 2021 government notice banned their use as c...
Bank of Korea governor outlines tokenized bond vision, unified ledger plan
The Bank of Korea’s governor praised tokenized government bonds for easing the issuance and management of government debt during a panel discussion at the ECB Forum.
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Sixty-two years after the Beatles last performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand," McCartney played the song for the first time as a solo artist at Madison Square Garden reception
Beyoncé Releases New Song ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ As 4th Of July Surprise
Beyoncé is setting off some Independence Day fireworks of her own, releasing a new song called “Morning Dew (Donk)” as a surprise 4th of July gift to fans. Listen to the slow-groove tune below.
Margo Price Surprise-Releases ‘Days of Unrest’ Mixtape of Protest Songs
Hear singer's rendition of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee (Plane Crash at Los Gatos)" alongside Joan Baez and Memphis Mariachi
🌱 Environment
More →Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty appeared first on Carbon Brief .
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay? When a study in May concluded that New Orleans has hit a “point of no return” due to the climate crisis that will req...
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six of the nation’s largest banks abandoned the ...
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Developing story — details emerging. Check the source link for the latest updates.
Japan defense stocks jump on report govt is planning export-focused bureau
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BOK Financial Corporation's Growth Doesn't Justify An Upgrade
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🏥 Health
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An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Danny Glover just revealed he's been living with Alzheimer's disease for years ... and while his mind and body are changing, he's determined to keep pushing forward.
Harvey Weinstein In Hospital Following “Severe Breathing Issues”
Harvey Weinstein is currently in hospital following what a representative has described to us as “severe breathing issues”. We’re told Weinstein is “resting and recovering at hospital where he will stay at least for the next few weeks” after his health deteriorated in the past week.
🏛️ Politics
More →Government considers U-turn over extending pub hours for England v Mexico
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.
Australia politics live: Hastie insists ‘I’m not on my way out’ after commentator suggests he may leave Liberal party
The shadow minister vows to recontest the next election as a Liberal. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘Eight weeks to shred documents’: Wells on social media law delay The main reason for Anika Wells ’ media appearances this morning is to kic...
Can Trump use a ‘pocket veto’ to block the popular housing bill?
For a president known to have little sympathy for, much less interest, in constitutional niceties, the details of the veto power may mean little to Trump. But they mattered to the country’s Founders, and therefore surely to us.
🔬 Science
More →Astronomers may have caught an early galaxy in the process of dying
Astronomers have spotted many "red and dead" galaxies in the early universe. These are massive systems that stopped forming stars surprisingly early in cosmic history. Now, they may have found evidence of one in the act of becoming dead: a massive galaxy being stripped of its star-forming gas j...
'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026
Just in time for UFO Day.
Colorful songbirds face higher risk of extinction
While prized as pets in some places, the pet trade is not entirely to blame. The post Colorful songbirds face higher risk of extinction appeared first on Popular Science .
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More →England ratings: Bellingham shines but heroic defence secures QF spot
England held on for an excruciating 3-2 win against Mexico thanks to a heroic defensive performance to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
More Than Just a 53-Man Vikings Roster Projection Part 1: Offense
As the Minnesota Vikings and the rest of the NFL move through the no-man’s land from the conclusion of the off-season program until the start of training camp, I took a stab at a 53-man roster projection after cuts are made at the end of August.
'I'm speechless' - Kane reacts to England's victory over Mexico
A very hoarse sounding England captain Harry Kane gives his reaction to England's 3-2 victory over Mexico and praises the fans support.
💻 Technology
More →I've Been Trying to Write AI Video Prompts for Months. They All Sucked Until I Found a Formula.
The Problem Nobody Talks About Everyone's posting AI-generated videos — characters speaking with lip-sync, manga panels coming alive, virtual idols dancing. The pitch: "just describe what you want. " I tried.
My AI agent tried to ship a mistake we'd already reverted
A month ago we added a card_token column to the users table so a background job could retry failed Pro charges. It lasted about two days. Storing card data in your own database drops you into PCI-DSS (the compliance standard that kicks in the moment card data touches your systems), so we pulled...
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🌍 World
More →Waymo cars stranded on San Francisco streets as July Fourth gridlock drains batteries
Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations.
Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.
'Those looting Hindus are in power': Uddhav targets BJP over Ayodhya donation row, seeks impartial probe
Uddhav Thackeray has strongly criticized the Centre regarding alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, asserting that "those looting Hindus are in power. " He demanded an impartial investigation, warning that Hindus would not tolerate corruption in the name of religion. The cont...