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- IMF Trims Global Growth Forecast to 3% for 2026
- British Wild Card Arthur Féry Defeats No. 9 Seed to Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
- 7% Chance Aliens Exist, According to New Survey
- NATO Summit: Trump Cites ‘Tremendous Unity’ and Progress on Defense Spending
- International Olympic Committee Lifts Decade-Long Ban on Russian Athletes
- Midtown Manhattan High-Rise Stable After Columns Buckle
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米商務省が８日発表した５月の卸売在庫は、０．１％増と、前月推計された０．３％増から下方改定された。伸びは当初推計を下回り、在庫の積み増しが第２・四半期の経済成長を大きく押し上げるとの見方が後退する可能性が出てきた。 bit.ly/4aJwMj9
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The IMF trimmed its global growth forecast to 3% for 2026 from 3.1% forecast in April, but no longer projects that a prolonged Iran war could trigger a global recession.
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From @theathletic.com: Arthur Féry, a British wild card who had only ever played one Grand Slam match in his career, defeated No. 9 seed Flavio Cobolli to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Féry has performed miracle after miracle at Wimbledon.
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7% chance the existence of aliens is confirmed this year.
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Trump cites ’tremendous unity’ at NATO summit, progress on defense spending reut.rs/4eQ6gqR
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Once the beating heart of this Italian island community, fishermen on Lampedusa are under pressure on multiple fronts, from nets ripped by sunken migrant wrecks to a warming Mediterranean Sea. u.afp.com/SK6q
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“The Pitt” and “Hacks” lead Emmy nominations.
Here’s a look at who got a nod in the top categories.
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The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. n.pr/4f3KwGF
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Midtown Manhattan high-rise stable after columns buckled, officials say reut.rs/3SS2HrB
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“Heated Rivalry” launched a worldwide phenomenon when it first premiered in November 2025. But an Emmy Awards rule makes the show ineligible from taking home the trophy.
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President Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain at the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday. A move against the country would face political, legal and practical issues and probably provoke a wider trade war with the European Union.
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Momentum stocks like Micron fall into correction territory. Is it something bigger or time to buy?
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SpaceX stock hovers at IPO opening price as rival Blue Origin seeks $10 billion in fresh funding
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JUST IN: Trump declares communism has been a disaster for “thousands of years”
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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ top this year’s Emmy nominations list reut.rs/4wyqKu9
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Trump loses latest appeals court bid to restore his name to Kennedy Center
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The White House pushed back against questions of irony that Trump advocated for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, a birthright citizen.
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How Iran’s ‘golden weapon’ of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme reut.rs/4vomsEx
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Trump says the US would probably launch further strikes on Iran, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran and raising the prospect of a return to all-out war
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New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
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Arizona toddler found alive after declared dead from drowning
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NY株式市場 ダウ一時800ドル超値下がり https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015172411000
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Jeff Bezos’ space company is raising outside capital for the first time ever, looking to reel in billions to fuel its growth.
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The Israeli military alleges that the doctor was “apprehended for suspected involvement in terrorist activities, and for holding a rank” in Hamas. It has not provided substantive evidence for the claim.
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A Palestinian doctor, who has been in Israeli custody for 18 months with no charge, fears “imminent death,” as the UN and experts urge for his release.
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US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal reut.rs/4aGCLVU
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The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems “obsessed with the mechanics of voting.” n.pr/4gnfCvn
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Nvidia’s valuation just hit a multiyear low — even as revenue sets records
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Mitch McConnell, the senior senator from his state, for an update on his health and whether he believes he can continue to serve in the role.
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JUST IN: Trump reveals he may remove Syria from the U.S. terrorism sponsor list during meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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“The Pitt” leads the pack with 25 nominations, while “Hacks” and newcomer “Widow’s Bay” snag plenty of nods, too. See the full list of Emmy nominees. https://cnn.it/3RlEk58
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Some war insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages after attacks, sources say reut.rs/4ws35vf
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Analysis: Graham Platner’s rise from anonymous oysterman to Senate nominee has been powered by a series of liberal organizations, operatives and leaders.
Now those liberals want a say in how he is replaced.
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BREAKING: Astronomers discover 31 ancient quasars so early in cosmic history that they’re “baffled” how they even existed.
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The group’s growing notoriety, insiders and investors fear, will imperil its core business with the US government, drive away corporate customers and threaten a business model based on retaining engineers who are being wooed by deep-pocketed AI start-ups. ft.trib.al/TmWx99l
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Gen Z and Millennial collectors are tracking down rare items and transforming them into investment pieces. on.wsj.com/4wynvmt
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序盤の米国株式市場で、主要株価３指数が軒並み下落した。トランプ大統領が紛争終結に向けイランと締結した覚書について「終わった」と発言したことを受け、原油価格が上昇し、世界的にリスク回避の動きが広がった。 bit.ly/4wxghz8
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Eight Iranian army members killed in U.S. attacks on southern parts of Iran reut.rs/4pcGlgr
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In Opinion
“Multiple things can be true about GLP-1s,” Jessica Grose writes. “They are truly miracles and may treat a whole range of conditions beyond obesity and diabetes. And they are often misused, partly because we have told women in multiple ways that being thin makes them valuable.”
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These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K
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Syria’s Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs. n.pr/4y9OG8L
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In this week’s @forbes.com InnovationRx newsletter: —Boom times for autoimmune disease therapies —OpenAI’s healthcare push —Vertex’s $10B acquisition
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Bond yields jump as surging oil prices spark renewed inflation fears
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Other big nominees include new shows “Pluribus” and “Widow’s Bay.” on.wsj.com/44eWJDF
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Ancient quasars add to a ‘major unsolved problem’ in astrophysics reut.rs/4eN6bEk
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Building relationships is particularly important for job seekers just starting their careers, says career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder of Next Great Step.
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When something is not in Lauren Thorpe’s budget, she says just that. She’s practicing ’loud budgeting’ — a trend in which Gen Zers openly discuss what they can and cannot afford so they can curb spending without shame reut.rs/4y7ybdv
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D.C. Circuit challenge and DEA hearing put federal cannabis rescheduling to the test reut.rs/4vSxEut
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The International Olympic Committee lifted its ban despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, clearing the way for Russian athletes to compete at Los Angeles 2028. on.wsj.com/4y6BfXn
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The nominations of the 2026 Emmy Awards are being announced in Los Angeles at an event hosted by stars from “The Bear” and “Somebody Somewhere.” Follow updates here. nyti.ms/4eRy6mH
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A dog frightened by Fourth of July fireworks was in search of a safe and quiet place when he fell into an abandoned 15-foot well.
“He just had a look on his face like, ‘Please help,’” firefighter Towan Smith said about the rescue.
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A dog frightened by Fourth of July fireworks was in search of a safe and quiet place when he fell into an abandoned 15-foot well.
“He just had a look on his face like, ‘Please help,’” firefighter Towan Smith said about the rescue.
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Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to enter a plea deal in a DUI case in Las Vegas.
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President Donald Trump spent the bulk of his speech at the NATO summit airing frustrations about Iran, telling allies that the US isn’t interested in regime change anymore and that European countries have let him down repeatedly.
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The staffing change in the state auditor’s office comes after reporting revealed the operative, Dallas Woodhouse, was asking county officials to change their early voting plans.
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The U.S. Treasury Department is no longer planning to put anti-slavery crusader Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Spectrum News.
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Farage faces intense scrutiny over undeclared donations before 2024 elections as he says he’ll run in by-election.
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The trip made it out of the group chat.
But for some Gen Zers, the hardest part comes when the Venmo requests go out.
A new study found that 76% of Gen Z consumers who have paid upfront for a group expense say they weren’t paid back in full. bit.ly/4wx7lJV
📸: Getty Images, Creative Suite
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“The Pitt” leads all Emmy Award nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while “Hacks” leads all comedies with 24 for its final season.
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Egypt’s goal against Argentina should never have been ruled out, a former referee writes. “Argentina’s collective failure to defend their goal because they allowed Ziko to run past them is not part of the decision-making process.” nyti.ms/3T8pcIO
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Oil prices increased sharply after President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, and financial markets opened lower at the bell.
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A crowded tech trade is starting to unwind. Charts suggest two stocks to play the move
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Vincent Long, the administrator for Leon County in Florida, is in a race to slow the county’s spending. So far, he has frozen hiring, cut travel and other expenses. All in preparation for a measure that isn’t even law—yet. on.wsj.com/4gn35rO
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JUST IN: Putin declares Russia’s energy system is “the strongest in the world.”
🔗 twitter.com/i/status/207487…
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Lawyer in Britain charged with insider dealing reut.rs/4bzDQz9
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トランプ米大統領は８日、訪問中のトルコでシリアのシャラア暫定大統領と会談し、シリアを米政府の「テロ支援国家」指定リストから除外する意向を示した。 bit.ly/4pf7sYu
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🇮🇳 🪧 How a viral post sparked a Gen-Z movement in India
Public relations graduate Abhijeet Dipke said he didn’t intend to spark a student movement with his online post, after India’s chief justice reportedly likened young people who criticised the government to “cockroaches” and “parasites”
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) said he spoke with the hospitalized Sen. McConnell on Monday, and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) talked with him Tuesday, their offices said.
Read more here: https://wapo.st/4fowv7Q
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UK takeover panel extends deadline for Epiris takeover of Gamma Communications reut.rs/4yfYePO
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At this year’s World Cup, it seems that every game has featured a sea of fuchsia feet among soccer’s elite. The pink boot is unofficially the competition’s fashion fad. How come? ft.trib.al/6F07Bnb
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Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
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BREAKING: China to reportedly allow top AI firms to buy Nvidia H200 chips.
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32% chance Russia & Ukraine hold peace talks by end of September.
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アジア開発銀行（ＡＤＢ）は８日、アジア・太平洋地域の開発途上国の２０２６年経済成長率見通しを前回予想からやや引き上げた。ただ、中東危機の影響を踏まえ、それ以前の予測は下回った。 bit.ly/4wB5Fzm
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India estimates 300 GW power demand next year, backs local clean-energy manufacturing reut.rs/4f78OQ8
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The tech giant told Joanna Stern it’s cracking down on users’ disabling a key privacy feature on the gadgets.
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Of the eight remaining sides at this World Cup, six are from Europe. “The obvious issue here is a combination of finance and youth development: academies in Europe are producing better players than anywhere else.”
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【速報】NY株価 一時800ドル以上急落 イラン停戦“失効”発言でリスク回避 原油価格は上昇 (2026-07-08 23:57:23) #ニュース
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Ruthia He, the founder who built a startup prosecutors alleged was an Adderall “pill mill,” was sentenced to six years in prison.
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Media companies are jumping on the streaming bandwagon but, in the race to go digital, they should be wary about writing off the old fogeys too quickly, argues Brooke Masters.
Read @brookeamasters.ft.com on #FTEdit 👉 ft.trib.al/LJEaGZJ
Then take today’s #FTEdit poll 🗳️ ft.trib.al/HooPasZ
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Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand reut.rs/4vumjji
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McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14.
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イランのプレスTVは８日、情報筋の話として、イランは新たな攻撃を受ければ、ホルムズ海峡を封鎖すると表明した。 bit.ly/4f5NXN8
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LIVE: 78th Emmy Award nominations reut.rs/4vSn2LU
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国際通貨基金（ＩＭＦ）は８日に公表した最新の世界経済見通し（ＷＥＯ）で、２０２６年の世界成長率予測を３．１％から３．０％へ再び引き下げた。中東での戦争、貿易の分断、人工知能（ＡＩ）に対する市場の期待が修正される可能性が引き続きリスクになると警告した。 bit.ly/4yh6OxM
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On transgender athletes, an issue that has roiled the nation, the Supreme Court was all over the map. The decision has not settled the matter legally.
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JUST IN: Russia officially bans diesel exports to increase domestic supply amid a worsening fuel crisis.
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An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national Tuesday morning in Houston during an attempted traffic stop to conduct an immigration arrest, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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For the next two months, longer travel times will be the norm for tens of thousands of Red Line commuters due to construction that has shut down three stations on D.C.’s oldest Metro line. https://wapo.st/4vDtCVX
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A high-profile court battle is unfolding between two influential forces in Florida’s real estate and tourism economy, after Seminole Tribe members alleged mold, water damage and other defects in homes built by Lennar
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Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit https://aje.news/ycutkm
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バレーボール女子 ネーションズリーグ 日本はブラジルに敗れる https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015172401000
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Delaying Social Security reform raises risks for bond markets and the economy, research finds
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China’s central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks reut.rs/3RpICbF
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A federal appeals court rejected the Kennedy Center’s request for a stay pending appeal, which would have halted a judge’s order requiring the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the venue while it pursues an appeal.
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🎾 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇹 Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda Noskova, before Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli attempt to set up a rematch of their French Open final ➡️ u.afp.com/SK6w
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BREAKING: OpenAI to unveil “The All-New ChatGPT Voice” at 10 AM PT.
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Used EVs keep getting more expensive amid Iran war, high gas prices
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衆院憲法審査会 9日に「合区」などテーマに2回目の討議で合意 https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015172361000
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Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner’s girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. n.pr/4fpGJ7Z
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Khamenei’s coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
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イタリアのメローニ首相は８日、トランプ米大統領と緊密な関係を構築するために自身が行ってきた努力を後悔していないとの考えを示した。両首脳はかつては盟友関係にあったものの、メローニ氏はここ数カ月、メディアのインタビューや交流サイト（ＳＮＳ）への投稿を通じて、トランプ氏から攻撃の標的にされている。 bit.ly/4yh5TgO
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NEW: California will give you $3,500 to buy a new EV
The incentive is for first-time buyers of new battery-powered models priced below $50,000. Used EVs qualify for a $1,750 rebate #electricvehicles #California www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh…
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A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak.
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JUST IN: Italian PM Meloni declares she has “absolutely no regrets” over trying to forge close ties with Trump.
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【プロ野球結果】広島が2試合連続のサヨナラ勝ち https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015172331000
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An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday after reports of buckling columns led to the evacuation of construction workers and people in surrounding buildings. Read more: https://wapo.st/44jU37H
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China plans to let top AI firms buy limited amount of Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports reut.rs/44Rgy45
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A contentious video-assisted review in the World Cup deprives Egypt of a brilliant goal against Argentina. As another nation rages over replay, Jason Gay wonders: Why does soccer keep doing this to itself? ⚽️ on.wsj.com/4h1hlGP
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Store-bought vanilla ice cream topped with caramelized dates, olive oil and flaky salt has no business being as delicious and fancy-feeling as it is. nyti.ms/4aFxX3d
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JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business reut.rs/4fdoe5I
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Starship launch forecast:
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JUST IN: Japan’s ispace announces it’s launching a low-cost “lunar rideshare” business using SpaceX’s Starship.
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🛎️FNNより【速報】です。
【速報】JR神戸線の列車に遅れ ホーム上の確認の影響で (2026-07-08 23:58) #ニュース
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🛎️FNNより【速報】です。
【速報】和歌山線の一部列車に遅れ 走行中の列車が異音を検知したため (2026-07-09 00:00) #ニュース
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Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A before returning in different clothes to shoot the conservative activist from a rooftop, an investigator testified Tuesday.
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Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too reut.rs/4wymQBy
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JUST IN: Japan’s ispace announces it’s launching a low-cost lunar rideshare business using SpaceX’s Starship.
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NEW by me – GPT-5.6 buzz builds with launch imminent
–Public access to OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 model is coming on Thursday, and early reviewers are already praising its speed, creativity, math skills and ability to complete complex tasks.
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Google defeats consumer lawsuit over Gemini data tracking claims reut.rs/4ycy93O
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原油価格は８日、６％以上上昇し２週間ぶりの高値を付けた。トランプ米大統領が、イランとの紛争終結に向けた覚書が「終わった」と発言し、中東からの原油供給が途絶するとの懸念が再燃した。 bit.ly/4vZFqmo
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🇫🇷 🇵🇾 ⚽ France to probe Paraguayan lawmaker’s racist Mbappe remarks
Paris’ public prosecutor has opened an investigation into a Paraguayan lawmaker’s comments about France football captain Kylian Mbappe. Celeste Amarilla called Mbappe a “colonised Cameroonian who has really pretended to be French”
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Savannah Guthrie shocked viewers by completely switching her outfit mid-broadcast when she realized she was the only co-host not wearing yellow.
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If you paid penalties or interest to the IRS during the pandemic, a Friday deadline could be your only chance to get that money refunded.
Here’s what to know:
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Rescue teams in the southern Indian state of Kerala are racing to find five people still missing a day after heavy monsoon rains caused a deadly landslide.
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United Airlines to face lawsuit over ‘window seats’ that don’t have windows, after a federal judge rejected the airline’s attempt to dismiss claims from passengers who say they paid extra for them.
@bloomberg.com
Companies spent years encouraging workers to prioritize mental health. Now many are struggling with a surge in leave requests.
@nbcnews.com
New data from the job board Indeed finds the number of jobs that have listings with “AI” in the title has tripled from 2022 to 2026, touching 1 in 12 jobs on the site.
@aljazeera.com
The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered ‘severe abuse’ https://aje.news/tynfff
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🔔令和8年7月9日(木)になりました。 🌀2026年190日目、残り176日(48.22%)
🍀大安/旧暦5月25日🌘 🐴午/平成38年/昭和101年
🌈今日も平穏に過ごせますように✨