July 2024 - Page 19 of 33 - Brief Briefing

Jay Johnston: Anchorman actor facing up to five years in prison after admitting role in Capitol riots

A comedy actor who had parts in Anchorman and Arrested Development faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to interfering with...

by admin July 9, 2024

Jay Johnston: Anchorman actor facing up to five years in prison after admitting role in Capitol riots

Technology

Stolen crypto doubled to $1.38 billion in the first half of 2024, research firm says

Filip Radwanski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Hackers more than doubled their cryptocurrency spoils in the first half of 2024 compared...

by admin July 9, 2024

Stolen crypto doubled to .38 billion in the first half of 2024, research firm says

Sports

Van Gisbergen captures Xfinity race in Chicago

Associated Press Jul 6, 2024, 06:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — When it comes to oval tracks, “It was a bit frustrating...

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Van Gisbergen captures Xfinity race in Chicago

World

Inside Israel’s underground blood vault and hospital, as the country prepares for new war with Hezbollah

Fifty feet underground, in one of the most secure rooms in Israel, is the country’s blood vault. We’re told we can’t say its exact...

by admin July 9, 2024

Inside Israel's underground blood vault and hospital, as the country prepares for new war with Hezbollah

Business

Card spending falls for the first time in more than three years, Barclays says – as inflation slows and consumers cut back

Card spending fell last month for the first time in more than three years, according to Barclays. It’s the first time there’s been a...

by admin July 9, 2024

Card spending falls for the first time in more than three years, Barclays says - as inflation slows and consumers cut back

Sports

Giants hold public memorial service for Mays

Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 08:59 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S....

by admin July 9, 2024

Giants hold public memorial service for Mays

Sports

Reds prospect Hinds homers in ‘surreal’ MLB debut

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Rece Hinds, making his major league debut, doubled and homered...

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Reds prospect Hinds homers in 'surreal' MLB debut

Sports

Witt, Ozuna to compete in MLB’s Home Run Derby

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 05:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell...

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Witt, Ozuna to compete in MLB's Home Run Derby

Politics

What is the NATO summit and why is Starmer going?

Just days into his premiership, Sir Keir Starmer is heading to the US for a meeting with NATO leaders.

by admin July 9, 2024

Sports

AM Racing parts ways with Hailie Deegan

Field Level Media Jul 8, 2024, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AM Racing has parted ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Hailie Deegan,...

by admin July 8, 2024

World

Sudden escalation in attacks no coincidence as Putin aims power plays at NATO before key talks

This feels like a significant moment in the war in Ukraine, and the timing is telling, coming on the eve of the NATO summit...

by admin July 8, 2024

Sudden escalation in attacks no coincidence as Putin aims power plays at NATO before key talks

World

Macron rejects French PM’s resignation after shock election result

Emmanuel Macron has refused the resignation of France’s prime minister after the country’s parliamentary election results left the government in limbo. The French president...

by admin July 8, 2024

Macron rejects French PM's resignation after shock election result

‘Missed forever’: Families pay tribute to 18 and 13-year-old killed in motorbike crash in County Durham

The families of two teenagers killed in a motorbike crash have said paid tribute to their much-loved relatives. Wayne Hodgson, 18, and Bobby Grimes,...

by admin July 8, 2024

'Missed forever': Families pay tribute to 18 and 13-year-old killed in motorbike crash in County Durham

Technology

San Francisco’s AI boom can’t stop real estate slide, as office vacancies reach new record

Artificial intelligence has been a big boon for San Francisco real estate. But not enough of one to make up for the broader struggle...

by admin July 8, 2024

San Francisco's AI boom can't stop real estate slide, as office vacancies reach new record

President Biden not being treated for Parkinson’s, White House says, amid questions over doctor’s visit

Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, the White House has said, after reports that a specialist doctor had visited the US...

by admin July 8, 2024

President Biden not being treated for Parkinson's, White House says, amid questions over doctor's visit

Technology

Corning shares pop 12% as AI boom drives stronger-than-expected demand for equipment

Corning shares closed up 12% Monday after the company raised its second-quarter guidance, marking the stock’s best trading day since March 2020. The company,...

by admin July 8, 2024

Corning shares pop 12% as AI boom drives stronger-than-expected demand for equipment

UK weather: Why it has been so disappointing and what the next week will bring

For most, the summer weather so far has been disappointing, often feeling like autumn. Wimbledon has blamed the “terrible” weather for low attendance figures...

by admin July 8, 2024