U.S. employers added 206,000 in June — a slowdown, but more than forecasters expected
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.1%.
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The U.K. has a new government with Sir Keir Starmer at the helm
The U.K. has a new government with a new prime minister as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour party sweeps to power in an historic election.
Britain swings to the center-left in a historic U.K. election landslide
After 14 years of Conservative rule, Britons elected a new prime minister, Keir Starmer, and Parliament dominated by the Labour Party, which hadn't won a national election since Tony Blair, nearly 20 years.
Firefighters make progress against California fire, but heat risks grow in the West
Containment of the wildfire that had triggered extensive evacuations rose Friday to 46%, and most evacuation orders were lifted. But forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast.
Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida
An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says.
Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to re-strengthen on its way to drench Texas
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Tulum as a Category 2 storm early Friday, following a destructive streak through the Caribbean. It's forecast to gain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico.
As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for help
The Education Department is handling record numbers of discrimination cases, including those involving disability. The backlog leaves some families waiting for help.
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U.K.'s Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. American taxpayers are throwing money at the Colorado River. Florida voters consider climate change and candidates' proposed solutions.
The NBA’s reigning champs — the Boston Celtics — are up for sale
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic about the potentially record-breaking sale of the NBA's Boston Celtics.
Should a Palestinian state be recognized in response to the war in Gaza?
Some European countries have moved to recognize Palestinian statehood in response to the war in Gaza, stirring a debate haunted by Europe’s own history of bloodshed.