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Biden’s first post-debate interview could ultimately decide his fate
05 Jul

Biden’s first post-debate interview could ultimately decide his fate

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Hello! The Labour Party is back in power in the UK after 14 years. In recent months, the UK's new prime minister has made a concerted effort to appear more relatable to voters — and he's been helped by an unlikely mentor: former US President Barack Obama.In today's big story, we're looking at the mounting pressure President Joe Biden is facing to forgo his reelection campaign.What's on deck:But first, decision time.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here.The big storyA campaign on the brink Win McNamee/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI "Should I stay or should I go?"The Clash's 1982…
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Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine
05 Jul

Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine

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In many ways Japan is a country that's firmly embraced technology, yet it still remains attached to good old-fashioned cash.Shops scattered along the Zelkova-lined avenue of Tokyo's Omotesando and the boutique shopping district of Ginza are no strangers to locals and tourists waving their credit cards. Still, cash remains king in several other locations.Hole-in-the-wall izakayas (traditional bars), ryokan (traditional inns), and Shinto shrines often accept cash only. Sure, dense urban sprawls like Tokyo or the Kansai region's Osaka are card-friendly, but carrying physical yen is recommended when venturing beyond major cities. Those carrying cash in Japan anytime soon, though, may…
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Jill Biden says she will ‘continue to fight’ for Joe Biden after his disastrous debate. Here’s a timeline of their relationship.
05 Jul

Jill Biden says she will ‘continue to fight’ for Joe Biden after his disastrous debate. Here’s a timeline of their relationship.

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1975: Joe Biden's brother introduced him to Jill Taylor Jacobs. Joe Biden and Jill Biden in the early days of their relationship. Office of United States Senator Joe Biden Joe was a 33-year-old US senator, and Jill was a 24-year-old college senior. Both had been married before. Joe's wife and daughter died in a car crash in 1972, leaving him a widower with two sons, and Jill and her husband filed for divorce in her junior year. "I was a senior, and I had been dating guys in jeans and clogs and T-shirts, he came to the door and he had…
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I’m a boomer traveling the world. I choose to swap houses with strangers instead of staying in Airbnbs.
05 Jul

I’m a boomer traveling the world. I choose to swap houses with strangers instead of staying in Airbnbs.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorine Olive, a 60-year-old semi-retired software sales rep based in Orlando who travels the world doing home exchanges. It has been edited for length and clarity.I came down with ovarian cancer right before COVID-19 and realized I wanted to start spending a lot more time experiencing life.I was raised in a military family, so I've lived in a few different places around the world. I have always had a passion for traveling, and buying this round-the-world ticket was a dream of mine.You can choose from different alliances. We chose Star Alliance.…
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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed This Year — So Far
05 Jul

5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed This Year — So Far

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Editor’s note: This is the mid-year version of a monthly column that runs down five interesting deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out June’s entry here. It’s been a busy half year so far, so it’s understandable you may have missed some interesting startups raising money. Don’t worry, we have you covered as we run down a handful that caught our eye. Making it rain One of the things humankind still has not figured out is how to control Mother Nature. Nevertheless, an El Segundo, California-based startup is giving it a try when it comes…
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