July 2022

Bestselling albums of all time

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker took a look at Recording Industry Association of America record sales data and compiled a list of the 42 bestselling albums of all time, measured by certified units sold.

5 ways employers can support onboarding remote workers

1 in 4 professional jobs are expected to be remote this year. Here’s how to onboard employees from afar

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Tovuti LMS compiled a list of tips from HR experts, academics, and new sources on how companies can support new hires onboarding remotely.

Which states rely the most on motorist taxes to pay for road repairs?

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Jerry used government data to examine how fuel taxes, licensing fees, and road tolls are used to fund highway repairs. Find out how your state ranks in this slide show.

Metros with the most people without basic plumbing service, including piped drinking water and a toilet

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker determined the 10 metro areas in the U.S. most lacking in complete plumbing facilities based on the percentage of people in each metro without this basic access.

10 superfoods for dogs from your very own kitchen

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Native Pet reveals 10 superfoods you can find in your own kitchen that are high in nutrients and can easily be added to your dog’s daily diet.

20 everyday household tasks that can now be automated

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

IoT Secure compiled a list of 20 household tasks that can now be automated, including some labor-intensive chores.

Richest women in music

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker examines the income streams of the richest women in music using data from Celebrity Net Worth to determine how they became so successful.

Best police procedurals of all time

July 13, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker looked at all English-language crime TV series released in the U.S. on IMDb with over 10,000 votes and narrowed it down further to police procedurals. From modern reinventions of the police procedural to the traditional greats that created the prototypical procedural formula, these are the top 25 by user rating, with ties broken by votes.

US Navy destroyer performs freedom of navigation exercise in South China Sea

July 13, 2022 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Brad Lendon, CNN A US Navy destroyer sailed near a disputed South China Sea island chain on Wednesday, challenging the restrictions imposed by China and others on transit through the area. Lt. Nicholas Lingo, a spokesperson for the US Navy’s 7th Fleet headquartered in Japan, said it was the second so-called freedom of navigation

US Navy destroyer performs freedom of navigation exercise in South China Sea

July 13, 2022 2:12 AM CNN

CNN By Brad Lendon, CNN A US Navy destroyer sailed near a disputed South China Sea island chain on Wednesday, challenging the restrictions imposed by China and others on transit through the area. Lt. Nicholas Lingo, a spokesperson for the US Navy’s 7th Fleet headquartered in Japan, said it was the second so-called freedom of

US Navy destroyer performs freedom of navigation exercise in South China Sea

July 13, 2022 2:12 AM CNN

CNN By Brad Lendon, CNN A US Navy destroyer sailed near a disputed South China Sea island chain on Wednesday, challenging the restrictions imposed by China and others on transit through the area. Lt. Nicholas Lingo, a spokesperson for the US Navy’s 7th Fleet headquartered in Japan, said it was the second so-called freedom of

UN sees progress in talks to free up Ukraine grain exports

July 13, 2022 2:01 AM Associated Press

By AYSE WIETING, SUZAN FRASER and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Russian and Ukrainian officials meeting in Istanbul have taken a “critical step forward” to ensure the export of grain from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports to help ease the global food crisis. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar

Suspect arrested in connection with NYC homeless stabbing incidents

July 13, 2022 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Frehse, Mark Morales, Lauren del Valle and Brynn Gingras, CNN The knife-wielding assailant who authorities believe had stabbed three homeless men in New York City while they slept, killing one of them, has been arrested, police and city officials announced at a news conference Wednesday. The alleged attacker, identified as Trevon Murphy, 40,

Suspect arrested in connection with NYC homeless stabbing incidents

July 13, 2022 1:47 AM CNN

Police are searching for the suspect behind a string of stabbings targeting homeless people in New York City. As CBS2’s John Dias reports, detectives believe he injured two people and killed another.

China trade surplus surges to record as exports accelerate

July 13, 2022 1:35 AM Associated Press

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s monthly trade surplus soared to a record $97.9 billion in June as exports picked up after the easing of anti-virus controls that shut down Shanghai and disrupted trade. Customs data showed exports rose 17.9% to $331.2 billion, up from May’s 16.9% growth. Imports edged up

Newlyweds team up for week of their lives at St. Andrews

July 13, 2022 1:13 AM Associated Press

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Newlyweds Alex Wrigley and Johanna Gustavsson had wide smiles as they posed for photos on the Swilcan Bridge under bright sunshine near the end of a practice round on the Old Course at St. Andrews. It’s the start of a pinch-yourself summer for the

Finding a place to watch not always easy at British Open

July 13, 2022 1:06 AM Associated Press

By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Tiger Woods called it “historic” and his “favorite.” Jack Nicklaus labeled it “a magical place.” They should know. Woods and Nicklaus are two of the greatest golfers the game has ever produced and they’ve each won two British Open titles at St. Andrews. The

Uvalde school shooting surveillance video fuels scrutiny over delayed law enforcement response

July 13, 2022 12:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Travis Caldwell, Rosa Flores, Rosalina Nieves, Dakin Andone and Amir Vera, CNN Surveillance video of law enforcement’s response during the Uvalde school massacre gives the clearest account yet of how officers waited outside an elementary classroom as the gunman continued firing, killing 21 students and teachers on May 24. The video —

July 13, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

July 13, 2022 12:57 AM CNN Newsource

European Space Agency cuts ties with Russia on Mars rover mission

July 13, 2022 12:43 AM CNN

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins CNN to react to Elon Musk’s tweet about colonizing Mars. Hear what he thinks could be in our future.

BRITISH OPEN ’22: Key anniversary capsules in British Open

July 13, 2022 12:42 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — No major championship has as much history as the British Open. We look back at key anniversaries for golf’s oldest championship. That goes back to Young Tom Morris in 1872 winning for the fourth straight time. It was 150 years ago that the claret

Sri Lanka in crisis: President flees and ire turns to PM

July 13, 2022 12:35 AM Associated Press

By KRISHAN FRANCIS and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president fled the country Wednesday, plunging a nation already reeling from economic chaos into more political turmoil. Protesters demanding a change in leadership then trained their ire on the prime minister and stormed his office. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his

UK Conservative hopefuls strikingly diverse, firmly on right

July 13, 2022 12:26 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The race to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being called Britain’s most diverse political leadership campaign. Half of the eight contenders to replace Johnson as Conservative Party leader aren’t white, and only two are white men. But if the contenders reflect the face of modern Britain,

Sylvia Fowles Diary: Chicago delivers in final All-Star Game

July 13, 2022 12:07 AM Associated Press

By SYLVIA FOWLES For The Associated Press Minnesota Lynx star Sylvia Fowles is checking in periodically during her final season in the WNBA with The Associated Press. In this edition, Fowles talks about her final All-Star weekend. The celebrations, the game, the 3-pointer and the dunk. Fowles stole the ball and dunked in the first

LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeated

July 13, 2022 12:03 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani makes his final start before heading to the All-Star Game and hopes to lead Los Angeles to a better result against Houston’s Cristian Javier, who struck out 14 Angels on July 1. One start after striking out 13 in seven innings to begin a combined no-hitter against the Yankees,

EXPLAINER: What’s happened and what’s next in Sri Lanka

July 12, 2022 11:47 PM Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president, who had announced he would resign Wednesday, has fled the country after months of turmoil culminated in protesters converging on the presidential palace. Here’s what’s happening in Sri Lanka: — The country is hurtling toward bankruptcy — Daily essentials including food and medicine are scarce — Political

Asian stocks down after US inflation fuels rate hike fears

July 12, 2022 11:42 PM Associated Press

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Thursday despite a record-setting U.S. inflation report that pointed to more possible interest rate hikes that investors worry will chill economic growth. U.S. futures edged lower while oil prices advanced. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.4% on Wednesday after data

Hong Kong court jails veteran activist for plan to protest Beijing Olympics

July 12, 2022 11:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN A Hong Kong court on Tuesday sentenced a veteran activist to nine months in jail under a colonial-era sedition law for planning to protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier this year. Koo Sze-yiu, 75, had planned to carry a homemade wooden coffin to China’s Liaison Office in the city on

Iran’s head coach could be a local pick for soccer World Cup

July 12, 2022 11:40 PM Associated Press

By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei congratulated the national team on reaching the Volleyball Nations League finals on the weekend with a social media post that was titled: “Happy success with an Iranian coach.” A day later the Iranian football federation dismissed Dragan Skocic, the Croatian coach who has guided

Astros blow 4-run lead, rally in 9th to beat Angels 6-5

July 12, 2022 11:25 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even the mighty Houston Astros are not immune to occasional bouts of comprehensive ineptitude, as they demonstrated while blowing a four-run lead in the seventh inning Tuesday night with two errors, a hit batter with the bases loaded and a passed ball. The Astros still

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