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Ten things you need to know todayFriday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points Euro crisis: fiscal union heralds a dystopian futureFirst Reaction: EU’s Greek bailout Mk II comes with fiscal union – but will it end in tears? US deficit: the End is Nigh (or possibly not)Alexander Cockburn: Will the lights go out on Aug 3 as millions fail to get their Social Security cheques? ‘Funny, miserable, kind’ Lucian Freud dies at 88Sigmund's grandson and Clement's estranged brother, Freud was one of UK's most respected artists End of the road for James as BSkyB chairman?The Mole: After a claim that he misled MPs, can James Murdoch fight these fires and run BSkyB? Horrible Bosses: horrible jokes, horribly good funFilm of the week: It may be crude, but latest summer blockbuster is funny and even relevant Thousands pay £17.50 to see Kate’s wedding dressPalace exhibition is ‘hottest ticket in town’ while a lucky pilates teacher cashes in on Pippa phenomenon |