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How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep

Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers ...

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Jul 20 • 7:20 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response

The government’s reaction to the cyclospora outbreak has been undermined by massive budget and staffing cuts under President Donald Trump, CNN has found – including nearly funding that disappeared when Trump axed the US Agency for International Development.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Healthcare discrimination leads many Minnesotans to delay or avoid care

Findings from a Minnesota survey show that nearly half of the survey participants experienced healthcare discrimination.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Samsung lost the latest global foldable battle, and it wasn't even close

The last quarterly foldable smartphone market report before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are released sees Huawei earn a blowout win over Samsung.

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Jul 20 • 4:04 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
An asteroid shattered near Jupiter’s gravitational gateway 800 million years ago; scientists say the debris may have bombarded Earth for 150 million years

A massive asteroid that broke apart around 800 million years ago may have sent a huge number of rocky fragments towards Earth, the Moon and Mars, according to a new study led by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute.

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Jul 20 • 4:04 AM EDT • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Ndinga nears loan switch to Dundee Utd

Dundee United are closing in on a loan deal for Philadelphia Union left-back Philippe Ndinga. The Courier - subscription required

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Jul 20 • 3:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fortissimo nears $400 million Blackstone deal for RGIS international business

Exclusive: Israeli private equity firm is in talks to acquire control of the inventory services company's operations in Israel and several overseas markets, marking a second major transaction with Blackstone.

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Jul 20 • 2:32 AM EDT • Business • calcalistech.com
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals 5,000 nits display, IP69K rating, and more

Samsung cannot seem to stop leaks of its upcoming devices. A new leak has revealed nearly all the key improvements the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will bring. The wear

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Jul 20 • 12:56 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Berkshire Mountain Distillers in Sheffield

After nearly two decades, the local business is expanding its scope with Two Lanterns Brewing Co., as well as more seating and culinary offerings.

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Jul 20 • 12:09 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
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Paris farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak

A cyclosporasis outbreak affecting nearly 200 people across Kentucky, including more than a dozen combined cases in Fayette and Madison counties, is prompting some consumers to bypass major retailers and buy produce directly from local farms.

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Jul 19 • 11:26 PM EDT • Business • wkyt.com
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Exclusive | Buyout Firm Truelink Nears $1 Billion Deal for Coffee Syrup Maker

Lyons Magnus specializes in fruit-based ingredients and beverages, from flavored syrups for coffee drinks to fruit purees for smoothies.

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Jul 19 • 7:33 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Which Running Backs Will Outperform Their Fantasy Football ADP?

With the 2026-2027 NFL campaign drawing near, fantasy football managers are eagerly waiting for draft season to begin. And every year, many wonder which running backs are going to be the key to their fantasy team. With that said, there are several halfbacks that are flying under the radar on most draft boards, with many […] The post Which Running Backs Will Outperform Their Fantasy Football ADP? appeared first on The Lead.

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Jul 19 • 3:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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10 Ways To Preserve Your DVDs And Blu-Rays For Years To Come

The end of disc-based media may be nearing, but your collection still holds a place in your heart and home. Keep it working well for years to come.

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Jul 19 • 12:02 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue

From permanent tattoos and drinking Boston dry, to a bar doing nearly 300% of weekly business in one night, the World Cup is helping small businesses.

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Jul 19 • 8:30 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
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Poll: Favorite World Cup Fans

After Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, it’s likely that soccer will go back to being a secondary sport here in the United States. Sure, there will be excitement in 2027 for the Women’s World Cup, but that’s happening in Brazil. There will be coverage of the U.S. women’s team, but not nearly as much interest in games not involving the USWNT.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why the Trump effect is different in 2026 than 2018

The brightest warning light for Democrats in this year’s election is the consistent finding in early national and state polls that they are not winning nearly as large a share of voters who disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as they did during his first term. Paradoxically, that dynamic could represent a major danger for Republicans if it proves unsustainable through November.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Superdome manager Doug Thornton’s decision leaves ‘big shoes to fill’ in New Orleans sports scene

Doug Thornton has led operations at the Superdome since 1997, shaping New Orleans sports with strategic vision and hosting major events, before stepping down as president of venue planning after nearly 30 years in the role.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • nola.com
Scientists told them, 'No, it's too dangerous,' but they did it anyway: Inside Japan's super-close asteroid flyby

A last-minute proposal saw Hayabusa2 whizz within just 800 meters of a near-Earth asteroid.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • space.com
Denny Sanford, philanthropist who gave nearly $2 billion to Sanford Health, dies at 90

Thomas “Denny” Sanford, the Sioux Falls philanthropist whose generosity transformed a regional hospital system into one of the largest rural health networks in the country, died Saturday.

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Jul 19 • 1:41 AM EDT • Health • valleynewslive.com
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76ers Leverage Rare Advantage as LeBron James Pursuit Nears End

The Philadelphia 76ers got an unlikely leg up in their recruitment of LeBron James at Fanatics Fest in New York City. The post 76ers Leverage Rare Advantage as LeBron James Pursuit Nears End appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 18 • 7:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why the Orlando Magic Aren't A Championship Team Yet

The Orlando Magic are talented, but they are not nearly good enough to compete for a championship.

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Jul 18 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Here's the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
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Jul 18 • 5:41 PM EDT • Technology • nypost.com
Psychiatrists, psychologists spending more than other healthcare providers to lobby policymakers

Payments to lobbyists from healthcare providers fell 13% over a 10-year period ending in 2024. Yet lobbyist spending by one specialty—mental healthcare—rose by nearly 30%. What explains the against-the-current cash flow?

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Jul 18 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Denny Sanford leaves legacy in healthcare and beyond

Philanthropist, businessman, and Sanford Health namesake T. Denny Sanford has died age 90. He donated nearly $2 billion to Sanford Health.

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Jul 18 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • news.sanfordhealth.org
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 just leaked in full, and it's not the chip that stands out

A health feature buried in the marketing images might be the bigger story here.

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Jul 18 • 11:36 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Samsung brand ambassador accidentally reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Fold 8 looks adorable in a new video.

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Jul 18 • 10:29 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Ice cream shop opens on Little River waterfront

Mz. Freeze, a new Little River SC ice cream shop, is now open near the Little River Waterfront.

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Jul 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
51-year-old Sarasota apartment building has sold

The 23-unit community near downtown underwent more than $1 million in improvements since 2022.

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Jul 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • businessobserverfl.com
Spidery Drone Goes Near-invisible By Spinning Really, Really Fast

Researchers demonstrate that something interesting happens when a small drone with a spindly airframe spins at a high speed: it very nearly turns invisible. The spidery device is shown mounted in i…

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Jul 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • hackaday.com
Nearly half of Americans in poll say Supreme Court bases rulings on politics

A majority of Americans disapprove of the job the court is doing, a Washington Post-Ipsos survey finds. Still, it fares better than the president or Congress.

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Jul 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Penguins ticket prices reportedly trending down

Attendance across the NHL was up last season to record levels across the board. A rebound year on the ice meant improvements in Pittsburgh to fill the arena to 94% capacity in 2025-26, up from 91.5% in 2024-25. That 94% figure still ranks near the bottom of the league, with only six teams in the […]

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Jul 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers edge Yankees 2-1

Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series. New York (54-43) dropped to 18-20 without captain Aaron Judge, still sidelined by a fractured rib. On a night with smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires, New York led on an unearned run against Roki Sasaki in the fourth.

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Jul 18 • 12:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Boston businesses hope energy from World Cup crowds can have lasting impact on nightlife

Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.

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Jul 17 • 11:25 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Colby Covington Scared For Ben Askren’s Health Ahead Of RAF 11 Debut

Ben Askren is expected to make an inspirational return to the wrestling mat this weekend at RAF 11, but some people believe it’s too soon for the former UFC fighter. This includes the always critical Colby Covington, who is headlining RAF 11 against UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan. In case you completely forgot, Askren nearly […]

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Jul 17 • 8:30 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Rabid bat found in Seattle near the University of Washington

A rabid bat was found in Seattle on July 15, 2026, on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast, between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets. This is near Parrington Lawn, on the University of Washington campus, and is a busy area with many businesses. Anyone who might have had physical contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.

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Jul 17 • 7:39 PM EDT • Health • publichealthinsider.com
UT Health San Antonio’s $1 billion multiyear investment helps meet demand for care

Healthcare is a strong economic driver in San Antonio, generating more than $43 billion annually and supporting nearly 200,000 jobs across the region, according to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. As the region's academic health center, UT Health San Antonio contributes approximately $3.2 billion annually through patient care, research, education and workforce development.

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Jul 17 • 6:02 PM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu
Medical societies take a stand as CMS nears final decision on TAVR proposal

Back in June, CMS proposed significant updates to its current TAVR policies. Three leading healthcare societies have now joined forces to share their own perspective on the potential updates.

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Jul 17 • 5:03 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Near-Earth asteroid not an asteroid at all

1998 SH2's story is a 30-year-long cosmic identity crisis.

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Jul 17 • 2:49 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Bay City-area semiconductor plant once touted by Biden to shutter

President Joe Biden visited the semiconductor wafer manufacturer near Bay City in 2022 and hailed it as a "game changer" for domestic chip production.

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Jul 17 • 11:51 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
3 Florida women taken into custody related to taking $7 million

Three women were taken into custody in connection to taking nearly $7 million from a local business. Here's what to know about the case.

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Jul 17 • 10:52 AM EDT • Business • tcpalm.com
Appeals for prominent Indian activist to end hunger strike as he risks health to demand education reforms

Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.

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Jul 17 • 9:53 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Scientists Finally Learned How a Tiny Mouse Survives Near the Andes Death Zone at 7,000 Meters

World's highest-living mouse survives in thin air by solving a problem that no other mammal can—not even you, human

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Jul 17 • 8:21 AM EDT • Science • zmescience.com
Amazon nears deal for vertical warehouse next to Goose Island

It's a move that would bolster the online retail giant's local network of distribution centers with a big new hub close to downtown.

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Jul 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Disney Jr., Animaj Quietly Launch ‘Ozzy Fox’ On Youtube

Created by Jennifer Oxley and developed by 'Pocoyo' creator Guillermo García-Carsí, the preschool series has drawn nearly 800,000 views in its first two days.

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Jul 17 • 6:01 AM EDT • Technology • cartoonbrew.com
Rotating Playcube projector is becoming an AI entertainment hub

The Playcube was already an unusual little projector: a palm-sized, Rubik’s Cube-like device with a 360-degree rotating design, built to throw a big image onto a wall, ceiling, or whatever flat surface you have nearby. Now, TCL is adding a new layer of interaction through Google’s Gemini AI.

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Jul 17 • 5:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • newatlas.com
Google just inadvertently revealed the Pixel 11a

The Pixel 11a is under development, and this clue confirms it.

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Jul 17 • 5:50 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Bucs' Wirfs Ranked One of NFL's Top-10 Franchise Players

As an elite left tackle with Hall of Fame potential, Tristan Wirfs anchors Tampa Bay’s future while outshining nearly every non-quarterback on this exclusive ranking of cornerstone players.

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Jul 17 • 2:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Timberwolves Get New LeBron James Decision Update After Insider Report

LeBron James hinted his decision is nearing as ESPN insider Shams Charania shared a fresh update for the Timberwolves. The post Timberwolves Get New LeBron James Decision Update After Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Did ancient Egyptian princesses use weapons? Controversial study claims they hunted or trained with the military, but not all experts agree.

Nearly 4,000-year-old skeletal remains show that several royal women repeatedly used their upper-body muscles. Researchers link those changes to archery and weapon training, but outside experts urge caution.

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Jul 17 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it

From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.

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Jul 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • iai.tv
American Ceramic Tile & Supply celebrates nearly 50 years as family business

American Ceramic Tile & Supply earns a 2026 Family Owned Business Award after nearly 50 years of family ownership and growth.

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Jul 16 • 6:57 PM EDT • Business • thebusinessjournal.com
UK’s Enviropods summer camp gives middle schoolers a look at weather science careers

The summer camp tour was designed to visit areas impacted by natural disasters in recent years. The stop in Perry County comes nearly four years after the devastating 2022 flood.

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Jul 16 • 6:45 PM EDT • Science • wymt.com
Mission Health honors longest-serving employee nearing 60 years of service

Nearly 60 years after she first walked through the doors of Saint Joseph’s Hospital as a volunteer, Rose Seleska is being recognized by Mission Health as its lo

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Jul 16 • 5:54 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
Iceberg lettuce investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Nearly 7,000 cases nationwide are confirmed or under investigation, according to the CDC. Michigan has accounted for the bulk of cases so far.

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Jul 16 • 5:51 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 16-19

With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

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Jul 16 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • lookout.co
A businessman promised investors to build a $3B sports complex near DTW. Feds say it was a scam

A West Bloomfield man is facing a federal charge for his alleged role in a scheme to get millions of dollars in investment funds for a proposed sports complex in Romulus.

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Jul 16 • 2:51 PM EDT • Sports • clickondetroit.com
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Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet

It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.

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Jul 16 • 2:27 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Politics: What Changing Political Tides Mean For Gaza

Israel is expanding its command of Gaza and now controls almost 70 percent of the tiny enclave that’s home to more than two million people.More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nearly a year ago. Some 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in total since Israel’s military offensive began after Hamas fighters killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023. Meanwhile, dozens of aid groups have been barred from operating in Gaza.Almost every Gazan is dealing with hunger, with 77 percent of the population facing high levels of food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme.So, what do these shifting lines of control mean for those in need? And how could changing political tides affect the situation?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Jul 16 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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$3B Motown sports project near Detroit airport is a scam, feds say

Developer Kenneth Bardwell is charged with blowing investor money on strippers, vehicles and luxury goods for himself, his wife and girlfriend.

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Jul 16 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • detroitnews.com
Oops! Ancient Bronze Age shaman long assumed to be a man was actually a woman, DNA reveals

A DNA analysis of a 4,000-year-old skeleton buried with an elaborate metalworking tool kit near Stonehenge has revealed that the individual, long assumed to be a male shaman, was actually a woman.

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Jul 16 • 1:04 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
New spinning drone hides in plain sight: 'Phantom Twist' harnesses motion blur to nearly vanish in flight

By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engineers have designed a drone that nearly disappears before the eyes. For years, researchers have tried to design invisible drones and ...

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Jul 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • techxplore.com
Families USA and Leading Civil Rights and Health Care Advocacy Groups Release New Report for More Inclusive Health Care

Substantial cuts to health care under the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act could result in nearly 15 million people becoming uninsured by 2034.

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Jul 16 • 10:05 AM EDT • Health • familiesusa.org
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What changing political tides mean for Gaza

More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nearly a year ago.

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Jul 16 • 9:09 AM EDT • Politics • the1a.org
Bryce Link appointed as Buffalo’s new finance commissioner

Link has spent nearly the past two decades with the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Board.

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Jul 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Shows Strong Breakout Setup with High Technical Strength

PENN ENTERTAINMENT stock shows a strong uptrend with a 7/10 Technical Rating and a high 9/10 Setup Rating, signaling a tight consolidation pattern near resistance for a potential breakout entry.

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Jul 16 • 7:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • chartmill.com
Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft recently came out of hibernation to continue its journey through an unexplored part of the solar system.

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Jul 16 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • cnn.com
Large funding rounds help boost digital health investment in H1

Venture capital funding deals worth $100 million or more made up nearly half of all money invested so far this year, according to Rock Health.

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Jul 16 • 6:47 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com
Bryson DeChambeau aims to salvage major season at The Open as LIV Golf contract nears expiration

DeChambeau's contract year has been a disaster, but he has one last chance to get something out of the four major championships

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Jul 16 • 4:06 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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What to Stream: 'Heartstopper Forever,' 'Lucky' and Steve Lacy

A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Jul 16 • 3:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • herald-dispatch.com
Pre-order page for HTC VIVE Eagle smart glasses reveals release date before it's taken down

HTC's VIVE Eagle smart glasses are coming to the US although a pre-order listing on Amazon was removed from the site.

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Jul 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Every Hit Counts: The new science behind football and dementia

After decades of debate fueled by courtroom battles, documentaries, and heartbreaking personal stories, the scientific picture linking repetitive head impacts to neurodegenerative disease is becoming sharper. A landmark study of nearly 20,000 NFL players replaces speculation with one of the strongest population-level analyses yet of how football, career length, and playing position influence the long-term risk of brain disease.

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Jul 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • acsh.org
Warriors Tabbed a LeBron James ‘Dark Horse’ Amid Increased Optimism

The Golden State Warriors are chasing star free agent LeBron James, but their status is up for debate as he nears a decision. The post Warriors Tabbed a LeBron James ‘Dark Horse’ Amid Increased Optimism appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 15 • 11:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Business owners ask city of Richmond to address drainage after flooding

Bethany and Jason Freeman, owners of Prosigns on Big Hill Avenue, said the flooding caused them to lose tens of thousands of dollars in inventory and left nearly $20,000 in damage to their building during a city commission meeting on Tuesday.

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Jul 15 • 9:42 PM EDT • Business • wkyt.com
Residents ask Hillsborough to stop funding Israeli business nonprofit

The Florida Israel Business Accelerator has helped nearly a dozen Israeli businesses open offices in Hillsborough County.

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Jul 15 • 7:22 PM EDT • Business • tampabay.com
Giants Rivals Feature 2 of NFL's top-10 Wide Receivers

The New York Giants are ecstatic to see A.J. Brown leave the NFC East. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens each landed on the list of the top-10 wide receivers, which was voted on by 70-plus scouts, coaches and executives and compiled by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Giants went 1-1 against Dallas last year, and nearly swept the the Cowboys if not for the Cowboys' furious, last-minute comeback.

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Jul 15 • 6:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hochul's order of a data center moratorium draws mixed reactions from N.Y.

Community groups have pressed data center developers on issues such as water use, air quality and rising utility costs for nearby residents.

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Jul 15 • 5:33 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The crisis continues: Nearly 90% of deaths from ischemic heart disease could have been prevented

There has been progress over the years, researchers noted, but there is still a lot of work to do.

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Jul 15 • 5:12 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Major water main break closes local road, impacts nearby businesses

It happened on Grandin Road, forcing a closure just east of State Route 48.

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Jul 15 • 4:44 PM EDT • Business • local12.com
Some roads around unstable Glen Burnie building reopened to help businesses

Anne Arundel County has reopened access to some businesses near the structurally compromised Empire Towers​ building while announcing financial assistance for businesses still impacted by the ongoing emergency.

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Jul 15 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Healey defends $2B courthouse deal for company connected to political heavyweights

Gov. Maura Healey is defending the nearly $2 billion state contract for a new Springfield courthouse awarded to a company co-owned by Ayanna Pressley’s husband and the current head of the MCCA.

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Jul 15 • 3:04 PM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
Go-karts, mini-golf coming to Panama City Beach near Pirates Voyage

The open space adjacent to Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show in Panama City Beach to be developed as an entertainment complex.

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Jul 15 • 2:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • newsherald.com
Charlotte business break-in: Police seek suspect caught on camera along Eastway Drive

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance camera breaking into a business along Eastway Drive near Independence Boulevard last month.

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Jul 15 • 2:21 PM EDT • Business • wbtv.com
Pensacola Navy vet with ALS urges Congress to extend military kids' health coverage

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- ALS has stolen nearly everything from him. His ability to walk, to hug his kids, to speak out loud and kiss his wife.Navy veteran christopher

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Jul 15 • 1:57 PM EDT • Health • weartv.com
Officer-involved shooting results in fatality near Asheville downtown business: police

A person is dead following an officer-involved shooting that was reported to happen overnight near a downtown Asheville business.According to a July 15 early-mo

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Jul 15 • 6:02 AM EDT • Business • wlos.com
These are the best things to do in Brevard this weekend, July 17-23

Find your weekend adventure! Science Sunday and 'Soundtrack of Summer' top our list of fun things to do in Brevard.

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Jul 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridatoday.com
Motorola's brand-new Edge 70 Max flagship is exquisitely affordable and impressively feature-packed

Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and equipped with blazing fast magnetic wireless charging, Motorola's latest Galaxy S26 Ultra rival is fully official... in India.

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Jul 15 • 4:08 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
China’s Chip Champion to Raise Billions in Race for A.I. Control

CXMT, a linchpin in China’s drive to develop homegrown artificial intelligence technology, is aiming to raise nearly $10 billion in a blockbuster public offering in Shanghai.

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Jul 15 • 3:29 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
9-day ‘Jeopardy’ champ narrowly avoids defeat after flubbing ‘Final Jeopardy’

Caleb Groen is on a streak as the current 9-day ‘Jeopardy’ champ, but he nearly met his maker on Tuesday’s episode after flubbing a ‘Final Jeopardy’ clue from the category ‘Historic Books.’

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Jul 15 • 12:36 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
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Jul 14 • 11:15 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Business on fire near Rutledge Pike, KFD

“We are on scene of a business fire at 4704 Rutledge Pike,” Knoxville Fire Department said.

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Jul 14 • 11:11 PM EDT • Business • wvlt.tv
Raiders Get Strong Fernando Mendoza Take From Former NFL Coach

The Las Vegas Raiders have a decision on their hands with training camp nearing, and that’s whether the Silver and Black should go with veteran Kirk Cousins or hand the keys to the franchise over to Fernando Mendoza.Having Cousins start the season can allow Las Vegas to bring Mendoza along slowly. Nonetheless, one former NFL […] The post Raiders Get Strong Fernando Mendoza Take From Former NFL Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 14 • 10:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fire code dispute pits Bear Lake business against fire district

ST. CHARLES – An Idaho watercraft rental company near Bear Lake is engaged in ongoing legal proceedings with the area’s fire district over what fueling practices are allowed under fire code. The dispute is between North Beach Rentals, which operates in both Idaho and Utah, and the Bear Lake County Fire District. After negotiations between […]

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Jul 14 • 9:51 PM EDT • Business • eastidahonews.com
Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

‘Fix-it’ medical approaches often go against people’s wishes near the end of life, creating unnecessary and preventable suffering.

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Jul 14 • 8:46 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
76ers Get Good News as LeBron James Decision Time Nears

The 76ers’ pursuit of LeBron James appears to have gained momentum as a new ESPN report offers a telling update. The post 76ers Get Good News as LeBron James Decision Time Nears appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 14 • 8:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Colorado receives $5.8 million in federal weatherization assistance grants

Colorado has received nearly $6 million in federal funds through the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program after U.S. senators expressed worries about potential delays. In May, U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Susan Collins, R-ME, issued a letter urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright to release nearly $360 million in WAP funds […]

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Jul 14 • 7:22 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Flow of Parkway closure detours continues to surprise local businesses

During rush hour, it took Live Drive Four nearly 40 minutes combined to cross the Rankin and Homestead Grays bridges. Despite that, business owners said things haven't slowed down.

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Jul 14 • 6:07 PM EDT • Business • wtae.com
Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia

Meet 60 year old World Cup Willy. In 1966 I lived near Wembley Stadium and went to many games there including the final. He's definitely showing his age (as am I!

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Jul 14 • 5:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average of

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Jul 14 • 4:18 PM EDT • Business • oklahomafarmreport.com
Every Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and new Galaxy Watch leaks in official renders

No more secrets as Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the new Galaxy Watches leak ahead of their premiere.

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Jul 14 • 3:44 PM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
County business park to get first infrastructure, new name

New Hanover County’s Holly Shelter Business Park could be getting its first infrastructure and a new name in the coming months. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $6.5 million infrastructure construction contract and renaming on Monday. Once developed, the approximately 300-acre master-planned industrial park is expected to accommodate more than 2 million square feet of industrial space. The construction contract was awarded to Carolina Civilworks, which submitted the lowest responsive bid for the construction of the infrastructure, Akin Akinola, the county’s engineer, told commissioners on Monday. In May 2023, the county approved a development agreement with Sidbury Land & Property Company to establish the business park. The firm then conveyed approximately 52 acres to the county, giving officials the option to purchase another 200 acres, Akinola said. “The county’s role is to construct the initial public infrastructure that will make the site ready for future development,” he said. “Today’s contract award represents the first major construction phase of that project.” The first phase of development will include approximately 2,750 linear feet of business park roadway, a water main and fire hydrants, along with a sanitary sewer pump station, sewer force main and gravity sewer. Other infrastructure will include a right-turn lane on Holly Shelter Road, along with associated drainage, utilities and traffic control improvements. “Completing this work establishes the backbone infrastructure necessary to serve future development and positions the site for future economic investment,” Akinola said on Monday. County staff, in consultation with Wilmington Business Development officials, are also recommending renaming the park as the I-40 Coastal Commerce Park, said Jennifer Rigby, the county’s chief strategy officer. The new name would emphasize the park’s proximity to I-40 and its location on the coast, she said. Several county commissioners also asked to add New Hanover County's name to the business park's name to commemorate the county's contributions. “We are hoping to achieve space for our businesses to grow and expand here in New Hanover County,” Rigby said. “We’ve had great success with out Blue Clay Business Park and this is another opportunity to really provide locations for our businesses to grow and expand.”

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