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Nintendo confirms plans to continue selling Switch 1 outside of Europe

Following yesterday’s news pertaining to Europe, Nintendo has confirmed that the original Switch will continue to be sold in all major regions. A couple of announcements were made yesterday. One thing we heard is that Nintendo Switch will no longer be sold in Europe starting in early 2027. It wasn’t entirely clear what would be happening elsewhere. Nintendo didn’t provide...

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Jul 7 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Sports Fans Convinced There’s a ‘Trump Curse’ After USMNT World Cup Ouster

President Donald Trump's intervention in the World Cup before the USMNT's elimination has convinced sports fans the commander in chief is nothing but a jinx.

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Jul 7 • 8:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Escape the Backrooms just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release

After a huge reception on PC, Escape the Backrooms has come to Nintendo Switch 2 out of nowhere - here's the full rundown.

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Jul 7 • 7:48 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Elevance Health sues CMS in latest challenge to Medicare Advantage star rating methodology

The complaint accuses the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of failing to properly recalculate its grades for Medicare Part C plans, something it promised to do in June.

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Jul 7 • 7:27 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
The plan to make climate science harder to erase

This story was originally published by Grist. When Rebecca Lindsey was fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last February, the first thing she did was stew. Then she worried about what was going to happen to the website she and her team had built over the last decade and a half. Lindsey had […]

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Jul 7 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • nevadacurrent.com
Hands-on: Nothing Phone (4b) is a better budget phone at an impossible price [Video]

The Nothing Phone (4b) is here and, with it, what feels like a better attempt at building an even-cheaper budget...

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Jul 7 • 6:31 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US

The Phone 4B is an affordable, plastic phone with Nothing’s biggest battery yet.

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Jul 7 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Nothing's New $99 Ear (3a) Buds Have a Feature I Haven't Seen Anywhere Else

The company's latest value earbuds have built-in storage for voice capture directly to the buds.

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Jul 7 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Nothing Ear (3a) debut for $99 with ‘Audio Snapshot’ storage and call recording [Gallery]

Nothing Ear (3a) have all of the basic earbud features, but also support call recording and an "Audio Snapshot" feature that both stand out.

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Jul 7 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to

Nothing’s new budget-friendly earbuds can record whatever you’re playing.

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Jul 7 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Midjourney founder says AI coding leaves friends 'extremely drained'

Midjourney founder David Holz said the phenomenon "makes me feel like something is wrong, and also that there might be a big opportunity."

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Jul 7 • 5:40 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism

For many liberals, longtime policy priorities like universal healthcare or stopping climate change are now intertwined with opposing Israel. An ascendant faction of the left argues there’s no such thing anymore as “progressive except for Palestine” — a phrase that took off in the years following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza — and sees opposition to Israel as a Democratic litmus test.

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Jul 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Cosplaying Free Speech: How Religion And Politics Determine Campus Taboos

(ANALYSIS) I feel like I got into a debate or a disagreement with someone about politics or religion on a near daily basis when I was between the ages of 13 and 25. I would fight with anyone about anything and I would often argue positions that I completely disagreed with because I just liked the in

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Jul 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • religionunplugged.com
Game over for 20% of Xbox staff as Microsoft hits reset: We ‘didn’t focus on the core business,’ CEO says. ‘We simply spread ourselves too thin.’

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

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Jul 7 • 4:58 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
The Right Thing: Why I buy books when I travel

Do we owe anything to the places we visit? Last month, I spent some time in Savannah, Georgia, with family. Like many travelers, the woman I’d eat bees for and

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Jul 7 • 4:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
A few thoughts on returning home

Did you miss me? (Editor: might be best not to ask…) I’ve been on the road for much of the last month or so, visiting family and performing my one-man show as Alexander Hamilton for groups of lawyers and regular folks. So, no columns from me lately. Did I miss anything? Oh, right, the primary. […]

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Jul 7 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
The USMNT's World Cup run changed everything
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Jul 7 • 2:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab — here's what it could accomplish

SpudCell is a new cell-like platform that can feed, grow and divide like a normal cell — but it's not yet a perfect re-creation of the real thing.

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Jul 6 • 6:45 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
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Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3

Apple is continuing to refine iOS 27 ahead of its planned September launch, and the third beta includes several new features. Siri is more customizable, there's a fun new wallpaper action, and some useful improvements to Photos and Shortcuts. Siri Voice Beta 3 adds support for Siri voice customization on compatible devices. The customization option existed in prior betas, but it was not active.

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Jul 6 • 6:19 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Belgium's complicated language politics, explained - Live Updates

“The team is one the few things that cuts through the linguistic barriers,” said a performance psychologist who used to work with the national soccer squad.

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Jul 6 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
‘Big Brother’ announces a change to live feeds for season 28 and cast reveal timing

‘Big Brother’ announces a change to live feeds for season 28, as well as cast reveal timing via something called ‘Big Brother: Broveal.’

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Jul 6 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
25 best NASCAR drivers of all time

Arguing about the NASCAR’s most iconic drivers of all time is basically a second religion in the infield. The only thing everyone agrees on is that somebody got snubbed. The mix of drivers in the conversation tells the story of…

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Jul 6 • 2:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Surprising All-Star Game roster snubs, no chance for a perfect game and things are going off the rails for the Yankees
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Jul 6 • 2:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A toxicologist's guide to reducing your exposure to everyday chemicals

There’s no such thing as a "chemical-free" life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.

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Jul 6 • 1:30 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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Sports analyst on Trump’s involvement in FIFA suspension reversal: ‘Never seen anything like it’
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Jul 6 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • cnn.com
America owes black women 'everything,' Rep. Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Essence Festival that America owes Black women "everything," sparking fierce online backlash over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Jul 6 • 12:22 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Surprising things about my 52-hour Amtrak train ride in a roomette

From dinner reservations to motion sickness, here are the most surprising parts of traveling on Amtrak's California Zephyr train for over two days.

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Jul 6 • 11:46 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
‘Careless’ Nothing Ear (3a) leak shows vibrant colors and a smaller case [Gallery]

Ahead of their launch tomorrow, a new leak has shown off Nothing Ear (3a) in detail with vibrant colors and...

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Jul 6 • 11:40 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to "entertain more than a billion people" every day: here's why that's a deeply unrealistic thing to say

The company will have to do so with four less studios under its belt.

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Jul 6 • 11:16 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good

These things MAPPA

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Jul 6 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Which NBA Stars Benefited Most From This Wild Offseason?

But if Herro stays on the floor, I think this is the best fantasy situation of his career. I'd draft him noticeably earlier than I would have just a month ago. Giannis Antetokounmpo Elite Is Still Elite Sometimes we overthink these things.

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Jul 6 • 10:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulations

Today, Nintendo officially announced plans for revisions of several of its products, led by Switch 2. Changes will begin to take place starting in the summer. Products will be updated only to support user-replaceable batteries. Outside of that, everything will be staying the same. Note that if you already have one of these products, there’s nothing that you need to...

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Jul 6 • 9:07 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Series Preview

The Yankees look to turn things around in a pivotal series against the red-hot Rays.

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Jul 6 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Engineers solved an airflow mystery hidden nearly a mile underground

Engineers at a deep underground research facility noticed something strange during major rainstorms: airflow underground sometimes reversed direction. Using new sensors and mathematical modeling, they found that water rushing down a shaft was effectively pushing air through the tunnels like a giant piston. The breakthrough explains a long-standing mystery and could help underground operations better predict and manage ventilation during storms and emergencies.

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Jul 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists create first man-made cell that can eat and grow

For centuries, humanity has wrestled with a profound question: what truly separates non-living matter from actual, breathing life? We used to think it took a mysterious, magical spark to bridge that g...

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Jul 6 • 7:10 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
OnePlus is reportedly dodging EU warranty claims with useless vouchers, and owners aren't happy

EU OnePlus owners say the company won't honor warranties after clearing out stock, handing out vouchers that aren't worth anything.

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Jul 6 • 6:16 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
There Are Many Things That Could Increase the Birth Rate. This Major One Is Usually Ignored.

Conservatives tend to blame women for declining fertility. They’re wrong.

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Jul 6 • 5:45 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

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Jul 6 • 4:26 AM EDT • Science • apnews.com
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Beetroot juice is trending – its benefits go beyond the hype

Some marathon runners and other athletes swear by beetroot juice shots, but is there evidence they really do anything for our bodies? Columnist Alice Klein investigates

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Jul 6 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • newscientist.com
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'I know Toure will be really successful'

Bazoumana Toure's positivity translates on to the field. The rapid winger certainly tried to make things happen at Hoffenheim, who narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Champions League last season. Of the forwards playing in the Bundesliga in 2025-26, Toure ranked first for successful crosses (39), joint-second for assists (nine), joint-third for dribbles completed (48) and fourth for chances created (45) and big chances created (11).

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Jul 6 • 3:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Liverpool gifted golden chance to repeat Mohamed Salah deal

Liverpool have a golden chance to repeat the Mohamed Salah deal. Will they go for it, though?It's easy to forget that Mohamed Salah didn't arrive at Liverpool as a sure thing. The Egyptian had already...

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Jul 6 • 2:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.

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Jul 6 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Eliezer Alfonzo has emotional day as Dodgers lose to Padres

Eliezer Alfonzo goes 0 for 2 in his major league debut, but there were more important things for the Dodgers catcher to think about.

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Jul 5 • 10:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sam Reid on how 'The Vampire Lestat' episode 5 changes everything for the Brat Prince

Claudia is back, and breaking our hearts all over again.

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Jul 5 • 10:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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Famitsu's most wanted games - July 5, 2026 - Xenoblade Genesis makes first appearance, Zelda moves up

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is a pretty interesting week as more titles are starting to pop up from the summer showcases. As part of that, Xenoblade Genesis lands on the chart for the first time. Zelda: Ocarina of Time also just...

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Jul 5 • 10:11 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
She quit Google and spent a year traveling; changed her view of success

Sara Wilczynska tried everything before leaving Google. She trained in sound healing, led diversity initiatives, and even cut her hours — but it wasn't enough.

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Jul 5 • 7:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT
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Jul 5 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dolphins receive lackluster grade for offseason changes

The Miami Dolphins were very busy this offseason, but at least one analyst wasn't a fan of everything that the team did.

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Jul 5 • 5:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Veteran family rebuilds after hurricane, fire and health setbacks

A mailbox can be a small thing, but for the Fields family, it’s a symbol of community, connection and a second chance.

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Jul 5 • 4:34 PM EDT • Health • mysuncoast.com
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White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’

A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.

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Jul 5 • 1:14 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
I tested Google's new smart speaker with Gemini AI. Here are 3 things to know before you buy.

The new Google Home Speaker with Gemini is smart and capable, but it fails to stand out much from similar rivals.

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Jul 5 • 11:45 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Burgum: White nationalists and ‘people who say reprehensible things about President Trump’ are protected by free speech.
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Jul 5 • 10:34 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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As higher airfares and gas prices make vacations ‘crazy expensive,’ small business owners say Americans are staying closer to home this summer

“This summer, we’re still doing a couple overnights and the lake house, but nothing else.”

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Jul 5 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
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Business Sense

“There are sharp, brave people everywhere waking up with a sparkle of inspiration to do a good thing, support a local group, or start a business.”

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Jul 5 • 9:39 AM EDT • Business • times-standard.com
Americans of all ages are spending less time socializing

It's a fundamental shift in the way we live our lives that has implications for everything from what we believe to how long we live.

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Jul 5 • 9:05 AM EDT • Technology • axios.com
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‘Changing the space’: New St. Clair business hopes to become a community hub

If you’ve noticed a change in energy while passing through St. Clair, you’re not imagining things. A mystical, explorative new shop has hit the zero block of South Second Street, and welcomes folks to mingle with the esoteric…

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Jul 5 • 8:15 AM EDT • Business • republicanherald.com
I switched from Chrome to Edge and finally understood why my laptop battery died so fast

I blamed everything but my browser before this.

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Jul 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • makeuseof.com
How Trump is turning NATO into a cash machine

The U.S. president has refashioned the alliance into something far different from its original intention.

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Jul 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • politico.com
Missing ‘something’? It might be Pilates

It’s impossible not to smile and take a deep refreshing breath when you walk into The Sunshine Studio. With its freshly painted white walls, new equipment and the sun mural on the studio’s matt-room wall, the 1,500 square-foot space is as i…

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Jul 5 • 6:58 AM EDT • Business • chicoer.com
Where to watch Aces vs. Fever today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Sunday WNBA game

Here's everything you need to know about Aces vs. Fever, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA game.

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Jul 5 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Colorado primary election voters shake things up

Every election has its surprises, but last Tuesday’s Colorado primary election results gave us several unexpected outcomes. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennett lost his bid to switch from the U.S. Senate and become Colorado’s next governor. Meanwhile, progressive Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, from Denver, who had served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, […]

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Jul 5 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Sky Sports: Ipswich Set To Rival Fellow Promoted Side For Ligue 1 Star

Ipswich Town Enter Emersonn Race as Premier League Newcomers Move Against Hull CityIpswich Town have moved for Emersonn, and that tells you two things straight away. First, they are not approaching th...

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Jul 5 • 1:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Everything You Need to Know for Brazil vs. Norway

Everything You Need to Know: Brazil vs. Norway — World Cup Round of 16 Brazil enters Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown as one of the tournament favorites, but Norway believes it has the firepower to produce one of the biggest upsets of the knockout stage. Five-time world champion Brazil meets Norway at…

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Jul 5 • 1:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Guardians Lose 3-1 To White Sox

This was a pretty underwhelming game from the offense. They faced a good pitcher in Burke, but boy did they make him look great. A solo HR from Hedgey in the 5th is the only thing that kept this one from being a shutout. Hedges is now hitting .281 with a .756 OPS on the […]

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Jul 5 • 1:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Things to do in Cincinnati this week, July 6-12

If you're looking for the best events happening in Cincinnati, you're at the right place. Find your next concert, game, festival or family event.

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Jul 5 • 12:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
MLB All-Star Game rosters: One thing to know about every player on the NL and AL teams
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Jul 4 • 8:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nintendo shares a message with its fans

Read this new message Nintendo has shared with fans, which includes a mention of how it's pushing for originality.

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Jul 4 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Dragon Quest 11 S details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution

Following up on the recent announcement of Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix provided more information including frame rate and resolution details. The company previously confirmed that two graphical options will be included. Players can choose between different optimization modes, allowing them to prioritize graphics or performance. When going with Performance Priority Mode, Dragon Quest 11...

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Jul 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Heavy Periods? Signs It Could Be Uterine Fibroids

Signs of fibroids can be easy to dismiss or mistake for something else. Here’s what to watch for and when to talk to your doctor.

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Jul 4 • 3:11 PM EDT • Health • healthnewshub.org
Things older than America: Inventions, food, institutions

The United States turns 250 this year — but in the grand scheme of things, that's still quite young.

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Jul 4 • 10:12 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
George Stephanopoulos says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding was 'so intimate,' vows were 'everything you would hope for'

George Stephanopoulos shared some details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'intimate' July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden.

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Jul 4 • 9:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
109+ Best July 4th Sales to Shop: Apparel, Furniture and More up to 70% Off

Right now, you can save up to 65% on mattresses, outdoor furniture, ACs and summer clothing.

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Jul 4 • 8:53 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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This toad exists only in Canada—and scientists have finally discovered why

Scientists have identified something that may be even more uniquely Canadian than the beaver or moose: a genetically distinct western toad population found only in Canada. The discovery, made by researchers from the University of Ottawa, points to a rare and previously unrecognized group of toads living in the Canadian Rockies and raises fresh questions about conservation, biodiversity, and how much wildlife still remains to be fully understood.

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Jul 4 • 5:48 AM EDT • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Pickle-flavored sparkling water is here: review by lifelong pickle fan

From prebiotic soda to bone broth hot chocolate, we've been going through something of a beverage renaissance lately. Enter pickle-flavored sparkling water.

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Jul 4 • 5:40 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Canada vs. Morocco 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free

Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Argentina vs. Scotland 2026 livestream: How to watch Nations Championship for free

Live stream all the action from the first edition of this competition without spending anything.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups

Where there are fireworks, there’s smoke — and a greater risk of breathing difficulties for people with asthma, emphysema and other lung diseases.

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Jul 4 • 4:14 AM EDT • Health • wtop.com
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1 Thing Standing Between Cincinnati Bengals and Super Bowl Return

The Bengals built one of the most talented rosters of the Joe Burrow era this offseason, but their Super Bowl hopes still rest on one thing.

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Jul 4 • 2:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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America held a big birthday party — and a soccer extravaganza broke out

The game the rest of the world knows as football is teaching America something about itself on its 250th birthday and reminding foreigners that the nation is far more welcoming and complex than its bitter political caricature.

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Jul 4 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Piknik Theatre ushers in new era as health issues keep founder away

Celina Taylor will be trying to ensure that everything is in its proper place when performers take the stage at Branham Amphitheater in Strawberry Park on Sunday for Piknik Theatre‘s first performance of the 2026...

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Jul 3 • 7:26 PM EDT • Health • steamboatpilot.com
Square Enix just kicked off its biggest Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale ever with massive discounts for Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, more

Square Enix has a massive Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale running featuring Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and more - here's the full list.

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Jul 3 • 5:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Long Reads for the Long Weekend

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Happy Fourth of July weekend! As has been a tradition of mine going back to the beginning of the EntStrategyGuy website, I’m sharing my favorite long reads of the last year, like I did in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. Let’s dive right in! Subscribe “Different Prices for the Same Ride: How Uber and Lyft Use AI to Get More Money Out of You“ by Derek Kravitz in Consumer Reports I don’t think surveillance pricing, like the kind described in this brilliant Consumer Reports article, is long for the world—it’s toxically unpopular—but we’ll see if either party takes on this issue. If I ran a political party focused on affordability, I would focus on a few pro-consumer and pro-market policies: Banning non-compete agreements. Ending surveillance pricing Eliminating junk fees (read more here...) Ensuring “right to repair” for consumer (and military!) products Capping excessive app store fees Stopping digital/algorithmic price-fixing tools. Preventing automatic subscription price increases. And more. If you want to fight inflation, there are a lot of great ways to do it quickly. Speaking of higher prices... “Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy“ by Matt Stoller in BIG Again, I think a political party should focus on lowering prices for consumers. And deals like this—Walmart making a deal/forcing Pepsi to offer the lowest prices at its stores and nowhere else—hypothetically lower prices at Walmart...but raise them everywhere else. “15 DUIs, still driving: California’s failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road“ by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler in CalMatters CalMatters does terrific reporting in California, something the Golden State desperately needs more of, and this article is a great example of that. “PugLips: The next insanely popular thing you’ve never heard of…” by Simon Carless in Game Discover Co I thought that this parody article (and yes, it’s a parody, but I was definitely unsure at first) was hilarious and totally nailed how much tech/business journalism feels these days. Actually, three of my favorite articles this year were on hype in the video game industry, including Georg Zoller’s “The Video Game Industries Very Dark Night”—which I linked to recently and wrote a follow-up here—and Owen Mahoney’s “Derek Zoolander, Videogame Exec”. In particular, I like Mahoney’s focus on user experience as a guide to what trends will actually grab hold of customers. “The Matrix Lies“ by Evan Shapiro in Media War & Peace Evan Shapiro’s first person account of his experience with AI was hilarious. I think LLMs capabilities have significantly grown from last summer, and yet...my editor/researcher just had an abysmal experience using an LLM to do a quite basic task (which our LLM normally does each week) and the LLM made a mistake on every single data entry...along with seven different mistakes affecting twelve of the twenty or so entries, including mistakes that are explicitly spelled out in the prompt. That’s a brutal failure rate. Again, if you use AI/LLM for data collection, you need to take a lot of extra steps to verify and check the data. “Ghosts in the Balcony: A Cross-Country Trip to 58 Theaters Fighting to Survive“ by Matthew Frank in The Ankler I thought Matthew Frank’s pitch to head across America to visit theaters sounded insane aggressive at the time—at least it felt that way to someone a decade older than him; man, to be in your twenties again, am I right?—but I knew the result would be great. And it was, a terrific feature by a great young writer. Also, I loved Matthew’s recent article on who’s getting the precious few entry level jobs in Hollywood. (Hint: nepotism.) “Disney erased FiveThirtyEight“ and “Did Las Vegas get too greedy?” by Nate Silver in Silver Bulletin I love media history and analysis, and there’s no one better to get the history of FiveThirtyEight than from Nate Silver, who wrote about his personal experience in one of my favorite pieces from this year. I also loved Nate’s breakdown of what’s causing Vegas’ woes, but I’ll offer one criticism, summarized as “Might I suggest antitrust?” Many centrists/center-right/libertarian thinkers (Nate is self-described as the latter) often don’t consider consolidation or antitrust as factors in policy issues like housing, America’s military readiness, or, in this case, Las Vegas. Even if libertarians want to debunk antitrust/consolidation concerns, I’d love to read that debunking. In this case, Vegas is incredibly consolidated (though it also has been for a long time) and I’d have loved to read Nate at least contending with this factor, since he addresses almost every other potential factor for Vegas’ decline. “Why Microsoft’s Carbon Removal Pullback Is Such a Big Deal“ by Robinson Meyer in Heatmap News I’m a big supporter of carbon removal efforts, but this nascent industry faces a lot of headwinds, including this big move most recently. I think it’s clear that solar panels and batteries should be able to get the world to its carbon footprint goals, but effective carbon renewal remains necessary to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. “AI is killing the cheap smartphone“ by David Oks LLMs and AI will impact the world in ways we’re not ready for, and already, third world countries are seeing the prices of cheap cellphones skyrocket due to the cost of chips skyrocketing. This article by David Oks is a terrific breakdown. “100 Days of Madness: Netflix, Paramount, Warner and the Future of Hollywood“ by Wade Major at Hollywood Heretic Wade Major dove deep into Hollywood/streaming’s financials in this must read piece. Not that I agree with everything in this article (read my take on Warner Bros./Paramount here) but the analysis is top notch. I think many people discount how quality thinking, regardless of the argument/conclusion, will make you a better thinker. “Erased by the UFC: Frank Shamrock, The MMA GOAT of the 20th Century“ by Nate Wilcox in The MMA Draw Newsletter Growing up playing the UFC fighting game on the Dreamcast, Frank Shamrock was my favorite MMA fighter, and this history/tribute to him was great. Other Fun Reads “The Hardest Part Of History To Tell Is How It Felt“ by Craig Fehrman at Defector “Unmasking the Sea Star Killer“ by Craig Welch at bioGraphic “What Could Save the Industry? Fin-Syn“ by Richard Rushfield in The Ankler Alex Rollins Berg in Underexposed on movie bumpers, pillow shots, Disney trash cinema, cult films, and Casablanca. David H. Montgomery in YouGov’s The Surveyor on punctuation marks, condiments, dinosaurs, and comic strips and kids media. “How Medium finally pivoted its way to profitability“ and “Why the best journalists on YouTube are all former Vox employees“ by Simon Owens in Simon Owens’s Media Newsletter “It’s Not Just You, Netflix Shows Have Gotten Slightly Shorter: Here’s What the Data Says“ by Kasey Moore at What’s on Netflix “Numlock Awards: How Diane Warren became the biggest loser in Oscar history“ by Nathaniel Rakich and “Numlock Awards: The Oscar Bait era is over. The Oscar Chum era is here.” by Walt Hickey & Michael Domanico at Numlock Awards

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Jul 3 • 2:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Clarity Narrative Introduces Service to Help Businesses Address the Hidden Cost of AI Misrepresentation

Photo Courtesy of Microsoft EdgeSOUTHINGTON, Conn., July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Realized Solutions, Inc., the Connecticut technology firm ...

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Xbox's cheapest Game Pass tier is starting to change things up in 2026

The cheapest Xbox Game Pass tier, Essential, has started seeing regular changes in 2026 after two years of gradual expansion since the launch of Core.

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Jul 3 • 10:58 AM EDT • Technology • trueachievements.com
Scientists discover giant fan-shaped structure beneath Antarctica's ice sheet: The hidden structure rewriting Earth's ancient history

For decades, Antarctica has been treated as a kind of frozen time capsule, a place where evidence of Earth's deep past sits preserved, undisturbed, beneath layers of ice that have built up over millions of years. As per the study published in Nature Geoscience, scientists have now uncovered something remarkable within that buried record: an enormous, fan-shaped geological structure stretching across a huge swath of East Antarctica, hidden entirely from view beneath the ice.

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Jul 3 • 10:10 AM EDT • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirms Sixers have LeBron James' attention: 'Everything has changed'

On Friday morning's edition of his podcast, "Game Over," Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul spoke glowingly about the Sixers as a potential fit for LeBron James.

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Jul 3 • 8:54 AM EDT • Sports • phillyvoice.com
Trump denies any wrongdoing over family's business dealings

US President Donald Trump has defended his family's multimillion-dollar business activities and denied conflicts of interest with his public office, telling US broadcaster CNBC that there was nothing ...

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Jul 3 • 7:34 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks

UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.

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Jul 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cvillerightnow.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce need a first dance song. We asked celebrities to pick one.

What should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dance to at their wedding? Celebrities picked everything from "Enchanted" to "The Thong Song."

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Jul 3 • 5:34 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Commanders' D-lineman has lofty comparison for new-look defense

Washington Commanders edge rusher Charles Omenihu sees big things for the new-look defense, making a lofty comparison.

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Jul 3 • 4:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Future of Marketing Briefing: Why Bose is building an entertainment company

Bose has a new entertainment division. Its cmo hasn’t used a creative agency in five years. The two things are related.

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Jul 3 • 12:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • digiday.com
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Store Page Lists Multiple DLC And 'Story Expansion'

Placeholders or something more?

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Jul 2 • 8:55 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
The 20 best Peacock original series you can stream right now

This streamer has everything: a human lie detector, a fabulous Scottish reality show host, two (!) different girl groups, and "SNL" content galore.

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Jul 2 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Something Is Going On With Mitch McConnell’s Health, and His Office Is Keeping Mighty Quiet About It

McConnell checked into a hospital last month. We don’t know why.

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Jul 2 • 5:50 PM EDT • Health • slate.com
Women & Business Profile: Gabrielle Morella

"The best business advice I've ever received is that relationships are everything." For Gabrielle Morella, the practice of law is built on something

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Jul 2 • 2:54 PM EDT • Business • pittsburghmagazine.com
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 2-5

With the long holiday 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 2 • 2:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • lookout.co
The 20 things in sports I only wish I could declare independence from this year

Wait, is this one of those "hit pieces" the online babies are always whining about?

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Jul 2 • 12:31 PM EDT • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
Three Things To Watch For The Athletics In July

What will happen in July to our A’s?

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Jul 2 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation store page lists multiple DLCs, including story expansion

Last month, we reported that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final chapter of the acclaimed trilogy that is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, could receive DLC after release. While the game is still a long way off, new evidence has surfaced suggesting that may indeed be the case. According to EpicDB, a third-party tool that tracks...

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Jul 2 • 11:06 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
PlayStation Icon Gives Valve's Steam Machine A Rough Review

Shuhei Yoshida had good and not so good things to say about Valve's new gaming PC

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