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Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty

For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around their own neighbourhood.

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Jul 19 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • news.un.org
Eagles Urged to Sign Former Super Bowl MVP Before Season

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowlwith Josh Sweat, Nolan Smith and game-wrecking edge play that had Patrick Mahomes running for his life. Von Miller, the MVP of Super Bowl 50 who spent last year with the Washington Commanders, could make an interesting fit for the Eagles to upgrade their pass rush, according to Bleacher Report.

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Jul 19 • 9:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
iPhone 18 Pro Pricing Can Dominate Market And Start A New Super Cycle

The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro will also see Apple introduce new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features, igniting a super cycle of sales.

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Jul 19 • 9:19 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
How’s business at Happy Valley Casino? Latest financials show significant decrease

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released June’s financials Friday, and the numbers didn’t look favorably on the new casino at the Nittany Mall.

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Jul 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • centredaily.com
Boris Nadezhdin faces pressure ahead of Russian election

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has been fined for displaying a photo of late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Nadezhdin said authorities are trying to hinder his anti-war campaign.

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Jul 19 • 8:26 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
UCLA scientists develop mineral sunscreen without the chalky white cast

Scientists have redesigned zinc oxide particles to create a mineral sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet radiation without leaving such a noticeable white cast. The SPF 30 formula could make sunscreen easier and more appealing to use across a wider range of skin tones.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
A tiny universe in a bottle reveals clues to the origins of life

Researchers have created cosmic dust from scratch by recreating space-like conditions inside glass tubes. The dust contains complex carbon-rich molecules built from elements essential to life and produces infrared signals similar to real material found in space. By studying these laboratory samples, scientists can explore how organic chemistry unfolds around stars and how comets, asteroids and meteorites may have carried those ingredients to Earth.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Charlton re-sign free agent Grant for second spell

Charlton Athletic re-sign free agent Karlan Grant for his second spell at the club.

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Jul 19 • 7:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Garmin CIRQA to launch at a significantly lower price than expected, according to Garmin’s official database

The price of the Garmin CIRQA has been announced. According to more or less official sources, it will be significantly cheaper than initially reported. Nevertheless, the price that has now been disclosed is, of course, not to be equated with the street price.

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Jul 19 • 7:50 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Yankees' Latest Trade Report Sends Obvious Anthony Volpe Signal

The New York Yankees may be looking to move on from Anthony Volpe.

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Jul 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Science & Medicine: Small daily choices can have a big impact on your dementia risk

A UT San Antonio researcher warns that dementia cases could triple by 2050 and that no health system on earth is ready for it. But Dr. Claudia Suemoto says the outlook isn't hopeless: everyday choices around exercise, diet, and community can meaningfully lower your risk, especially if you start by around age 35.

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Jul 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • tpr.org
Orioles news: Bradish extension, Booth signs

The Orioles won their sixth straight, signed Kyle Bradish to an extension, and signed their first round pick. Good times.

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Jul 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UVA Health merging two Harrisonburg pediatrics clinics

UVA Health's two pediatric clinics in the Harrisonburg area will merge into one building.

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Jul 19 • 6:45 AM EDT • Health • cvillerightnow.com
In tight Senate race, Talarico and Paxton discuss border security during campaign stops in "critically important" South Texas

A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Trump immigration officials seek to mend frayed ties with business as arrests spike

Under new DHS chief Markwayne Mullin, officials met for the first time with trade groups concerned about losing workers to the president’s deportation campaign.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Pols & Politics: Brensley launches write-in bid for Sec. of State following failed Lt. Gov. campaign

Former GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Anne Brensley is launching a write-in campaign for Sec. of State after failing to qualify for the ballot due to falling victim to a signature collection fraud scheme.

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Jul 19 • 4:16 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
The Blood-Brain Barrier Has Been Breached. Is Clinical Trial Science Ready?

FDA's March 2026 approval of AVLAYAH marks the first BBB-crossing biologic — but CNS trial design, PK monitoring, and safety frameworks haven't caught up.

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Jul 19 • 2:40 AM EDT • Science • clinicaltrialvanguard.com
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2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs played the second game of their series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field.The Cubs tied up the series by winning 6-2.2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By SeattleAlso on Saturday, news came out that a former Cubs player had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners.Mariners PR wrote: “Miles […] The post 2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 19 • 1:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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In Maine, Troy Jackson Gains Momentum in Bid to Replace Platner

Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.

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Jul 19 • 12:10 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Penn State's Drew Allar Remains Unsigned for One Obvious Reason

It's rather weird that former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar remains unsigned by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but when we look at recent NFL history, it isn't as crazy as it might sound. I don't really understand why Allar is doing this, but there are reasons behind holdout negotiation tactics.

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Jul 18 • 11:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Seahawks Get Blunt Jadarian Price Outlook Before Training Camp

The Seattle Seahawks will be counting on Jadarian Price early in the 2026 season, with Zach Charbonnet likely to miss the start of the campaign as he returns from injury. Moreover, Seattle did lose Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Last season for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Price played 242 total snaps, leading to a 78.6 overall […] The post Seahawks Get Blunt Jadarian Price Outlook Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 18 • 10:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Saints urged to sign 6-time Pro Bowl weapon for Tyler Shough in 2026

The Saints saw some positive developments from Tyler Shough in 2025, so the team should surround him with as many weapons as possible in 2026.

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Jul 18 • 10:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Abdul El-Sayed backers see 'pick-a-side moment' in Senate primary

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said the campaign fight unfolding in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary was "democracy versus oligarchy."

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Jul 18 • 8:53 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
Daiyan Henley Should Be Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong

Daiyan Henley was completely left off ESPN’s top linebacker rankings, but the Chargers star has everything needed to make the doubters regret it. With another big season ahead, don’t be surprised if he’s impossible to ignore by this time next year.

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Jul 18 • 8:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A Major Ocean Current Is On The Verge of Collapse. Scientists Say The Effects May Reach California

The AMOC is slowing down.

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Jul 18 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
WWE Superstars grab spotlight at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026

Rhea Ripley and Roman Reigns were among the WWE Superstars at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026

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Jul 18 • 7:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
KKK flyers appear in Fells Point, issuing threat over ‘teen takeovers’

Business owners found bags of rocks Friday with note signed by a group affiliated with the KKK “Teen take overs should result in teen chain gangs,” the note read. “Try and spit on our faces.”

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Jul 18 • 5:56 PM EDT • Business • baltimoresun.com
49ers sign rookie P Jack Bouwmeester
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Jul 18 • 5:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Steam Machine Engineers at Valve Signal Grim Future as Memory Crisis Is 'Still Getting Worse'

Steam Machine engineers at Valve have warned the ongoing memory crisis in tech is "still getting worse" as buyers face already exorbitant prices.

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Jul 18 • 5:11 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Orioles sign Kyle Bradish to five-year extension

The Orioles have locked down Bradish through the 2031 season

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Jul 18 • 4:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Union County business moving back to Monroe with 350,000-square-foot facility

The company manufactures canopy systems, structural steel components and design engineering services.

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Jul 18 • 4:37 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s 15-Year Event Timeline Signals Exact Date

As rumors build, analysis of every fall iPhone release indicates one date above other possibilities.

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Jul 18 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Cubs 2026 Draft Pick Signings: Live Tracker
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Jul 18 • 3:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race

President Donald Trump endorsed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Sen. Darline Graham, to run for the Republican nomination in the special primary election.

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Jul 18 • 3:20 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

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Jul 18 • 2:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers signing

The 23-year-old's contract at Villa Park runs until 2030.

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Jul 18 • 1:29 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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Florida politics Re-Cap: Voter data, campaign cash and two lawmakers in court

The week brought major courtroom developments for two state lawmakers, a new fundraising milestone in Florida’s U.S. Senate race & another looming legal fight over the Republican primary for governor.

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Jul 18 • 1:28 PM EDT • Politics • wtxl.com
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Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs Affecting Up to 32 Staff

Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staff just two months after launching Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.

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Jul 18 • 12:52 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Business founder, philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies

T. Denny Sanford, the founder and chairman of First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard and the most significant philanthropist in South Dakota history, has died at age 90.

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Jul 18 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
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Cincinnati businesses, restaurants clean up in wake of flood aftermath

Afternoon storms on July 17 brought heavy rain to Greater Cincinnati, leading to significant flooding that forced the closure of local businesses.

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Jul 18 • 12:06 PM EDT • Business • cincinnati.com
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing

David Crowley has reentered Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign | 1010 WINS

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Jul 18 • 11:52 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing

David Crowley has reentered Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign

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Jul 18 • 11:39 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Mentor Shore student takes business idea to Mott Million Dollar Challenge

What started as an assignment in an American Studies class has taken 14-year-old Delayna Sotock on an unexpected whirlwind journey to a national competition and could lead to even bigger things in the future. On June 15 and 16, Sotock…

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Jul 18 • 11:21 AM EDT • Business • news-herald.com
So, Are You Getting The Premium Upgrade For Halo: Campaign Evolved?

Launch is just a few days away!

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Jul 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

Jens Spahn faced calls to resign over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

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Jul 18 • 10:20 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Surrogacy Scandal Upends German Politics

Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing having had a baby by surrogate, which is outlawed in Germany

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Jul 18 • 10:07 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Windows 11’s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself

Microsoft says AI is reshaping Windows security, and the July 2026 Patch Tuesday update is the first major sign of what's coming.

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Jul 18 • 9:53 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
German conservative politician resigns after pressure over surrogate baby

“I have come to realise that my personal happiness — starting a family with my husband and becoming a father — is incompatible with my ​political office,” Jens ​Spahn wrote.

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Jul 18 • 9:39 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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California doesn’t need to put an ‘Out of Business’ sign on AI innovation

California should be leading the AI revolution, not regulating itself onto the sidelines.

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Jul 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • ocregister.com
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AI’s new political donor class is already outspending Big Tech’s last one

Campaign filings show AI employees donating faster, more heavily, and more in sync than three prior tech-IPO donor classes. Here’s where the money is going.

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Jul 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfstandard.com
Why stadium food is so expensive

Food and drinks at most sports stadiums cost significantly more than they do outside the venue, but new laws could make concessions more affordable.

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Jul 18 • 8:50 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Common antidepressant may ease long COVID’s crushing fatigue

A low-cost antidepressant may offer new hope for people struggling with long COVID fatigue. In a randomized clinical trial involving 399 adults, fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life compared with a placebo, making it one of the first medications to show meaningful benefits for this disabling condition.

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Jul 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Will Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ independent streak define his legacy?

Sometimes aligned with his party and at other times apart from it, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has spent much of his tenure charting his own course. That independent streak carried through fights over labor policy, rural anger over wolf reintroduction and ultimately his decision to commute Tina Peters’ sentence, a move that reshaped his standing […]

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Jul 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign off

The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enacting international safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, according to sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by CNN.

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Jul 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Steelers QB Drew Allar among final rookies unsigned

With less than two weeks until training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers still don't have rookie quarterback Drew Allar under contract.

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Jul 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
We treat steady eye contact as proof of honesty, but the science is messier: it can signal dominance as much as sincerity, and liars often hold your gaze more, not less

Ask almost anyone how to spot a liar and you will get a version of the same answer. Watch the eyes. A dishonest person cannot hold your gaze. The idea is

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Jul 18 • 5:45 AM EDT • Science • scienceblog.com
Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive

Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.

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Jul 18 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
What is alpha-gal syndrome? Know the signs, prevention of emerging condition

There’s a type of food allergy you might not expect because it doesn’t come from foods like peanuts, dairy, wheat or soy -- it actually comes from tick bites.

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Jul 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
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Asus releases new gaming laptop globally with Mini LED display and more powerful processor

Asus has finally released one of its long-awaited gaming laptops globally. Now available with a 1,200-nit Mini LED display, the ROG Strix G18 also features a more powerful processor and a refined design to improve ergonomics.

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Jul 18 • 4:17 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
NFL players want more grass fields after World Cup

NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.

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Jul 18 • 2:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pocic Signs with Ravens to Challenge for Starting Center Job

Ethan Pocic joins the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal to compete for the starting center role after Tyler Linderbaum's departure.

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Jul 18 • 12:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Jennifer English Steps Away From Tides of Annihilation Role Due to Health Concerns

English actress Jennifer English is stepping away from her role as the protagonist in Eclipse Glow Games’ Tides of Annihilation due to health issues.

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Jul 18 • 12:19 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
England’s incoming PM is getting down to business

Andy Burnham is faced with the difficult task of reigniting the country's economy

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Jul 18 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • morningbrew.com
Yahoo Sports releases new college fantasy football game

Yahoo Sports is expanding its fantasy football by introducing a new college fantasy football game. Find out details and how to sign up here.

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Jul 17 • 10:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Longtime Browns Starter Signs With Rival Ravens: Report

A Cleveland Browns starter for the last four years just inked a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The post Longtime Browns Starter Signs With Rival Ravens: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 17 • 10:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ballot initiative to block political donations by utilities and contractors advances

The Michigan elections bureau on Friday recommended certification of a ballot initiative that, if passed, would significantly restrict political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors.

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Jul 17 • 9:39 PM EDT • Politics • crainsdetroit.com
Yankees' Max Fried begins minor-league rehab assignment with 3 innings for Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre
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Jul 17 • 9:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Proposal to ban DTE, Consumers political donations has enough signatures

The petition initiative from Michiganders for Money out of Politics has enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot.

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Jul 17 • 8:27 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Indiana Finally Gets Anticipated Final Answer on 5-Star Recruit

After months of battling to land one of the best players in the nation, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti comes through again with an incredible achievement.The Hoosiers have been in a recruiting battle for five-star standout wide receiver Monshun Sales. Indiana was going up against schools like Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State.Ultimately, at […] The post Indiana Finally Gets Anticipated Final Answer on 5-Star Recruit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 17 • 6:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Costco adds hot fan favorite to food court menu as shoppers debate taste and value

Costco is expanding its famously affordable food court menu with a new $6.99 chicken strip meal and the addition has already divided shoppers over its flavor, breading and value.

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Jul 17 • 6:28 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline
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Jul 17 • 6:19 PM EDT • Business • aljazeera.com
How Sports Jerseys and Style Won Over Fashion

From soccer to football, team sports and designer collections continue to turn athletic style into a global fashion statement.

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Jul 17 • 6:14 PM EDT • Sports • wwd.com
Charlie Crist’s political committee unloads $286K as St. Pete Mayor’s race enters final stretch

Overall, Crist holds roughly $1M across his campaign and political committee, more than 6 times Welch’s approximately $164K.

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Jul 17 • 5:45 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Trump speech ripple effects: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a big campaign shake-up in Wisconsin.

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Jul 17 • 5:30 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Florida politics weekly recap: Voter data, campaign cash and 2 lawmakers in court

President Donald Trump's national address renewed the debate over election security this week, while newly released intelligence records put a spotlight on publicly available Florida voter-registration data.

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Jul 17 • 5:29 PM EDT • Politics • wflx.com
Ranking Member Markey, Senator Hirono Reject Trump’s SBA Policy Proposal that Harms Underserved Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Letter (PDF) (Washington, July 17) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. The 8(a) Business Development Program was created by Congress more than 50 years ago to level the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs who have faced discrimination in starting and operating their businesses. The SBA’s proposed change ignores the existence of historic discrimination that minority and underserved small businesses have faced and continue to face. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, “SBA’s proposed rule ignores present-day barriers that entrepreneurs from minority and underserved communities face. Discrimination is not dead; minority entrepreneurs continue to face reduced access to contracting opportunities and capital, as well as racial threats and targeting, including unequal treatment, refusal by others to work with minority-owned firms, being called racial slurs, and bias in the workplace. These barriers lead to wide underutilization of, and less revenue for, minority-owned businesses compared to majority-owned businesses, as supported by decades of disparity studies. The proposed rule diminishes the history of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States by claiming that remedies for discrimination create discrimination in and of themselves.” The lawmakers continued, “The program has always been open to anyone who can prove they have experienced prejudice or cultural bias in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and other facets of our society. Nonetheless SBA has moved forward with the proposed rule. It lacks a reasoned basis, purporting that the federal government has discriminated against White Americans, but offering no substantive qualitative or quantitative data or research in support. If the examples provided in the proposed rule are the only basis for what constitutes discrimination to the agency, they are woefully insufficient. The final rule must provide strong evidence that there is discrimination against White individuals and show how the rule is narrowly tailored to address it. The record remains devoid of evidence of discrimination against White individuals on the basis of race.” Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect federal programs that address historic discrimination against small business owners from minority and underserved communities, and for a small business agenda that ensures economic opportunity for all. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a statement condemning the SBA’s proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Also in June, Ranking Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses, including minority-owned small businesses. In February, Ranking Member Markey, alongside Senators Hirono and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access to capital and resources for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide. Ranking Member Markey previously held a field hearing in Roxbury, Massachusetts, to discuss how government and the private sector can come together to make entrepreneurship more accessible for underserved communities. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey secured funding with the Appropriations Committee for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE Chapters, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and provisions to rein in the Administration’s attempts to eliminate programs that support women, veterans, and underserved entrepreneurs. In January, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to oppose rule changes that would gut protections against discriminatory lending practices that harm small businesses. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler expressing significant concerns with the SBA’s overly burdensome request and unclear guidance for extensive financial documentation over the holidays, as a part of their sweeping attempts to dismantle the 8(a) Business Development Program. In July and December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator demanding answers about the Trump administration’s efforts to limit economic opportunity for American entrepreneurs, including immigrants. In May 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the SBA Administrator rejecting President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal and calling on SBA to immediately release funding for the entrepreneurial development programs, which include programs like the Women’s Business Centers and the Veteran’s Business Development Centers that support underserved small business owners. In April 2025, Ranking Member Markey introduced the New Start Act of 2025 to establish a five-year pilot program providing grants to support entrepreneurial development training for currently or formerly incarcerated individuals. In February 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator and Government Accountability Office (GAO) condemning President Trump’s war on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and asking how the SBA intends to implement Trump’s anti-DEIA executive orders. ###

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Jul 17 • 5:23 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
A behavioral health recovery center opening in Anchorage’s Fairview neighborhood will focus on mobile outreach

True North Recovery and the Fairview Community Council signed a non-binding contract, called a “good neighbor agreement” that outlines how the nonprofit will operate in order to reduce negative impacts to the neighborhood.

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Jul 17 • 5:21 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org
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
‘Where does that leave our local business?’

Edgartown’s Winter Street was divided into two sides Friday morning. On one side, a long line of mostly visitors awaited their chance to peek inside the pop-up store of the Amazon-affiliated business Shopbop. Right across the road, a group of local business owners and eager activists stood holding signs in protest against the event. The […]

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Jul 17 • 4:27 PM EDT • Business • mvtimes.com
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Nexus unveils first startup school cohort of companies

Nexus Louisiana introduced the inaugural cohort of companies in its Stealthmode Startup School and announced the winners of its DevDays Education Challenge during a recent showcase, highlighting the o… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in

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Jul 17 • 3:37 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf.

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Jul 17 • 3:36 PM EDT • Business • click2houston.com
As AI spending surges, return-on-investment questions mount

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating major opportunities while also exposing companies to significant financial risks, The New York Times reports. Larry Ellison and his son are using Oracle-generated wealth to expand into media, with control of Paramount and a potential takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Meanwhile, Oracle is facing financial pressure […]

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Jul 17 • 3:28 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Michigan’s ‘money out of politics’ group confident in signature validity as it faces new challenge

Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers plan to take up the Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics petition next week, assessing both the sufficiency of its signatures collected over the last year, as well as a direct challenge to those signatures.

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Jul 17 • 3:17 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Sex abuse victim family says they’re “tired of being used” for politics amid Talarico attacks

Talarico has been attacking Paxton on the campaign trail over his office’s handling of a case where a Waco man was charged with sexually abusing a young boy.

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Jul 17 • 2:26 PM EDT • Politics • texastribune.org
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Marathon Game Director Leaves As Player Counts Dwindle

Joe Ziegler will depart as player counts crater

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Jul 17 • 2:23 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state

Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.

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Jul 17 • 2:14 PM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Off Season began with viral NFL jackets. Now Kristin Juszczyk is building a company designed to outlast any one sports season

Her brand, Off Season, is growing beyond football as she builds a fashion business around sports fandom.

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Jul 17 • 1:47 PM EDT • Sports • fortune.com
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after U.S. shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and prompting China to warn of possible reciprocal countermeasures.

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Jul 17 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Hochul touts support in Albany as governor’s race heats up

The event comes as the 2026 gubernatorial campaign is heating up.

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Jul 17 • 1:02 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

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Jul 17 • 12:12 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
As a PC Gamer Who Hasn’t Bought a Disc in a Decade, I Think PlayStation All-Digital Future Was a Long Time Coming – but There Are Still Reasons To Be Wary

PC gaming has been all-digital for years, but while Steam proves it can work, PlayStation owners should still be wary of losing physical discs.

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Jul 17 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked

The leak also includes some of the foldable’s specs.

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Jul 17 • 11:52 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Obsidian as the New Vegas Developer Starts Work on a New Fallout Game

Todd Howard has dismissed what he described as “fan chatter” about a supposed rivalry between Fallout developers Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment.

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Jul 17 • 11:45 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Alabama students show significant gains in science proficiency; reading, math results mixed

By Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflector Alabama students made significant improvements in science proficiency on this year’s Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) standardized test, while the picture was somewhat more mixed on reading and math scores. According to data released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Tuesday, science proficiency went up for fourth, sixth […]

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Jul 17 • 11:34 AM EDT • Science • gadsdenmessenger.com
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of the governor’s race

Rodriguez’s exit, which comes in the wake of campaign finance issues, shakes up an already wide open Democratic primary in the battleground state.

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Jul 17 • 11:26 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Socialist-backed Dem who ripped the wealthy cracks state’s top 1%, tax returns show

Abdul El-Sayed reported $262,000 in capital gains and owns two rental properties worth $750,000 while campaigning against wealthy landlords.

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Jul 17 • 11:15 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Battlefield 6 to Get Top Gun Crossover in August

Battlefield 6 is getting a Top Gun crossover next month.

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Jul 17 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week.

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Jul 17 • 10:58 AM EDT • Politics • abc7ny.com
Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary

Broadcast ad spending on Amendments 4 and 5 is approaching $9 million as days run down before Aug. 4 vote

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Jul 17 • 10:42 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Insurers Hedge on Trump-Backed Pledge To Improve Denials Process

By Lauren Sausser and Renuka Rayasam | KFF Health News One year after the Trump administration announced that dozens of health insurers had signed a six-part pledge promising to reduce barriers to doctor-recommended care, some insurers now say they won’t implement all the promised initiatives.

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Jul 17 • 10:36 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com