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What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populism

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Jul 17 • 10:20 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Massie introduces second Epstein files bill

Last July, Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a bipartisan bill to force the Justice Department’s release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jul 17 • 10:14 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

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Jul 17 • 9:58 AM EDT • Health • pbs.org
U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and U.S. Naval Observatory Partner on Pathfinder for Next Generation Very Large Array

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), and the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) are advancing a new collaboration to support the future of high-resolution radio astronomy and astrometry, with the development of a pathfinder instrument for the proposed Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).

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Jul 17 • 9:50 AM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) This Year?

Here is how PENN Entertainment (PENN) and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Jul 17 • 9:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

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Jul 17 • 9:33 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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GOP Package to Fund Iran War Runs Into Republican Doubts

The package is much smaller than the broader boost President Trump has been seeking, and its passage remains uncertain due to divides in the party.

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Jul 17 • 9:18 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
U.S. health officials zero in on source of Cyclospora outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is zeroing in on the source of a parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce that has sickened hundreds of people across five states.

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Jul 17 • 9:13 AM EDT • Health • wlwt.com
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Is Up 8.9% After Debt Refinancing And Note Conversion - Has The Bull Case Changed?

AMC Entertainment Holdings has advanced its balance-sheet overhaul by refinancing US$400 million of high-interest debt on better terms and converting about US$155.8 million of senior secured exchangeable notes into equity, while also preparing to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 20. These moves reduce long-term obligations and loosen restrictive covenants, potentially giving AMC more room to support core theater operations and future refinancing efforts ahead of its upcoming...

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Jul 17 • 9:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Intercard teams up with Legends Entertainment at Scheels Sports Park in Illinois

ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s latest cashless technology has been chosen to manage the state-of-the-art arcade at Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois. Legends will cater to kids and families p…

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Jul 17 • 9:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
U.S. Forest Policy: A Path Forward for Healthy Forests and Communities

Executive Summary America’s forests are facing three interconnected challenges: While the conditions for policy to address these challenges are ripe, current legislative and funding proposals fall short of the scale required. Closing the gap will demand greater ambition, coordination, and resources from across the forestry community. Introduction America’s forests are at a critical inflection point. … Continued

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Jul 17 • 9:10 AM EDT • Health • bipartisanpolicy.org
Ryan calls complaints against former BPS superintendent 'disturbing'

Ryan said the school board needs to build trust with the community through transparency and thoroughly investigate each claim against the administration.

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Jul 17 • 8:42 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Whole Hog Politics: Trump’s election obsession is a midterm loser

It isn’t that Republicans couldn’t pass a single major piece of immigration legislation in the 18 months that their party has had unified control of Washington. It’s that they wouldn’t. None other than the late Sen. Lindsey...

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Jul 17 • 8:40 AM EDT • Politics • aei.org
German politician faces calls to resign over child born with US surrogate

Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

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Jul 17 • 8:26 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Chansky's Notebook: The Cost of Business

UNC has released its salary structure for the 2026-27 men's basketball season, and by comparison, it has to be a game of wait and see.

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Jul 17 • 8:17 AM EDT • Business • chapelboro.com
Philadelphia politics is shaped by low voter turnout.

Philadelphia’s low-turnout primaries and one-party rule let a small slice of voters shape who leads the city.

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Jul 17 • 8:15 AM EDT • Politics • resolvephilly.org
Police investigate death threat against Reform's Cai Parry-Jones

Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

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Jul 17 • 8:15 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
I've been on PrEP for 11 years. Access to the HIV prevention drug is in danger.

Several interconnecting barriers continue to hinder PrEP access and exacerbate HIV prevention disparities.

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Jul 17 • 8:02 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Valley Health System Presents Expansion Plan for The Valley Hospital to Meet Growing Community Demand for Care

On Thursday, July 16, executive leaders from Valley Health System attended the Paramus Planning Board meeting where they presented conceptual plans for expansion of The Valley Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • valleyhealth.com
Morgan State University Launches Artificial Intelligence Degree to Prepare Students for the Next Era of Innovation

New Undergraduate Program and Interdisciplinary Risk Management Course Expand Career-Ready Offerings Aligned With the Future of Work and the Demands of an AI-Driven Economy

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Jul 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • morgan.edu
Military Health System experts collaborate with NATO partners on brain health guidelines to improve warfighter readiness

In reaffirming its commitment to implementing protective actions against blast exposure for warfighters, the Military Health System collaborated with experts across the Department of War to develop and release the NATO report, “Guidelines to mitigate military occupational brain health risks from repetitive blast exposure.” The landmark guidelines provide a deeper understanding of repeated exposure to low-level blasts in military training and the battlefield — impacting brain health, force health, and readiness.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net
Watch UK's Burnham Pledges to Be 'Pro-Business' Leader

"I will be a pro-business leader of the Labour Party, as I was a pro-business mayor of Greater Manchester," Andy Burnham says in his first speech since formally becoming leader of the Labour Party. He will take over as prime minister from Keir Starmer on Monday.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
What is democratic socialism and how does it differ from forms practiced elsewhere?

Democratic socialism overlaps with social democracy on many policy goals but often advocates for a larger role for public ownership or worker ownership in certain industries, particularly sectors viewed as essential public services.…

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Jul 17 • 7:59 AM EDT • Politics • baltimoresun.com
Burnham Says He’ll Be a Pro-Business PM in London Speech

Andy Burnham said he’ll be a pro-business prime minister, in his first speech since formally winning an uncontested race to lead the governing Labour Party.

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Jul 17 • 7:37 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Nashville firefighters save business after street sweeper notices flames, calls 911

The fire sparked inside Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike early Friday morning.

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Jul 17 • 7:11 AM EDT • Business • wsmv.com
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Knuckle hop and two-foot high kick: the Olympics for Alaska Natives breathe new life into ancient games

The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to partake in traditional games and celebrate their heritage

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Jul 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
'Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens

The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.

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Jul 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Summer is winding down: Health tips for parents ahead of the school year

Summer break is wrapping up for students across the Piedmont Triad, and many parents may be wondering how to ensure their children have a good start to the school year. Here's what health experts suggest.

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Jul 17 • 6:56 AM EDT • Health • wxii12.com
How Entrepreneurs Can Turn A $20,000 Investment Into A Growing Business

Wondering how to turn $20K into a thriving business? Compare startup ideas, costs and strategies for sustainable growth.

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Jul 17 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
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UK Politics Live Updates: Andy Burnham to Replace Starmer as Labour Party Leader

Mr. Burnham is expected to promise in a speech more public control of essential services, a shift of power toward local governments and a push for economic growth.

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Jul 17 • 6:29 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Americana Partners expands into sports and entertainment wealth management

The $11.5 billion Houston-based RIA has tapped a JPMorgan alum and former Division I soccer player to lead the buildout of its specialized services.

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Jul 17 • 6:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • investmentnews.com
Hospital that delivers a third of D.C. babies to close a postpartum unit

MedStar Washington Hospital Center cites financial pressure and declining birth rates. But health advocates are alarmed.

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Jul 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Tennessee State Athletics Signs Apparel Deal With Nike

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University Athletics and Nike have announced a new multi-year partnership that will make Nike the official apparel provider for TSU Athletics.

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Jul 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • tsutigers.com
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from

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Jul 17 • 5:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Bellingham celebrates Pride with parade, entertainment

Crowds gathered for the fifth pride resurgence event in Bellingham A parade and festival on Sunday capped a weekend of celebrating Pride in Bellingham. The parade hit the ground running at 11 a.m.…

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Jul 17 • 5:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • salish-current.org
Animal science head named president of Society for the Study of Reproduction

Rebecca Krisher, professor of reproductive biology and head of the Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was named president of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, effective July 22. She is the third Penn Stater to hold the gavel and lead the organization.

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Jul 17 • 5:06 AM EDT • Science • psu.edu
CT Congressman Wants Legal Support For Patients Denied Health Coverage

The act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with their insurance claim appeal.

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Jul 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • ctnewsjunkie.com
New Haven bus project could cut 44 downtown parking spaces by 2030

Business owners on eastern Elm Street said a proposed plan to eliminate street parking would be damaging to business.

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Jul 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nhregister.com
Patriots secondary faces big questions before camp

The Patriots' secondary was a key part of their playoff run but faces new challenges as training camp approaches.

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Jul 17 • 4:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
More Trust and Estate Disputes Are Becoming Business Litigation

As more families transfer business interests, commercial real estate, and other complex assets, trust and estate advisers may need to brush up on partnership law, corporate governance, contractual rights, tax planning, or real property law, FBFK Law’s Holly Gilani says.

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Jul 17 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • news.bloombergtax.com
Oral health advocates try to unravel mystery of two NC budget paragraphs

A budget provision about dental Medicaid services, ambulatory surgical centers confounds oral health organizations, advocates.

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Jul 17 • 4:22 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.

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Jul 17 • 3:54 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Whole-body imaging firm Neko Health raises $700M

Those participating in the Series C fundraising round include Lightspeed, O.G. Venture Partners and celebrities such as Wil.i.am, Mark Zuckerberg and Maria Sharapova.

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Jul 17 • 3:27 AM EDT • Health • radiologybusiness.com
Whole-body imaging firm Neko Health raises $700M

Those participating in the Series C fundraising round include Lightspeed, O.G. Venture Partners and celebrities such as Wil.i.am, Mark Zuckerberg and Maria Sharapova.

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Jul 17 • 3:27 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Burnham to say his government will be ‘unashamedly Labour’ in first speech as party leader

‘Special conference’ to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leader

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Jul 17 • 3:25 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Komani classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss

Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done

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Jul 17 • 3:00 AM EDT • Technology • theguardian.com
Energy security starts at home

By Carly West With Colorado’s legislative session behind us and a new group of lawmakers preparing to take office next year, now is a good time to step back and consider a broader question: What role should Colorado play in America’s energy future? For most Americans, energy security isn’t something they think about every day. […]

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Jul 17 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and will promise to 'fix things politics has neglected'

The Makerfield MP is due to speak later when he is appointed at a special party conference in central London. He will then become prime minister on Monday.

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Jul 17 • 2:52 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Rubio convenes countries on left-wing political violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism.

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Jul 17 • 2:15 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Philadelphia Under Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Particulate Matter

Philadelphia Under Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Particulate Matter

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Jul 17 • 2:08 AM EDT • Health • phila.gov
Google accidentally leaves a Pixel 11a clue in its Phone app

Google's latest Phone app beta includes a list of codenames belonging to the Pixel 11 lineup, with one particularly interesting moniker.

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Jul 17 • 12:39 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Recap: Sporting KC falls 3-2 to rivals St. Louis

Sporting Kansas City (3-10-2, 11 pts.) fell to a late 3-2 defeat against rivals St. Louis City SC (5-6-4, 19 pts.) at Energizer Park on Thursday night. After falling behind by two goals, Sporting responded well with goals from Capita Capemba and Dejan Joveljic, only for a late penalty to

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Exclusive : Diagnostics log confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of launch

An ISP diagnostics log, part of the trove of internal Tata Electronics files leaked in June by the World Leaks ransomware group, confirms several previously rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of Apple's official announcement.

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Jul 16 • 11:36 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Entire business development team at Kansas City's EDC let go in restructuring

The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City has eliminated its entire business development team, saying the move is part of a restructuring.

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Jul 16 • 10:21 PM EDT • Business • kmbc.com
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Northeast Wisconsin heads indoors for summer entertainment to avoid wildfire smoke

BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- Our smoky skies have turned summer staples like Bay Beach, the pools, and parks into ghost towns.“It's really bad because you can't even

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Jul 16 • 9:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox11online.com
Mets Reveal Reason for Juan Soto Departure

Juan Soto left Thursday's game in the eighth inning due to a left calf issue.

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Jul 16 • 9:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Priyanka Chopra says Nick Jonas needed proof it was actually her during first text exchange

While appearing on the ‘Hey Jonas’ podcast, Priyanka Chopra shared that Nick Jonas wanted proof that she was who she said she was while initially texting him.

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Jul 16 • 9:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.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
Population-Wide CRC Screening Programs May Reduce Health Inequities

After launching an organized CRC screening program in Hong Kong, socioeconomic disparities have narrowed but persist among certain groups.

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Jul 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • medscape.com
Hattiesburg lands Mississippi Soccer Association State Cup, strengthening reputation as a sports tourism destination

City and tourism leaders say years of investment in athletic facilities and partnerships are paying off as Hattiesburg prepares to host the Mississippi Soccer Association State Cup for the first time in 2027.

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Jul 16 • 7:49 PM EDT • Sports • wdam.com
Wildfire smoke poses health risk to animals

Wildfire smoke can create health issues for pets the same way it affects people, according to a local veterinarian — particularly for animals with underlying conditions.

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Jul 16 • 7:05 PM EDT • Health • 13abc.com
EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini

The European Commission today formally ordered Google to give third-party AI services the same access to Android device features that Gemini has. Europe's Digital Markets Act requires software makers like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC is enforcing it. DMA interoperability rules are why Siri AI won't be available in the European Union when iOS 27 launches.

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Jul 16 • 6:45 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Air Quality Health Advisory continues: Tracking conditions and who’s at risk

On Thursday poor air quality continued across parts of the Capital Region as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to linger. The skies did look a bit clearer on Thursday than they did Wednes…

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Jul 16 • 6:33 PM EDT • Health • news10.com
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.

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Jul 16 • 5:45 PM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
GOP frontrunner Minogue: Governors should put people above party politics

Mike Minogue, a Republican candidate for governor, says that he wants to make Massachusetts a place people can stay and raise families like his.

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Jul 16 • 5:18 PM EDT • Politics • wgbh.org
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MSU graduate named Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow

Michigan State University alumnus Aaron Philip (‘26) has been named a U.S. Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow. He is the second Spartan in university history and one of only 29 students this year to earn the designation.

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Jul 16 • 5:11 PM EDT • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
Political representatives found more polarized on climate change than their constituents

It is no surprise that there are political disagreements over climate protection measures. Parties differ in their assessments of which measures they consider effective, fair or economically acceptable. ...

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Jul 16 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • phys.org
SF overdose deaths decline as public health officials expand treatment, drug monitoring

Overdose deaths in San Francisco have declined compared to last year, a trend local public health officials say reflects both national patterns and the city's ongoing efforts to expand treatment and other interventions.

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Jul 16 • 4:54 PM EDT • Health • abc7news.com
The science of wildfire smoke: How it traveled hundreds of miles and dimmed Northeast Ohio’s sun

Smoke from fires hundreds of miles away rode prevailing winds into Northeast Ohio, where it descended to ground level, blotted out the sun and sent fine-particle pollution soaring. Here’s how it reached the region.

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Jul 16 • 4:51 PM EDT • Science • cleveland.com
GOP leaders forced to abandon signature veterans benefits bill amid intra-party dispute

Speaker Mike Johnson suffered another humiliating political defeat at the hands of his own party on Thursday when he was forced to abandon plans to pass a veterans’ benefits bill designed to be one of the GOP’s big legislative wins before the midterms.

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Jul 16 • 4:32 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
OVG, Live Nation, SURJ Sports Investment Announce radia, JV To Develop Sports, Entertainment in Saudi Arabia

SURJ Sports Investment, Live Nation and Oak View Group (Pollstar's parent company) today announced the formation of radia, a joint venture to develop sports

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Jul 16 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Insists Sony Killing Physical Discs 'Doesn't Matter at All' Because Video Game Sales Make Up So Little of His Business

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has sparked a fiery debate in the gaming community after remarking that sales of physical games are “totally irrelevant" to his business.

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Jul 16 • 4:20 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Expanded Crew Works Science, Microgravity Adaptation, and Next Crew Departure

The International Space Station is a busy place hosting ten crewmates from NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA (European Space Agency) through the end of July. The

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Jul 16 • 4:04 PM EDT • Science • nasa.gov
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.

From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.

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Jul 16 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Chloe Fineman leaving 'SNL' after seven seasons

Chloe Fineman announced her departure from 'Saturday Night Live' after seven seasons on the NBC sketch comedy show.

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Jul 16 • 4:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
‘It’s not really about sports’: One parent on ending lawsuit against NH’s trans student athlete ban

Sara Tirrell, the mother of one of the teenagers who dropped her legal challenge against the state, spoke with NHPR about the decision and what the last two years have been like for her family.

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Jul 16 • 4:01 PM EDT • Sports • nhpr.org
George Santos responds to body-shamers after ‘Special Forces’ cast photo drops: ‘Omg internet yes I’m fat’

George Santos called out body-shamers who ripped apart his and other ‘Special Forces’ contestants’ cast photos.

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Jul 16 • 3:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials disparage leftism at event

Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violence

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Jul 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Exclusive: Intel Core Ultra 400 "Nova Lake" to feature new branding

Intel is preparing new Core Ultra Series 4 branding for its Nova Lake desktop processors. Internal embargo windows point to a staggered release throughout 2027.

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Jul 16 • 3:47 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
A commitment to reliability fuels Trash Rangers’ rapid business growth

Trash Rangers began in 2018 when Jake Poche identified a need for more reliable, customer-focused waste services in Ascension Parish, Ascension Business Report reports. Built on the promise of showing up when it says it will, the locally owned company has grown from a residential garbage service into a regional waste provider serving communities throughout […]

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Jul 16 • 3:37 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
How Student Champions Are Changing Conversations About Suicide and Mental Health

University of Miami researchers partner with high school students to develop peer-led suicide awareness programs.

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Jul 16 • 3:34 PM EDT • Health • news.med.miami.edu
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1 Machesney Park business fails liquor compliance check, 7 pass

Out of the eight Machesney Park businesses where a liquor compliance check was done Tuesday, only one failed, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jul 16 • 3:30 PM EDT • Business • wifr.com
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Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the...

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Jul 16 • 3:13 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the...

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Jul 16 • 3:13 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UnitedHealthcare extends coverage at ECU Health hospitals

UHC says the extension runs through August 6th for commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Individual Family Plan participants.

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Jul 16 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • witn.com
Can the “human rights economy” rebalance power in our politics?

Shifting focus from disparity of wealth to disparity of power could help redress economic inequality.

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Jul 16 • 2:52 PM EDT • Politics • openglobalrights.org
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GameStop CEO Says Physical Video-Game Sales Are ‘Irrelevant’ to Business

GameStop Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen dismissed concerns about the demise of physical discs for video games, insisting that those sales make up a small part of the company’s overall business and reiterating that his long-term strategy is to focus on gaming collectables and purchasing e-commerce giant eBay Inc.

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Jul 16 • 2:12 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
How many cigarettes is wildfire smoke equivalent to? The science explained

Wildfire smoke contains tiny PM2.5 particles that can pose serious health risks. Here's how you can compare prolonged smoke exposure to smoking cigarettes and what it means.

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Jul 16 • 2:12 PM EDT • Science • wxii12.com
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Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel

Sen. John Fetterman bluntly warned on Thursday that he would leave the Democratic Party if it adopts an anti-Israel policy — one of his most direct threats yet amid the first-term Pennsylvanian’s intensifying battle with progressives over the direction of their party.

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Jul 16 • 2:10 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is months behind schedule on delivering Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, because the company has been taking time to try to improve its capabilities, particularly in coding, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Jul 16 • 2:07 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Goldenvoice's Ocean Way fest gets Olivia Dean, the Killers to Santa Monica. Take the E, there's no parking

"There’s a creative legacy here that’s unlike anywhere else," said Goldenvoice's Nic Adler. "Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history."

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Jul 16 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Baltimore man sentenced for selling fentanyl in parking lot of Bridgeport business

A Baltimore, Maryland, man was sentenced for selling fentanyl in the parking lot of a business in Bridgeport.

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Jul 16 • 1:50 PM EDT • Business • wdtv.com
Google preps letting you customize Gemini voices by Speed, Energy, and more

After releasing two new options after I/O, Google might soon let you customize Gemini voice across four parameters.

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Jul 16 • 1:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
TikTok Shop is testing a new managed services business in the US

TikTok is rolling out a new pilot program where it will oversee key Shop operations, like hiring creators and making ads, for e-commerce partners.

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Jul 16 • 1:40 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bette Brown Slayton Business Park Groundbreaking, Creating Shovel Ready Opportunities for Businesses in Bedford County - PA Department of Community & Economic Development

Supported by one of the first PA SITES grants and additional Commonwealth funding, this Bedford County Development Association project will provide shovel-ready sites for nine new or expanding businesses and […]

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Jul 16 • 1:35 PM EDT • Business • dced.pa.gov
Rubio targets what he calls left-wing political violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism.

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Jul 16 • 1:10 PM EDT • Politics • apnews.com
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NBA reportedly looking into Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.

The deal sparked some controversy after Trent made less than $4 million in each of the last two seasons in Milwaukee.

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Jul 16 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Partnering with Bunkerhill Health: AI Agents that Improve Patient Outcomes

Nish Khandwala and David Eng are building the AI agent platform to serve every function across the health system: clinical, operational, and administrative.

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Jul 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • sequoiacap.com
Asked & Answered at PTTOW! Entertainment: The $3 Trillion Question Driving the Future of Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The entertainment business has always run on separation. On February 25, 2026, PTTOW! pulled that...

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Jul 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • markets.businessinsider.com
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Completes $7 Million Modernization of Emergency Department CT Suite

New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today announced the completion of its new Emergency Department computed tomography (CT) suite with the

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Jul 16 • 12:59 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org