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Overcrowded Shelters, Poor Water Access Pose Health Risks After Venezuela Quakes, PAHO Says

By Julia Symmes Cobb July 9 (Reuters) - The biggest health risks following ⁠twin ⁠earthquakes that ripped across Venezuela's northern ⁠coast last month include interruptions to regular medical care, crowded shelters and lack of access to clean water, the head of the Pan American Health Organization ...

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Jul 9 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Entertainment Lineup Featuring Sawyer Brown, Pat Green

ROSENBERG, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The Fort Bend County Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for its 90th annual celebration, featuring a mix of Texas country stars, Tejano favorites and nationally recognized performers during Championship BBQ Weekend and the fair's 10-day run. The 2026 Fort Bend County Fair begins with Championship BBQ Weekend on Sept. 18-19, followed by the fair Sept. 25 through Oct. 4. The entertainment schedule opens Friday, Sept. 18, with Tejano group Los Morales, followed by Texas country artist Cole Phillips on Saturday, Sept. 19. Phillips has gained attention for his traditional country sound influenced by classic honky-tonk music. The fair officially opens Friday, Sept. 25, with Tyce Delk, a New Mexico native whose touring schedule has expanded across the country. Country music veterans Sawyer Brown will headline Saturday, Sept. 26. The band, whose career spans more than four decades, remains known for hits including "Some Girls Do," "The Race Is On" and "Thank God for You." Go Tejano Day on Sunday, Sept. 27, will feature Prófugos de Nuevo León, along with performances by Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio. The second week of the fair begins Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Bellville singer-songwriter David Lewis, a recent Texas Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year nominee. Oklahoma Red Dirt artist Josh Meloy will perform Thursday, Oct. 1. Texas country star Pat Green returns to the Fort Bend County Fair stage Friday, Oct. 2. Green, whose career includes three Grammy Award nominations, has sold more than 2 million albums and amassed more than 200 million career streams. He is best known for songs including "Wave on Wave" and "Carry On." Country newcomer Vincent Mason will perform Saturday, Oct. 3. Mason has accumulated more than 500 million career streams and was recently nominated for Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year. The fair concludes Sunday, Oct. 4, with Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn, whose "London Homesick Blues" remains one of the state's most recognizable songs. Weekend visitors also can enjoy performances on Music Row by J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds, Southern County Line, Los Rangerz and Horizon. The Fort Bend County Fair Association, a nonprofit organization, supports youth, agriculture and education. According to the association, it has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships during the past decade and generated $1.4 million through its 2025 youth auctions. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and select the specific day they plan to attend, as tickets are valid only for the date purchased. Admission includes entry to the fairgrounds, access to the carnival, shopping, exhibits, food vendors and, when scheduled, admission to the rodeo and that day's concert. Season passes and single-day tickets will be available. For tickets and additional information, visit fortbendcountyfair.com or call the Fair Office at 281-342-6171. The address of the Fairgrounds is 4310 Texas 36 S in Rosenberg. 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Entertainment Schedule Championship BBQ Weekend Friday, Sept. 18: Los Morales Saturday, Sept. 19: Cole Phillips Fair Entertainment Friday, Sept. 25: Tyce Delk Saturday, Sept. 26: Sawyer Brown Sunday, Sept. 27 (Go Tejano Day): Prófugos de Nuevo León, Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio Wednesday, Sept. 30: David Lewis Thursday, Oct. 1: Josh Meloy Friday, Oct. 2: Pat Green Saturday, Oct. 3: Vincent Mason Sunday, Oct. 4: Gary P. Nunn × Expand FBCF Fort Bend County Fair 2026 Artist Lineup

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Jul 9 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • coveringkaty.com
County Shares Update On Golf Course Restaurant From 19th Hole Sports Pub And Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Many residents have been asking about the golf course restaurant. The County is sharing the following update from the 19th Hole Sports Pub and Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op: “…

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Jul 9 • 11:35 AM EDT • Sports • losalamosreporter.com
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SpaceX stock in focus as launch, Starlink business hit new milestones

SpaceX (SPCX) stock was in focus on Thursday after the company hit two major launch milestones, offering investors something positive to latch onto following a rough patch for the stock.

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Jul 9 • 11:32 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Managing water with local wisdom and science

In Asakura, the river follows the past. Long before modern science, villagers reshaped the land. Researchers are now learning how those systems still work, collaborating with local communities to manage rivers and prevent disasters while preserving biodiversity.

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Jul 9 • 10:58 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation

Jacob Tobey will not return as Spurs’ the play-by-play announcer following a viral social media post accusing him of having an affair.

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Jul 9 • 10:16 AM EDT • Sports • frontofficesports.com
NJBIA Statement on NJ’s Ranking in CNBC’s Top States for Business for 2026, Lowest Ranking for Business Friendliness

NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding New Jersey’s placement of 31st overall in CNBC’s ranking of America’s

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Jul 9 • 9:42 AM EDT • Business • njbia.org
Entertainment this week: Wild Soul Festival, The Illeagles and more

Friday, July 10 Cowgirls + Cocktails – 5-7 p.m., Alder Creek Adventure Center. Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and...

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Jul 9 • 8:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • sierrasun.com
AT&T Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Internet Service by JD Power

Following recognition as #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Wireless Service in 2025, AT&T was rated highest among internet providers for small...

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Jul 9 • 8:05 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Launches Worldwide, Bringing New Era of College Football to Life

Do it For U with 138 Ways to Play in Dynasty Mode, Experience NIL and Build Your Legacy In Road to Glory Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today launched EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and, for the first time ever, PC and mobile. Following the record-breaking return of the franchise, College Football 27 raises the bar once again, delivering the most authentic college football experience yet. College Football 27 captures real world elements that impact gameday like never before. College Football 27 is the definitive modern college football experience. Every major change happening in the sport — from NIL and coaching movement to recruiting, player development and game day — is now reflected in the game at unprecedented scale. Built around the current college football landscape, College Football 27 introduces the biggest changes to Dynasty Mode since the game's introduction, including all-new dynamic weather, expanded Road to Glory positions

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Jul 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • ir.ea.com
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 9, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Jul 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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US strikes on 5 Iranian provinces kill 14, injure 78: Health Ministry

Casualty figures come as fighting between US, Iran intensifies following collapse of ceasefire | Anadolu

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Jul 9 • 5:23 AM EDT • Health • aa.com.tr
Lane Johnson’s longevity remains crucial to Eagles’ title hopes

At 36 years old, Lane Johnson continues to prove that elite offensive linemen don't always follow the NFL's aging curve.

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Jul 9 • 4:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations

A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.

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Jul 8 • 10:02 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Anchorage behavioral health center funding approved despite Fairview representatives’ opposition

The $750,000 federal funding award follows two months of public discourse.

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Jul 8 • 9:08 PM EDT • Health • adn.com
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.

The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.

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Jul 8 • 8:42 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Athlon Sports Golf Is Building a Bigger Daily Home for Golf Fans

Athlon Sports is expanding its golf footprint, and the next step is built for the way fans follow the game now. The new social channels will extend the growing Athlon Sports golf platform beyond written stories, creating a more immediate home for news, analysis, reactions, player storylines, tournament coverage, instruction, equipment talk and the moments that make golf feel bigger than a scorecard. Athlon Sports Golf is building a bigger daily home for golf fans.

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Jul 8 • 8:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pasadena Fire Department targets firefighter health following impacts of the Eaton Fire
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Jul 8 • 8:07 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Patrick Dempsey doesn’t want to replace Graham Platner in Maine U.S. Senate race

In a new op-ed, Patrick Dempsey declared he’s ‘concerned about the direction our country is heading,’ but will not replace Graham Platner in the Maine U.S. Senate race after calls mount for the Democratic nominee to drop out following sexual assault allegations against him.

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Jul 8 • 8:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Pasadena Fire Department targets firefighter health following impacts of the Eaton Fire
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Jul 8 • 6:28 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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State officials highlight housing investments following deadly Knights Inn fire

State Sen. Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo on Wednesday discussed concerns with the housing issues in Broome County.

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Jul 8 • 6:23 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek as CEO

Jason Brenek has been named as Fathom Entertainment‘s new CEO following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt - Variety

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Jul 8 • 4:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • fathomentertainment.com
Reflecting on the World Cup's complex colonial politics

The Haitian team's heroic efforts were followed by news that the U.S. Supreme Court has greenlighted the end of Temporary Protected Status.

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Jul 8 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • cascadepbs.org
The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows

The USMNT’s World Cup crashout is the latest episode to suggest the support and intervention of Donald J Trump brings bad luck

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Jul 8 • 12:29 PM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet Marblehead Custom Jewelry

The following is an interview with Steven Manchini, co-owner and jeweler of Marblehead Custom Jewelry. Marblehead Custom Jewelry is a local studio located at 66 Washington St. Specializing in custom jewelry design, in-house gemstone cutting and expert repairs, the team works closely with clients to bring meaningful, personal designs to life. With everything done under one

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Jul 8 • 12:14 PM EDT • Business • marbleheadcurrent.org
List of Emmy nominees in top categories

“The Pitt” leads the nominations at the upcoming Emmy Awards. Many actors from the drama series have received nods. “Hacks,” another HBO series, follows closely with the second most nominations.

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Jul 8 • 12:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek New CEO Following Retirement of Ray Nutt

Fathom Entertainment July 8 announced the appointment of Jason Brenek as its new CEO following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt. Brenek assumes the position as the company continues its transition from Fathom Events into Fathom Entertainment, a specialty theatrical distributor with major motion picture distribution capabilities. The company’s upcoming theatrical release of Wildwood, … Continue reading "Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek New CEO Following Retirement of Ray Nutt"

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Jul 8 • 11:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek as CEO

Jason Brenek has been named as Fathom Entertainment’s new CEO following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt. Speaking on behalf of the Fathom Entertainment Board of Directors, Adam Rymer, ...

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Jul 8 • 10:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Kentucky Gov. Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update as speculation grows

McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.

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Jul 8 • 9:51 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Dallas Mavericks prepare ‘significant business announcement'

The Mavericks say a significant business announcement is coming at 8 a.m., followed by a 2 p.m. press conference.

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Jul 8 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • nbcdfw.com
Hungary moves to overhaul university models banned from Horizon Europe

Hungary’s new government is aiming to overhaul the governance model of the institutions and universities that lost access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funds “in a short timeframe,” according to Péter Horváth, the new state secretary for science policy and innovation. “As of today, the two non-university foundation-controlled institutions under my remit have been transformed,” he told Science|Business. “We hope the universities will follow and that this will be enough to satisfy the EU’s demands.”Under the previous government, led by Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, many academic and scientific institutions were restructured and made into special public trust foundations, with members strongly linked to the government given lifelong mandates and significant decision-making powers with little oversight. The European Commission deemed that this undermined academic freedom and transparency in the country, leading to a ban on 34 institutions in 2022, including 21 universities, which saw academics in Hungary lose access to Horizon Europe grants. The new Hungarian government, elected in May and led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, has promised to dismantle this governance model and restore the institutions to EU programmes. As a result, the European Commission has promised to return access to the Erasmus+ education mobility programme, but so far no concrete agreement has been made on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. Hungary has already made legislative changes in June to allow the institutions to be reformed and set a timeline for the implementation.The non-university foundations, which are mainly cultural centres such as the Foundation for Hungarian Culture or the Makovecz Campus Foundation, will all be dissolved by August 31 this year, a date tied to EU-set milestones that Hungary must meet to unlock frozen funds, with control transferred to relevant ministries. Meanwhile, the universities will have until 31 August 2027. For each university foundation, the government will set the dissolution date and the body to take over operations. There is no final decision on a permanent new model for the universities, according to Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who is shadow rapporteur for the Horizon Europe specific programme, a separate piece of legislation detailing implementation rules for the EU’s next research programme, due to start in 2028. “The aim of the transition year is to settle this with [the universities], not to impose a model, and not to put them under state control,” she told Science|Business. “The goal is to give academic independence back to universities.”There are three models that are most likely to be implemented. One would be a return to a traditional, state-run model. Another could be a newer, more self-standing public institution. A third option would be a reformed version of the foundation models that meet EU standards. According to Lakos, the dismantling of the system put in place by the Orbán government is well underway and if all goes according to plan, Hungary could regain access to EU research money by the start of the next academic year in 2027. “I believe that the Hungarian government is doing the necessary changes so the universities could return as beneficiaries to Horizon from the next school year,” she said. In the meantime, “the universities, institutes and cultural assets carry on under proper public stewardship rather than a handful of unaccountable trustees,” said Lakos. The laws passed in June impose new safeguards: board terms are capped at four years and renewable only once, appointments are made through open competitions and sitting politicians cannot join joining these boards.It remains unclear whether a domestic science funding programme set up as a back-up scheme by the former government following the EU funding ban, called HU-rizon, could be continued. “This programme should never have had to have been established in the first place, but it has proven to be quite popular,” he said. “I am considering continuing this programme with a refined focus on helping international collaborations.”Re-organising the research network One of the first priorities for Horváth and his cabinet is to resolve questions over the future of the Hungarian Research Network, Hun-Ren. The network of academic institutes was taken away from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2019 and turned into a quasi-private organisation, with similarities in its governance to the public trust foundations.Horváth and his team have consulted over 5,000 representatives from the network and the conclusion is broad unhappiness with the directors of all the institutes involved. “We have presented the results to the president and the chief executive of the network and this is currently being discussed,” Horváth said. The plan is to re-integrate the network back into the Academy of Sciences but in an improved way, “learning from mistakes of the past,” he added. The government also wants to reintegrate four humanities and social science research centres into the network that the previous government had transferred to Eötvös Loránd University. The transfer brought sharp criticism from the academic community, with a group of Hungarian research heads, including European Research Council grant recipients, sending an open letter to Orbán warning that the transfer would “cause historically significant harm to the entirety of Hungarian scientific life.” The transfer was “one of the biggest shames in Hungarian research in the past 20 years,” Horváth said. “We want to immediately re-integrate them back into the research network and to regain the trust of these institutions, because the way they were treated was really unfair.”Another pressing issue is the Élvonal Excellence Research and Talent Development Foundation, led by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz. The foundation signed a financing agreement with the former government earlier this year for a budget of over €730 million over the next five years. The goal is to create a world-class centre to attract top talent from abroad and to develop local researchers. But there was little transparency about this foundation, and news of its huge budget, which is nearly as much as Hungary’s entire research budget, caused a stir in the media following the recent elections. Another issue is that, as with the foundation boards of the institutes banned from Horizon Europe, there was little-to-no oversight of decisions led by Krausz. “It was an excellent idea but an unacceptable execution,” Horváth said of the foundation. “The fact that this is out of the Hungarian funding scheme, mostly concentrating on one person who decides on the budget is unacceptable for us.”The government plans to merge the centre with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the country’s R&D funding agency, with a reduced budget. Horváth is hopeful that Krausz will still be involved. The new government’s R&D goalsA phrase that crops up regularly during the discussion with Horváth is “democratic process.” The new state secretary is determined to involve Hungary’s research community in shaping future policies. This marks a departure from the previous government’s approach, and several people in Hungary’s research community have commented on the openness of the new government. In terms of concrete goals, Horváth and his team already have plans. He wants to create a new science fund in Hungary, based on the best practices of other European countries. The fund would not be tied to annual government budgets and would provide long-term, stable financing. “If we were to succeed in creating this fund, then I think it would be one of the biggest achievements for me in this period of government,” Horváth said. On the innovation side, he is looking into how best to bring in the private sector. “We want to make sure that we are working with the private sector to support innovation,” Horváth said. One of his big aims is to introduce entrepreneurship teaching into high schools. Hungary already has a reputable national academy offering research and innovation training in the field of natural sciences, and Horváth wants to expand this to all disciplines and across the whole country. “One of the main ways to elevate our innovative businesses is to teach our children to be innovative,” he said. “This will probably need ten years to pay off, but this is what we should do. Our aim is to make Hungary strong in our region, and this is what is needed.” Related articlesHungary’s Horizon Europe performance in numbersCommission unlocks Erasmus+ cash for Hungary, Horizon could be next‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian researchers speak out on impact of EU ban A more difficult task will be funding. The new government is aiming to increase research spending to 2% of the GDP by 2030, and then increase it to 3% in line with EU objectives. Currently, spending sits around 1.3%. But according to Horváth, the current budget, inherited from the previous government, is “heavily in the negative,” so any plans to increase research spending will have to start next year. Achieving 2% by 2030 already needs a big push, almost doubling the research budget. “This is something we’d definitely like to reach, and something I can see us achieving,” he said. “From the 2030s, I’d like to see an innovative generation growing up that can help us reach the 3% target.” Positivity in the new governmentDespite the many challenges facing Horváth and his team, the mood is positive. “It feels a bit like a start-up right now. Everyone is working 24/7, day and night, trying to do as much as they can. There is a lot of energy,” he said. It is a big change for the state secretary who, like many in his cabinet, is coming from a background in research or business, and not in politics. “Six weeks ago, I was sitting with my microscope and my research PhDs, so it’s been a big change for me,” said the computer scientist, who was previously the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at the Hun-Ren Biological Research Centre in Hungary and worked at the Institute for AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich. But he is relishing the task to transform the country’s R&D landscape. “We feel enormous support from the Hungarian people, but also from Europe,” he said. “We’ve received a lot of letters of support from around Europe. There is big trust there, and huge responsibility on our side. We want to get everything back on track, and there’s a lot to do.”

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Jul 8 • 5:47 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
I vibe coded a 7-figure tool for my startup; the 4 steps I followed

John Hu left a banking career and his MBA program to build Stan. He and his cofounder went on to vibe code Stanley, an AI tool, in just 14 days.

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Jul 8 • 5:10 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
In Preliminary Rate Filings, ACA Marketplace Insurers Largely Propose Double-Digit Premium Increase For 2027, Following a Steep Climb This Year

ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 14% for 2027— indicating a likely second consecutive year of double-digit increases, according to a new analysis of preliminary rate filings in 16 states and DC. If these increases hold, typical premiums for insurers participating in the ACA Marketplaces would jump by more than one-third between 2025 and 2027.

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Jul 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
The business behind Chili's viral comeback

TikTok trends, affordable meals, and Gen Z hype transformed an old-school chain into one of casual dining's biggest comeback stories. Follow Fast

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Jul 8 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
INCUBASE Studio Accelerates Collectible Entertainment with GochaGocha's 23-Location Asia Debut of a New Photo Card Experience

INCUBASE Studio is expanding its IP entertainment ecosystem with the launch of GochaGocha, a new smart photo card machine platform developed by subsidiary INCUTix. Following a rapid rollout across 23 locations in Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in early June, GochaGocha introduces a new channel connecting fans with officially licensed content through discovery, collectability and convenience.

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Jul 7 • 10:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
DRONE SHOW: Bisons 2nd annual Drone Show set to honor 'The Classics' on July 25

GET MY TICKETS If you build (an awesome event).... they will come! One of the most talked-about new events at Sahlen Field last year is back and better than ever! The Bisons will host their 2nd annual Postgame Drone Show following their game against the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday,

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NASA's New Horizons spacecraft wakes from its longest hibernation in good health

Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting science data gathered in the distant Kuiper ...

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Jul 7 • 9:00 PM EDT • Health • phys.org
Meriden Business Owner Arrested After Worksite Visit, Officials Say

The business owner was arrested following an investigation by the CT Department of Labor and the Workers' Compensation Fraud Control Unit.

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Jul 7 • 5:57 PM EDT • Business • patch.com
Yale health system ousted CEO Chris O’Connor following financial woes, failed hospital deal

Chris O'Connor's abrupt exit from Yale New Haven Health System followed financial strain, failed Prospect hospital deal, mounting pressures.

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Jul 7 • 4:13 PM EDT • Health • ctmirror.org
Explaining The Comcast and NBCUniversal Divorce

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) I hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July in America, celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Frankly, I am bummed the 250th wasn’t a bigger celebration, but that’s a different topic for a different Substack. While it was generally a quiet week on the entertainment/streaming/media business fronts, we still had some interesting news stories. Actually, that kinda undersells one of the stories, a huge, huge, huge divestment that could upend the entertainment landscape... So let’s get right to it. In today’s column, I’ll cover Comcast spinning off the rest of NBCUniversal, an entertainment company investing in an LLM company and an LLM-owner investing in a movie studio, the latest round of threats of digital tariffs, and more. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Most: Comcast/NBCU Breakup!!!! If I had to describe my reaction to Comcast spinning out NBCUniversal, it feels like a relationship ending, either breaking up or divorcing. Comcast’s decision to spin off the rest of NBCUniversal, after spinning off some of its cable assets into Versant last year, really does feel like a family breaking up under “irreconcilable differences”. Of my stereotypes of the entertainment moguls, my go-to for Comcast CEO Brian Roberts—heir to the Comcast fortune, but a man who’s been at the helm for 24 years now, and president for twelve years before that—is that he likes building empires. He cut his teeth acquiring cable rivals in the 1990s and tried to buy Disney repeatedly, then settled for NBCUniversal after a long court battle. (Contrast this with Rupert Murdoch, a man who also loved to buy, but would also sell when the price is right. Murdoch made Fox out of nothing, but then sold 20th Century Fox to Disney, arguably at the top of the market. So I understood why he sold.) But I don’t understand Roberts’ motivation to sell now. I have some explanations but no single, super-satisfying explanation. Strategically, it would just make more sense to have kept NBCUniversal in-house, especially for a one-time empire builder like Comcast. Yet one powerful force—arguably the decider in modern capitalism—likely overwhelmed all other considerations. At first, I thought I’d arrange my thoughts as a “Five Why” analysis, digging through each layer of the puzzle. But instead, I found myself asking, “But…why?” (And I only ended up with four sections.) So let’s look at Comcast from that angle. Then, at the end, I’ll give my biggest strategic recommendation for every company in Hollywood. It’s obvious, but sometimes, the obvious strategy is the most ignored. But…Why? The Stock Market, Conglomerations, and Sum of the Parts Analysis We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why Comcast could never get a “tech company” valuation The not-so-secret motivation for Comcast What Versant has to do with all of this The key strategic advice I think every entertainment exec should follow (though it’s really obvious) Some big AI investment news… Whether we’ll see digital tariffs… And more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.

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Jul 7 • 3:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
McConnell speaks with Senate colleagues as he recovers in hospital

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized but is speaking with Senate leaders and following key political and national security issues.

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Jul 7 • 3:10 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Mitch McConnell's health concerns grow amid 4th week in hospital with few details from aides

McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to the hospital on June 14.

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Jul 7 • 2:45 PM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation in Good Health

Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting

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Jul 7 • 1:48 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation in Good Health

Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting

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Jul 7 • 1:48 PM EDT • Health • science.nasa.gov
Opening the future of science

The U.S. NSF LCCF Overview and Characteristic Science Applications virtual panel featured remarks from NSF and TACC leaders, followed by a moderated panel of researchers using TACC's Frontera and Vista supercomputers to tackle some of science's most complex challenges.

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Jul 7 • 1:17 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Georgia AD: No immediate plans for entertainment district, leaving door open

Univ. of Georgia AD Josh Brooks said that there are no immediate plans for an entertainment district, following in the footsteps of other SEC schools, but remains open to possibilities.

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Jul 7 • 11:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
2026 World Cup Odds: Books In 'Strong Position' Following USA Elimination

The fairy tale is over for the USA, putting books in a strong position when it comes to World Cup futures. Patrick Everson breaks it down.

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Jul 7 • 11:18 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Arsenal set to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier after Leeds exit

Meslier is a free agent after leaving Leeds at the end of the campaign, following 215 appearances across seven seasons at Elland Road.

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Jul 7 • 10:32 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Nintendo confirms plans to continue selling Switch 1 outside of Europe

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

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Jul 7 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Court: Religious schools can’t be exempt from Maine’s nondiscrimination laws

Religious schools accepting public funds are required to follow Maine laws that protect against discrimination based on faith, gender identity and sexual orientation, a federal court has ruled.

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Jul 7 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Mauricio Pochettino disappointed that politics overshadowed USA's World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino as admitted his disappointment at the "politics and manipulation" which overshadowed the United States' World Cup exit following President Donald Trump's intervention.

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Jul 7 • 5:52 AM EDT • Politics • espn.com
As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism

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

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Jul 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Public health emergency looms in Venezuela as health system struggles to meet heightened needs following twin earthquakes

Public health emergency looms in Venezuela as health system struggles to meet heightened needs following twin earthquakes

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Jul 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • rescue.org
FIFA Facing Major Michael Olise Decision Following Flo Balogun News

France is looking to push FIFA to rescind the yellow card that star forward Michael Olise was assessed.

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Jul 6 • 7:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers: What it Means

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has officially entered free agency. According to ESPN, Arnold cleared waivers on Monday, meaning no NFL team claimed his contract following his release by the Lions last week. He is now free to sign…

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Jul 6 • 7:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread

Follow along as the Nats look to bounce back from a series loss in their opener against the Astros

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Jul 6 • 6:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Capital Region influencers support Muslim-owned businesses in light of hate

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — In light of recent online hate, local community members have been banding together, using their platforms to support one another following the death of seven-year-old …

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Jul 6 • 5:45 PM EDT • Business • news10.com
Cristiano Ronaldo Ends World Cup Career Without Elusive Title

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest to winning a World Cup is now over following Spain's win over Portugal in the round of 16.

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Jul 6 • 5:32 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Williamson Health board unanimously approves hospital sale to Ascension

Williamson Health will no longer operate as an independent, community-owned hospital following a vote by the hospital system’s board on Monday.

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Jul 6 • 3:56 PM EDT • Health • williamsonscene.com
Affordable Care Act enrollment shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.

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Jul 6 • 3:51 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Brad Stevens Press Conference: Celtics President Addresses Jaylen Brown Trade

Follow along right here for Brad Stevens' most notable comments from Monday's press conference.

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Jul 6 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts

The Trump administration has cut investments in programs and agencies that prevent, track, and respond to health hazards.

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Jul 6 • 2:30 PM EDT • Health • alaskabeacon.com
Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 3

Apple released iOS 27 beta 3 today, giving developers the second follow-up update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. The...

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Jul 6 • 2:11 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
World Cup 2026: England's Jordan Henderson out of tournament after freak injury against Mexico

Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of Englands World Cup campaign; Brentford midfielder landed awkwardly as he hopped over the advertising hoardings following Englands dramatic 3-2 win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium

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Jul 6 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Boyle Heights fire: Mobile health clinic opens as city prepares for community meetings

A free mobile health clinic is opening Monday at Ruben Salazar Park in Boyle Heights as residents continue to raise concerns about odors and health issues following a warehouse fire.

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Jul 6 • 1:58 PM EDT • Health • abc7.com
Scientists finally explain what turns a storm into a super typhoon - Futura-Sciences

That kind of runaway strengthening looks almost supernatural, but it follows clear physical rules. So what actually turns an ordinary storm into a super typhoon, and why does it seem to happen faster than it used to? An engine fueled by warm water A typhoon, which is simply what a...

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Jul 6 • 1:12 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding forced celebrities to post like mere mortals

Even the ultra-famous seemingly had to abide by strict posting rules following the Swift-Kelce nuptials.

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Jul 6 • 12:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says

Samsung’s foldables aren’t the only devices we expect to get a price increase. Reports say the Galaxy Watch 9 series...

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Jul 6 • 11:34 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Jack’s Daily: Ducks Big Decision; Blackhawks RFA Tidbit; Robertson News

Back to business as usual following the 250th Birthday celebration for the United States of America this weekend. The Chicago […] The post Jack’s Daily: Ducks Big Decision; Blackhawks RFA Tidbit; Robertson News appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.

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Jul 6 • 10:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
England star to miss rest of World Cup after getting injured celebrating win over Mexico

England soccer star Jordan Henderson suffered a "serious" injury following his team's win Sunday night.

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Jul 6 • 10:02 AM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Xbox cuts 1,600 employees, with plans to shed 20% of its workforce

Microsoft announced plans to lay off around 4,800 employees on Monday. Of those, 1,600 come from Xbox layoffs and studio spinouts. More will follow.

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Jul 6 • 9:30 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Wolfgang Van Halen brings Mammoth’s ‘The End’ tour to Wooly’s

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen, has established his own musical identity with his 2023 album “Mammoth II,” following his 2021 debut. His work has earned critical acclaim,

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Jul 6 • 6:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year

Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira following his sacking last week.

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Jul 6 • 5:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Media Release: Financial Worries Rise and Match Health Concerns as Cost-of-Living Pressures Mount in 2026

MUNICH, July 06, 2026--Households around the world are feeling the strain of the rising cost of living, with financial pressure increasingly shaping everyday choices and long-term confidence. Finances and health are now tied as the top global worries, at 48% each, followed by concerns about the future at 35%, according to consumer surveys in 10 countries published in "The Allianz 3am Report 2026."

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Jul 6 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Ukraine recovery: International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation signs Gdansk Declaration

On 26 June, the first-ever High-level Steering Committee of the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine signed the Gdansk Declaration during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland. The Declaration outlines a shared ambition to support Ukraine in increasing its research and development investment to 3% of the GDP following the end of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression. This is in line with the European Research Area target. It also outlines various activities that Coalition members can implement to achieve this objective. The Declaration further provides a strategic framework for the Coalition’s work to support Ukraine’s modern and

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Jul 6 • 3:46 AM EDT • Science • euneighbourseast.eu
Southend sign defender Daley-Campbell

Southend United sign wing-back Vontae Daley-Campbell on a one-year deal following his release from League Two side Chesterfield.

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Jul 6 • 3:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fort Bend County Fair to Reveal 2026 Entertainment Lineup at Free Sugar Land Event

SUGAR LAND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will reveal its 2026 entertainment lineup during a free public event Wednesday as the organization prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Fort Bend County Fair 2026 Lineup Reveal Set for July 8 in Sugar Land The “Who’s Playing at the Fair?” gathering is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at Talyard Brewing Company, 1033 Imperial Blvd. Attendees will be the first to learn which artists are set to perform, with giveaways, special guests and family-friendly activities planned. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.2026 Fort Bend County Fair Dates and Schedule The fair’s Championship BBQ Cook-Off is set for Sept. 18-19, with the main fair and rodeo running Sept. 25 through Oct. 4. The events will feature nightly concerts, livestock shows, youth competitions, rodeo performances and carnival attractions. What to Expect at the Fort Bend County Fair 90th Anniversary Celebration "We’re excited to kick off our 90th year by answering the question everyone is asking — who’s playing at the fair?” Fair President Brian Graeber said. “This event is a chance for residents to come together, become part of our fair family, and get an early look at what’s in store for our milestone celebration.” Fort Bend County Fair Scholarship and Youth Impact For 90 years, the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has focused on benefiting youth, promoting agriculture and supporting education. This year, the organization awarded $250,000 in scholarships and generated more than $1.4 million through its junior livestock and other auctions. The lineup reveal is free and open to the public. For more information, visit fortbendcountyfair.com or follow the fair on social media. The fairgrounds are located at 4310 Hwy. 36 South in Rosenberg.

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Jul 6 • 2:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • coveringkaty.com
US futures and Asian shares are mixed while oil prices decline as some exporters opt to raise output

Asian shares and U.S. futures are mixed following a long weekend on Wall Street.

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Jul 6 • 1:11 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Docs sound alarm on imaging delays amid health system's 'troubling' teleradiology transition

A hospital system in Tennessee is under fire for delays getting patients’ radiology reports submitted in a timely manner following its move to outsource reads.

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Jul 6 • 12:21 AM EDT • Health • radiologybusiness.com
Docs sound alarm on imaging delays amid health system's 'troubling' teleradiology transition

A hospital system in Tennessee is under fire for delays getting patients’ radiology reports submitted in a timely manner following its move to outsource reads.

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Jul 6 • 12:21 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Miles Teller and wife Keleigh didn't attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding amid rumored rift

Miles Teller and wife Keleigh weren't in attendance at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding following reports of a rumored rift between the couples.

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Jul 5 • 11:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Kings Improve to 2-0, Late-Game Defense Stifles Warriors

Viktor Lahkin’s dominant interior presence and Emanuel Sharp’s clutch scoring erased a double-digit deficit, keeping Sacramento undefeated following a gritty defensive stand in the California Classic.

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Jul 5 • 8:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Halon Entertainment completes management buyout

The company, which works across film, television, games, immersive entertainment and advertising, said the move follows a joint decision by Halon and NEP Group that independence would allow the business to focus entirely on its clients, employees and long-term growth.

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Jul 5 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketingreport.one
Douglas police arrest suspect linked to multiple business burglaries

The Douglas Police Department arrested a suspect following burglaries at two businesses, according to police. The first incident occurred July 4 at a business on South Peterson Avenue. Officers responded to an alarm after the business owner reported seeing a suspect on surveillance cameras attempting to force entry into the building.

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2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red-card ban suspended following President Trump's reported call to FIFA
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Jul 5 • 4:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
EasyJet agrees to £5bn takeover by US investment firm

Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private

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Jul 5 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Douglas police arrest suspect linked to multiple business burglaries

The Douglas Police Department arrested a suspect following burglaries at two businesses, according to police.

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Jul 5 • 11:03 AM EDT • Business • walb.com
LiUNA Local 955 to picket following MU Health Care layoffs

Following layoffs that affected 74 MU Health Care employees, labor union LiUNA Local 955 plans to picket and march on Monday.

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Jul 5 • 8:52 AM EDT • Health • komu.com
Homelab Gets Linksys Themed Aesthetic

If you’re building a homelab rig, you could just use off-the-shelf hardware in standard cases and slap it all in a rack like the normies do. Or, you could follow the example of [Justin Garris…

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Jul 5 • 4:00 AM EDT • Technology • hackaday.com
Car crashes into Salt Lake business after three-vehicle collision

A car crashed into Getout Games in Salt Lake City following a three-vehicle crash, according to police.A Salt Lake City Police Department official said the cras

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Jul 4 • 10:28 PM EDT • Business • kutv.com
Real Madrid player apologises for World Cup showing

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has released an emotional statement following Uruguay’s exit at the World Cup. The future Real Madrid captain has endured a tough season both at club and interna...

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Jul 4 • 5:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dragon Quest 11 S details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution

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

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Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

Follow along as the Nats look to take another series in an early 4th of July game against the Pirates

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Jul 4 • 10:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Klopp confirms Germany coach talks after Nagelsmann exit

Following Germany's shock World Cup exit on Monday, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Friday that Julian Nagelsmann had stepped down as head coach, while also revealing talks with Jü...

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Jul 4 • 2:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha frustrates Lionel Messi in heroic loss to Argentina

Vozinha entered the World Cup with 50,000 Instagram followers. He is up to 18.4 million after Cape Verde's loss.

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Jaguars’ Waldron To Play Much Bigger Role This Season

Following a promotion to Assistant Head Coach, Shane Waldron aims to revive his reputation by powering Jacksonville’s elite coaching staff toward another high-flying offensive season.

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Jul 3 • 8:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Moon school district, PIAA sued after students barred from sports following family’s move

A mother this week sued Moon Area School District and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, alleging her constitutional rights were violated when district administrators barred her sons from playing school sports after the family moved there from the neighboring Sto-Rox district. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court

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Jul 3 • 5:35 PM EDT • Sports • triblive.com
Scientists thought ravens followed wolves for food. A 2.5-year GPS study told a different story.

For decades, biologists believed ravens found their next meal by shadowing wolves across the landscape until the predators made a kill. A new study in and around Yellowstone National Park suggests the birds are using a far more sophisticated strategy.

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Jul 3 • 3:41 PM EDT • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) A Bargain Following Its $350 Million Equity Raise?

AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is back in focus after raising US$350 million through equity offerings. The company is using the cash to fully redeem its 2027 notes, extend major debt maturities and reshape its balance sheet. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. Recent equity offerings and the full redemption of AMC Entertainment Holdings' 2027 notes have coincided with a sharp 90 day share price return of 68.75%, although the 1 year total shareholder return is still down...

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Air Force Detains Officer Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment at Capitol

Maj. Jason Watson, who was in uniform, was arrested during a protest that followed a news conference on Wednesday.

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Jul 3 • 2:39 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com