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Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials science

What if scientists could get a taste of discovery as soon as their experiment finishes? Thanks to a new machine learning tool called DONUT, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne ...

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Aug 11 • 7:20 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Bryce Underwood’s Ohio State Comment Will Get Michigan Fans Talking

Bryce Underwood called Ohio State “just another game,” but Michigan’s quarterback once described the rivalry as the biggest in sports.

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Aug 11 • 7:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
There are some lines you don’t cross in politics

Former Mayor Willie Brown: You can get away with a lot in San Francisco politics, but Scott Wiener’s website featuring AI-generated mockery of Connie Chan was unacceptable.

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Aug 11 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • sfexaminer.com
49ers and Titans have several scuffles at joint practice

The San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans didn't take long to get on each other's nerves at a joint practice. “The energy was hot from the first play,” Titans rookie receiver Carnell Tate said. Tate was on the receiving end of that early on when San Francisco cornerback Renardo Green threw him to the ground following a catch near the sideline, prompting players on both teams to rush together and exchange words and shoves.

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Aug 11 • 6:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lane Kiffin Feeling ‘Magnitude’ of LSU Job Entering Crucial Season

As the new college football season gets going soon, all eyes will be on the LSU Tigers and head coach Lane Kiffin.After a controversial exit from Ole Miss last year, Kiffin’s new role with the Tigers has been discussed more than ever. There is more pressure on Kiffin entering this season than he’s ever faced […] The post Lane Kiffin Feeling ‘Magnitude’ of LSU Job Entering Crucial Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 11 • 6:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Crimson Desert dev comments on status of Nintendo Switch 2 port, targeting first half of 2027

Pearl Abyss has commented again on the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, providing the most encouraging update we’ve had thus far. In its latest earnings letter, the company said that it’s now “currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are underway to ensure performance optimization and compliance with our quality standards.” The other piece of important...

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Aug 11 • 6:40 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
2 men used counterfeit money at Bucks County businesses, police say

The duo used fake money at an Arby's and Taco Bell, and police said they believe other businesses in the Feasterville area were targeted.

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Aug 11 • 6:35 PM EDT • Business • nbcphiladelphia.com
Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer news: Chelsea and Man Utd turn down intermediary offer to sign Arsenal teenager

Latest transfer news and headlines as Newcastle are exploring a move for Benfica right-back Amar Dedic; Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid; Kyle Walker is a target for Everton; Paul Pogba is set to leave Monaco

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Aug 11 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
What to know as your driver's license gets a digital upgrade
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Aug 11 • 6:25 PM EDT • Technology • pbs.org
Two new cases of measles in southwest Wisconsin, health officials say

The cases bring Wisconsin's 2026 total to four measles cases.

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Aug 11 • 6:01 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Health Brief: Tariff refunds are rolling in

Medical device companies are getting millions of dollars back from Trump’s overturned tariffs. Now they’re bracing for what comes next.

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Aug 11 • 6:01 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Jury selection continues on Day 2 of Tupac's murder trial. Why did it take 30 years to get here?

The long-awaited trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing begins on Monday, with prosecutors relying heavily on Duane "Keffe D" Davis's own statements.

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Aug 11 • 5:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race

New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy […]

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Aug 11 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com
Stop Killing Games Joins Dutch Consumer Group's $457M Lawsuit Against Sony Over Digital Store 'Monopoly'

The Stop Killing Games movement is officially suing Sony, claiming the company’s “monopoly” over the video game market is blatantly “against the law.”

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Aug 11 • 5:35 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move

Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.

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Aug 11 • 4:20 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Small business optimism rebounds in July, led by stronger hiring plans

NFIB said small business optimism rose above its long-term average in July, driven by stronger hiring and investment plans, though uncertainty remained elevated.

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Aug 11 • 4:11 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
We're lifting our price target on Cardinal Health after issuing rosy profit guidance

The quarter wasn't totally clean, but strong profitability matters the most.

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Aug 11 • 3:58 PM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels

Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels.

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Aug 11 • 3:57 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Xbox CEO Gets Elder Scrolls 6 Demo, Teases the Subtitle

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma got to see a "live playthrough" of The Elder Scrolls 6, and she posted her reactions on social media afterwards. She also teased – in the vaguest of ways – the subtitle for the upcoming RPG.

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Aug 11 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Hunter Biden’s viral interviews fuel speculation about possible political future

Hunter Biden has returned to the public eye with a string of high-profile and viral interviews, fueling renewed speculation about a political future.

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Aug 11 • 3:09 PM EDT • Politics • katu.com
AI Could Help Researchers Get Funding—But at What Cost?

Scientists who use AI to draft research proposals are earning more money, but their ideas may be less likely to move the field forward.

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Aug 11 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot

Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.

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Aug 11 • 2:49 PM EDT • Business • fox13news.com
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot

Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.

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Aug 11 • 2:49 PM EDT • Business • livenowfox.com
Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let People Fully Take Over Other Devices On A Call

Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call.

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Aug 11 • 2:44 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Social Security adds 14 health conditions to fast-track disability list. See what they are.
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Aug 11 • 2:40 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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What the science really says about aging well

One professor is separating the science from the hype around longevity, exploring what actually helps us age safely and independently.

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Aug 11 • 2:30 PM EDT • Science • boisestatepublicradio.org
Lindsey Graham’s seat up for grabs in South Carolina GOP special election
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Aug 11 • 2:30 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study

Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.

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Aug 11 • 2:24 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Ari Emanuel's events business will acquire theater owner ATG Entertainment

Mari, an events and experiences business founded by Ari Emanuel, plans to acquire ATG Entertainment, the owner of theater venues in areas including London's West End. The financial terms were not disclosed.

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Aug 11 • 2:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Ari Emanuel's events business will acquire theater owner ATG Entertainment

Mari, an events and experiences business founded by Ari Emanuel, plans to acquire ATG Entertainment, the owner of theater venues in areas including London's West End. The financial terms were not disclosed.

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Aug 11 • 2:16 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Every Galaxy phone and tablet eligible to get One UI 9 (Android 17) update

In May, Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface for Galaxy smartphones and tablets, One UI 9.0, by releasing its beta version for the Galaxy S26 se

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Aug 11 • 2:05 PM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars science with China

A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule will ban all research funding for U.S. science collaboration with China, which has surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top investor and producer of science and engineering research and development.

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Aug 11 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it's doubling down on Truth Social and the president

The president's media company has tried its hand at a half-dozen new lines of business to lift its stock, but nothing has worked. Now it's getting back...

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Aug 11 • 1:38 PM EDT • Business • post-gazette.com
Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?

The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big things

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Aug 11 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Third macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available

Apple today released the third public beta of macOS Golden Gate, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its fall release. You can sign up to test the update on Apple's beta website, and then download it by going to System Settings > General > Software Update and toggling on the macOS 27 beta. macOS Golden Gate includes the same Siri AI features as iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, but you get to Siri through Spotlight with a Command + Space keyboard shortcut.

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Aug 11 • 1:26 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Third iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Public Betas Now Available

Apple today released the third public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The third betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the second betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by going to Settings > General > Software Update and choosing the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 Public Beta option.

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Aug 11 • 1:22 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilege

Communications that President Donald Trump has with advisers who don’t even work for his administration can be protected by executive privilege, the Justice Department said in a memo Monday evening that comes amid lawsuits and a possible Democratic takeover of Congress.

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Aug 11 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms

"Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth."

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Aug 11 • 1:07 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Fall sports season is about to begin in Maine: How can you avoid getting hurt?

The fall sports season is about to begin and athletes are getting excited. Injuries are a real part of sports, but there are ways to reduce your risk.

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Aug 11 • 12:42 PM EDT • Sports • wmtw.com
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment Unveils Bold Vision for Brand-New Capital One Arena”

courtesy Monumental Sports & Entertainment From Monumental Sports & Entertainment: "Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Capital One today unveiled the next chapter of Capital One Arena: a world-class, next-generation sports and entertainment destination built to bring fans, athletes, businesses, and the broader Washington community together in the nation's capital. The transformation represents a significant

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Aug 11 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • popville.com
Bitget Expands CFD Business with Institutional-Grade Liquidity Solutions

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its CFD business with...

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Aug 11 • 12:08 PM EDT • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Much-wishlisted 100-player shooter Wardogs gets an early access release date and promises refunds for anyone unhappy with the closed beta

Indie multiplayer shooter Wardogs will soon be available to anyone who doesn't want to wait around of a closed alpha invite.

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Aug 11 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Dem governor booed at Virginia Old Fiddlers' Convention

Video shows Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger greeted by loud boos at the Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax amid sagging poll numbers.

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Aug 11 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Healthcare matters to Georgians in governor's race, study finds. Bottoms and Jackson have different plans

A poll conducted by the Georgia Health Initiative in partnership with UGA's Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center finds that Georgia voters see healthcare as a top priority for the next governor.

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Aug 11 • 11:53 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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iPhone Users Who Pay for Enough iCloud Storage Get New iOS 27 Perks

If you are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage, you will receive new perks in the Home app on iOS 27, according to Apple. Starting with iOS 27, Apple said iPhone users who are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage receive access to three new Apple Intelligence features in the Home app: generated video descriptions for HomeKit Secure Video cameras, the ability to search for camera clips, and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips.

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Aug 11 • 11:24 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller leaked, first images

Get a first look at the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller based on The Legend of Zelda with this new leak.

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Aug 11 • 11:20 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Kalshi CEO slams founders for being over-reliant on ‘mostly trash’ business advice—he founded his now-$22 billion prediction market as a college grad

Kalshi’s 30-year-old CEO says most business advice is ‘trash’—he doesn’t read management books or listen to podcasts: ‘I’m gonna make it up as I go’

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Aug 11 • 11:11 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Get your fantasy football edge with USA TODAY Sports Fantasy

Introducing USA TODAY Sports Fantasy, the premium tool for fantasy football managers.

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Aug 11 • 11:07 AM EDT • Sports • democratandchronicle.com
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are getting an FDA-approved hearing aid feature

Samsung has been approved for a hearing aid feature on its Galaxy Buds that will roll out later this year.

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Aug 11 • 10:50 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
SpaceX shares can more than double, Morgan Stanley says. The bull thesis isn't based on space business

SpaceX has worked to become a bigger player in AI by acquiring startup Cursor, and that should add considerable value to its shares, Morgan Stanley says.

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Aug 11 • 10:08 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Mexican restaurants receive low health inspection scores

A group of Mexican restaurants were among those getting low inspections scores this week.

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Aug 11 • 10:01 AM EDT • Health • elpasotimes.com
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Overwatch Battle Pass Revamp Is Helping With The FOMO

The game’s shift to a Battle Pass structure in 2022 has made it difficult to get cosmetics if you’re not playing consistently each season

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Aug 11 • 9:46 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Snyder's Soapbox: Yes, the Dodgers are a villain, and that's good for MLB

Any form of entertainment is more fun when there's a bad guy

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Aug 11 • 9:44 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Carly Simon Targets Famous Ex in Scathing New Song

‘70s legend Carly Simon, 83, got real about her marriage to James Taylor, 78, in a brutally honest new song, “Maybe I Never Loved You.” The track is second on her first original album in 18 years, Com...

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Aug 11 • 9:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Former OMB, State Budget Leader Lauren Larson Joining the Bipartisan Policy Center as Executive Vice President for Economic and Health Policy

Washington, DC — Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center announced that Lauren Larson will join the organization as executive vice president of economic and health policy on August 25. Larson brings deep expertise in fiscal and health policymaking at the state and federal levels. She will run the economic policy and health programs and lead the … Continued

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Aug 11 • 9:39 AM EDT • Health • bipartisanpolicy.org
Why your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpful

Why you’re getting emails about “Your Beauty and Electronics items”

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Aug 11 • 9:27 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Motorola Moto Watch (2026) review: Looks can be deceiving

Motorola’s Moto Watch looks like a capable and affordable timepiece, but looks are deceiving.

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Aug 11 • 9:15 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Guenther and Ware for Real Clear Science: The Trump Administration’s Most Dangerous Attack on Science Yet

Donald Trump’s assault on the American scientific enterprise has been death by a thousand cuts. But the latest push from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) may just be the kill shot. OMB proposed a rule to “improve government-wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of […]

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Aug 11 • 9:09 AM EDT • Science • progressivepolicy.org
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College sports bill doesn’t get vote, but does get spot on the Senate’s September calendar

The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate that ended early Saturday, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.

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Aug 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • cdispatch.com
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard reportedly exits tour after health issues

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly stepping away from the band's current tour due to health concerns.

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Aug 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Politics & Power: Big opportunities, real risks, ethics & oversight as AI reshapes the legal industry

AI can make legal work faster, cheaper, and more accessible, but it doesn't come without risk. The organizations that come out ahead won't just be the ones that adopt the best tools. They'll be the ones that pair those tools with clear oversight, honest communication with clients, and a genuine commitment to getting it right.

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Aug 11 • 8:27 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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U.S. small business sentiment surged to an 11-month high in July as hiring plans jumped

The optimism index climbed 2.4 points to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average, while planned hiring jumped to its highest level since October 2022

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Aug 11 • 8:26 AM EDT • Business • qz.com
Yankees receive $2.6 billion in deal with private equity fund

The Yankees may use the money to handle debt and pursue new ventures.

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Aug 11 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
MAHA Political Endorsements Shape August Republican Primaries

MAHA political endorsements target state Republican primary elections with medical freedom legislation. Analysis of Kennedy's health policy impact on 2026 races.

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Aug 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • multistate.us
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys

Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.

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Aug 11 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Trade for Caedan Wallace continues roster turnover

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

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Aug 11 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Jenna Ortega Won't Stop Taking Risks, No Matter How Big Wednesday Gets

At twenty-three, Ortega already has a resume a mile long. A sci-fi gamble could vault her to another level entirely.

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Aug 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • esquire.com
Drew Kendall stepping into important role for Eagles in 2026

Eagles second-year offensive lineman Drew Kendall’s stock is up at training camp this summer.

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Aug 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Nottingham Forest complete Ousmane Diomande signing from Sporting CP

The 22-year-old joins for a fee of €40million (£34.3m; $46.2m) and has signed a four-year deal, with the option of a further year.

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Aug 11 • 6:55 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
The U.S. Healthcare System is Already Mostly Socialized

Now that Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open Senate seat, the outcome of this crucial race will depend mainly on two things: Whether Republicans succeed in demonizing El-Sayed because he’s brown and a Muslim, and whether they succeed in demonizing him as a left-wing radical. I will defer for the now the question of whether bigotry will be effective this year, although I will address it another day. What I want to address instead is El-Sayed’s signature issue — healthcare. Yes, El-Sayed advocates Medicare for All, a position the usual suspects denounce as “socialism.” I will get to the politics of his stance soon. Today, however, I want to talk about the substance. We should be clear that El-Sayed doesn’t even call himself a socialist. On the contrary, he explicitly disavows the label, saying “I’m a capitalist who just knows about capitalism”. In fact, as I explained in a previous post, the policies that El-Sayed advocates qualify him as a social democrat, not a socialist. Still, El-Sayed advocates a system under which the government would pay almost all medical expenses. Isn’t that socialism? Well, if that is the criterion then much of U.S. healthcare is already socialist. In fact, the government’s role is so large that U.S. healthcare is better described as partially privatized socialism than as anything resembling a free market. Let’s start with the raw numbers on health insurance, which pays the bulk of Americans’ medical expenses. Americans receive health insurance either from private companies or from public programs, overwhelmingly Medicare and Medicaid. Here’s what the breakdown of coverage and spending between private and public looked like in 2024: While a majority of Americans with health insurance get it from private companies, well over 100 million of us are covered by government programs instead. And these government programs pay more total dollars for medical bills than the private insurers do. Why do government programs that cover a minority of the population account for a majority of health insurers’ outlays? Mainly because Medicare covers seniors, and we’re expensive. Also, while Medicaid covers many younger Americans, disabled and elderly beneficiaries account for most of its spending. Even by the raw numbers, then, U.S. health insurance looks as much public as private. But that understates the government’s role: Private health insurance in the U.S. is both highly regulated and heavily subsidized. This is obviously true for the insurance coverage purchased by tens of millions of Americans through the exchanges established by the Affordable Care Act. But employment-based health insurance, which covers 161 million Americans, is far more of a government creation than most people realize. For employment-based insurance exists largely because of huge implicit government subsidies that come with major strings attached. Here’s how that works. If your employer pays you $10,000, that’s taxable income. But if your employer pays $10,000 toward a company health insurance plan that meets certain criteria, it isn’t taxable. That’s a huge effective subsidy, running at more than $300 billion a year. Take that subsidy into account, along with the more than $100 billion per year spent subsidizing policies purchased under the ACA, as well as the outlays on Medicare and Medicaid, and net effect is that the government pays for more than two-thirds of Americans’ health insurance. Granted, there are strings attached. Roughly speaking, employment-based health plans can’t discriminate based on medical history — that is, they can’t deny coverage to employees with pre-existing conditions — and they also can’t offer the plans only to highly compensated employees — a health plan that is only for the C-suite is considered taxable income. So given the restrictions of the federal tax code, employer-based health insurance is a lot like Obamacare, which also prohibits discrimination based on medical history and provides subsidies to make insurance affordable to lower-paid workers. The fact is that virtually all of private healthcare insurance is already well under some form of government control through regulation and tax subsidies. How should we think about this system? First of all, is Medicare socialist? Don’t tell anyone, but the way Medicare operates — it covers every senior’s medical expenses, whatever they turn out to be, while being funded by taxes that depend on one’s income — could be summarized by the old Marxist slogan “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.” And back in 1961, when Ronald Reagan was the face of a last-ditch effort by the American Medical Association to block the creation of Medicare, he denounced Medicare as “socialized medicine” and warned that it would destroy our freedom. In reality, American freedom survived until Jan. 20, 2025, while Medicare is immensely popular, with an 82 percent favorable rating in the most recent KFF survey. Medicaid, government health insurance for lower-income Americans, comes in at 73 percent. This is in sharp contrast to public views about private insurers, who are widely disliked if not hated and accused of denying essential care. Furthermore, if Medicare is socialism, then the whole U.S. health insurance system, with the government paying most of the bills and placing conditions on private insurers, is almost equally socialist. If you insist on calling any program the government pays for and regulates socialist, then U.S. healthcare would best be described as a partially privatized form of socialism. And one must ask, what is the point of the part that is privatized? Do private insurers add anything positive? Or are they simply parasites, skimming off money that could have been paying for care? The case for viewing insurers as parasites is strong. Many Medicare benefits are now delivered via Medicare Advantage, that is, plans paid for by the government but run through insurance companies. MedPAC, an independent advisory commission, estimates that last year Medicare Advantage plans were overpaid by $84 billion, thanks to practices such as “upcoding,” in which patients’ health problems are overstated to get larger sums from Medicare. Assessing the waste from employer-based insurance is harder, but most evidence suggests that private insurers have substantially higher administrative costs than Medicare does. Furthermore, the complexity of private insurance, with multiple payers all trying to deny care when they can, is a huge burden both on providers — doctors, nurses, and hospitals — and on patients. What do private insurers offer to compensate for these costs? One must go through intellectual contortions to avoid the conclusion that they are, in fact, parasites. Which brings me back to El-Sayed. In supporting Medicare for All, he’s basically calling for an end to the partial, parasitic privatization of a healthcare system that is already hugely dependent on public funding. When one looks at it that way, it’s not at all a radical proposal. Admittedly, the political lift requires overcoming the opposition to higher taxes to pay for Medicare for All. Political realism rather than economics was the reason I and many other progressives supported Obamacare, with all its complexities, rather than demanding an immediate move to Medicare for All. But the political calculus may very well have shifted since the 2000s, as Americans are fed up with a system of unaffordable premiums, rampant claim denials, and byzantine claim administration. Moreover, funding healthcare insurance through taxation would allow for a much more progressive distribution of the cost. That is, compared to the present system, middle-income households would pay less as high-income households would pay more. And the U.S. would stop wasting large sums on pointless administrative costs. So let’s be clear: El-Sayed’s healthcare platform is perfectly reasonable on the merits of cost, fairness and health efficacy. And with private insurers never more hated, while millions of Americans are losing their health insurance, 2026 may be its time. MUSICAL CODA

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Aug 11 • 6:33 AM EDT • Health • paulkrugman.substack.com
Updown Getdown live music series returns to Marion

The Uptown Getdown music series returns to Marion this month, with live music scheduled every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in City Square Park. Also, 3rd Street Block

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Aug 11 • 6:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
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Trump loves data centers. Americans hate them

If there’s a true populist issue built for our time, it might be opposition to AI data centers. Lawmakers and candidates from both parties across states are increasingly positioning themselves as critics of data center proliferation. And recent primary results suggest it’s a pretty potent issue.

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Aug 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GTA 6's $100 PS5 Ultimate Edition Is Getting More Pre-Orders Than the Cheaper Version

But that's to be expected

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Aug 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Universities of Wisconsin wants to train 35K new health care professionals in next decade

The $90 million proposal will be included in the 2027-29 budget that is presented to the Wisconsin state Legislature and governor in the fall.

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Aug 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • wpr.org
Corporate Leaders Have Moved Left, But the Money Hasn’t Followed

In new research, Reilly S. Steel finds that corporate leaders’ individual political preferences are shifting left, but their aggregate spending remains skewed to the right.

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Aug 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • promarket.org
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health

Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural communities, the Moore administration announced Monday.

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Aug 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • marylandmatters.org
Business Chief Opens Speaker Applications for CXO Summit 2026

London, 11 August 2026 - Business Chief, a BizClik Media brand, has opened speaker applications for the CXO Summit 2026, inviting Chief HR Officers, People & Culture Leaders, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Finance Officers and CEOs to join its flagship executive event. The summit, which brings together C-suite leaders to address critical challenges facing modern enterprises, from AI disruption to economic uncertainty. The event has already secured an impressive lineup of speakers from global or

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Aug 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nurses seek a seat at the table as they fight expanding clinical AI

Nurses, who make up the largest part of the health care workforce, say clinical artificial intelligence poses a threat to their jobs, and patients.

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Aug 11 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Lynchburg-based BWXT to sell medical business

Plus: Virtual hiring fair upcoming, new nuclear simulator report, Lynchburg’s airport gets a $5.3 million grant and USDA designates Virginia localities as drought disaster areas.

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Aug 11 • 4:05 AM EDT • Business • cardinalnews.org
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Candeeland Indoor Playground set to bring new family entertainment option to Valley Mall

EL CENTRO — Families in the Imperial Valley will soon have a new place for children to play, explore, and spend time together as Candeeland prepares to open an approximately

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Aug 11 • 3:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ivpressonline.com
OpenAI targets heavy users with premium ChatGPT Business seats

Analysts say enterprise AI vendors are redesigning pricing models to better monetise high-intensity and agentic workloads.

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Aug 11 • 2:02 AM EDT • Business • cio.com
Dodgers Secure Series Opener Against Royals on Skubal's Home Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers get off on the right foot, beating the Kansas City Royals in Tarik Skubal's home debut.

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Aug 11 • 1:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
RTC’s Game Day Express returns for 2026-27 sports season

Get the full list of casino pickup locations and departure schedules as the Regional Transportation Commission kicks off its direct stadium transit service.

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Aug 11 • 12:55 AM EDT • Sports • wcax.com
She lost her job and found fulfillment working part time at a garden

After getting laid off, single mom Leslie Friday took a part-time job that was the complete opposite of her career while she continued her job search.

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Aug 11 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Political campaigns hock merchandise at Colorado’s goths, gays and gun owners

Mid-term candidates get creative in campaign apparel.

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Aug 11 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cpr.org
As profanity from politicans becomes normalized, what's allowed in political ads?
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Aug 10 • 11:57 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Guide to Austin politics: The Daily Texan explains city government, local leaders’ roles

The city of Austin is currently developing their annual city budget and considering a bond issue, while several charter amendments (link once story is up) are up for a vote in November. With all this activity in City Hall, the Texan is providing a guide to new UT students on how Austin politics works and...

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Aug 10 • 11:52 PM EDT • Politics • thedailytexan.com
What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall

This year, many health experts are worried that decisions about vaccination — how many shots to get and when to get them – may be unnecessarily complicated because of a new executive order.

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Aug 10 • 11:23 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets Honest About Rams Amid ‘Rare’ Situation

This could be one of three matchups this season. The post Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets Honest About Rams Amid ‘Rare’ Situation appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 10 • 10:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The hard part was never the software

Altera Digital Health's Ben Stevenson outlines what it takes for health IT systems to work together as seamlessly as possible for the benefit of those using the software and how health IT ought to work across the organisation as a whole.

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Aug 10 • 10:39 PM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
49ers Injuries Continue to Mount as Training Camp Rolls On

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping their growing list of training camp injuries is nothing more than a temporary setback, but the number of players missing practice continues to be a concern as the regular season gets closer. The latest names to miss practice are two of the biggest stars on the roster. Running back…

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Aug 10 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Blocked storm drains blamed for Ringgold flooding, but some businesses remain uncertain

Downtown Ringgold business owners were able to get some answers Monday night as they continue to recover from two flooding incidents last week.Questions remain

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Aug 10 • 10:19 PM EDT • Business • newschannel9.com
Cowboys Give 4-Time Pro Bowler Historic Contract Extension

It was highly expected, but the Dallas Cowboys have finally taken care of one of their top defenders. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Cowboys and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams have agreed on a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension. Williams will get $101 million total guaranteed and $63.35 million fully guaranteed at signing, which […] The post Cowboys Give 4-Time Pro Bowler Historic Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 10 • 7:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team

Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.

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Aug 10 • 7:16 PM EDT • Sports • techcrunch.com
Taylor Swift’s music quietly removed from social media posts from Trump campaign, White House accounts

In recent days, Taylor Swift’s music quietly disappeared from TikTok posts from the White House and “Team Trump” campaign accounts — without public condemnation, clapback or commenting from the singer.

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Aug 10 • 6:32 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Cook Political Report shifts Max Miller seat to toss-up

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) seat from “Likely Republican” to “Toss Up” on Monday, underscoring the growing political fallout from allegations of domesti…

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Aug 10 • 6:07 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Valve Is Expanding SteamOS Support to More Gaming Handhelds, Getting Us One Step Closer to Being Able to Ditch Windows 11 Altogether

Valve has added initial support for the Claw 8 EX AI+, along with some other ARM handhelds, and I hope it's just getting started.

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Aug 10 • 6:03 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Walking is one of the best exercises for heart health — but experts say strength training matters too

Heart health is closely tied to everyday energy and resilience. A trainer explains what actually makes the biggest difference — and where most people get it wrong.

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Aug 10 • 6:00 PM EDT • Health • creators.yahoo.com
Experts warn Oklahomans should expect health insurance costs to spike

As Oklahoma’s state employees face potential double-digit hikes in health insurance premiums, experts are warning that all Oklahomans should brace for a similar shock this year.

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Aug 10 • 5:56 PM EDT • Health • oklahomavoice.com
Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End

Democrats appear likely to nominate a democratic socialist for governor. How did they get here?

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Aug 10 • 5:44 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com