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Anthropic's new AI model rivals Fable 5 and is cheaper as businesses fret about costs

Anthropic said Claude Opus 5 is its best performing and its most cost-effective offering.

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Jul 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Trump to deliver ‘unifying yet vicious’ remarks at press dinner months after shooting incident, White House says

The president, first lady and top administration officials had to be evacuated and the April dinner canceled after a heavily armed man rushed past security.

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Jul 24 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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9 Fruits Highest In Plant-Based Omega-3 That Dietitians Love

An unexpected fruit is one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Other options can offer a small boost of the famously heart-healthy fats.

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Jul 24 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • today.com
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LeBron James to the Sixers: Philly sports world reacts

The Philadelphia sports world is reacting to the news that LeBron James is joining the Sixers.

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Jul 24 • 12:21 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
LeBron James chooses Sixers, coming to Philadelphia on 2-year deal

In the latest incredible development of the Sixers’ offseason, LeBron James has chosen Philadelphia.

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Jul 24 • 11:40 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Ohio’s Cardinal Health company acquires two medical supply companies for $360 million

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin-based healthcare services and products company is extending its reach into patients’ homes, striking a major acquisition deal that will add hundreds of thousand…

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Jul 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • nbc4i.com
Super Bowl LXII will be played on February 13, 2028
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Jul 24 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What to know about the San Jose Children's Business Fair

This Saturday at Santana Row Park Valencia, children between the ages of six and 17 will have booths to show off business ventures they've created.

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Jul 24 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • nbcbayarea.com
Seahawks, Patriots report to training camp Friday
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Jul 24 • 8:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
15 Eagles on defense to watch in 2026 training camp

Here are 15 Eagles on defense we’ll be watching closely as training camp kicks off in 2026.

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Jul 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
What adding Riq Woolen means for an already elite Vic Fangio defense

By adding Riq Woolen into the mix, the Eagles have a uniquely talented and versatile cornerback trio — potentially the best in franchise history.

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Jul 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Is SC a good state to own a business in 2026? See where it ranks in latest CNBC study

How does SC treat business owners compared to other states? See where the Palmetto State ranked in CNBC’s latest study.

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Jul 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • thestate.com
Rams unveil their two new alternate uniforms
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Jul 24 • 5:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What's next for Diego Pavia?
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Jul 24 • 4:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Quinshon Judkins will have no limitations in Browns' training camp
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Jul 24 • 4:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings

NBCS PHL, YES, MLB.TV Chicago at Pittsburgh — Marquee, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV MLS: Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union — Apple TV The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

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Jul 24 • 1:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Banana Ball brings fans, entertainment back to Connecticut for Hartford series

The Indianapolis Clowns defeated the Party Animals in the opening game of a three-game series Wednesday night, rallying for a walk-off win in the ninth inning on a hit by former Boston Red Sox player Jackie Bradley Jr.

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Jul 23 • 11:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • nbcconnecticut.com
Banana Ball brings fans, entertainment back to Connecticut for Hartford series

Banana Ball returned to Connecticut this week, bringing its signature mix of baseball and entertainment back to Dunkin’ Park in Hartford for the first time in three years. The Indianapolis Clowns defeated the Party Animals in the opening game of a three-game series Wednesday night, rallying for a walk-off win in the ninth inning on a hit by former Boston…

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Jul 23 • 10:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • nbcconnecticut.com
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Health officials warn of rabies after bat lands on table at Vista restaurant

The risk of catching rabies may be a possibility for anyone who had direct contact with the bat that flew into the Yellow Deli Restaurant in Vista on Sunday, July 19.

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Jul 23 • 8:01 PM EDT • Health • nbcsandiego.com
Patriots agree to terms with TE Jeremiah Franklin
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Jul 23 • 6:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk

Plus, South Carolina Republicans are still getting to know their new senator.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Chester County measles cases expected to increase as officials urge vaccination

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated as measles cases rise in Pennsylvania, Delaware and across the U.S.

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Jul 23 • 4:24 PM EDT • Health • nbcphiladelphia.com
Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to avoid PUP list
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Jul 23 • 3:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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UFL MVP Jack Plummer to work out for 49ers, Dolphins
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Jul 23 • 3:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
House votes to end Iran war, but Senate Republicans vote to let Trump continue waging it

Democrats forced both votes, hoping to tie Republicans to the unpopular U.S. war with Iran ahead of November’s elections.

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Jul 23 • 2:20 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players

Amazon is bringing Luna to the Prime Video streaming service, while Microsoft will test an ad-supported streaming of titles that people own.

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Jul 23 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
ESPN, NFL Network announce plans for "Back Together Weekend"
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Jul 23 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tech reporter Joanna Stern asked AI to do 'almost everything' for a year—the No. 1 tool she'll keep using

"I Am Not a Robot" author Joanna Stern integrated dozens of AI applications into her life over the course of a year. She says this one has stuck with her.

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Jul 23 • 10:25 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session before game at Phillies
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Jul 23 • 9:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Heart-Healthy ‘Superpower’ Nutrient That Doctors Love

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor explains why the nutrient helps lower harmful cholesterol and helps to stabilize blood sugar.

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Jul 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Comcast earnings highlight NBCUniversal strength ahead of planned split

Comcast said earlier this year it would split the cable businesses from the media business, creating two separate publicly traded companies.

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Jul 23 • 7:14 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Breaking down Phillies' trade deadline candidates

The Phillies have clear deadline needs, but with most of MLB still in the race, finding the right fit could take creativity.

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Jul 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital law

European regulators fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) alleging the company gives preferential treatment to its own services.

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Jul 23 • 6:14 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Tension between Mullin and White House appears to be growing, sources say

President Donald Trump brought in Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to lead a department at the forefront of his signature domestic policy.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Samsung vs Apple: Fight over foldable phones

Samsung gears up for a challenge from Apple.

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Jul 23 • 12:30 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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Report: Jimmy Garoppolo open to playing after considering retirement
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Jul 22 • 8:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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If Tesla can't solve full self-driving, 'they don't really have a business': Ross Gerber

Ross Gerber, President and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki discusses the key challenge for Tesla's future business.

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Jul 22 • 8:34 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
GM doesn't get enough credit for strength in its pickup business, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer takes a closer look at GM stock after the company reported earnings.

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Jul 22 • 7:34 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Redistricting pushes incumbents toward the exits: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump’s next big nuclear bet in the Middle East.

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Jul 22 • 6:40 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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WNBA All-Star Renee Montgomery talks the future of women's sports

Renee Montgomery, former WNBA player, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the future of women's sports as investments and audiences grow.

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Jul 22 • 6:05 PM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
LA businesses near ICE raid sites lose over $3M during 2-week period in June 2025, a study says

The UCLA report measured the financial impact of immigration enforcement activity when it initially began in Los Angeles back in June 2025.

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Jul 22 • 5:32 PM EDT • Business • nbclosangeles.com
Patriots sign first-year TE Mitch Van Vooren
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Jul 22 • 5:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Raiders rookie CB Jermod McCoy makes signing official
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Jul 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kevin Hart Shares His Marcello Hernández Impression After ‘SNL’ Star Imitated Him on ‘TODAY’ Show
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Jul 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Billy Bob Thornton, Sterling K. Brown & More Never Before Seen Moments
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Jul 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Undrafted free agent Riley Wilson to sign with Patriots
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Jul 22 • 4:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UFL is hiring a head of business operations for seven of its teams (but not Birmingham)

The UFL is in its offseason, and the UFL offseason a year ago was an occasion to move three teams of the eight teams.

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Jul 22 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • nbcsports.com
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Los Alamitos officers shoot machete-wielding man after pursuit

Police were urging the public to avoid the area.

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Jul 22 • 2:45 PM EDT • Health • nbclosangeles.com
UCI Health in Los Alamitos on lockdown

Police were urging the public to avoid the area.

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Jul 22 • 2:45 PM EDT • Health • nbclosangeles.com
Seahawks place Zach Charbonnet on PUP list
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Jul 22 • 12:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta

The Samsung smart glasses are the tech giant's first foray into the product category which is currently dominated by Meta.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher

A 65-year-old who retires in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on health and medical expenses in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments.

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Jul 22 • 8:35 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Live updates: Trump to attend dignified transfer of US service members

President Donald Trump is set to attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East amid an escalation in the war with Iran.

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Jul 22 • 8:02 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Peacock is getting a lift from World Cup, Spanish-language content

Peacock attracted new subscribers with the Spanish-language telecast of the World Cup, and executives say advertisers are taking notice.

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Jul 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
Seahawks sign CB Brandon Johnson, cut TE Harrison Bryant
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Jul 22 • 4:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fifth Legionnaires’ death confirmed as dozens of NYC buildings found with live bacteria

Tuesday marked the fifth consecutive day a death had been reported by NYC health officials. A total of 82 people have been sickened by the illness.

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Jul 22 • 3:42 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Fifth Legionnaires' death confirmed as dozens of NYC buildings found with live bacteria

A fifth person has died as a result of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan, the health department said, which also shared that dozens of buildings were found to have live legionella bacteria in their cooling towers.

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Jul 21 • 9:15 PM EDT • Health • nbcnewyork.com
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market

In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.

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Jul 21 • 8:07 PM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Fire at Sparks commercial business sends thick smoke over Byars Lane

News4 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silver Springs, Sun Valley, Cold Springs, Spanish Springs and Fenley, Nevada and Truckee and Tahoe City, California.

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Jul 21 • 6:33 PM EDT • Business • mynews4.com
RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is ‘under control’ as Mexico casts doubt on link to Taylor Farms facility

Mexico said its own investigation hasn’t found evidence linking the outbreak to the Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico.

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Jul 21 • 5:58 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Patriots put Harold Landry on the PUP list
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Jul 21 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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What to watch for in Arizona tonight: From the Politics Desk

Plus, an uncertain new phase of the Iran war.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Browns sign CB Damarri Mathis
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Jul 21 • 4:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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1 dead after stabbing in parking lot of Fairfield business

One person died after being stabbed during an altercation in the parking lot of a Fairfield business, according to police.

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Jul 21 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • nbcbayarea.com
How Giants have fared with ABS challenges after first 100 games of 2026 season

Here is how the San Francisco Giants have fared using the new ABS Challenge System through their first 100 games of the 2026 MLB season.

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Jul 21 • 2:49 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Cardinal Health's latest deals won't move the needle overnight. They still matter.

Cardinal Health announced two tuck-in acquisitions Monday that further expand one of the fastest-growing parts of its business.

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Jul 21 • 1:24 PM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Troy Jackson’s sudden rise in Maine invites scrutiny of his past and his vulnerabilities

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is Democrats’ likely nominee to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in an expensive, consequential race following Graham Platner’s exit.

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Jul 21 • 12:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Columbus seeks to declare Hilltop apartment complex, business public nuisances

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A West Side apartment complex and adjacent business property are under scrutiny by the city attorney’s office after a lawsuit was filed to declare them a public nuisance. Ac…

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Jul 21 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • nbc4i.com
Regular Coffee Consumption Linked to Health Benefits, AHA Says

A new report from the American Heart Association says that it's safe for most adults to drink up to five cups of coffee per day. New research also suggests regular coffee consumption may be linked to lower risk of stroke, diabetes, and heart failure for some individuals. Health benefits apply to paper filtered or instant coffee.

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Jul 21 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • today.com
FIFA will investigate post-game fight between Argentina and Spain
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Jul 21 • 9:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Election live updates: Arizona Governor Hobbs’ GOP challenger on the ballot as voters hit the polls

Follow live coverage as Arizona voters pick their favorite candidates for midterms. Get the latest as primaries underway for governor, House districts, secretary of state and more.

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Jul 21 • 7:10 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Wrigley Rooftop-View Case Raises Proximity Issue Across Sports

The Chicago Cubs playing games in an “open-air stadium” doesn’t “transform the view” from a neighboring rooftop into Cubs property, Wrigley View Rooftop and owner Aidan Dunican argue in a recent court filing. And if it did, other teams, leagues and sports organizers could allegedly demand payment from neighbors who currently watch for free. Wrigley …

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Jul 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA Men's World Cup news, live scores, schedules, live streams, stats, standings, bracket and more from NBC Sports

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Jul 21 • 6:50 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
Dimitri de Vreeze helped build DSM’s materials business. Then he had to sell it

After more than three decades at science-based firm DSM, Dimitri de Vreeze faced what he calls the hardest decision of his career: selling the materials business where he had grown up professionally. In this episode of "Executive Decisions," the DSM-Firmenich CEO reflects on why the decision made strategic sense, even as it felt deeply personal, and how it shaped his view that success is not a finish line.

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Jul 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Trump enters an uncertain moment in Iran war that threatens to become a quagmire

Angered by the deaths of three U.S. service members but facing the war’s unpopularity at home, Trump has limited options before him.

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Jul 20 • 8:42 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Phillies actively looking to trade for back-end starting pitcher

The Phillies are looking to trade for a starting pitcher. If they can’t make a deal before Saturday, they could bring up Brian Keller from Triple A.

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Jul 20 • 6:57 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
UFC Freedom 250 Fails to Knock Out The Ratings

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) If UFC fans wanted one image to say, “Hey, Paramount+ is crushing it with their UFC rights deal,” I could provide that image. Here it is: (Reminder: this is my creation of the Nielsen Top 30, since Nielsen doesn’t combine the lists or include sports. I take all three lists and combine them. Some streaming TV shows probably have higher ratings than many of the films on this list.) Look at that! UFC Freedom 250 is number one! It topped the Nielsen “Top 30” list for shows and films that made the top ten the week of 15-June. So if you’re a UFC fan or supporter of Paramount+, that’s the good news for you this week. This program topped the ratings charts for one week. Everything else is bad news, or at least a huge caveat to that story, which I’ll explain today in the first part of this week’s Streaming Ratings Report—for the weeks of 8-June and 15-June—which is a double issue since I’ve been writing on a bunch of topics recently. UFC Freedom 250 is one of the biggest streaming events of the year, and super relevant to Paramount+’s strategy, so it merited its own article. Let’s dive in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of June 8th to June 21st 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Check Out My Interview on UFC 250 at MMA Draw After you read this article, if you want even more thoughts on UFC and Paramount-Skydance/Paramount+, I did a written interview with MMA Draw. They asked me to answer some questions about UFC Freedom 250, and I was happy to chat with them. Find it here: [ The MMA Draw Newsletter Did Paramount really overpay for the UFC? What the data tells us so far If you know the history of American television, you also know that combat sports is often a leading indicator of the future… Read more a day ago · 10 likes · 1 comment · Nate Wilcox and Zach Arnold ](https://www.themmadraw.com/p/did-paramount-really-overpay-for?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) I never thought I’d need a combat sports newsletter in my life, but the good folks at MMA Draw publish an excellent one on UFC, MMA, pro wrestling, boxing and more, analyzing both the sports themselves and the politics, economics and antitrust issues that impact them. Check the article and their newsletter out! Paramount+ Has Its Best Sporting Event of All Time…But Was It Worth It? Before we look at the UFC Freedom 250 data in particular, let’s talk about what we can’t say. Namely, let’s start with the lack of comparisons. First off, I’d love to put a chart out comparing this fight to past UFC fights on Paramount+…but we don’t have the data. This is the first time we’ve gotten Nielsen data about a Paramount+ UFC fight. As far as I can tell, Paramount provided data for the first fight, but it was a proprietary datecdote (saying it had “an average minute audience” of 5 million “views”) and then, for two fights, we got the linear viewership numbers when they aired on CBS, but no streaming data. Everything else was crickets. We also can’t compare this fight to other fights/combat sports on streaming, in particular the MMA and boxing, because Netflix also didn’t use Nielsen to track those events, opting for TVision and VideoAmp, respectively. (This isn’t Paramount’s fault, but does still suck.) We also can’t compare to UFC’s fights that used to be on ESPN+, since we don’t have any data for that, plus Disney+ didn’t have marquee fights. The comparisons would not be apples-to-apples. Can we compare to past Pay-Per-View fights? Absolutely not. The comparisons would absolutely NOT be apples-to-apples. That didn’t stop Paramount+, though, who bragged that their UFC events have reached drastically more people than past PPV fights. Duh. Sorry, but I gotta make this point again. A basic tenet of economics is that the cheaper something becomes, the more people consume or buy it. That’s Econ 101. (Sometimes pundits call things “Econ 101” that are actually like Econ 210 or even PhD-level economics, but no, this is really like first or second class basic economics.) Yet I still see one analytics firm consistently say that more people watch films on streaming than PVOD proves streaming which means that the streaming window is more valuable than the PVOD window. No, it’s not! Same thing here. Pay-Per-View events back in the day could be really, really, really expensive! So whole groups of people pitched in to buy them. That increased the perceived value of, say, the Mike Tyson fight. Or a UFC numbered event. So yes, the fact that Paramount+ makes numbered UFC fights essentially “free” if you’re already a Paramount+ member means consumption will go up. Obviously. Same for Netflix and their boxing matches. They’re talking about fights that used to cost consumers, in some cases, $50 in 1996…which is over $100 in today’s dollars. Over 1.6 million people paid that to watch the Tyson-Holyfield fight! Again, streaming is essentially “free”. Or $10 to $20, depending on what streamer we’re talking about and what tier you’re on. No wonder more people are “watching”. (Plus, Nielsen’s out-of-home viewing also helps these numbers.) UFC Freedom 250 Did Well…But I Have A Lot of Worries So what can we compare the fights to? Well, the good news is Nielsen put out that the fight averaged 7.0 million viewers for UFC Freedom 250, which is a solid number for a fight. We also know the length, at roughly 4 and a half hours. (I saw different run times, but this seems to be the consensus considering it started at 8 pm, had a delay and then finished after midnight on the East Coast. If you assume a shorter run time, then yes, the total hours viewed would go down.) That means I have the two numbers needed to add this to my Nielsen database. And then…I can compare this viewership to the NFL: And, uh, not great. But also within striking distance, mainly because the runtime for this event was so long. I’d also add that this event had viewership equal to a regular season NFL game on streaming, but if anything, it was more comparable to an NFL playoff or Super Bowl-esque event. And you can compare viewership to the top football games on broadcast, cable and streaming, and it’s not impressive at all: We can also compare it to other sports that week, including the NBA Finals and start of the World Cup: Again, not great. The NBA generated roughly four times as many average viewers each game for its NBA Finals. The World Cup has similarly big numbers. Also, that’s just a tiny fraction of the 25 most watched sporting events each week. The NBA, NHL and FIFA World Cup had many, many more games racking up hours. We could also compare this to other streaming programs to get an idea of “is this a good investment?” and here is how it ranks compared to other top Paramount+ programs: The worry here? Well, unlike scripted programming, which has rewatchability, older fights/sporting events have very little library value. Very, very few people are rewatching these fights, especially years from now. Paramount has also released datecdotes bragging about their subscriber numbers. Earlier this year, they claimed that the first UFC fight on Paramount+ brought in 1 million subscribers. Then, in their quarterly earnings report, they only ended up with 700K subs. Not great! They claimed they dropped lower-value international subscribers, but that’s why I tend to discount subscriber additions when they’re leaked to the press.1 I expect we may see a bump again for UFC Freedom 250, but I’d caution using subscriber growth so soon after these events to judge the success, since new subs with high churn (see Peacock) aren’t great either. Also, analysts often want to attribute all subscriber growth to their favorite/pet show, and that just doesn’t make sense. The biggest caveat for UFC Freedom 250 and Paramount’s very first UFC marquee event is that these could be high watermarks for the sport. UFC Freedom 250 had an incredible amount of earned media coverage compared to most UFC fights. I mean, it had wall-to-wall national news coverage in the lead up to the event. (The first fight also had a lot of promotion from Paramount since it was first.) Other fights could reach this bar—say the Conor McGregor return to the Octagon—but they’ll be fewer and far between. Was This Deal Worth It? All to ask: is this Paramount deal worth it? In this case, I think the UFC Freedom 250 numbers are more distracting than helpful. This fight did well and compares well to other top sporting events. But we know that the first marquee event was at least a third smaller, if Paramount’s own data is to be believed. And it’s likely the other fights are much, much, much smaller. And then you get to the paycheck that Paramount-Skydance paid. FIFA’s World Cup cost about the same for Fox, but clearly generated multiples more total viewership. (Though it’s only every four years.) The NBA is much more expensive, but until the playoffs, they likely didn’t pay for itself. Even still, Disney, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video likely overpaid. So, in that context, the NBA may be an overpay that makes the UFC look not so bad. But two overpays don’t make an underpay, to paraphrase the old cliché about wrongs and rights. And looking at UFC Freedom 250 as the likely ceiling of MMA on Paramount+, Paramount-Skydance likely paid too much. Share 1 I would love regular reports on subscriber additions by programs, but as is, it’s mostly leaked or rumored in haphazard ways.

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Jul 20 • 6:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Report: ESPN cuts ties with Ryan Clark
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Jul 20 • 5:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bernstein's Ian Moore on why prediction markets are outpacing sports books

Ian Moore, Bernstein, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk prediction markets outpacing sportsbooks during the World Cup and what's ahead for predictions markets and sports betting.

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Jul 20 • 5:09 PM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Darline Graham to seek full Senate term in South Carolina.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Devonte Wyatt agrees to three-year extension with Packers
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Jul 20 • 3:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers reportedly sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year minimum contract
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Jul 20 • 3:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Politics around Iran war are quite negative prior to midterms, says PIMCO's Libby Cantrill

Libby Cantrill, PIMCO head of public policy, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the impact of the Iran war on midterms, the United States' weapons capabilities and much more.

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Jul 20 • 2:01 PM EDT • Politics • cnbc.com
FDA says it’s still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak

A false-positive test result doesn’t change the “overwhelming epidemiological data” linking Taylor Farms to the outbreak, the FDA said.

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Jul 20 • 1:55 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Report: Le'Veon Bell's arrest relates to child-support payments
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Jul 20 • 1:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
This Analyst Bets On Tesla’s Robotaxi And Cybercab Businesses Ahead Of Q2 Results – Retail Sees Stock Climbing To $450

Cantor Fitzgerald said Tesla’s Robotaxi business and upcoming Cybercab platform represent a high-margin software-as-a-service opportunity, according to a report by CNBC.

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Jul 20 • 12:26 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Five Warriors players to follow after NBA Summer League championship run

Monte Poole identifies five Golden State Warriors players to keep an eye on after the 2026 NBA Summer League tournament.

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Jul 20 • 12:16 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career

Esmerlyn Valdez’s strong start to his major league career is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Jul 20 • 11:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From The Sports Desk: Spain are world champions

Spain (eventually) overpowered a belligerent Argentina, which seemed more comfortable disrupting the game than winning it.

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Jul 20 • 11:02 AM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Bored Kids? Try These Easy At-Home Science Experiments

Science expert Kate Biberdorf, better known as Kate the Chemist, joins TODAY to share fun experiments to keep your kids entertained during the dog days of summer.

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Jul 20 • 10:01 AM EDT • Science • today.com
Summer Health Facts vs. Myths: Swimmer’s Ear, Ticks, More

Dr. Jen Caudle, family physician and associate professor at Rowan University, joins TODAY to separate fact from fiction on common summer health myths like Seasonal Affective Disorder, swimmer’s ear, mosquito bites and more.

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Jul 20 • 9:35 AM EDT • Health • today.com
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron on record Q2 results: People love to go to movie theaters

AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of the movie industry, weekend box office, impact of AI, and more.

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Jul 20 • 8:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • cnbc.com
Watch CNBC's full interview with AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron

AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of the movie industry, weekend box office, impact of AI, and more.

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Jul 20 • 8:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • cnbc.com
The No. 1 Thing to Check on a Nutrition Label, According to a Dietitian

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her nutrition label strategy to weed out food that isn’t as healthy as it looks.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Who is Andy Burnham and what are his policies for Britain?

The new U.K. prime minister rose to prominence as mayor of the northern city. NBC News traveled there and spoke to those who know Burnham to get a sense of who he really is and what his policies might be.

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Jul 20 • 7:33 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks

Boris Nadezhdin has been an outspoken critic of Moscow’s war in Ukraine but had tried ⁠to work within the rules of Russia’s tightly-controlled political system.

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Jul 20 • 7:04 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Eagles 2026 most important list: Jalen Hurts

Quarterback Jalen Hurts takes his place on the list of most important Eagles for the 2026 season.

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Jul 20 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Zohran Mamdani puts his democratic-socialist version of DOGE to the test

The New York mayor’s government efficiency effort is a potential path forward for Democrats around the country. But some are concerned he’s moving too fast.

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Jul 20 • 5:11 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Seven peptides are under review by an FDA panel this week. Here’s everything we know

The committee will discuss whether compounding pharmacies can make the peptides in question. But FDA scientists say there’s little — if any — evidence they work in humans.

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Delivering Access

There was once a time when you healthcare without mentioning Honeybee Health Inc. In 2019, CNBC listed it as one of the 100 most promising startups. In

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