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Billy V Live: An update on the latest in Hawaii entertainment and beyond

Billy V goes live to share the latest in Hawaii entertainment. Stay tuned for his weekly entertainment report and a live interview with a special guest!

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Jul 16 • 6:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • hawaiinewsnow.com
Sonam Wangchuk: Why India still turns to the hunger strike

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

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Jul 16 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Hometown Entertainment: Weekend events in the Roanoke Valley and beyond

Live music, theater and more are happening across the Roanoke Valley and beyond this weekend.

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Jul 16 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdbj7.com
OVG, Live Nation, SURJ Sports Investment Announce radia, JV To Develop Sports, Entertainment in Saudi Arabia

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

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Jul 16 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
Trump's health nominees are in flux with vote pending - Live Updates

Four Democrats on the Health Committee told POLITICO they're undecided on whether to confirm Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC.

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Jul 16 • 4:12 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump to address nation from White House
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Jul 16 • 4:07 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Chloe Fineman leaving 'SNL' after seven seasons

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

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Jul 16 • 4:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Traverse City business owner charged in child porn case after police seize 8,000 images

Jason Wayne Redman, 55, was arrested at his business Wednesday.

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Jul 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • upnorthlive.com
Senators bullish on chances for a July vote on college sports bill - Live Updates

But others familiar with the state of negotiations say the legislation doesn't yet have support.

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Jul 16 • 2:20 PM EDT • Sports • politico.com
Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

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

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Jul 16 • 2:07 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Google preps letting you customize Gemini voices by Speed, Energy, and more

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

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Jul 16 • 1:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health?

People exposed to smoke spreading from Canadian wildfires are at risk of a wide range of health problems.

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Jul 16 • 12:29 PM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.

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Jul 16 • 12:14 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Live Heat updates: Riley speaks; no Bam discipline; Giannis, Portis speak; LeBron

Live updates: Adebayo won’t be disciplined. Giannis and Portis speak. And LeBron James tracker.

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Jul 16 • 12:03 PM EDT • Sports • miamiherald.com
Business Briefs: July 17, 2026

Cait Murray honored with MassHire Youth Partner Award HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union has announced that Community Engagement Manager Cait Murray has been recognized with the MassHire Annual Youth Partner Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to youth financial education and workforce readiness throughout the Valley. The award recognizes Murray’s leadership in delivering financial […]

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Jul 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • recorder.com
Latest on the Trump administration as president readies to deliver primetime speech
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Jul 16 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Science Grant Could Deliver $160M For Quantum Tech In CT

At a gathering held at the UConn Hartford campus, state leaders celebrated Connecticut being selected as a Regional Innovation Engine for quantum technologies by the National Science Foundation.

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Jul 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Science • ctnewsjunkie.com
WATCH LIVE: Karoline Leavitt returns for White House briefing as Trump readies primetime speech
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Jul 16 • 11:24 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Inside You42 Studios: Roswell's New Destination for Dining, Entertainment and Experiences

From chef-driven dining and live entertainment to immersive spaces, events, and creator studios, You42 Studios brings a new kind of destination to North Fulton.

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Jul 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • appenmedia.com
Aston Martin Dreadnought designed exclusively for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Supercar performance,...

Aston Martin Dreadnought designed exclusively for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Supercar performance, combat ready: Dreadnought dominates every in-game environment while delivering an unmistakable Aston Martin experience Dramatic SUV design is paired with an equally dramatic V12 engine roar 16 July 2026, New York, USA: Aston Martin today unveils Dreadnought,…

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Jul 16 • 10:14 AM EDT • Technology • media.astonmartin.com
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D delivers fantastic gaming performance thanks to 3D V-Cache. Priced at $330, it offers more FPS than the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, at a similar price point. Energy efficiency is impressive with low temperatures, making it an strong choice for gamers wanting high-tier CPU performance without breaking the bank.

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Jul 16 • 10:10 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
OVC Football Media Day Presented by Shaw Sports Turf Coverage Guide

The 2026 OVC Football Media Day presented by Shaw Sports Turf will be held on Friday, July 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. Live interviews with head coaches and student-athletes from each team will be streamed on ESPN+.

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Jul 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • ovcsports.com
Midco Sports® Launches NSIC’s New Streaming Home

A new era begins today for the NSIC on Midco Sports Plus®! Through an expanded partnership, Midco Sports® will power the NSIC Network and serve as the centralized home for NSIC digital content, delivering exclusive live and on-demand streaming coverage of all 16 member schools.

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Jul 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • bsubeavers.com
Wayne County Fair gears up for another year of family entertainment

The Wayne County Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26, with a mix of livestock shows, motorsports, live music and family entertainment, highlighted by country music star Trace Adkins’ performance

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Jul 16 • 9:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • norfolkdailynews.com
Watch live: Rubio gathers diplomats for summit on ‘far-left political terrorism’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday morning will gather diplomats from dozens of countries for a summit on combating the resurgence of “far-left political terrorism.” “The event will focus o…

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Jul 16 • 8:43 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
IKEA closes more plan and order point locations amid business shift

The retailer's closures span Charlotte, Austin, Memphis and Southlake as it reshapes how Americans shop for furniture.

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Jul 16 • 8:41 AM EDT • Business • lehighvalleylive.com
UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

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Jul 16 • 8:10 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
How to watch Palmetto Sports & Entertainment

Palmetto Sports & Entertainment is the Midlands’ home for live sports and analysis from across South Carolina.

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Jul 16 • 7:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • wistv.com
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How to watch Palmetto Sports & Entertainment

Palmetto Sports & Entertainment is the Midlands’ home for live sports and analysis from across South Carolina.

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Jul 16 • 7:56 AM EDT • Sports • wistv.com
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Heid’s of Liverpool added to Historic Business Preservation Registry

Heid's of Liverpool has been named to the Historic Business Preservation Registry.This is according to State Senator Chris Ryan who nominated the business to th

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Jul 16 • 7:49 AM EDT • Business • cnycentral.com
Samsung's New Foldables Have Been Officially Rated and the Battery Life Jump Is Significant

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will deliver a considerable battery life boost, according to official ratings.

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Jul 16 • 7:03 AM EDT • Technology • androidheadlines.com
A $399 Smart Ring Aims to Replace the 150-Year-Old Blood Pressure Cuff

A three-year-old startup says it has produced a smart ring that can track blood pressure as accurately as a traditional arm cuff and that — eventually — it could be able to make medical diagnoses. If the company, called Vital Signals, can successfully deliver on the promise, it would represent a significant breakthrough in consumer wearables.

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Jul 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production in Arizona

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

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Jul 16 • 6:23 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
ESPN’s wide receiver ranking delivers another slight to DeVonta Smith

League executives, coaches and scouts left DeVonta Smith off ESPN's top 10 ranking, which reminds everyone that the Eagles are still undervalued.

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Jul 16 • 5:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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"High-T Department": Hegseth approves testosterone screening in military

Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

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Jul 16 • 5:10 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care

Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s most well-known hospital systems, is using AI in hopes of improving patient care and, ultimately, saving lives.

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Jul 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Loaded entertainment lineup set for Cole County Fair

Live music, barbecue, go-kart racing, rodeo, and truck and tractor pulls are some of the highlights attendees can expect at the 76th annual Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair.

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Jul 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • newstribune.com
Scotland's papers: Hospital staff health alert and England exit World Cup

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

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Jul 16 • 2:02 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist urged to end hunger strike as he loses 9.1kg in 19 days

The environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 19 days and has visibly weakened.

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Jul 16 • 12:16 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Reporter doesn’t flinch when cockroach lands on her, crawls around during live report

TV news reporter Rachel Menitoff’s reaction to a cockroach landing on her during a live report is going viral.

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Jul 15 • 10:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, July 16-19

Kick off your musical weekend Thursday night at Veterans Park for the second in this summer's Levitt Amp Concert Series, featuring Gentleman Brawlers.

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Jul 15 • 10:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • manchester.inklink.news
Fanatics Fest 2026 daily guide: Will LeBron James announce his free-agent decision during a live podcast taping?
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Jul 15 • 8:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black debut includes new Battle Pass decks and more.

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Jul 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • pokemon.com
Uber Announces Acquisition Offer for Delivery Hero

Cash consideration of €41.50 per share offered to all Delivery Hero shareholders, representing an Equity Value of $14.8 billion, or $13.7 billion adjusted for Uber’s prior stake purchases The transaction is expected to be accretive to Non-GAAP EPS upon close; high-single-digit percentage accretion by year three Delivery Hero has separately agreed to sell part of its business covering 14 markets to SSW Partners Management Board and Supervisory Board of Delivery Hero unanimously welcome and support the Takeover Offer and intend to recommend Delivery Hero shareholders to tender into the offer, subject to their review of the Offer Document Prosus has irrevocably committed to tender their shares, which would bring Uber’s total economic interest to ~53% Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has entered into a business combination agreement with Delivery Hero, extending the world’s largest mobility and delivery platform to a total of 99 markets, with combined pro-forma Gross Bookings of $236

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Jul 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • investor.uber.com
Alexis Mac Allister and Argentina Heading to World Cup Final

With Victor Muñoz in the squad for opponents Spain, Liverpool are guaranteed a World Cup winner in 2026.

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Jul 15 • 7:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ZeniMax Online Studios leadership to exit as part of Xbox cuts

There are major changes happening atop Maryland-based ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of the Elder Scrolls Online, Game File has learned. Joe Burba, a 14-year veteran of the studio who was appointed to run it last July, is departing, along with ESO executive producer Susan Kath, studio game director Rich Lambert and production director Ala Diaz. Their roles were listed among hundreds of others cut last week from the Maryland offices of ZeniMax, in a WARN letter sent to the state by ZeniMax and obtained today by Game File. Tonight, BUrbam Kath, Lambert and Diaz notified Zenimax Online Studios workers of plans to “transition” to a new leadership team consisting of promoted ZOS veterans. That transition will occur “over the next few months,” they told workers, according to a copy of the notice reviewed by Game File. “We will remain in place during the transition period to help ensure a smooth handoff.” Last week, Microsoft laid off of 1,600 workers across its vast gaming teams in locations around the U.S. and abroad. Just who has been impacted and how hard various studios have been hit has been emerging day by day. Game File reported last week that Microsoft/ZeniMax notified officials in Maryland that 379 gaming jobs were being cut across the state. They tallied cuts in two locations: one for ZeniMax Media Inc. (covering Elder Scrolls/Starfield/Fallout-maker Bethesda Game Studios and central Bethesda game publishing) and one for ZeniMax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online). More than 200 jobs were cut at the latter. Last week’s totals did not reveal job titles, nor did Microsoft announce any leadership changes in the ZeniMax group. That has now happened. Earlier today, Game File obtained from Maryland officials a breakdown of the 379 impacted roles, which, extraordinarily, included “studio head.” Microsoft later confirmed to Game File which studio head that referred to: ZeniMax Online Studios’. Microsoft has since has notified studio employees and internally announced new leadership. ZOS will now be run by Josh Henderson, previously head of business operations at the studio, and Nick Giacomini, who was promoted to game director for ESO last August. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Last week’s news of 200+ cuts at ZeniMax Online Studios generated public sympathy for those workers and questions about the long-term viability of the Elder Scrolls Online. ESO is a massively multiplayer online game that inherently persists on the strength of new content being developed for it. Earlier today, fans and workers in Maryland protested the cuts at the ZeniMax teams in a rally organized by the Communication Workers of America, the union that represents many of the impacted employees. Regarding concerns around the game, a community manager stated on Saturday: “The plan is still to deliver great content, and we will hopefully have an update soon.” In their note to the studio today, the outgoing leaders of ZeniMax Online Studios predicted “growth” for the game: We have tremendous confidence in Josh and Nick, the future of this studio, and the continued growth of ESO. With exciting experiences still ahead for our players as we wrap up work for Update 51 and beyond, we believe that your passion, creativity, and commitment to each other and the community will continue serving as the heartbeat of ESO. The list of jobs cut in the ZeniMax WARN notice in Maryland includes several very senior roles, including: Studio Head Studio Operations Director Studio Game Director Studio Audio Director Studio Art Manager Vice President and Controller VP, Global Sales & Business Development While some of those job descriptions match the exiting ZOS leadership team, Game File couldn’t verify if all were from that studio. The full list of cut roles shared by Maryland officials also covers workers at Bethesda Game Studios and its central publishing office. The following is an excerpt: The list of 379 eliminated ZeniMax jobs in Maryland also includes: four animators three bilingual CS (community service) leads for Chinese, Italian, and Japanese a creative director for the Elder Scrolls Online Player Life Cycle two food service workers seven producers more than 60 senior QA testers. and many others The WARN notice states that almost all of the 379 workers were notified of their layoff on July 6. In fine print, it states: “Approximately 9 employees were notified of the elimination of their position prior to July 6, 2026.” A 2021 mega-merger scaled back Microsoft announced in 2020 that it intended to buy ZeniMax and its network of game studios in 2020, and closed the $7.5 billion deal in March 2021. The purchase, which preceded Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, added several award-winning studios to Microsoft’s portfolio, including Bethesda (Elder Scrolls, Fallout), Arkane (Dishonored), and id Software (Doom). The studios’ output since then included a 2024 Game of the Year contented from MachineGames in the form of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle along with Starfield from Bethesda and the poorly-received Redfall from Arkane Austin. In recent years, a Microsoft repeatedly in cutback mode closed ZeniMax’s Tango Gameworks (which was reconstituted by Krafton) and closed Arkane Austin. The Xbox cuts last week have hit the ZeniMax group hard, with 158 jobs eliminated in Texas, many of them at id, and 379 from the ZeniMax teams in Maryland. Xbox also said last week that it would be entering a consultation process around Arkane Lyon, a process expected to end in a sale, shutdown or other form of divestment. The Lyon team has been working on a game tied to Marvel’s Blade vampire-hunting super-hero.

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Jul 15 • 7:42 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Sarasota parking hours backlash: Residents, business owners push city to reconsider

Residents say new downtown hours are a threat to livelihoods.

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Jul 15 • 6:50 PM EDT • Business • mysuncoast.com
2026 World Cup results, standings and schedule: Live scores, knockout round updates and how to watch
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Jul 15 • 6:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Trump praised Lindell as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and gave formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will focus on election security.

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Jul 15 • 5:03 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
SF supes give final OK to cannabis cafes to offer food, drinks and entertainment

San Francisco may become the first city in the Bay Area to license cannabis cafes that will allow consumers to enjoy food, beverages and live San Francisco supervisors gave final approval to cannabis cafes that can serve food, beverages and entertainment alongside onsite cannabis consumption, pending the mayor’s signature.

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Jul 15 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • localnewsmatters.org
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era

(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.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?

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Black Men's Wellness Day to prioritize health, celebrating strength and resilience

This weekend is about more than fitness for the Black Men's Wellness Day on Saturday. It's about saving lives and building healthier communities.

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Jul 15 • 4:23 PM EDT • Health • wlwt.com
AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Live Tomorrow, Patch Notes Revealed

Available from 16th July

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Matt Damon reveals insane advice he got from Sean Penn about his daughters dating

Matt Damon hasn’t run into any trouble when it comes to his daughters’ dating lives — but if he ever does, he has some memorable advice from Sean Penn to guide him.

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Jul 15 • 3:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Health emergency preparedness nominee walks back comments skeptical of vaccine safety - Live Updates

Sean Kaufman, the White House nominee for the health department's assistant secretary for preparedness and response, said the shots were safe after expressing vaccine skepticism online.

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Jul 15 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
Wall Street banks enjoy record windfalls from prime brokerage business

Wall Street's prime brokerage engine is humming and delivering handsome gains ​for the largest U.S. banks.

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Jul 15 • 2:51 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer Just Went Live in Select Countries

Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in select countries in Asia, including China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The offer provides college students and educational staff with a free item with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model. The exact offer varies by country, with options including a four pack of AirTags, AirPods 4, an Apple Pencil Pro, or an Apple gift card.

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Jul 15 • 2:48 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Pete Prisco: 3 Bills Land On CBS Sports Top 100 Players For The 2026 Season

CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist Pete Prisco joined One Bills Live to recap and dissect his Top 100 players for the 2026 season. He shared his overall thoughts on the Bills roster this season, the new leadership under Joe Brady and the defensive scheme wit

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Jul 15 • 2:33 PM EDT • Sports • buffalobills.com
San Francisco supervisors approve cannabis cafés offering food, live entertainment
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Jul 15 • 12:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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WATCH LIVE: Trump touts battlefield technology investments at Army War College in Pennsylvania
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Jul 15 • 12:44 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler said she regrets interacting with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and believes now it was a mistake, according to opening remarks she delivered to House committee investigators as part of a closed-door interview.

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Jul 15 • 12:32 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Porter Peach Festival returns July 16-18 with food, live entertainment and family fun
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Jul 15 • 12:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktul.com
Neil's Entertainment Picks

Nashville News, Weather, and Sports

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Jul 15 • 11:54 AM EDT • Entertainment • wkrn.com
Vanderbilt Health physicians treating more patients with tick bites this year

Six medically important tick species live in the state, and many Tennesseans encounter ticks in their own yard or neighborhood. Perhaps attributable to changing weather patterns and rising temperatures, Vanderbilt Health’s Emergency Medicine physicians around the region began treating patients with tick bites in March this year.

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Jul 15 • 10:59 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Delaware Rolls Out Self-Service Sports Betting Kiosks Statewide

Delaware has installed self-service sports betting kiosks at all 89 Sports Lottery retailers and its three casinos, adding prop bets, parlays and live wagering.

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Jul 15 • 10:47 AM EDT • Sports • rg.org
League of Legends patch 26.14 is rolling out optional parental tools to enhance "child safety"

League of Legends patch 26.14 goes live on July 15, rolling out new ways for parents to have control over their kid's Riot Games accounts.

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Jul 15 • 9:47 AM EDT • Technology • pcgamesn.com
Alpharetta business owners slam road construction project delays

Alpharetta business owners say they are frustrated that a road construction project has been delayed for years, citing damaged driveways, lane closures and other issues that hinder customers from reaching them.

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Jul 15 • 9:44 AM EDT • Business • wabe.org
Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions

The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved".

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Jul 15 • 9:26 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
‘Victorious’ star Daniella Monet recalls auditioning against Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen for ‘Hannah Montana’

‘Victorious’ star Daniella Monet relives the ‘wild, wild day’ when she auditioned against Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen for the role of Hannah Montana.

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Jul 15 • 9:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Have Delivered Nothing for American Businesses, Workers, or Communities

The Trump administration’s short-term Section 122 tariffs, which are due to expire next week, have not delivered a single policy win.

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Jul 15 • 9:01 AM EDT • Business • americanprogress.org
Hotel Bethlehem to feature ‘Megabar,’ unique eats and live entertainment for Musikfest

Restaurant manager Alyssa Carpiniello noted that guests should also save room for dessert.

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Jul 15 • 8:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • wfmz.com
"Hydration breaks" can help the "beautiful game" become a beautiful business

The 2026 World Cup has seen the "hydration break" become a point of contention, with in-stadium fans repeatedly booing (and the FIFA-fearful broadcasters not inclined to mention it) and Fox laughing all the way to the bank.

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Jul 15 • 8:08 AM EDT • Business • nbcsports.com
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Biomedical Innovation

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Markup of Three Bills Combatting Illicit Drug Threats

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

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Jul 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • energycommerce.house.gov
Trump administration live updates: U.S. launches daylight strikes on Iran

Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as the U.S. strikes Iran, Todd Blanche testifies on his nomination for attorney general and intel chief nominee Jay Clayton appears at his confirmation hearing.

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Jul 15 • 7:28 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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‘Give while you live’: Who is Museum of Science and Industry founder Julius Rosenwald?

The museum was renamed in 2024 to highlight megadonor Ken Griffin. Its original founder did not want to put his own name on the institution.

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Jul 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • wbez.org
Country music star files for divorce after 10 years: ‘Has not been an easy decision’

She announced the decision on social media.

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Jul 15 • 5:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Scene Calendar: Zookeeper Day, live music, dodgeball and more

A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.

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Jul 15 • 5:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
England v Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final: Lionel Scaloni on politics

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.

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Jul 15 • 4:05 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Scientists sail to Greenland to study melting ice sheets

A Cambridge scientist is leading the pioneering study into the impact of melting glaciers on our oceans.

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Jul 15 • 1:29 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Hide and Sneak with Zorua in Pokémon Pokopia

See if you can out-sleuth the competition and earn special prizes.

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Jul 15 • 1:06 AM EDT • Technology • pokemon.com
Older adults who followed popular diet saw surprising mental health benefit

Eating the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research.

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Jul 14 • 11:19 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Bracket, matches, dates, locations, group tables, results, how to watch

The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.

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Jul 14 • 9:58 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
WATCH LIVE: Jay Clayton testifies in confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
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Jul 14 • 8:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Sports Humanitarian Awards to World Cup final: New York's blockbuster sports week

Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world.

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Jul 14 • 8:09 PM EDT • Sports • 6abc.com
Sports Humanitarian Awards to World Cup final: New York's blockbuster sports week

Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world.

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Jul 14 • 8:09 PM EDT • Sports • abc7ny.com
Watch Eternal Founder Goyal Bets on Health Tech, Aerospace

India's quick commerce billionaire Deepinder Goyal is planning to launch his first product after stepping back from the empire he led for 18 years. Goyal says Temple, a wearable device worn on the side of the forehead, will retail for about one-thousand U-S dollars. The founder of Eternal Limited, which counts quick delivery apps Zomato and Blinkit under its umbrella, spoke with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin in an exclusive interview at his private residence in New Delhi.

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Jul 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Sports Humanitarian Awards to World Cup final: New York's blockbuster sports week

Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world.

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Jul 14 • 6:56 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Taylor Riggs: This is an economy that's open for business

'The Big Money Show' co-host Taylor Riggs reports on major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo delivering blowout profits in Q2, indicating a resilient economy and strong consumer spending.

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Jul 14 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Flow of Parkway closure detours continues to surprise local businesses

During rush hour, it took Live Drive Four nearly 40 minutes combined to cross the Rankin and Homestead Grays bridges. Despite that, business owners said things haven't slowed down.

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Jul 14 • 6:07 PM EDT • Business • wtae.com
WATCH LIVE: Todd Blanche testifies in confirmation hearing for attorney general
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Jul 14 • 5:48 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Bundesliga inks $100 million U.S. TV deal to air on USA Network and Fandango

Versant is adding live sports to a platform that most U.S. fans know best for purchasing movie tickets.

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Jul 14 • 5:30 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia

Meet 60 year old World Cup Willy. In 1966 I lived near Wembley Stadium and went to many games there including the final. He's definitely showing his age (as am I!

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Jul 14 • 5:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa ‪—‬ much longer than previously thought

Researchers extracted DNA from long-dead animals that lived in South Africa during the last ice age, revealing that genetic material lasts longer in hot climates than was previously thought.

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Jul 14 • 5:22 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war
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Jul 14 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
New York becomes first state to freeze new AI data centers in move critics warn could drive away jobs

Dem Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the nation's first statewide moratorium on new AI data centers while officials develop new environmental standards.

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Jul 14 • 4:56 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Magnolia Bakery in Chicago shut down over cockroach infestation, health violations

Magnolia Bakery's Chicago location was shut down after a failed inspection on Monday found several violations, including live cockroaches.

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Jul 14 • 4:55 PM EDT • Health • nbcchicago.com
Cattle futures sharply lower ahead of direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness. August live cattle closed $3.30 lower at $231.42 and October live cattle closed $2.97 lower at $227.65. August feeder cattle closed $5.55 higher at $348.80 and September feeder cattle closed $5.97 lower at $344.85. Direct cash cattle trade was quiet […]

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Jul 14 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • brownfieldagnews.com
Window World 450 Race Week Entertainment: Hauler Parade, Trackside Live, Driver Autographs & Live Music

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — When race fans from around the world arrive for the first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years at North Wilkesboro Speedway, they'll find four days of entertainment off the track before the green flag drops for the Window World 450 on July 19. Race week will include a Cup Series …

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Jul 14 • 3:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • wataugaonline.com
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

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Jul 14 • 3:35 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com