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Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent and more top headlines

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Jul 22 • 9:56 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Trump touts children’s investment accounts as he searches for a political win

The president promoted his “Trump accounts” program on a visit to Georgia, hoping to give Republicans an economic message that will connect with voters before the midterms.

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Jul 22 • 7:08 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.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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Rising healthcare costs are reshaping Ohio's midterm elections

A drop in Obamacare enrollees has raised concerns about healthcare costs.

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Jul 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Biotech experts want FDA drug reviews based on science, not politics

Biotech experts call for the FDA to prioritize scientific expertise over political influence in drug reviews amid recent leadership changes and staffing challenges.

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Jul 22 • 3:53 PM EDT • Politics • journalrecord.com
Fox News Poll: Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent

Trump approval holds at 39% as Democrats lead the generic ballot by 7 points, the highest for either party in Fox News polling since 1996.

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Jul 22 • 3:20 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
UCI Health - Los Alamitos medical center on lockdown amid massive police response

A medical center in Los Alamitos was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning amid a massive response by police at the facility.

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Jul 22 • 2:40 PM EDT • Health • abc7.com
Angry Mobs Are Attacking Health Workers in Congo. It Will Only Make the Ebola Outbreak Worse

There have been dozens of attacks of health care providers amid an ongoing Ebola crisis in Congo. It’s expected to increase the death rate in what’s already one of the fastest-growing outbreaks.

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Jul 22 • 2:11 PM EDT • Health • time.com
Government Contracting Surges, But Not for All

New report reveals federal small business contracting meets targets amid policy shifts. Discover mixed results and procurement changes affecting contractors.

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Jul 22 • 1:46 PM EDT • Business • legis1.com
Chicago Bears youth movement faces training camp test

The Chicago Bears are a team on the rise. The Monsters of the Midway put the league on notice in 2025 by winning the NFC North, which is possibly the toughest division in football, winning a Wild Card game against their hated rivals, and pushing the Los Angeles Rams to the absolute brink in the ...

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Jul 22 • 1:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tim Tebow ESPN contract extension announced amid sweeping layoffs

Tim Tebow's multi-year contract extension with ESPN comes as the company experiences another round of layoffs, affecting several high-profile names.

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Jul 22 • 1:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ECU Health expands scope of practice for independent Certified Nurse Midwives

Certified Nurse Midwives at ECU Health support moms-to-be throughout their pregnancies, all the way to the delivery table.

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Jul 22 • 12:57 PM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Nearly 1,000 people dead from Ebola outbreak in Congo amid health worker strike

Healthcare workers in Congo have faced local resistance, unpaid labor, and physical assault during the declared fastest Ebola outbreak in history.

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Jul 22 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • fortune.com
Which Bills Starter Could Lose His Job In 2026?

As Joe Brady takes the reins, guard Alec Anderson faces a pivotal season. Discover why this returning veteran sits on the hot seat amidst Buffalo’s roster overhaul.

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Jul 22 • 12:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure

Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political press...

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Jul 22 • 11:56 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
The Mountain West Bowl Situation Becomes More Complicated

Back in June, we discussed how the bowl situation would be more complicated for mid-major conferences, especially the Mountain West and Pac-12, going forward. Now, it appears that the Mountain West will face more obstacles for its bowl teams. When the Poinsetta Bowl announced its return, the original reports were that it would take the […]

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Jul 22 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Teacher Feature: IRC middle school science coach grows tech learning for Title I students
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Jul 22 • 10:59 AM EDT • Science • cbs12.com
What happens when you try to chop a photon in half?

A mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons.

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Jul 22 • 10:17 AM EDT • Science • arstechnica.com
Many kids don’t eat enough veggies. Amid a parasite outbreak in the US, what’s a parent to do?

An outbreak of cyclospora has some people eating less produce, but a global study found kids eat too few fruits and vegetables. Here’s what parents should know.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
GOP senators unveil move to memorialize communism victims on CCP's doorstep amid Dem civil war: 'No tolerance'

The proposed memorial would sit across from the Chinese Embassy, forcing CCP officials to face victims of Mao Zedong's rule and the Uyghur genocide daily.

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Jul 22 • 8:53 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Pitcher Shane Drohan talks Brewers in midst of longest homestand

Our Dennis Krause sat down one on one with Drohan.

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Jul 22 • 8:10 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.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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City of Brownsville, Midtown Entertainment District come to agreement following attempted shutdown

The city of Brownsville and Midtown Entertainment District bar owners reached an agreement allowing businesses to operate while appealing code violation claims.

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • krgv.com
Amid budget deficit, political science department cuts TAs, shrinks course capacities

UCLA’s political science department cut teaching assistant and reader positions in response to a budget deficit, faculty said. Each teaching assistant position cut by the department reduces enrollment capacity in political science courses by roughly 60 students, said Margaret Peters, political science professor and vice chair for graduate studies.

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • dailybruin.com
Watch China's Hanfu Boom Is a Political Tool

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Karishma Vaswani says China's Hanfu boom gives young people comfort amid economic uncertainty and the Communist Party a tool for promoting national greatness. But nostalgia cannot create jobs, revive the property market or persuade young people to start families.

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
‘Incapacitated’ Pilot Put on Oxygen Mid-Flight After Health Emergency

The pilot required oxygen at 30,000 feet during a 10-and-a-half-hour flight.

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Jul 22 • 7:35 AM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Foxconn Ramps Up Hiring as iPhone 18 Pro Enters Mass Production

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models have entered mass production and are now in a production ramp-up phase, according to China Securities News. In a new report citing industry chain sources (via MyDrivers), Apple's main assembly partner Foxconn is said to have entered its peak recruitment period to prepare for large-scale production and stocking ahead of the fall launch. Hourly wages, base pay, and rehire bonuses have all been raised to attract workers amid the ramp-up.

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Jul 22 • 7:16 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges

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Jul 22 • 7:12 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges.

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Jul 22 • 7:07 AM EDT • Politics • newsday.com
‘Medical freedom’ takes a back seat in Florida’s midterm fights

Despite numerous pushes from top GOP officials on the libertarian-leaning health efforts, voters have other issues top of mind in 2026.

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Jul 22 • 6:55 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
Hegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: 'I put this on you'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators over Iran war strategy and military funding amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.

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Jul 22 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Pakistan Unveils Rs 18.8 Trillion Budget 2026-27: Tax Relief for Salaried Class, Landmark Exemption for Women's Health Amid Regional Crisis

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 during a National Assembly sessionISLAMABAD, July 22, 2026 (...

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Jul 22 • 5:55 AM EDT • Health • markets.businessinsider.com
Deaths of Brainerd middle schoolers prompt calls to address bullying, mental health

Two Forestview Middle School students, 11-year-old Ava Starr and 13-year-old Alexis Thornton, died just three weeks apart. Both families say the girls were bullied by other students.

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Jul 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Airbus Shares Climb on Midterm Profitability Goal

The stock gained more than 7% after the group said it aimed to significantly boost its profitability in the coming years, betting demand will remain strong.

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Jul 22 • 4:39 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Garrett Crochet makes tough admission amid Red Sox turnaround

The Boston Red Sox have been without star pitcher Garrett Crochet since April 25th due to a lingering injury issue.

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Jul 21 • 11:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
House passes bill to fund the government until after midterm elections

Senate appropriators are working on a different version of a stopgap bill with the aim of attracting some Democratic support.

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Jul 21 • 10:18 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The battle for Congress gets a Wall Street-style scoreboard powered by real-money bets

Kalshi's new Midterms Hub combines live prediction markets with polling, fundraising data and historical results to track House, Senate and governor races.

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Jul 21 • 10:17 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Democratic Rep. Crow: ‘Americans are done with endless conflict in the Middle East’
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Jul 21 • 9:09 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Business owner says midtown Atlanta construction forced salon to close, sparked rent dispute

The area has been under construction for about three years.

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Jul 21 • 8:40 PM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
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Patriots Make Harold Landry Roster Move Amid Injury Concerns

The New England Patriots are getting ready for training camp, and they have received a big update on Harold Landry's status before the action gets underway. The post Patriots Make Harold Landry Roster Move Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 21 • 8:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Broward Health hosts 1st Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair to help expectant parents

Broward Health is working to make preparing for a baby a little less intimidating by connecting expectant families with resources, doctors and information before delivery day.

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Jul 21 • 5:31 PM EDT • Health • local10.com
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News on Tuesday that the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is "under control."

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Jul 21 • 4:56 PM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
Dave Roberts Makes Wild Trade Deadline Statement Amid Skubal Rumors

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an eye-popping claim about the Dodgers' status at the trade deadline.

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Jul 21 • 4:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scoop: Trump's top MAGA advisers gather to plot midterms

Trump's team is sitting on about $530 million and figuring out how, when and where to deploy it.

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Jul 21 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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Summer safety: Heat and your heart health

In eastern North Carolina, soaring temperatures and humidity put residents at risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for people with a heart condition.

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Jul 21 • 2:14 PM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Dolphins sign NFL tackling leader to extension amid rebuild

Jordyn Brooks and the Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension.

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Jul 21 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Will data center backlash decide the midterms?

Democrats, Republicans both divided over AI concerns

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Jul 21 • 1:56 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
Pressley, Warren, Booker, Moore, Dingell, Adams, Underwood, Colleagues Renew Push to Combat Maternal Health Crisis

Mamas First Act would expand Medicaid coverage to include prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care provided by doulas, midwives, tribal midwives,...

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Jul 21 • 1:51 PM EDT • Health • pressley.house.gov
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to close amid industry concern over Broadway economics

“Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” the ballroom-inspired reinvention of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s megamusical, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Aug.

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Jul 21 • 1:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
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Shopping Options Expand on Fourth Avenue

A grand opening for Pacific Corner Market heralds more shopping options on Fourth Avenue, with an expanded Midnight Market next door.

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Jul 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com
Report: Two Arkansas Entertainment Venues Rank Among World's Best

Two Arkansas concert venues are receiving international recognition after earning spots in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Rankings, highlighting

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Jul 21 • 12:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • armoneyandpolitics.com
Cam Schlittler Praises Aaron Boone's Leadership Amid Yankees' Playoff Push

The New York Yankees are looking to get hot out of the All-Star break. Since returning, they've gone 2-2, but have picked up back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Yankees are aiming to make a third straight postseason appearance.

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Jul 21 • 11:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Future Healthcare Professionals Explore Careers at Health Careers Institute

Illinois high school students learn alongside MWU student mentors on the Downers Grove Campus

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • midwestern.edu
Kyle Klein Named Associate Commissioner for Sports Administration and Championships

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher has named Kyle Klein Associate Commissioner for Sports Administration and Championships, effective July 1, 2026.

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • getsomemaction.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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New UK PM shuts down science and tech department

In the midst of appointing his Cabinet, new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

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Jul 21 • 5:27 AM EDT • Science • pharmaphorum.com
Defense lawyers in demand amidst health care fraud crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding AI-powered health care fraud enforcement as prosecutors target Medicare and Medicaid fraud with advanced analytics nationwide.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • masslawyersweekly.com
OpenAI projects ChatGPT ad growth amid market doubts

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is working to grow its ChatGPT ad business amid skepticism about its ambitious revenue projections.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Yankees news: Trade Deadline previews

Domínguez, Jones headline Yanks trade chips; three changes the team can make now; Clarke Schmidt faces live hitters

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Freedom, trust and the future of science: Nobel laureates reflect on the ideas shaping tomorrow

Behind every scientific discovery are years, sometimes decades, of fundamental research, failed experiments, uncertain funding, international collaboration and the freedom to pursue questions without knowing where they might lead. The Nobel laureates recently gathered at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany argued that scientific breakthroughs depend on far more than brilliant ideas alone. Those conversations unfolded against the backdrop of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and growing geopolitical competition. The question running through the discussions was therefore broader than science itself: what conditions make discovery possible? ‘Europe is a space of freedom’

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Jul 21 • 3:07 AM EDT • Science • euneighbourseast.eu
Michael Page Wants New UFC Contract

UFC welterweight and middleweight fighter Michael Page is hoping to get a new contract as he has just one fight left on his current deal.Page joined the UFC in 2o24 after spending the majority of his MMA career up to that point in Bellator MMA. When the UFC signed Page, it was looked at as […] The post Michael Page Wants New UFC Contract appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 21 • 1:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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J.J. McCarthy Receives Strong Take Amid Vikings QB Competition

The Minnesota Vikings will use a QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray to determine their starter for the 2026 NFL season. Nonetheless, even with the competition ongoing, many expect Murray to emerge victorious.Murray is looking to show that he’s still a starting QB despite the Arizona Cardinals cutting ties with him this offseason. […] The post J.J. McCarthy Receives Strong Take Amid Vikings QB Competition appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 21 • 12:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump rejected nearly 6,000 clemency applications amid hope of pardon wave

Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3.

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Jul 20 • 11:08 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
North Star Health to close birthing center at hospital in Ogdensburg

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is losing revenue operating its 24-labor-and-delivery unit amid months of financial turmoil at North Star.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • northcountrypublicradio.org
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Live Results: Arizona midterm primary elections

Arizona Republicans will choose a nominee in a state primary Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.

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Jul 20 • 7:44 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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
Multi-Restaurant and Entertainment Concept The Forge Begins Soft Opening in Midtown Ocala

The Forge has officially entered its soft opening phase, with six restaurant concepts now open and additional businesses planned in the coming weeks and months.

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Jul 20 • 4:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • 352today.com
Alabama health officials report 28 cases of Cyclospora amid national outbreak

The Alabama Department of Public Health has reported 28 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the state as of July 20, as part of an ongoing national outbreak.

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Jul 20 • 4:29 PM EDT • Health • wbrc.com
SEC Power Rankings Heading Into 2026 Season

The SEC enters the 2026 season looking as loaded as ever. National title contenders are scattered throughout the conference, and even the middle tier features programs capable of pulling major upsets. Here’s how the league stacks up heading into Week 1. 1. Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart once again has the SEC’s most complete roster. Gunner…

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Jul 20 • 4:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

Learn about the dangerous wildfire smoke blanketing wide regions of the U.S.

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Jul 20 • 4:17 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Taylor Farms political donations questioned amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

(FOX40.COM) — Past political donations from Taylor Farms are raising eyebrows as the California-based produce supplier is tied to an ongoing parasitic outbreak. Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and …

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Jul 20 • 3:19 PM EDT • Politics • fox40.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
Broadcom’s AI Mix Shift: How AVGO’s Booming AI Chip Business Changes the Investment Thesis

The AI sell-off extended on Friday and affected stock markets around the world. Oil prices remained volatile amid the U.S.-Iran tensions. Chip stocks, in particular, took the largest hit after a poor week. There is skepticism that AI chip prices are too high and that demand for computer memory and processors would be unsustainable if […]

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Jul 20 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
WA's Suzan DeBene helps lead House midterm election strategy

Washington's Rep. Suzan DelBene is leading Democrats' efforts to reclaim the U.S. House, crisscrossing the country to raise money and guide strategy.

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Jul 20 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Greg Sankey outlines SEC's priorities amid changing college sports landscape

Sankey did not make any sweeping pronouncements during his 50-minute address to open SEC Media Days on Monday, but his remarks made many of his stances clear.

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Jul 20 • 12:41 PM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com
Mets, Phillies announcers can’t believe mid-play sunglasses move

A pet peeve of many baseball viewers is when a defensive player has their sunglasses on their hat, rather than over their eyes, when the sun is out. And during Sunday’s game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. did put on his sunglasses, but he…

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Jul 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Is Thailand’s PM More Concerned About Sound Cannabis Policy or Political Optics?

Amid a rise in smuggling, Anutin Charnvirakul has recently come out against the policy he once championed: the decriminalization of marijuana.

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Jul 20 • 10:49 AM EDT • Politics • thediplomat.com
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Anthropic's $1M gift expands Memphis nonprofit's AI and computer science education efforts

The AI research and development company Anthropic is investing $1 million to help expand computer science and AI education in the Mid-South through a gift to Memphis-based nonprofit Code Crew. Accord...

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Jul 20 • 8:25 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Northwestern Mutual annual meeting comes as economic anxiety continues

Some 11,000 people are in Milwaukee for the Northwestern Mutual annual meeting amid economic uncertainty.

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Jul 20 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • jsonline.com
The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits

For those who are burned out, perimenopausal, or both, dancing all night can be a panacea. It’s great exercise, lowers stress, boosts energy and provides connection. No wonder so many are doing it

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Health care gives Democrats a potent issue for midterm elections in Iowa and beyond

In places like Iowa and rural America, health care cuts and lack of coverage are giving Democrats a potent issue to take votes from Republicans in their bid to retake control of Congress.

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Jul 20 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • postandcourier.com
Celtic revive chase for striker Hogh

Celtic have resurrected their interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh after missing out on the 25-year-old Dane in January. Celtic have submitted a second "huge" offer for Oviedo and Egypt winger Haissem Hassan. Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels.

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Jul 20 • 3:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pellegrini’s contract renewal, agreement worth €3 million

Lorenzo Pellegrini is waiting to renew his contract with Roma. The Giallorossi midfielder is in the capital and rejected Juventus’s offer to convince him to join Spalletti’s project, as they did w...

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Jul 20 • 2:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive Positive Update Amid LeBron James Pursuit

The Cleveland Cavaliers have received a positive update about their pursuit of LeBron James.

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Jul 20 • 2:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Trump's Election Address Means for Local Officials

MIT’s Charles Stewart, one of the nation’s leading experts on election administration, offers his take on the president’s speech and how local election officials should proceed into midterm season.

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Jul 20 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • governing.com
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Paris farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak

Paris farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak

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Jul 19 • 11:40 PM EDT • Business • wkyt.com
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Nashville Farmers Market vendors see business boost amid cyclospora concerns
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Jul 19 • 11:35 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Nashville Farmers Market vendors see business boost amid cyclospora concerns

A nationwide food safety alert is bringing an unexpected boost to some local farmers.

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Jul 19 • 11:35 PM EDT • Business • wkrn.com
Paris farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak

A cyclosporasis outbreak affecting nearly 200 people across Kentucky, including more than a dozen combined cases in Fayette and Madison counties, is prompting some consumers to bypass major retailers and buy produce directly from local farms.

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Jul 19 • 11:26 PM EDT • Business • wkyt.com
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Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students

Through the Newton Summer Science Program (NSSP), Newton South HS students offer free, high-school-level, summer STEM classes for students entering Grades 7-9 in September. Classes are held for...

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Jul 19 • 11:20 PM EDT • Science • figcitynews.com
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Jackson County residents, business owners react to Highway 57 project progress

The $212-million Highway 57 expansion project, which started in 2023, is in the midst of its third year.

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Jul 19 • 9:14 PM EDT • Business • wlox.com
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3rd person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City

A third person has died in New York City amid an ongoing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Upper East Side, according to health officials.

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Jul 19 • 8:56 PM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle East

Oil prices jumped 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $90 a barrel, as the United States and ​Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments ‌in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jul 19 • 8:16 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Arsenal planning short-term move for free agent John Stones following William Saliba's World Cup injury

Plus: Tottenhams Djed Spence is keen on a move to Inter Milan; Chelseas stance on Joao Pedro has been revealed amid interest from Barcelona; Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa plans a raid on former club Real Madrid

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Jul 19 • 6:45 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Mid-Hudson Valley business calendar for the week of July 20, 2026

July 21 and 28: Women’s Enterprise Development Center free course, Bookkeeping & QuickBooks: Know Your Numbers, Grow Your Business (two-part series), 6-8 p.m., 3 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie. The course includes two sessions: Bookkeeping…

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Jul 19 • 3:04 PM EDT • Business • dailyfreeman.com
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‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
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Jul 19 • 2:29 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final

Supporters are facing hours of queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.

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Jul 19 • 12:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Montana couple grows farm into a community-driven farmstand business

What started as a small family garden in the Helena Valley has grown into a thriving local farm operation.

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Jul 19 • 12:16 PM EDT • Business • kxlf.com
Bernie blowback: How Sanders’ primary endorsements have sparked a Democratic midterm war

Sen. Bernie Sanders had just announced his intent to unseat a sitting House Democrat — this time, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus from North Carolina — when Rep. Hakeem Jeffries decided it was time to confront Sanders himself.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com