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Tim Hennessy won't be a full-time UND employee anymore, but still might call hockey games

UND is moving its hockey play-by-play position under Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships.

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Jul 22 • 10:05 AM EDT • Sports • grandforksherald.com
Miami Hurricanes 2026 Position Preview: Defensive Tackle

Miami returns two studs, and has some depth behind them.

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Jul 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WhatsApp launches Apple Music sharing, plus more

WhatsApp has unveiled new features today, including support for sharing Apple Music activity to your WhatsApp Status and more.

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Jul 22 • 9:59 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Gemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, Samsung shows off two more Android XR glasses

At Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced a handful of Gemini updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8.

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Jul 22 • 9:05 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery

The Ultra 2 has an 800mAh battery! 800!

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
I almost forgot Samsung’s Z Flip 8 was a foldable

If you wanted to use the square screen all the time, you’re in luck.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The 6 biggest announcements

A redesigned wide Z Fold 8 and a new ‘Ultra’ Fold.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Pasadena businesses swelter after copper wire thefts wreck ACs

These days, the temperature inside the kitchen at Sweet Red Peach bakery is at least 93 degrees.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
4 Common Medications That Can Mess With Your Gut Health

Some medications may disrupt the good bacteria in your gut, potentially affecting your digestive and overall health.

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.com
CVS is now filling pet prescriptions at its 9,000 pharmacies nationwide

The pharmacy chain will dispense select medications for dogs and cats, including antibiotics, insulin, and flea and tick treatments

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Jul 22 • 7:44 AM EDT • Health • qz.com
The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern

A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Apple is about to launch a new Apple Upgrade leasing contract to replace the...

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Jul 22 • 7:19 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
A crucial governor’s primary just became Democrats’ biggest debacle

How the Wisconsin governor’s race became a tire fire for Democrats.

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Jul 22 • 6:45 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ returning to theaters with 12 minutes of bonus footage (exclusive)

For its 25th anniversary, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ will return to theaters in late August with 12 minutes of never-before-seen bonus footage.

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Jul 22 • 5:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries

The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.

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Jul 22 • 4:33 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?

Synthetic peptides are getting some serious hype, from fitness influencers on your FYP to people seeking new options for chronic conditions. And while the human body already makes peptides, like insulin and the hormone oxytocin, most of the viral synthetic peptides are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Scientists say that raises some big concerns about safety and efficacy. So ahead of this week’s FDA meeting to discuss seven commonly used peptides, we get into the science with health reporter Sarah Boden.Interested in more science behind health trends? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Jul 22 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Volunteers help Polish scientists restore rare Mastodonsaurus skeleton

More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore a Mastodonsaurus skeleton. This massive amphibian was an aquatic predator from around the dawn of the dinosaur age.

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Jul 22 • 2:20 AM EDT • Science • apnews.com
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Virginia hemp businesses to file court injunction to stop new restrictions on CBD products

“We just need time to sort through that, so there’s not this devastating ripple effect that impacts not only business owners and their employees but all the vendors that work with them,” said Barbara Biddle, owner of District Hemp in Northern Virginia.

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Jul 22 • 2:02 AM EDT • Business • richmondbizsense.com
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says

About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.

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Jul 22 • 12:01 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Moms Podcast Takeover: Sun, swim & science with Dr. Liza Lockwood

Summer myths are everywhere—but some can be dangerous. This week on the Mom Pod, Dr. Liza Lockwood joins the moms to separate fact from fiction on sunscreen, water safety, and hydration. From the biggest summer parenting myths to simple science-backed tips that could keep your family safer, this is one conversation you'll want before your next trip to the beach, pool, or playground.

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Jul 22 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • acsh.org
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Danny Trejo recognizes L.A. tourist bus passenger as daughter of his estranged sister

‘Machete’ star and Los Angeles legend Danny Trejo had a spontaneous family reunion on a local tourist bus on Tuesday, when a passenger told the actor that she’s the daughter of his estranged sister.

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Jul 21 • 10:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Transcript: Astronauts for America Event At The California Science Center

Transcript: Astronauts for America Event At The California Science Center

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Jul 21 • 10:48 PM EDT • Science • nasawatch.com
Garmin's New Whoop Challenger Is Also a Shot at Tech's Favorite Business Model

The Circa Smartband is a deliberate counter to the subscription-gated model that defines Whoop and Fitbit's latest tracker.

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Jul 21 • 9:39 PM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
Fifth Legionnaires' death confirmed as dozens of NYC buildings found with live bacteria

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

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Jul 21 • 9:15 PM EDT • Health • nbcnewyork.com
Claude Code brings live iOS app testing into its Mac app

Claude Code’s Mac app now lets users test iOS apps in an interactive simulator pane, provided they have Xcode with the iOS platform installed.

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Jul 21 • 8:52 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Garmin's Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week

Unlike similar screen-free wearables, no subscription is required.

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Jul 21 • 7:40 PM EDT • Health • cnet.com
Coffee And Heart Health: Reassurance, Not A Prescription To Drink More

A new American Heart Association statement redefines coffee's impact on heart health, moving from historical caution to reassurance.

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Jul 21 • 7:07 PM EDT • Health • forbes.com
'Star Trek: The Next Generation' cast: See what became of the Enterprise crew nearly 40 years later

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' ushered in a golden age for the beloved franchise. See Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, and more nearly 40 years after the premiere.

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Jul 21 • 7:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Of course Matt Damon told Ben Affleck about landing the lead role in ‘The Odyssey’ before his wife

Matt Damon admitted that he told Ben Affleck about landing the lead role in ‘The Odyssey’ before his wife Luciana Barroso.

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Jul 21 • 6:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict

Apple’s requests to overturn a $634 million patent verdict and secure a new trial in its long-running legal battle with Masimo were denied.

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Jul 21 • 6:19 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Neill Blomkamp’s new zombie AI ‘film’ is just slop warmed over

AI text-to-video generators still can’t churn out quality films.

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Jul 21 • 6:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • theverge.com
Eastpointe business owner billed $776 for police response after crash

A business owner says she was shocked to receive a $776.49 bill from the Eastpointe Police Department for emergency response services following a crash in May that police say she was at fault for.

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Jul 21 • 5:52 PM EDT • Business • wxyz.com
More charges expected in NC political nonprofit spending investigation, according to DA

More charges expected after new search warrants indicate a politically connected nonprofit was spending money at strip clubs, beach vacation rentals and golf outings.

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Jul 21 • 5:11 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
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1 dead after stabbing in parking lot of Fairfield business

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

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Jul 21 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • nbcbayarea.com
Health: Searching For The Source Of Cyclospora

You may have heard of a parasite that’s causing some gastrointestinal distress.Cyclospora has sickened thousands of people across 34 states this summer – more than six times the number reported at this point last year. The CDC has linked a major cluster to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in some states. And Taylor Farms de Mexico has now pulled all of its iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market despite an FDA finding that reports that its product contained the parasite were a false positive.We answer your questions about what cyclosporiasis is, how you get it, and why investigators have had such a hard time finding the source.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Jul 21 • 4:14 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Apple raises prices on some streaming services as licensing costs climb

Apple Music individual plans rise to $11.99 and family plans jump to $19.99 as the company cites rising licensing costs for the subscription hikes.

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Jul 21 • 3:53 PM EDT • Technology • foxbusiness.com
Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio

Sony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against AI startup Udio, alleging the company infringed on the copyrights of more than 30,000 recordings.

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Jul 21 • 3:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Conan O’Brien shocks fans with new hairdo: ‘Greaser Conan’

Conan O’Brien is sporting a new ’do these days, and fans are confused: ‘Are we just ignoring his hair?’

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Jul 21 • 2:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
How Giants have fared with ABS challenges after first 100 games of 2026 season

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

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Jul 21 • 2:49 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not

A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.

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Jul 21 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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AI Companies Are Stripping Colleges of Their Best Researchers

The new career path for professors: Join Anthropic.

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Jul 21 • 1:44 PM EDT • Science • theatlantic.com
Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy

You can save up to $150.

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Jul 21 • 1:13 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

Can a new upgrade program make up for higher prices?

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Jul 21 • 1:12 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Walker Scobell and ‘Percy Jackson’ EP warn season 3 is ‘darkest’ yet: ‘People are dying’ (exclusive)

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ star Walker Scobell and executive producer Craig Silverstein talk about adapting ‘The Titan’s Curse’ for season 3 — and why it’s their ‘darkest’ one yet.

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Jul 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

Recent features make sense for creators — not so much average users

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Jul 21 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
‘Clayface’ close-up: Tom Rhys Harries delves into DC’s R-rated body horror

Meet ‘Clayface’ star Tom Rhys Harries — the actor behind Matt Hagen, the character destined to become the Batman baddie in DC’s first horror movie.

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Jul 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
The AI Backlash Companies Can’t Ignore | AI & Business for July 21

Plus, China’s latest AI advances, always-on transcription and the perils of big AI contracts.

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Jul 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report

Apple will reportedly launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program next week. As part of that, the company is reportedly...

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Jul 21 • 11:55 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update: auto navigation, Grok phone calls, Caraoke scoring, and more

Tesla's 2026 Summer Update is rolling out with new Grok commands, Caraoke scoring, smarter navigation, and mobile-app features. Full release notes inside.

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Jul 21 • 11:34 AM EDT • Technology • electrek.co
Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming

Samsung is ready to take a risk.

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Jul 21 • 11:20 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Light Flip is the minimalist $299 Moto Razr throwback you’ve been waiting for

Light is back with its fourth device, and this time, it's calling back to one of the most influential phone designs of all time.

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Jul 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove

Job number one: don’t look like a smartphone.

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Jul 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos

Google says it achieved “competitive performance” compared to larger models.

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Jul 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Garmin just launched its very own Whoop competitor, the Cirqa Smart Band

But unlike the Whoop, it's subscription-free.

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Jul 21 • 10:57 AM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Garmin challenges Whoop with subscription-free Cirqa Smart Band

The Cirqa's screen-less design may not command attention, but the data should

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Jul 21 • 10:40 AM EDT • Technology • bikeradar.com
As Garmin Cirqa launches, should Apple make a fitness band or ring?

The Apple Watch is undoubtedly one of the most capable wearables on the market, but not everyone wants a device...

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Jul 21 • 10:26 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Trump's 50% Canada tariffs risk higher prices and fresh political fallout

President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products

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Jul 21 • 10:25 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
iPhone 18 Pro: New display upgrades are coming in two ways

iPhone 18 Pro models will have the same screen sizes as last year, but rumors indicate their displays will be upgraded in two other ways.

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Jul 21 • 10:04 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers

The X4 Pro is Xteink’s best pocket-friendly e-reader yet.

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Jul 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription

Garmin’s new Whoop competitor is the screen-free Cirqa smart band.

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Jul 21 • 9:33 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Amazon Business Reaches $60 Billion in Annualized Gross Sales, Serving Over 11 Million Organizations Worldwide

Organizations of all sizes turning to Amazon Business for its AI-powered tools, business-relevant selection, everyday low prices, delivery fleets purpose-built for businesses, and expanded Prime Business membership benefits More than 1.8 million new organizations joined Amazon Business so far this year Last year, Amazon Business-specific discounts saved organizations more than $1 billion worldwide, while Prime Business members saved more than $880 million in shipping fees globally last year Amazon Business selection up nearly 30% globally this year, with expansion in categories like repair tools, fresh groceries, and office furniture

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Jul 21 • 9:03 AM EDT • Business • press.aboutamazon.com
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Halliday’s latest smart glasses feature a much-improved display

The new display is 1,000 percent less stupid.

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Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable

A fresh take on looter shooters.

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Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
The truth about gut health

Mythbusting our relationship with the trillions of microorganisms living in our gut.

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Jul 21 • 8:30 AM EDT • Health • vox.com
9 Vitamins and Supplements That May Support Brain Health

Certain vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats benefit brain health by supporting nerve function, protecting brain cells from damage, and improving focus.

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.com
Largest ever iPhone screen arriving next year, suggests leaker

Next year could see the introduction of the largest ever iPhone screen, according to a leaker with a decent track...

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Jul 21 • 6:52 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
2026 FIFA World Cup

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

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Jul 21 • 6:50 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
Iran may be stronger than we thought

Three US troops were killed in the past week, and the risks are only growing.

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Jul 21 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
How the Michigan Senate primary activated every bitter Democratic grudge

The ghosts of 2016, 2020, and 2024 have all come to Michigan.

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Jul 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
What China's internet is saying about Moonshot's hot new Kimi model

Just days after launching Kimi K3, Moonshot AI temporarily suspended new subscriptions, saying demand had overwhelmed its computing capacity.

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Jul 21 • 5:10 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Locals continue to enjoy Curve entertainment

Even though the stadium is in Altoona, Bedford folks just can’t resist making the trip to watch the Curve team play baseball.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • bedfordgazette.com
Morning Digest: Lakewood businesses and residents frustrated by constant power outages

Good morning, Cleveland! Here's what you need to know about today's stories on GMC, traffic and weather.

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Jul 21 • 4:41 AM EDT • Business • news5cleveland.com
Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy®

Pet owners can now fill eligible pet prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, with convenient options including refills, prescription management and delivery.

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Jul 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • cvshealth.com
Cyclosporiasis: the science, risks and red flags

What’s small, round and could give you explosive diarrhea? Cyclospora parasites. The diarrheal disease they cause is wreaking havoc on thousands this summer in what is the largest known flare up in the U.S. ever. What’s causing it and what can we do about it? NPR’s Joseph Kim joins host Nate Rott to talk about the outbreak – and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.Read more of Joseph’s reporting on cyclosporiasis here. Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Jen Landon recalls cow kicking ‘Yellowstone’ costar in the face

‘Yellowstone’ stars Jen Landon and Ian Bohen recall him being kicked in the face by a cow while filming the TV drama.

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Jul 20 • 11:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Geena Davis said she was told she wasn’t attractive enough to star in ‘Fletch’

Geena Davis recalls being told she ‘wasn’t attractive enough’ to star in 1985’s ‘Fletch.’

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Jul 20 • 11:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Photos show Chinese companies showcasing AI technology and robots at science forum

BEIJING (AP) — China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems.

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Jul 20 • 9:22 PM EDT • Science • apnews.com
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iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here's how it works

Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, and it comes with a useful new “Automatic Downloads” feature in the Apple...

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Jul 20 • 8:25 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation

The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.

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Jul 20 • 7:39 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
NC political corruption probe: Warrant says group spent big on strip clubs, golf

The new warrant highlights nearly $80,000 in spending from 2022 to 2024 on strip clubs, sports and a beach rental.

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Jul 20 • 7:28 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
Phillies actively looking to trade for back-end starting pitcher

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

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

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

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