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Arrest made in historic Bushwick church fire
Police arrested a man in connection to a June Bushwick church fire that collapsed its iconic steeple. On Juneteenth, the historic landmark went up in flames....
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S&P, Nasdaq open higher as surprise payrolls fall quells rate-hike fears
Aug 7 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, raising doubts about a September interest-rate hike by the...
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William Sawalich returns to Joe Gibbs Racing for 2027 NASCAR season
William Sawalich won't be going anywhere for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.
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Orioles out to regroup in series opener vs. Rangers
A series with wild-card implications will take place this weekend in Arlington, Texas, when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night....
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Rags to riches Kickstarter CEO starts inspired artist fund | The Excerpt
On the Friday, August 7, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: Before the crowdfunding giant Kickstarter hired a 33-year-old CEO in the fall of 2022, revenue had been falling…. as much as 20 percent...
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Details on the 2026 Patriot Games are sparse. Here's everything we know
This story was updated to reflect a change to ESPN’s schedule. As the celebration of America's 250th birthday continues, the focus turns to student-athletes....
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Men are injecting sketchy substances in their faces for ‘looksmaxxing.' Doctors are horrified
"Do you even looksmaxx, bro?"
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Fantasy football loser forced to play golf without a ball is ultimate punishment
Punishing the last-place team in fantasy football has been a thing for a while now — but this might be the best one yet.
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El Paso carjacking suspects caught after wild Texas DPS chase, crash
A worker making a quick stop at home to get some coffee was allegedly carjacked in a case resulting in a high-speed pursuit that ended after a crash in Northeast El Paso....
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Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel off NFI list
Jaylin Noel is officially back for the Houston Texans.
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Kevin Gausman likely to make Cubs debut vs. Royals
It's been a rough season for Kevin Gausman, but his experience -- especially in the playoffs -- is a key factor in the Chicago Cubs trading for him this week....
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Heat advisory, code red issued in Philly amid heat, humidity
Sticky, thick humidity is blanketing the Philadelphia region and causing heat indexes that could reach the low 100s through early next week.
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Soft July jobs report fuels skepticism over possible Fed rate hike
NEW YORK, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior month were revised sharply lower, potentially raising questions about whether the Federal...
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See which states people are packing up and moving to
Older generations are moving south while Gen Z is gravitating toward densely populated areas with access to colleges, entry-level jobs and apartments, according to U-Haul's latest migration trends...
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Texans among Top 10 teams entering 2026 per Yahoo! Sports
Power rankings mean little entering the NFL regular season, but at least it's a strong gauge to see what the outside believes of a team's potential for the impending year. As tradition, Yahoo!...
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US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior month were revised sharply lower, potentially raising questions about...
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Mexico inflation slows to six-year low as Banxico holds rates
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation slowed in July to its lowest level in more than six years, data from statistics agency INEGI showed on Friday, a day after the central bank held interest...
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UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action Aug. 7-8
This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas. At UFC Fight Night 284, lightweight contenders Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld clash at the Meta APEX....
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Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to improve on their MLB-best record when they welcome the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series that starts Friday night....
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US rate futures cut chances of September rate hike after jobs data
NEW YORK, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. interest rate futures on Friday reduced the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at next month's policy meeting after an unexpected decline in...
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Caitlin Clark shoulders blame for misses in Fever loss: 'That just can’t happen'
It wasn't the best of nights for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, and the guard is aware of it.
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Japan's yen surges after US jobs data, traders alert to intervention risk
LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar again on Friday after a surprisingly weak U.S. employment report, with traders alert to the prospect of intervention just a few...
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US employers shed 23K jobs, BLS report suggests weaker labor market
U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Aug. 7, a figure far below analysts' expectations, and downward revisions to job growth estimates in May and June reflect a...
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US futures extend gains after July nonfarm payrolls data
Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, dampening expectations of an interest-rate hike in September....
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LSU playing a high-stakes game with its future. The risk is obvious
Look, I have no idea what LSU is doing. Frankly, I’m not sure LSU has any idea what LSU is doing. But this is where we are with college sports, and the never-ending chase for cash....
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British line of succession: Could Andrew still take the throne?
On Feb. 19, the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and questioned on accusations of misconduct in public life for allegedly providing Jeffrey Epstein with sensitive trade secrets....
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Canada posts monster jobs gain in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low
OTTAWA, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Canada's economy added far more jobs in July than expected and the unemployment rate dropped to a two-year low, data showed on Friday, in another sign the economy is coping...
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Last-place Angels eager to turn around fortunes in matchup vs. Marlins
The Los Angeles Angels, who have the worst record in the majors, are on the fast track toward their 11th consecutive losing season.
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Airbnb shares gain as investors cheer revenue forecast raise, AI payoff
By Anshuman Tripathy Aug 7 (Reuters) - Airbnb shares rose 9% in premarket trading on Friday as the vacation-rental firm's raised annual revenue forecast eased worries over the fallout on global travel...
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EPISD names 2 new trustees to fill vacant board seats in El Paso
After a special session of the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees, Dr. Matthew Reza and Brian Kelley have officially completed the district's governing body....
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Volkswagen to overhaul US strategy with planned pick-up truck, source says
BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - German auto group Volkswagen plans to overhaul its U.S. strategy with new management and a revised product offering, including a new pickup truck, a company source told...
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Debt burden grows for German suppliers in embattled auto sector, study shows
BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - German auto suppliers are more indebted and spend more on interest than their international rivals as competition from China intensifies, according to excerpts from an...
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Built to honor amateur golf, The Honors Course has stayed true to its roots
OOLTEWAH, TN — When Jack Lupton picked the name of The Honors Course, he did so with the goal of always honoring amateur golf.
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Noche UFC: Yair Rodriguez vs. Jean Silva odds, what to know
Jean Silva and Yair Rodriguez clash in the Noche UFC headliner in Arizona. Yair Rodriguez vs.
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Fresh off rally, 'exhausted' Red Sox put 8-game win streak on line vs. A's
There is no rest for the weary in the middle of a major league season.
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Should Cardinals start Carson Beck after impressive preseason debut?
Carson Beck had no shortage of skeptics entering his rookie season.
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Is the Red Line of DC's Metro operating more smoothly today?
As commuters attempted to go home Thursday evening on the Washington DC-area's Metro, those using the Red Line experienced long delays. Just after 2 p.m....
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Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations....
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Explainer-What to know about the multistate Salmonella outbreak in the US
Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeno peppers....
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Take-Two sticks to annual bookings outlook, says on track for 'GTA VI' November launch
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive maintained its annual bookings forecast on Friday, raising some concerns around the strength of demand for its highly anticipated title "Grand Theft Auto VI"....
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Trump's Patriot Games are just days away. What to know
It's a wrap on Independence Day month, but not on celebrations for America's 250th. Next up are the Patriot Games, described as a "national competition celebrating the next generation."...
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Guardians, White Sox limp into crucial AL Central series
The first series after the trade deadline did not go the way either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians would have liked.
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Max Fried, Yankees take aim at surging Braves
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried is rounding into form following a two- month layoff due to an elbow injury, but he has been backed by a lineup struggling to consistently generate offense....
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Dodgers injury updates: Great news for slumping LA
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nowhere near full strength, but there’s still a strong belief that the team will be ready for the postseason.
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What happened with WNBA fans say that led to incident in Fever vs. Aces?
On Thursday night during the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a fan and another man were escorted out of their seats. What happened there?...
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2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Round of 32 scores, tee times, highlights
OOLTEWAH, TN — The marathon is underway at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur. By Friday night, the field will be cut to eight.
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Is tax-free weekend online too? What Texas shoppers should know
Tax-free weekend in now underway — the sales tax holiday is expected to bring millions of savings to Texas families. The sales tax holiday runs from Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9....
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Los Angeles Angels at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Angels (44-71) and Miami Marlins (58-58) meet Friday to open a 3-game series in Miami, Florida. First pitch at Loan Depot Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET....
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Connections hints, clues and answers on Friday, August 7 2026
WARNING: THERE ARE CONNECTIONS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE AUGUST 7, 2026 NYT CONNECTIONS ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK!...
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Under Armour forecasts steeper annual sales decline
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Under Armour forecast a steeper annual decline in revenue on Friday, as the athletic apparel maker struggles with weak consumer spending amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key...
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El-Sayed faces 'uphill battle' winning Jewish support in Michigan
Joe Tigay of Bloomfield Hills identifies as a longtime progressive Democrat. And Jewish.
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Meat packer JBS to partner Indonesian wealth fund arm in joint venture
SAO PAULO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - JBS has agreed to form a joint venture with PT Danantara (DIM), an arm of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, to pursue investments in protein production across Indonesia,...
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Get NFL Sunday Ticket for free or at a discount. Here's how
For many NFL fans, it's time to make sure they punch their NFL Sunday Ticket.
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Join The Forecaddie Collective to play Bone Valley at Streamsong
What’s it like to play golf with The Forecaddie Collective? Simply put: Unforgettable.
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Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Levi Strauss on Friday disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party gained access to the company's systems through a social engineering attack...
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Cloudflare shares jump after forecast raise on AI-driven demand
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Cloudflare shares rose before the bell on Friday after the cloud services firm raised its annual forecasts, betting that resilient AI-driven demand will sustain traffic across its...
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Morning Bid: Dealjà vu
By Anna Szymanski August 7 (Reuters) - Your weekly market recap, with reading, watching and listening recommendations from the ROI team From the Editor Tech earnings hogged the spotlight this week, as...
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Texas A&M senior DE enters the 2026 season highly underrated
Texas A&M's second preseason practice took place on Thursday evening, as the 2026 roster continued to showcase its talent, especially the Aggies' deep wide receiver rotation, now including Alabama...
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Salad chain Sweetgreen shares slide as cyclosporiasis fears prompt forecast cut
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Shares of Sweetgreen slumped 15% in premarket trading on Friday, a day after the salad chain slashed its annual same-store-sales projections as consumers grew wary of fresh produce...
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Trump's new bid to curtail birthright citizenship
Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's Friday's news: Sen.
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