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Northwestern receives massive donation for football program
Money is the name of the game in college sports right now, and Northwestern football is about to get a lot more of it.
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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs headline NBA international games in 2026-27
With the rollout of the 2026-27 NBA schedule, the league will again take its game overseas with a two games in Europe and one in Mexico, all of which were previously announced in May....
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US transport secretary working on telecom issues fix after close call involving Trump helicopter
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Jets CB taken to hospital after passing out in practice. What to know
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital via ambulance after passing out during a joint training camp practice, coach Aaron Glenn said....
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Bulldozers roll into Big Bend National Park to build Trump border wall
Contractors building President Donald Trump's southwest border wall are bulldozing portions of Big Bend National Park in Texas, sparking fresh outrage from longtime area residents and environmental...
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Martha Stewart turns heads with hair transformation – See the bold look
Martha Stewart is an interior design guru, but even she can appreciate the outer beauty of personal maintenance.
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2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler big favorite to win in Memphis
Michael Brennan's thrilling win at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday put a bow on the PGA Tour's 2026 regular season. Now, it's on to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The FedEx St....
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UFC 330 pre-event facts: Islam Makhachev chases unprecedented history
The UFC concludes its summer numbered event run on Saturday with UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The entire event streams on Paramount+....
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How 2026 NFL Draft had billion-dollar impact on Pittsburgh-area economy
Three and a half months after the 2026 NFL Draft took over Pittsburgh's Downtown and North Shore with record crowds, two independent studies estimated how much money it brought into the Steel City....
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US Marine Robert Gilman released after years in Russian prison
A Marine held in a Russian prison since 2022 has been released and is headed back to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, Aug. 11....
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Kodai Senga couldn't stop Mets rookie from throwing first-career save ball into the crowd
By all accounts, it's been an absolutely brutal season for Mets pitcher Kodai Senga. And even when there was something to celebrate, it still didn't exactly go his way....
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WNBA power rankings: Who are the league's best 3-point shooters in 2026?
The 2026 WNBA season has been full of magnificent shots, and it's hard to ignore the good basketball happening.
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Kyle Whittingham admits Ohio State comments should have been 'worded differently'
After a turbulent few years defined by sign-stealing, NCAA recruiting violations and an inappropriate intra-office relationship, Michigan football finds itself in a different, far more benign kind of...
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Trump's catering truck ruse to escape an assassination plot in photos
Newly-released photos show the scene on an airport tarmac in Turkey last month during what news reports describe as a clandestine mission to safeguard President Donald Trump from an Iranian threat by...
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Packers to start QB Jordan Love against Steelers. What about Aaron Rodgers?
At least one half of a potentially notable preseason quarterback matchup is in place.
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Civil rights groups fight Trump's new birthright citizenship order
WASHINGTON – Civil rights groups that successfully fought President Donald Trump’s first attempt to curtail birthright citizenship are targeting his latest effort....
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Toyota recalls more than half a million vehicles. See affected models
Toyota is recalling more than half a million vehicles due to an issue with the cars' instrument cluster display, which may increase the risk of a crash....
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'A little grace': Kate Beckinsale pushes back on comments about her weight loss
Kate Beckinsale is opening up about the grief and health issues she says have contributed to changes in her appearance after receiving negative comments about her weight online....
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Amateur golfer resigns membership after pretending to get a hole-in-on
An amateur golfer is no longer a member of a St. Louis country club after admitting he staged a hole-in-one at a member-member event in early August.
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Claressa Shields' fight stirs talk of Laila Ali, potential blockbuster
Laila Ali lives with her family an easy drive from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where Claressa Shields will be fighting Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Taylor Swift to join 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, adding one of Music City's highest songwriting honors to a career that began with her chasing a childhood dream of writing...
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Trump says feds are looking into stopping Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
President Donald Trump said that the federal government is looking into ways to stop Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax.
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Meta, OpenAI join list of tech giants following Texas data center rules
Meta and OpenAI are the latest tech giants to get on board with Texas' new data center standards for energy consumption and water use to operate in the state. Texas Gov....
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NBA gifts LeBron to LA with Lakers-76ers showdown on Christmas Day
Season's greetings from the NBA, who gifted us all with future cheer as LeBron James will make his return to the West Coast for a game against Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day....
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Everything that's happened with Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
Since being announced in April, New York City's newest pied-à-terre tax has gained praise and scrutinty. Now, it's getting legal attention.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg honors UAB teammate with new jersey number
After previously wearing Nos. 3 and 23 in college, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will sport a new number on the court next season with the Golden State Warriors....
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UFC 331: Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf odds, what to know
Gable Steveson finds himself a huge favorite once again at UFC 331. Gable Steveson vs.
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10 surprising facts about the iconic bald eagle
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, one national symbol soars above the rest.
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US FDA finalizes new guidance on freshly cut produce
Aug 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized guidance for companies that prepare and package fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of foodborne illness....
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Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not hear boat's call for help
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has faced criticism online after it was reported that a crew for one of his yachts allegedly failed to respond to a call for help from a ship that ran out of fuel in...
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Death toll rises after 7.4 Colombia earthquake, rescuers search rubble
The death toll was rising as rescuers entered their second day of searching for survivors in the rubble after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia....
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Michael Wilbon says people at ESPN got 'panicky' over Michael Jordan joining NBC
Michael Wilbon, who has known Michael Jordan for more than 40 years, recently joined the Awful Announcing Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation discussing Pardon the Interruption, ESPN, Stephen A....
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“I don’t believe that was ever agreed to; I never …
“I’ve had more conversations with Michael Jordan than the people at NBC or Disney ever have,” Wilbon said, insisting he never expected Jordan to do much more than he did for the network....
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Germany will bring significant top-level experience into the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers window.
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The family which controls Tottenham Hotspur Football …
The family which controls Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is vying with the Premier League side's former chairman to win control of a new European basketball league's $1bn (£741m) London franchise....
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The Lewises have joined forces with the Checketts …
The Lewises have joined forces with the Checketts family, which has owned or invested in professional sports franchises including Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake and the NHL's St Louis Blues....
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I'm a 12-year grocery store veteran. 9 ways it changed the way I shop
Ever wondered how grocery store employees shop for themselves? After earning a degree in nutrition, I worked at a food co-op for four years.
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NASCAR insider reveals top Cup Series prospect during 2026 season
NASCAR is nearing the Chase, with only three races left in the 2026 Cup Series regular season. It has been the year of Toyota, but former top prospect Ty Gibbs has been the breakout star....
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How much has it rained in DC in August - and what's the record?
August has gotten off to a soggy start in Washington DC, where three days of at least 0.49 inches of rain have left the nation’s capital soaked.
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Matt LaFleur: Packers RB Josh Jacobs out 'at least this week'
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains sidelined with a groin injury and won't be a full participant in training camp workouts any time soon....
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Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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Exclusive-Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute has signed a binding term sheet to acquire land and natural gas rights in Pennsylvania for $55 million to...
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Fermi announces $6.5B lease agreement at Project Matador AI campus
Amid other announced data center projects, concerns and controversies, progress is quietly continuing on a massive site in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo. On Aug....
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Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA staff as adviser
UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
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Colts GM: WR Alec Pierce (ankle) on target for Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has not been activated from the physically unable to perform list but his recovery from offseason foot surgery is on track, according to general manager...
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MSU Texas launches plan for AI in classrooms
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education and the workplace, Midwestern State University is implementing a strategic approach designed to help students develop AI literacy while...
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Inflation is the biggest problem, Fed's Goolsbee says
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee, in a video that was primarily Economics 101 and did not explicitly include his monetary policy views, indicated he is more...
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Sarkisian: New Texas LB Rasheem Biles is 'a problem'
Transfer portal linebacker signee Rasheem Biles reminds Texas coach Steve Sarkisian of another star on the Longhorns defense.
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Red Sox activate C Adley Rutschman for debut vs. Jays, Dylan Cease
Adley Rutschman is set for his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Dylan Cease.
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Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal
The New York Yankees are receiving $2.6 billion in a deal with the private equity fund Apollo Sports Capital, the team announced on Tuesday.
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Tampa looking to rework funding plan for Rays' proposed $2.3B stadium
The Rays' plans to build a long-awaited ballpark in Tampa, Fla., have hit a stumbling block financially, and the franchise now is turning to the city council for a save in the ninth inning....
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Paxton faces scrutiny over cell tower deal in Texas US Senate race
The already scandal-plagued Ken Paxton is facing yet another round of scrutiny.
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Texas Football Schedule: Three dangerous games for Longhorns
On paper, the Texas Longhorns look better than in 2025. But there's a chance the Longhorns record doesn't improve. Why? Because the Horns have one of the toughest schedules in the nation....
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Atlanta Fed's Venable: Inflation too high, with prospect of easing dependent on events in Middle East
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Atlanta Fed interim President Cheryl Venable said on Tuesday that inflation remains too high, a message heard from contacts across the Southeast,...
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AI startup Manus to resume independent operations as deal with Meta unwinds
BEIJING, Aug 11 (Reuters) - AI startup Manus said on Tuesday it will resume operating as an independent company and some user data will be deleted as part of its separation from U.S. tech giant Meta....
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Man dies in 2-vehicle crash on Highway 361, Corpus Christi police say
A man died from a two-vehicle crash that happened on the 7900 block of Highway 361 near Beach Access Road 2 on Aug. 10, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department....
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Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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Auto loans hit record high and some other consumer debt rising, New York Fed says
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumers took out a record amount in auto loans in the second quarter and boosted their credit card and home equity balances as well, the New...
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Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in July
SEATTLE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 53 jets in July, five more than a year earlier, but a sharp drop from the 64 jets it handed over in June....