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HHS decertifies Kentucky organ donation group over safety concerns
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China's July exports growth likely cooled but still robust
BEIJING, Aug 6 (Reuters) - China's export growth likely lost some steam last month after June's blistering surge, but remained robust, a Reuters poll showed, powered by global demand for AI-related...
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Tennis-Dutch shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as seeds fall in Canadian Open
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev both suffered upsets against Dutch opponents in the second round of the Canadian Open on Wednesday, while fellow title contender Taylor Fritz...
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Rookie Mitch Bratt shines, D-backs clobber Casey Mize in Padres debut
Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt gave up one hit in seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Tim Tawa homered and drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled Casey Mize's...
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Morning Bid: AI stocks learn to fly — but ain't got wings
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama In "Learning to Fly", Tom Petty sang that what goes up must come down.
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Preakness pushes date back to 22 days after Kentucky Derby
In an effort to attract more horses who compete in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes is pushing back its date in 2027.
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Analysis-Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain
By Hyunjoo Jin and Kumar Tanishk SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix face growing calls from investors wanting a greater share of excess cash via dividends or buybacks, after the...
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Bryan Woo dazzles at home again as M's top Tigers in heated affair
Julio Rodriguez hit a three-run homer and Bryan Woo pitched seven scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers 4-2 Wednesday night....
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Suns give Dillon Brooks 3-year, $73M extension
NBA antagonist Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Brooks told the Arizona Republic, "Villain is here to stay....
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Analysis-Emerging markets get a hard lesson in tech hype
By Marc Jones LONDON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A few years ago, when almost every bank research note seemed to focus on soaring U.S. tech stocks, veteran emerging market fund manager Carlos von Hardenberg...
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Ernie Clement's two-run HR helps Blue Jays top Astros
Ernie Clement hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday afternoon to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays earn a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros....
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Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair says the sky is the limit with Texans' defense
When fourth-year head coach DeMeco Ryans first came to the Houston Texans, they had one of the worst defenses in the league. But in 2025, the Texans had one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL....
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Texans WR Tank Dell returns to padded practice for the first time since injury
For the first time in two years, Tank Dell wore pads. He ran routes during drills. He looks like the version of the playmaker that the Houston Texans have missed....
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Will Hammond reveals how Patrick Mahomes has helped his ACL recovery
Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond’s journey back to being the QB1 has been a long one. Put aside the Brendan Sorsby drama; recovering from an ACL tear is a long road for any athlete....
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Stocks mixed with Nasdaq down; gold prices jump
By Caroline Valetkevitch and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes were mixed near flat on Wednesday, with declines in shares of SpaceX weighing on the Nasdaq, while...
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Cardinals score 3 runs in 5th, hang on to take down Yankees
Andre Pallante pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a two- run double with two outs in the fifth inning as the visiting St.
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Balanced scoring effort propels Sky to win over Sparks
Natasha Cloud produced 15 points and nine assists and Kamilla Cardoso and Jacy Sheldon scored 15 points apiece, boosting the host Chicago Sky to a 95-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on...
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Qantas, pilots' union reach provisional agreement in pay talks
SYDNEY, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Qantas and an Australian pilots' union said on Thursday they had reached a provisional agreement on a wage deal after the airline's long-haul pilots this week voted in favour...
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Massive overnight fire destroys Galveston warehouse near Yacht Basin
Massive overnight fire destroys Galveston warehouse near Yacht Basin KHOU
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Large fire destroys Galveston seafood warehouse, firefighter sent to hospital, dog rescued
Large fire destroys Galveston seafood warehouse, firefighter sent to hospital, dog rescued Click2Houston
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Lonnie Walker signs with Denver
Shams Charania: Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup told ESPN....
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Dillon Brooks will get about 13.98% of the cap in Year …
Mike Vorkunov: Dillon Brooks will get about 13.98% of the cap in Year 1 on his extension if current 27-28 salary cap projection holds and he's got a flat AAV....
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New sugar waxing salon to open in Webster
New sugar waxing salon to open in Webster Community Impact
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Fauci's Senate fiasco isn't over as contempt push prompts legal questions
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul’s threat to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for stonewalling Senate Republicans during a hearing is already creating a cloud of legal questions....
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Nationals use six-run 11th to drop Phillies
CJ Abrams delivered a two-run triple to spark a six-run 11th inning for the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 road win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday....
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Powerball jackpot drawing reaches $786M: Check your ticket
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $786 million, with a cash value of $341.6 million, ahead of the Aug. 5 drawing.
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Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks
LAS VEGAS/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran seemed "to be working out quite well," reiterating his positive portrayal of the negotiations on the Iran war...
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Dillon Brooks contract extension details: Suns lock in NBA 'villain'
Dillon Brooks will be bothering the NBA on behalf of the Phoenix Suns for years to come.
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Kyle Harrison returns to pitch Brewers past Pirates
Kyle Harrison tossed five innings of one-hit ball in his return from the injured list to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday....
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Mets rally in ninth, edge Guardians in 10th on Bo Bichette's hit
Bo Bichette singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning after New York tied the score with two outs in the ninth, giving the visiting Mets a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday....
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Spokane-area wildfires enter sixth day. See containment percentages
Three large wildfires in northeast Washington that have forced tens of thousands of evacuations, destroyed homes and damaged some 1,000 other structures continued to rage Aug. 6....
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Bain Capital to buy bubble tea chain Gong cha from TA Associates and others
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Bain Capital said on Thursday it will acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha from TA Associates and other shareholders, extending the U.S. private equity firm's push into food and...
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Royals edge Twins behind Michael Massey’s go-ahead home run
Noah Cameron allowed one run along with nine strikeouts over eight strong innings, and Michael Massey clubbed a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, as the Kansas City Royals won 2-1 over the visiting...
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Man accused of cutting diver's air during Florida lobster dispute
A South Florida man is facing an attempted murder charge after he was accused of intentionally cutting off a diver’s air supply during a dispute at a lobster diving site, police said....
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Lionel Messi set Leagues Cup goals record with two scores for Inter Miami
Lionel Messi is back. The Argentina superstar scored two goals in the first half of Inter Miami's 4-2 Leagues Cup win against Atlético de San Luis on Wednesday, Aug. 5....
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WATCH VIDEO: How did Texas Longhorns look on Day 1 of fall practice?
The Texas Longhorns have completed their first day of fall practice in the afternoon heat in Austin.
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Sonny Gray, Red Sox blank White Sox, extend surge to 30-5
Wilyer Abreu highlighted a 2-for-3 night with three runs and his 20th home run of the season, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-0 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday....
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Mystics overcome 20-point deficit to beat Wings, extend win streak to 5
Shakira Austin collected 27 points and 13 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics win their fifth straight game, defeating the visiting Dallas Wings 96-92 on Wednesday night....
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Singapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new U.S. tariffs
SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - About one-third of Singapore's exports to the U.S., worth S$9.5 billion ($7.4 billion), will be affected by a new U.S. tariff of 12.5% imposed on July 24, Trade Minister...
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Yen and dollar drift on Iran deal concerns, payroll jitters
By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Currency markets drifted on Thursday with the yen struggling to retain intervention gains and the dollar pinned near six-week lows, as concerns about a...
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UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 odds, what to know
A flyweight title rematch is set between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331. Joshua Van vs.
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Top seed Alexander Zverev loses Montreal opener to Tallon Griekspoor
Tallon Griekspoor broke out of a recent cold stretch with a stunning 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-4 upset of No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev in second-round action at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Wednesday....
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Bryce Elder shuts down Marlins to lead Braves to 7th straight win
Bryce Elder allowed only one hit over seven innings to help the Atlanta Braves extend their winning streak to a season-long seven games with a 4-1 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday....
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Caty McNally upsets Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova in Toronto
In her first match since winning Wimbledon more than three weeks ago, sixth- seeded Czech Linda Noskova fell 7-6 (5), 6-1 to Caty McNally on Wednesday evening in the second round of the National Bank...
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Two Texas A&M players not listed on the 2026 roster at preseason camp
According to the official roster provided to the media attending Texas A&M's fall camp practice session on Wednesday night, two Aggies are not listed on the team....
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Rhyne Howard puts up 23 as Dream overpower Mercury
Rhyne Howard compiled 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds on Wednesday as the Atlanta Dream earned a 96-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in College Park, Ga....
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What to know about the suspect in Spokane wildfires
As summer wildfires continue to ravage Eastern Washington, torching hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands to flee, one blaze stands out for the degree of devastation and displacement it has...
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Breanna Stewart, Liberty hold off Storm to push losing streak to 10
Breanna Stewart scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the host New York Liberty defeated the Seattle Storm 92-86 on Wednesday night.
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Asia shares ease on tech pullback, oil stable as Iran talks stay in focus
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Asian shares took a breather on Thursday after an AI-driven surge the previous day, while oil prices traded in a tight range as markets assessed prospects...
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Trump makes economic case in Las Vegas amid affordability woes
LAS VEGAS – President Donald Trump returned to Las Vegas on Wednesday, Aug. 5, to make a familiar pitch: that his economic policies are lowering costs for Americans and putting more money back in...
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Rhett Lowder, Reds send Athletics to another series defeat
Rhett Lowder allowed just two runs in six innings and Matt McLain homered, leading the host Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Athletics on Wednesday....
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Orioles blast three homers and edge lowly Angels
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting...
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Fed's Daly says central bank was right to hold rates steady at July policy meeting
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma shares 50th birthday 'guilt' amid his dementia
Emma Heming Willis's 50th birthday may have been a major milestone, but it wasn't entirely a celebratory occasion for her.
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Everything Texans LB Henry To'oTo'o said following Day 7 of training camp
Here is everything Houston Texans linebacker Henry To’o To’o said after Day 7 of training camp, including what it is going to take for Houston to win the Super Bowl, how he takes care of his body and...
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Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors assessed whether progress in Iran-Oman talks could pave the way for a U.S.-Iran peace deal to end the five-month...
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The 'bad for baseball' Dodgers are just bad ... for now
A plane flew over Wrigley Field ahead of Tarik Skubal's Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday, Aug. 4. It was supposed to read, "The Dodgers ruined baseball"... if it weren't upside down....
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños hits 27 states
At least 345 people in 27 states have become sickened with the same strain of salmonella that has recently been linked to jalapeños, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Aug. 5....
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In financial move, Rockets release JD Davison from non-guaranteed deal
In a move designed to clear space beneath the NBA’s 2026-27 luxury tax, the Rockets announced the release of backup guard JD Davison on Wednesday.
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