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Third Texas Senate poll in a week shows Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton
A third poll within the past seven days shows Texas Senate Democratic state Rep. James Talarico narrowly ahead of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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Inside the summer camp that functions like a pediatric hospital
GLEN SPEY, NY – In the Catskills, down an unassuming road shaded with ash trees, stands a 125-acre campus with all the makings of a traditional summer camp: a lake flanked by kayaks and paddle boards,...
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Are English muffins actually healthy? What nutritionists want you to know
Few breakfast foods are as consistently popular as English muffins.
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Fan Vote: Who should be 2026 Preseason All-Big Country Volleyball MVP?
The 2026 Texas high school volleyball season is finally almost here with teams across the Lone Star State tipping off regular-season action next week.
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Bending Spoons makes first post-IPO acquisition with $1.3 billion Airtable deal
MILAN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Bending Spoons has agreed to buy Airtable in an all-cash deal valuing the U.S. software firm at $1.285 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, marking the Italian technology...
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Samsung's retail investors seek extra shareholder meeting over buybacks, bonuses
SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - South Korean retail shareholder platform ACT said on Tuesday it had launched a campaign to call an extraordinary shareholders' meeting at Samsung Electronics, urging the...
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Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade in an $80-$90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran nuclear deal or a significant...
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One Group of Six coach says 'going to the Big 12 isn't a big enough jump.' Think bigger
Georgia. Notre Dame. Oregon. Fresno State? One of those is not like the others, until you realize it is.
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Soccer-Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold onto power after FIFA stake sale fiasco
By Nick Mulvenney Aug 4 (Reuters) - The reverberations from FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup continued to rage on Tuesday with one media report...
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Quarterfinals all go distance at Dota's Games of the Future
Three teams pulled off come-from-behind wins on Tuesday in the tightly contested quarterfinals of the Games of the Future Dota 2 tournament at Astana, Kazakhstan....
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Trump and Blanche just played Senate Republicans for fools | Opinion
A pair of Republican senators – John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina – just declared that they will allow themselves to be played for fools in the most predictable and pathetic way....
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Bank of Korea board members consider more rate hikes, minutes show
SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Board members of South Korea's central bank said they would carefully determine the timing and pace of any further policy tightening, with some suggesting preemptive action,...
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Analysis-Prestige beauty outpaces high-end bags as China's luxury spending evolves
By Casey Hall and Dominique Patton SHANGHAI/PARIS, Aug 4 (Reuters) - For Chinese consumers seeking luxury, prestige skincare is trumping designer bags as a prolonged property downturn and weaker...
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MLB roundup: Alec Burleson's 3 HRs help Cardinals bash Yankees
Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers for the St. Louis Cardinals, who rallied for a 13-7 victory over the host New York Yankees after squandering a six-run lead on Monday night....
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Tennis-Filipina Eala lives up to the hype with Washington triumph
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Few young players on the WTA Tour have experienced the level of expectation and support Alexandra Eala has received since she earned a place on the elite women's circuit, and on...
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HSBC sets $1 billion buyback after profit beat on boost from rates and wealth
By Selena Li and Lawrence White HONG KONG/LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings reported a better-than-expected first-half profit and raised its net interest income target, driven by revenue growth...
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Yankees demote Anthony Volpe, reportedly calling up George Lombard Jr.
Hours after bolstering their outfield at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees stayed within the organization to make a change to their infield.
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After keeping key pieces, last-place A's and Reds open set
Two last-place teams who were relatively quiet at Monday's trade deadline meet Tuesday as the Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three- game interleague series....
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Japan, US likely to intervene again if yen resumes slide, ex-BOJ official says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States will "certainly" conduct joint intervention again if the yen shows signs of resuming its downtrend, said Atsushi Takeuchi, a former...
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Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Apple on Monday asked a U.S. judge for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees and OpenAI from accessing, acquiring, using or disclosing alleged confidential...
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BHP faces weekend strike at Port Hedland iron ore hub as wage talks drag
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Unions at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia have not reached agreement on a wage deal, a union spokesperson said on Tuesday, setting the stage for a two-day strike...
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Toyota profit drops for fifth straight quarter on China slump, Iran war impact
TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Toyota said on Tuesday that profit fell for a fifth straight quarter, hurt by a slide in China sales as well as higher material and parts costs stemming from the Iran war....
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Analysis-Sustainable fund launches stutter amid industry caution
By Simon Jessop and Naomi Rovnick LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The global sustainable fund industry has seen just a handful of new launches this year as weak performance, investor withdrawals and...
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Rio Tinto signals no rush to revive Glencore deal as standstill ends
By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A freeze on Rio Tinto approaching Glencore for a takeover expires this week, but people who have been briefed by top executives don't expect any fresh...
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Reports: Miami coach Mario Cristobal lands long-term extension
After guiding his alma mater to the College Football Playoff's national championship game last season, Miami coach Mario Cristobal agreed to a long- term contract extension on Monday, multiple media...
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Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks shut down Padres
Brandon Pfaadt won his sixth straight decision, Tim Tawa had three hits including a three-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 in Phoenix in a game matching National...
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Yen clings to gains but bond pressure builds
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter If U.S.
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Exclusive-Shein seeks $30-$40 billion valuation for August Hong Kong IPO, sources say
LONDON/HONG KONG, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Shein is seeking a valuation of $30 billion to $40 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that the online fast-fashion retailer plans to launch as...
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Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of the season due to a teres major muscle injury in...
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US men’s coach Pochettino agrees new contract through 2030 World Cup
NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the men's team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S.
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Reports: Astros swap Spencer Arrighetti for Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho
The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, The Athletic and MLB.com...
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Texans build depth with veteran LB Sione Takitaki
The Houston Texans bolstered their linebacker depth Monday with the signing of free agent Sione Takitaki.
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Junior Caminero belts 2 homers as Rays outlast Rockies
Junior Caminero hit two home runs, Jonathan Aranda had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9 in Denver on Monday night.
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San Francisco Giants trade deadline winners and losers: What's next after fire sale?
The San Francisco Giants did the inevitable and got rid of multiple players in a fire sale during MLB's trade deadline in hopes of salvaging the remainder of the season with a focus on next year....
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Kelsey Plum shines in Mercury debut, helps produce win over Sky
Kelsey Plum had 20 points in her Phoenix debut, highlighted by a go-ahead 3-pointer with 53.2 seconds left in the Mercury's 106-101 road win over the Chicago Sky on Monday night....
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Jung Hoo Lee homers twice as Giants extend Rangers' slide
Jung Hoo Lee had two homers and three RBIs and Logan Webb tossed six shutout innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday in Arlington, Texas....
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SK Hynix and South Korean union hold talks over bonus pay
SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - SK Hynix and representatives of one of its South Korean unions are holding a fifth round of talks on bonuses at the chipmaker's factory complex in Cheongju city on Tuesday....
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In-N-Out worker killed in Idaho mass shooting was 'an amazing soul': Mom
The In-N-Out worker killed in a mass shooting in Idaho has been identified by loved ones as a California woman with an "amazing soul" who loved helping others and dreamed of one day managing her own...
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Post-deadline odds: Dodgers, Yankees still World Series favorites
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, who both bolstered their rosters ahead of the Monday trade deadline, remain the favorites to reach the World Series after a flurry of moves shuffled...
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Alec Burleson blasts 3 homers to power Cardinals past Yankees
Alec Burleson ended a lengthy home run drought by hitting three two-run homers for the St.
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Four-homer attack fuels Cubs' comfortable win over skidding Dodgers
Seiya Suzuki, Kevin Alcantara, Carson Kelly and Michael Busch homered for the Chicago Cubs in a 10-5 win against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday....
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Shane Bieber, Jays halt Astros' 6-game win streak
Shane Bieber pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Alejandro Kirk slugged his fourth home run and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Houston Astros' six-game winning streak with a 3-1...
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Japan's economy minister says pass-through of costs limited so far
TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday the pass-through of rising costs from the Middle East conflict on consumer goods prices remains limited so far, offering...
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Pirates build 4-run lead, move to 6-1 vs. Brewers in '26
Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Bubba Chandler pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 4-3 victory over the...
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A's at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions
The A's (45-67) visit the Cincinnati Reds (53-58) in the Tuesday opener of a 3-game series in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET....
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Mason Miller, Jacob deGrom and more stars who stayed put at trade deadline
Everybody called San Diego to ask about Mason Miller. Nobody got him. The Padres spent Monday buying two starting pitchers instead. Miller is still in Southern California....
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Australia household spending posts solid June gain as EV sales jump
SYDNEY, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Australian household spending rose strongly for a second month in June as consumers splashed out on electric vehicles amid high petrol prices, data showed on Tuesday,...
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Aneesah Morrow could debut for Tempo in rematch vs. Valkyries
The Toronto Tempo hope the addition of newcomer Aneesah Morrow to an injury- riddled roster will make a difference when they get a rematch with the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night in San...
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I couldn't advertise vibrators on the subway. So I sued. | Opinion
“But don’t you agree that erectile dysfunction is medicine and vibrators are toys?”
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Every move made by California's 5 teams at MLB trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline was here and gone in a flash, and just about each one of your California-based teams was active leading up to the cutoff Monday afternoon....
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Loser mentality all the rage at 2026 MLB trade deadline
The buzzer is still ringing in the ears of 30 front offices across the land. The Major League Baseball trade deadline passed peacefully on Monday, and the time has come to anoint winners and losers....
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UFC's Danny Silva details scary medical emergency leading to hospitalization
Danny Silva isn't sure what his future holds inside or out of the cage. The UFC featherweight was simply going through his usual training routine, but knew something was wrong....
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Telegram says app restored on Apple's App Store
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Telegram said on Monday its messaging app has been restored on Apple's App Store, after Reuters checks showed it was not available.
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Ramiro 'Ram' Chavez, Corpus Christi veteran and band co-founder, dies
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Correction: This story was updated to state the correct date of Ram Chavez's death....
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Tigers, Mariners resume playoff push after deadline maneuvering
Despite only a half-game difference in the standings, the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners took opposite approaches to the trade deadline on Monday....
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Twins visit Royals after pair of walk-off losses
Minnesota can attest to how well Randy Dobnak has pitched since he joined Kansas City.
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Jackie Young's triple-double sparks Aces in rout of Dream
The Las Vegas Aces looked every bit of the defending champions as they displayed an accurate offensive performance keyed by All-Star Jackie Young in a 109-87 win Monday over the host Atlanta Dream....