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July 24, 2025.

U.S. Army Sgt. Salvador Hernandez stands beside Stryker combat vehicles while watching over the U.S.-Mexico border fence from a hilltop in Nogales, Ariz., Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm

July 24, 2025

U.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump. A two-star general general leads 7,600 border troops and an assortment of helicopters and drones, and says the military has been freed from menial work to help apprehend immigrants, protect newly designated militarized turf and disrupt smuggling cartels. Legal experts say the strategy flouts a ban on law enforcement by the military on U.S. soil and thrusts the armed forces into a potentially politicized mission. In a twist of fate, immigrants are part of the U.S. fighting forces at the border.

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A drone view shows petroglyphs carved into the rock surface at Pokai Bay, July 22, 2025, in Waianae, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)

Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again with changing tides and shifting sands

July 24, 2025

Early Hawaiian petroglyphs have resurfaced on a beach in Waianae, Hawaii. This is the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago. Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner Glen Kila believes the resurfacing is a message from his ancestors about rising ocean levels. The beach’s fluctuating size and weather patterns likely cause their temporary exposure. Archaeologists identified 26 petroglyphs, mostly of human figures. Officials are considering how to share the petroglyphs with the community while ensuring their protection.

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Marianne Hirsch, a professor at Columbia University, poses for a portrait on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Norwich, Vt. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university’s new definition of antisemitism

July 24, 2025

Academics around the country are raising alarm about growing efforts to define antisemitism on terms pushed by the Trump administration. One of them, Columbia University genocide scholar Marianne Hirsch, is reconsidering her teaching role. The university recently adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. It casts certain criticism of Israel as antisemitic. Hirsch says the university’s decision will stifle open inquiry. Supporters say it combats Jewish hate, but critics warn it suppresses pro-Palestinian speech. Kenneth Stern, who helped draft the definition, opposes its use as a hate speech code. He fears that will harm academic freedom and lead to more lawsuits.

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FILE - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)

Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos to begin serving his 7-year fraud sentence

July 24, 2025

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is set to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress. The New York Republican is slated to report to federal prison by 2 p.m. on Friday. It’s unclear where he’ll serve his time. Santos and his lawyers have declined to comment, as has the federal Bureau of Prisons. Santos pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He admitted that he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign. He served less than a year in Congress before being expelled in 2023.

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Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., from foreground left, President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell visit the Federal Reserve, joined by Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, in background third from right, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovation

July 24, 2025

On Thursday, staff at the Federal Reserve led a small group of journalists, photographers and television cameras on an extensive tour of the large, active construction site that comprises two 1930s-era buildings. The renovation began in 2022, and the Fed hopes to complete it in the fall of 2027. It is a $2.5 billion overhaul. By providing journalists — and, by extension, the public — such extensive access, the Fed clearly hopes greater transparency will help beat back the White House’s criticism. Trump toured the same site several hours after the reporters, then downplayed his threats to fire the Fed chair.

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Venus Williams reacts during a match against Magdalena Frech, of Poland, at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

July 24, 2025

Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 has ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the D.C. Open. After going up 2-1 at the start Thursday night, Williams dropped seven games in a row against Frech. Williams is 45, and her victory in the first round Tuesday against 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns made the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova was 47 in 2004. That was Williams’ first win in singles since 2023. Also on Thursday, Emma Raducanu beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers as trade deadline deals begin

July 24, 2025

The Seattle Mariners have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move comes as the Mariners aim to strengthen their roster before the July 31 trade deadline. Naylor, 28, is hitting .292 with 11 homers and 59 RBIs this season. The Diamondbacks received left-hander Brandyn Garcia and minor-league lefty Ashton Izzi in return. The Mariners currently hold a 54-48 record, placing them second in the AL West and in the second wild-card spot. The Diamondbacks, with a 50-53 record, are expected to continue trading players before the deadline.

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Raiders release Christian Wilkins over recovery plan for broken foot

July 24, 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The team says Wilkins failed to provide an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot. He was injured in Week 5 last season and had a setback that kept him from offseason practices. The Raiders announced the decision on Thursday, explaining it was necessary to move forward for the new season. Wilkins was a major free-agent signing last year with a four-year, $110 million contract. ESPN reports the Raiders are voiding the remaining $35.25 million. Wilkins has filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association.

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Adam Svensson reacts to his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Blaine, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open

July 24, 2025

Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under 60 that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open. Svensson also made nine birdies and did not drop a shot in the lowest round in the tournament’s seven-year history. Chris Gotterup continued his strong recent play with a 63. He won the Scottish Open two weeks ago, then finished third in the British Open. Chad Ramey and Matti Schmid also were three shots back.

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Candles sit on a memorial and flags fly at half-staff outside the police department in Lorain, Ohio, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, a day after three officers were wounded in a shooting ambush. (AP Photo/John Seewer)

Ohio officer dies after shooter lying in wait ambushed police who parked to eat lunch

July 24, 2025

An Ohio police department says one of its officers is dead after a shooter lying in wait ambushed him and another officer as they parked to eat pizza in a remote, undeveloped area of Lorain. Lorain police said Thursday that 35-year-old Officer Phillip Wagner died surrounded by family at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. The shooting wounded Wagner’s partner as well as a third officer who responded to their call for help. Authorities say the attacker was 28-year-old Lorain resident Michael Joseph Parker. Parker was pronounced dead after an exchange of gunfire.

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FILE - Kansas head coach Bill Self is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCF in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries

July 24, 2025

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he “felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms.” The Kansas athletic department released a statement, saying: “The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery. He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon.” The 62-year-old Self directed the final practice of the summer session Thursday morning as he prepares for his 23rd seasons as head coach of the Jayhawks. He missed the 2023 Big 12 and NCAA tournaments because of a heart condition, getting a standard catheterization and having two stents inserted to help treat blocked arteries.

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FILE - A healthcare worker prepares a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in La Paz, Bolivia, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita, File)

Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cuts

July 24, 2025

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The Justice Department argued Thursday that the National Institutes of Health can make the $783 million worth of cuts to align with President Donald Trump’s priorities and a federal judge in Massachusetts was wrong to block them. U.S. District Judge William Young found the cancellations ignored long-held government rules and standards and amounted to discrimination. The case addresses only a fraction of the cuts to NIH research projects, but the appeal also pushes back more broadly against rulings restoring grant funding.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Desmond Watson watches from the sideline during practice at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bucs’ Desmond Watson, the NFL’s heaviest player, placed on non-football injury list due to weight

July 24, 2025

Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said the heaviest player in NFL history is day to day after starting camp on non-football injury list due to his weight. Watson, who played at Florida, was signed after going undrafted in April. He weighed 464 pounds at the school’s pro day and lost 25 to 30 pounds before the draft. Bucs coach Todd Bowles says the move is “just about trying to get him better, to be a healthier player.” The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has been working with a team nutritionist.

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FILE - A woman records with a phone along the beach as a sign warns of contaminated water Dec. 12, 2018, at Imperial Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

July 24, 2025

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and his Mexican counterpart Alicia Bárcena signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday. Under the agreement, Zeldin said Mexico will complete its allocation of $93 million toward completing infrastructure projects. Mexico also will adhere to a specific schedule.  Billions of gallons of sewage and toxic chemicals from Tijuana have polluted the Pacific Ocean off neighboring Southern California over the years, closing beaches and sickening people.

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Texas state Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones looks through U.S. Congressional District maps during a redistricting hearing at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

July 24, 2025

The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026. Democrats are preparing to respond, with one senator promising to go “nuclear” if necessary. This multistate redistricting battle could be the first step in the fight for House control ahead of next year’s midterms. Democrats see retaking the House as their best chance to break Republicans’ hold on Congress. At Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are redrawing congressional maps to favor GOP candidates. Democrats are exploring legal options and shifting their posture to fight back.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell looks over a document of cost figures as President Donald Trump watches during a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank’s renovation costs

July 24, 2025

As president, Donald Trump doesn’t get a lot of pushback, but he got some Thursday from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about the renovation costs of the Fed’s headquarters. Standing in the plywood-sheathed building, Trump claimed the project was over budget at $3.1 billion. Powell disagreed, saying Trump’s number was including a building renovated five years ago and the real number was $2.5 billion. The exchange followed months of criticism by Trump of Powell’s decisions as Fed chair and an accompanying pressure campaign to get the central bank head to step down.

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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark watches following a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for return following further medical evaluation this week

July 24, 2025

The Indiana Fever say guard Caitlin Clark still has no time table to return. No further injuries were discovered during medical tests this week. Clark has missed three games since injuring her right groin July 15 against the Connecticut Sun. She traveled with her team to New York for their loss to the Liberty on Tuesday night. The Fever say Clark is continuing to work with team medical staff on her recovery and rehabilitation. Clark’s current injury is the latest in a string of difficulties for the Fever star, which has included a left groin injury and a left quad strain earlier in the season.

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North Carolina coach Bill Belichick speaks with a group of reporters during the Atlantic Coast Conference's NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard)

Bill Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina headlines the NFL’s sideline influence in the ACC

July 24, 2025

The Atlantic Coast Conference has three former NFL head coaches leading its football programs this fall for the most of any league. That includes the headliner of Bill Belichick at North Carolina. Belichick coached the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles. He’s a 73-year-old first-timer as a college coach with the Tar Heels. Boston College’s Bill O’Brien is in his second season after a previous stint with the Houston Texans. Stanford has also hired former Indianapolis and Carolina coach Frank Reich as its interim coach for the 2025 season.

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Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a rally to protest against redistricting hearings at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

July 24, 2025

Texas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP’s unusual push to redraw the state’s House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott pulled lawmakers back to the Capitol for a 30-day special session to create new maps after receiving pressure from the Trump administration, creating a lengthy legislative agenda that also includes addressing the deadly Texas Hill Country floods. Democrats have vowed to block the new maps, characterizing it as a naked power grab, and they have said they would not engage in other legislation until flood relief is addressed.

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FILE - Missouri offensive coordinator Derek Dooley calls out instructions during an NCAA college football practice, Aug. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate

July 24, 2025

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King has dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S. Senate. He admitted Thursday that he likely wouldn’t earn the nomination to face Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Instead, King plans to run for reelection as state insurance commissioner next year. His decision comes on the same day Republican Gov. Brian Kemp told Senate candidates he was supporting former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley in the Senate race. GOP Congressman Buddy Carter is already in the race and fellow Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins also plans to join the field.

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FILE - Chris Puehse, owner of Foothill Ammo, displays .45-caliber ammunition for sale at his store in Shingle Springs, Calif., June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

July 24, 2025

A federal appeals court says a California law requiring background checks to buy bullets is unconstitutional. Voters passed the law in 2016 and it took effect in 2019. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Thursday upheld a 2024 decision by a lower court that found the state law violates the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez had decided the law was unconstitutional because if people can’t buy bullets, they can’t use their guns for self-defense. Many states, including California, make people pass a background check to buy a gun. California went a step further by requiring a background check every time people buy bullets.

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FILE - Students sit on the front steps of Low Memorial Library on the Columbia University campus in New York City, Feb. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

July 24, 2025

The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university embroiled in scrutiny. It also delivers a crucial win to President Donald Trump in his campaign to reshape higher education. And at colleges around the country, the deal clarifies the stakes for anyone weighing whether to fight the administration’s demands or concede. Trump’s deal with Columbia offers a template for his administration as more universities come under federal investigation over allegations of antisemitism and discrimination related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The settlement also raises questions about university independence as Columbia submits to closer federal oversight.

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FILE - Hulk Hogan speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics

July 24, 2025

Donald Trump is mourning the death of his friend Hulk Hogan. The pair’s friendship began at a 1980s wrestling event in Atlantic City. Both gained fame in reality TV and later politics. Hogan, a former wrestler, endorsed Trump at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, dramatically revealing a Trump-Vance campaign shirt. He said he was motivated by an attempted assassination on Trump days earlier. After Hogan’s death Thursday, Trump praised his strength and cultural impact. Their friendship included shared appearances at wrestling events and political rallies.

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Migrants deported months ago by the United States to El Salvador under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown arrive at Simon Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

July 24, 2025

A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S. government. Attorneys with the Democracy Defenders Fund said Thursday that 27-year-old Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel had filed a claim for $1.3 million with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Rengel says he was wrongly sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador, where he was beaten by guards and kept from contacting his family or an attorney. Homeland Security said in an email that Rengel was deemed a public safety threat as a confirmed gang member. Rengel was sent to Venezuela earlier this month as part of a prisoner exchange deal.

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FILE - Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell listens during a Senate Committee on Banking hearing, June 25, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

July 24, 2025

President Donald Trump says he’s found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project. It’s unclear if Trump will follow through, but he’s been outspoken about wanting Powell gone. The push comes after a monthslong campaign by Trump to try to rid himself of the politically independent central banker. Powell has resisted the Republican president’s calls to slash interest rates. Meanwhile, Trump has indicated that Powell’s handling of an extensive renovation project on two Fed buildings in Washington could be grounds to take the unprecedented and possibly legally dubious step of firing him.

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FILE - Flags for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the state of North Dakota stand in Memorial Hall of the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., on Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dura, File)

Supreme Court blocks North Dakota redistricting ruling that would gut key part of Voting Rights Act

July 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has blocked a lower-court ruling in a redistricting dispute in North Dakota that would gut a landmark federal civil rights law for millions of people. The justices indicated in an unsigned order Thursday that they are likely to take up a federal appeals court ruling. This would eliminate the most common path people and civil rights groups use to sue under a key provision of the 60-year-old Voting Rights Act. The case could be argued as early as 2026 and decided by next summer. Three conservative justices, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas, would have rejected the appeal.

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President Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

July 24, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to cancel about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Republicans are working to lock in cuts to programs targeted by the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency. The White House had billed the legislation as a test case and said more such rescission packages would be on the way if Congress went along. The bulk of the spending being clawed back is for foreign assistance programs. About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which finances NPR and PBS, though most of that money is distributed to more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations around the country.

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People visit a booth of Tesla during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, China, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Trump offers support to Musk’s car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plunges

July 24, 2025

President Donald Trump took a break from his bitter public feud with Elon Musk by offering support to Tesla in an early morning post on Truth Social. The post didn’t help the company’s stock, which fell 8%. Trump posted on Truth Social that he wanted Tesla to “thrive” and didn’t plan on trying to hurt the company as many investors feared. But investors seem more worried now about Musk’s warning in a conference call a day earlier of “a few rough quarters” as the company shifts focus from selling cars to offering rides in self-driving taxis. The warning came after Tesla reported a 16% drop in quarterly profit.

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FILE - Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties

July 24, 2025

Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31. The Gamecocks are coached by Shane Beamer, son of former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer. Pry acknowledges the family ties, noting Frank Beamer’s support for his son. Meanwhile, Boston College wide receiver Lewis Bond is eyeing Zay Flowers’ school record for career receptions and yards. Bond emphasizes team success over personal goals. At ACC media days, NC State quarterback CJ Bailey embraces the underdog role after a challenging season. Duke’s Wesley Williams explores hot yoga and Pilates, finding it beneficial for core strength.

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Agog Executive Director Chip Giller, left, philanthropist Wendy Schmidt and Kinfolk Tech co-founder Idris Brewster, right, tour Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pollard)

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planet

July 24, 2025

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt and her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have long insisted that the scientific advancements they fund be shared widely and for the planet’s protection. The Silicon Valley veterans’ philanthropies are among the growing ranks focused on marine conservation. And they’re embracing their role even as the Trump administration cuts billions in federal funding for research. Wendy’s latest venture is Agog, an immersive media institute that attempts to spark social change by fostering new connections with the natural world through extended reality technologies. She says: “We work really hard to make sure science holds its place in our society.”

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FILE - This undated booking photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Corrections shows Byron Black. (Tennessee Department of Corrections via AP, File)

Tennessee contests disabling an inmate’s heart device at a hospital on execution day

July 24, 2025

State attorneys in Tennessee say a judge’s order to take a death row inmate to the hospital on the morning of his execution to deactivate his heart-regulating device would cause “chaos.” That argument and others came in the state’s appeal Wednesday regarding the implanted device inside Byron Black. State attorneys say protestors would pose a risk on the hospital trip. Black’s attorney says the state presented no evidence of that. Black’s lethal injection is set for Aug. 5. His attorneys say his heart device would continuously shock him during the execution. The state disputes that.

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YMCA of Rapid City Looks to Future with New Leadership

July 24, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — July 25, 2025 — The YMCA of Rapid City has appointed Kristy Lintz as its new Chief Operations Officer, bringing decades of experience in recreation, operations, and community leadership to the organization. In her new role, Lintz will oversee operations across four YMCA branch locations in the Black Hills region, focusing […]

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Minnesota man sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 young women

July 24, 2025

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to nearly 59 years for causing a crash that killed five young women. Derrick Thompson admitted his guilt for the first time during an emotional sentencing hearing on Thursday. He expressed remorse, but the victims’ families offered no forgiveness. A jury convicted Thompson of third-degree murder and vehicular homicide for the June 2023 crash. The victims were between 17 and 20 years old and were returning from wedding preparations. Authorities say Thompson was driving over 100 mph before the crash. With time served, he could be released in about 37 years.

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A sanitation truck spraying lemon scented soap rolls down Decatur Street in the French Quarter, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)

New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

July 24, 2025

In one of America’s favorite party hotspots, residents and business owners say the stench of trash and bad decisions is being scrubbed clean like never before. They’re heaping praise on the French Quarter’s new waste management contractor, run by the so-called “Trash King” of New Orleans, Sidney Torres IV. But a judge on Wednesday allowed Mayor LaToya Cantrell to replace the popular IV Waste with another company at the end of July. Henry Consulting says it can do the job just as well. At stake is the attractiveness of some of the nation’s most touristed city blocks, visited by 19 million people a year.

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FILE - Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, wife of impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton, sits in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, May 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Senate hopeful, claimed 3 homes as his primary residence

July 24, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners of a $1.5 million home in a Dallas suburb. In 2015, they snapped up a second house in Austin. Then another. The problem: Mortgage documents signed by the Paxtons that contained inaccurate statements declared that each of those three houses was a primary residence, enabling the now-estranged couple to lock in low interest rates and save tens of thousands of dollars in mortgage payments, according to an Associated Press review of public records.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws a pass during drills at the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields dislocates toe, team evaluating injury day-to-day

July 24, 2025

Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a dislocated toe on his right foot and will be evaluated daily by the team. The announcement came after Fields limped off the practice field Thursday morning and was carted into the facility. This eased initial concerns about him missing significant practice time. Fields, in his first season with the Jets, signed a two-year, $40 million contract in March. Coach Aaron Glenn urged fans to remain calm, emphasizing the team’s depth with veteran Tyrod Taylor as backup. The Jets also have Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook on the roster.

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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, right, blocks Trystan Colon (67) after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions offensive line is a work in progress a year after being among NFL’s best

July 24, 2025

The Detroit Lions had one of the NFL’s best offensive lines last season. This year is more of a work in progress. Center Frank Ragnow’s retirement and the loss of right guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency have opened up competition for at least two new starters. Graham Glasgow, who started at left guard last season and has experience at center, along with rookie Tate Ratledge are getting reps at center through four days of training camp. And then there’s the banged-up veteran Taylor Decker at left tackle.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, right, talks with head coach Brian Daboll during a practice at the team's NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants’ busy offseason got stamps of approval from standout young receiver Malik Nabers

July 24, 2025

Like what the New York Giants did this offseason? Thank Malik Nabers. No, the wide receiver coming off an impressive rookie year didn’t add general manager to his responsibilities. But Nabers said coach Brian Daboll did consult him about moves specifically being made on offense after the unit was among the worst in the NFL last year. Among them were signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and drafting Jackson Dart and Cam Skattebo. On Thursday, the Giants also rewarded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence by adding $3 million in incentives to his contract for this season.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn looks on during an NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

There are 5 first-time NFL head coaches this season and they each face distinct challenges

July 24, 2025

Aaron Glenn is stepping into his first head coaching role with the New York Jets after years of preparation. Previously the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator, Glenn credits his former boss, Dan Campbell, for giving him opportunities to act as a head coach. Glenn faces the challenge of ending the Jets’ 14-season playoff drought. He is one of five first-time NFL head coaches this year, alongside Liam Coen, Ben Johnson, Kellen Moore and Brian Schottenheimer. Each coach brings a unique background and faces distinct challenges, from developing young quarterbacks to reshaping team cultures.

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Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo revives Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ with period instruments

July 24, 2025

Verdi can be played on original instruments, too. Teatro Nuovo presented Verdi’s “Macbeth” using 19th-century period instruments in the composer’s original 1847 version. Will Crutchfield, the company’s head, notes that Verdi’s early work aligns with the Bel Canto tradition of Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. Strings use gut instead of metal and horns don’t have valves, providing a sound the composer would have been more familiar with than that from modern instruments. Last weekend, Teatro Nuovo presented “Macbeth” and Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” at Montclair State’s Kasser Theater in New Jersey. They repeated the performances this week at New York City Center; “La Sonnambula” will be performed Thursday. The cast and orchestra spent weeks preparing for these unique performances

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Golden Earring co-founder George Kooymans dies at 77

July 24, 2025

George Kooymans, guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch band Golden Earring, has died at 77. His family and bandmates announced this week that he died from complications of ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 2020. Kooymans co-wrote the classic “Radar Love” and wrote “Twilight Zone.” He helped found Golden Earring in the early 1960s and was part of the band’s best-known lineup. The band had over 20 top 10 singles in the Netherlands and gained international fame with “Radar Love” in 1973. Golden Earring continued to tour and record into the 1990s and beyond.

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