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Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico
MAGA Inc. drops $10 million in ads backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico in a neck and neck Texas Senate race that could reshape the midterms.
Tennessee Volunteers fans pay incredible tribute to Dolly Parton during season opener
All 102,000 fans at Neyland Stadium sang Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" in unison as Tennessee football honored the late country icon.
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers hopes to be 'supporting my pregnant wife' by next year after final NFL season
Aaron Rodgers told Mad Dog Sports Radio he hopes to have a pregnant wife by next year as he prepares for life after what may be his final season.
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Fan runs onto field at Houston Cougars game, gets absolutely trucked by police officer
A fan who rushed the field during the Houston Cougars’ 33-20 win over the Oregon State Beavers was …
Dr Phil says Lindsay Clancy mistrial a 'teachable moment' on postpartum psychosis: 'There was a failure here'
Dr. Phil McGraw calls the Lindsay Clancy case a "psychiatric emergency that wasn't treated as such"…
In-N-Out's popular burger style started with a customer request decades ago
In-N-Out's Animal Style burger traces back to the early 1960s, when a customer spotted an associate…
Somehow, the Miami Hurricanes have done it again with yet another Heisman-level quarterback
Darian Mensah's dominant debut at Miami continues a stunning pattern as Mario Cristobal lands yet a…
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North America
A Sympathetic Defendant and Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Clancy Trial
The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health…
Quebec parties target health care, affordability and debate referendum as election looms
Fréchette claimed St-Pierre Plamondon avoided the word ‘referendum’ at a major PQ campaign rally in…
Jazz legend John Coltrane's Philadelphia house to become a cultural heritage site
On the centennial of father's birth, Ravi Coltrane talks about turning the home where the jazz lege…
Snowbirds roar over Toronto in near-final flight before jets grounded until 2030s
Negotiations are underway with the manufacturer of the team’s new jets, Defence Minister McGuinty s…
Europe
Taylor crowns boxing career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave o…
Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V
Duty falls by precedent to William to attend service of late monarch, alongside Princess Royal, who…
Witkoff: Putin’s Messenger?
What did Steve Witkoff know about Russia when he was first sent to see President Putin in February …
Putin begins talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on ending war with Ukraine
Moscow and Kyiv vow not to strike each other’s capitals for three days during negotiations Russian …
Asia
Elderly riders bear brunt of rising New York City subway attacks
Attacks on elderly straphangers are fuelling a spike in felony assaults within the New York City su…
Jharkhand tourism minister Sudivya Kumar dies of heart attack
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack. He held portfolios…
In an era of extreme summers, it’s time to look beyond air conditioning
The Labour Department recently upgraded its Heat Stress at Work Warning system, making it easier fo…
'Fed up': The story behind Russia No. 1 Ian Nepomniachtchi's tattoos
Russia’s No. 1 chess grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has two tattoos. Both carry different stories. …
Africa
Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The United Nations’ climate agency warned this week that El Niño is expected to strengthen further …
Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port …
Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according to a government…
Africa: The Continent Has the Capital - It Needs the Alignment.
[allAfrica] Africa's industrial moment is not waiting for more money. It is waiting for the right k…
Oceania
Mission Impossible presenter sentenced to death in drugs case
Sarah Khalifa, who is best known for her TV crime series, Mission Impossible, is among 12 people wh…
ACT unveils election climate policy, vows to scrap net zero target and repeal Zero Carbon Act
Party vows to scrap net zero target, repeal the Zero Carbon Act, seek a "better deal" under the Par…
Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’
Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week…
Sweeny exits US Open to end Australia's singles chances
Australia's last US Open singles hope is eliminated, with gallant wildcard Dane Sweeny suffering a …
South America
El canciller argentino afirma que su país es “bioceánico” y reactiva la tensión con Chile por el Estrecho de Magallanes
Los dichos de Pablo Quirno desatan la crítica de parlamentarios chilenos, que exigen una reacción d…
Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia
Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military com…
Alma Guillermoprieto: “Estamos al borde de un precipicio, no sé si vamos a caer o no”
La gran cronista de Latinoamérica conversa sobre su último libro, ‘Esta improbable tierra prometida…
Camello y Ratiu convierten Butarque en Vallecas y dan la primera victoria del curso al Rayo
El español firma un doblete en su inicio de temporada estelar y, junto a un tanto del rumano que vi…
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Utah
Intriguing Bantamweight Fight Added to UFC 332 in Salt Lake City - heavy.com
Intriguing Bantamweight Fight Added to UFC 332 in Salt Lake City heavy.com
An ode to the Hawaiian haystack
Range Fire burning in Carbon County caused by lightning, mapped at 14 acres
CARBON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Range Fire that started in Carbon County on Friday was caused by l…
Idaho
5 takeaways from Oregon Ducks' tense win over Boise State Broncos - Central Oregon Daily
5 takeaways from Oregon Ducks' tense win over Boise State Broncos Central Oregon Daily
Broncos Fall to Bengals in Five - Boise State University Athletics
Broncos Fall to Bengals in Five Boise State University Athletics
Dan Lanning Doesn't Hold Back on Oregon Penalties vs. Boise State - Sports Illustrated
Dan Lanning Doesn't Hold Back on Oregon Penalties vs. Boise State Sports Illustrated
Wyoming
Bye, Bronze Boot: UW loses 35-15 in 2026 Border War in Fort Collins - Oil City News
Bye, Bronze Boot: UW loses 35-15 in 2026 Border War in Fort Collins Oil City News
Cowboys drop season-opening Border War at Colorado State - WyomingNews.com
Cowboys drop season-opening Border War at Colorado State WyomingNews.com
City of Casper releases Labor day services and hours - Oil City News
City of Casper releases Labor day services and hours Oil City News
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$100 Billion Virginia Data Center Project Near Civil War Battlefield Collapses After 5 Year Fight by Citizens
A $100 billion data center complex planned to be built near the Manassas National Battlefield Park …
Judge's Opinion Denying TRO Against Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as to Publishing of Data Center Plans
This is Entergy Arkansas LLC v. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc., a case I blogged about yesterday, w…
What did the Clippers do wrong? NBA strips team of 5 picks, fines Ballmer $30 million
The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for a year, fined the team $30 million and took away…
Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
Russia will close German cultural centers on its territory, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thu…
WATCH -- Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost: Homeless 'Should Not Be Forced to Work in Exchange for a Bed'
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) believes homeless people should have legal immunity and not be "forced to…
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
Linqto founder indicted in alleged $450 million fraud scheme
A federal indictment has been unsealed charging William Sarris, founder of pre-IPO investment platf…
Elliot Page Says She Hasn't Been Offered Any Film Roles Since 'The Odyssey': 'A Little Tricky... for Obvious Reasons'
Elliot Page has claimed that no roles have been offered since starring in Christopher Nolan's The O…
