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Brazil starts blocking social media platform X amid a dispute with Elon Musk
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
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Florida Family Spent $6 Million on Fake Warhols, Lawsuit Claims
The family sued a Miami gallery, accusing it of going to elaborate lengths to pass off forged artworks as authentic Andy Warhols; the art dealer denied the allegations.
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Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Gets U.S. Release Date
The movie, which stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 11, ahead of the presidential election.
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Tom Brady restricted on TV with Raiders role pending
Brady is not permitted to be in another team's facility, is not permitted to witness practice and is not permitted to attend broadcast production meetings, either in person or virtually.
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Maryland Supreme Court Orders Redo of Hearing in Adnan Syed Murder Conviction
The court upheld an appellate court’s decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Mr. Syed. The case was the focus of the podcast “Serial.”
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Late Rutgers TD rubs Howard coach wrong way
Howard coach Larry Scott made it clear postgame he didn't like watching Antwan Raymond score on an 11-yard run as time expired in regulation and said that's not what he would have done.
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San Francisco 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk need each other to win Super Bowl
After not practicing the entire preseason and training camp, Aiyuk agreed to a four-year contract Thursday.
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Tracking lingering NFL preseason holdouts: What about Trent Williams?
As the season approaches, we have the latest on Trent Williams, Haason Reddick, Ja'Marr Chase and others.
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Colorado has undeniable talent, but a lot to prove still
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show, but the Buffs' had to grind out a season-opening win over North Dakota State.
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Eagles to debut unique black-and-white uniforms for Brazil game
The Eagles will wear a black/white/black combination for the first time ever for the NFL's introductory game in Brazil.
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The Pain and Frustration of Families of Israeli Hostages Held in Gaza
As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of them release some of their pain by yelling their loved ones names into Gaza, in hopes of being heard.
And the U.S. pressures Israel to change the way it evacuates civilians from parts of Gaza, amid fears of their safety.
For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
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Conservatives Are Fighting Over Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
That bodes poorly for the G.O.P.’s future.
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Turbine Blades Have Piled Up in Landfills. A Solution May Be Coming.
Wind power has a waste problem that has been difficult to solve. Turbine blades made from a new plant-based material could make them recyclable.
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Trump to Speak at Moms for Liberty Convention
Last year, the former president told the group it was time to “liberate our children from the Marxist lunatics and perverts” in education. Does that message still resonate with voters?
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Who’s Backing Out? Partisan Media Outlets Weigh in on the Debate Over the Debate
Conservative publications claim Vice President Kamala Harris is looking for reasons to back out of the debate. Liberal sites say it is former President Donald Trump who is seeking excuses to withdraw.
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Sidewalk Cafes Are the Latest Target of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining Crackdown
Under new outdoor dining rules, inspectors are ticketing some restaurants and coffeehouses that have a few chairs or tables outside but no formal structures.
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Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?
Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.
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Why We Don’t Build Beautifully
How ideas and not economics changed the way our cities look.
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Royals 1B Pasquantino suffers broken thumb
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a broken thumb in a collision with a baserunner and is set to miss the rest of the regular season.
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Survey: Venues fall short on invisible disabilities
ESPN canvassed 136 teams in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB and NHL on whether they offer accommodations that fans with invisible disabilities say would make their game-day experience better.
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