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Trump Says He Will Debate Harris, but Muted Microphones Remain an Issue

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 4:26pm
The two have been tussling over whether microphones will be muted when a candidate isn’t speaking during the debate, which is scheduled for Sept. 10.
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The Human Cost of Your Breakfast Banana

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 4:23pm
In June a Florida jury found Chiquita Brands liable for the deaths of eight men killed by a Colombian paramilitary group the company had financed.
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‘No Barrier’ to Nuclear Talks With U.S., Iran’s Supreme Leader Says

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 4:11pm
It was unclear if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments signaled any shift in Iran’s stance, but the country’s new president has called for an accord that would relieve Western sanctions against it.
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What to Know About the Rare Mosquito-Borne Virus E.E.E.

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 4:09pm
The disease has caused one death in New Hampshire and the virus has also been identified in humans in neighboring states, health officials said.
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Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 4:06pm
The finding comes as a late-August heat wave bears down on a significant part of the country.
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Sources: Titans land LB Jones in trade with Rams

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:56pm
The Titans have acquired LB Ernest Jones IV in a trade with the Rams, sources told ESPN.
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Reports: Kelce brothers get $100M+ podcast deal

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:56pm
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have signed a "New Heights" podcast deal with Amazon's Wondery that is reportedly worth more than $100 million over three years.
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Harris’s Ad-War Message: Trump Is Pro-Billionaire, She Worked at McDonald’s

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:41pm
The ads, focused on cutting costs, are meant to win over voters who believe Donald Trump would be better on the economy. They also signal a shift in tone from President Biden.
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The Tiny Island Nation Caught Between Two Superpowers

NPR World - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:14pm

The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpowers looks like on the ground.

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Who is Farhan al-Qadi, the Israeli Hostage Found in Gaza?

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:12pm
Mr. al-Qadi, a member of Israel’s Bedouin minority, was working as a n unarmed guard at a kibbutz near the Gaza border when he was abducted, a member of his family said. His family was overjoyed at his return.
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Why Some Young, Undecided Voters Changed Their Minds About Kamala Harris After Her Speech

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:09pm
They were skeptical and even suspicious of Ms. Harris before the convention. Her speech shifted some of their thinking.
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Mahomes' father gets probation in DWI plea

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:57pm
The father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pleaded guilty to a charge of DWI on Tuesday, the same day he was scheduled for a jury trial.
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Source: Pack cut Carlson after shaky '23 season

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:57pm
The Packers are releasing kicker Anders Carlson, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
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How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:55pm
The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
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The Election Is in 10 Weeks. These 3 Things About the Polls Keep Me Up at Night.

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:55pm
It’s important to remember how messy social science can be.
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Adams’s Pick for Top Lawyer Is Grilled by Skeptical Council Members

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:53pm
Members of the City Council questioned the record of Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor and aide to Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani.
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Source: Giménez snubs Forest for Feyenoord stay

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:44pm
Mexico striker Santiago Giménez will remain at Feyenoord after a second bid from Premier League side Nottingham Forest fell through, a source has told ESPN.
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Ex-Arsenal, Juventus GK Szczesny retires at 34

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:20pm
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football, the 34-year-old said on Tuesday, weeks after leaving Serie A club Juventus by mutual agreement.
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How Ohio State built a $20 million, 'national championship or bust' roster

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:16pm
After watching rival Michigan win a national title, the Buckeyes went all-in this offseason.
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Senators ask NBA about Rwanda relationship

ESPN - Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:05pm
Two U.S. senators sent Adam Silver a letter about the NBA's relationship with Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame, accusing the league of "putting profit over principle."
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