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Ranking the top U23 transfers this summer so far
A host of U23 players have already made big moves this summer, but who could make a real impact?
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New Covid Vaccines: What to Know about Efficacy, Access and Cost
We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last.
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FDA Approved New Covid Shots. But Who Will Get Them?
Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
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Forecaster Beven
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Let a Palestinian Speak
It’s the right thing for Democrats to do, and it’s strategically smart.
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Sphen, Penguin Whose Gay Love Story Earned Global Fame, Dies
For six years, Sphen and Magic were devoted partners, adoptive parents and queer icons. After Sphen died this month at age 11, Magic began singing.
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TikTok Cucumber Salad Trend Sets Off Shortage in Iceland Groceries
Icelandic cooks, eager to try the latest social media trend, are amused and a little surprised by their empty produce aisles.
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Foreign policy analyst weighs in on two critical conflict zones: Ukraine and Gaza
Georgetown professor Daniel Byman discusses Ukraine’s daring offensive into Russian territory. And he reflects on the future of Gaza, after Israel’s military operation ends.
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Hughes trio first brothers on NHL game cover
Jack and Luke Hughes, who are teammates on the Devils, and Canucks captain Quinn are the first brothers to be on the cover of the NHL video game series and are believed to be first family to grace the cover of a sports gaming franchise.
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U.S. Open: What You Need to Know
The tournament runs Aug. 26 to Sept. 8 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
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Russian Attitudes About Putin Might Be Shifting
Negative remarks on social media have increased since Ukrainian troops launched an incursion, according to a firm that tracks Russian attitudes.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips to 6.46%; Home Sales Rise
Home buyers this week saw the lowest average rate since early 2023, and existing-home sales rebounded in July. Analysts predict more relief ahead.
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Silvio Santos, Provocative Brazilian Television Host, Dies at 93
He was best known for the long-running variety show “Programa Silvio Santos,” on which he charmed his audiences with gimmicks and showcased a range of performers.
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Mike Lynch, Tech Mogul Acquitted of Fraud, Dies at 59
The British entrepreneur was found not guilty of fraud charges in the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard. He was celebrating his acquittal when his yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
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In Majorca, a One-Room Home With Sheep for Neighbors
How a couple transformed a tumbledown shepherd’s hut into a spare but functional retreat with views of the Balearic Sea.
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For Harris, the Senate Was a Springboard and a Chance to Form Alliances
The vice president forged important relationships in her four years on Capitol Hill, but she cast some of her most significant votes after moving to the White House.
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Sexual assault suit vs. Dwight Howard dropped
A civil lawsuit against former NBA star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dismissed, according to a court filing.
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Are Voters Ready to Elect a Woman? Democrats Say They Have No Doubt.
Democratic women say much has changed since Hillary Clinton lost her bid for the White House in 2016 — and lessons have been learned.
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Despite Trump’s Accusations, Democrats Have Largely Avoided Medicare for All
The policy has played little role at the Democratic National Convention. Republicans continue to suggest Vice President Kamala Harris would pursue it as president.
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The Hard Way Into the U.S. Open: The Battle of the Qualifiers
Thirty-two spots remain unclaimed in the tournament, and the math is as brutal as it is simple. Win three matches, and you’re in.
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