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Americas News

ESPN must hold Stephen A. accountable after doubling down on racist remarks about White basketball players
World

ESPN must hold Stephen A. accountable after doubling down on racist remarks about White basketball players

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on claims the Los Angeles Lakers cannot win with Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler, and Austin Reaves as their top three players.

Aracely Kozey · 02 Jul, 2026
United States-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match delivers massive TV ratings
World

United States-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match delivers massive TV ratings

The U.S. match against Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 24.43 million viewers on Fox, making it the biggest English-language soccer broadcast ever.

Misael Shanahan · 02 Jul, 2026
The crazy flag designs… that could have been our new flag
World

The crazy flag designs… that could have been our new flag

Story of the 1,900-plus designs submitted before President Eisenhower selected America's iconic 50-star flag.

Tara Russel · 02 Jul, 2026
Ex-Texas middle school teacher sentenced to 33 years for sexually abusing 13-year-old student
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Ex-Texas middle school teacher sentenced to 33 years for sexually abusing 13-year-old student

Adriana Rullan, 30, received 33 years after a Webb County jury convicted her of continuous sexual abuse of a 13-year-old Gonzalez Middle School student.

Dedrick Schaefer · 02 Jul, 2026
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addresses NFL streaming service affordability controversy
World

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addresses NFL streaming service affordability controversy

Kevin O'Connell says the NFL must keep games accessible to all fans as Congress and the FCC scrutinize streaming costs topping $600 per season.

Anya Jacobi · 02 Jul, 2026
My father died of cancer at 72. A $12,000 longevity exam at a Silicon Valley clinic found both good and bad news in my DNA.
Business

My father died of cancer at 72. A $12,000 longevity exam at a Silicon Valley clinic found both good and bad news in my DNA.

I enrolled in Human Longevity's executive health program. My cancer results were reassuring, but my genetic results left me a little unsettled.

Daniel T. Allen · 02 Jul, 2026
Teacher accused of sex with students was allegedly blackmailed for better grades: warrants
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Teacher accused of sex with students was allegedly blackmailed for better grades: warrants

Students allegedly blackmailed Georgia teacher Maris Nichols for better grades after discovering her OnlyFans account, leading to a 27-count indictment.

Seth Berge · 02 Jul, 2026
Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68
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Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68

Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson said he is "devastated" by the death of former Los Angeles Rams teammate LeRoy Irvin, a 2-time All-Pro cornerback.

Desiree Ward · 02 Jul, 2026
Josh Shapiro reads 'a little more Jewish' than other Democratic candidates, CNN anchor remarks
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Josh Shapiro reads 'a little more Jewish' than other Democratic candidates, CNN anchor remarks

CNN host Elex Michaelson remarked on "The Story" that some people "read a little more Jewish than other people" when remarking on Democrats' election chances.

Jennie Borer · 02 Jul, 2026
iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time
Technology

iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time

A new iOS 27 framework will help apps fight back against social engineering scams as they unfold via voice calls, text messages, emails, and more. Here are the...

Marcus Mendes · 02 Jul, 2026
Meta has released an app for making generative AI games
Technology

Meta has released an app for making generative AI games

Pocket is listed in app stores but seemingly unavailable in the US.

Malika Corkery · 02 Jul, 2026
Ex-Obama advisor mocked after questioning Chicago's response to unconscious man: 'Own a mirror?'
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Ex-Obama advisor mocked after questioning Chicago's response to unconscious man: 'Own a mirror?'

David Alexrod says a 911 operator refused to send help for an unresponsive homeless man outside the Art Institute of Chicago during a heat emergency.

Marian Hyatt · 02 Jul, 2026