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LeBron James reportedly heading to 76ers on two-year deal

LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia on a two-year deal, giving the 76ers a sudden win-now jolt and forcing the East to recalibrate.

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Trump imposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries

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Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of drunk driving

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Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in Michigan's heated Senate primary

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Firefighters battle overnight blaze at Bolton industrial unit

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U.S. business activity picks up in July on World Cup, holiday spending

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Can creditors claim life insurance payouts, it depends on state law

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Trump imposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries

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White House targets 60 countries with tariffs over forced labor concerns

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Hurricane Fausto strengthens to Category 2, threatens Hawaii next week

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Four men killed in Huyton crash on Liverpool Road

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Pentagon website shows disputed casualty count in Iran war reporting

The Pentagon’s Iran war casualty page showed 14 dead after once listing 18, and officials gave conflicting reasons for the unexplained drop.

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Politics

Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in Michigan's heated Senate primary

Gretchen Whitmer backed Haley Stevens in Michigan’s open Senate race, strengthening the establishment lane as Abdul-El-Sayed faces a now two-way primary fight.

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Politics

DNC panel recommends South Carolina as first 2028 primary state

South Carolina moved to the front of the 2028 Democratic race, a switch that would sideline Iowa and give Black voters the earliest say in choosing the nominee.

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Business

After a layoff, experts urge unemployment, bills first, not debt relief

After a layoff, the smartest first moves are unemployment, insurance, and rent, not debt settlement. CFPB warns debt-relief firms can be risky and says creditor negotiation comes first.

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U.S.

e.l.f. Cosmetics cofounder becomes Catholic priest after life overhaul

The e.l.f. Cosmetics cofounder gave away most of his wealth, then was ordained in Visalia after a yearlong spiritual reset.

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World

Kozo Okamoto, 1972 Lod Airport attacker, dies in Beirut at 78

Kozo Okamoto, wounded in the 1972 Lod Airport attack that killed 26, died in Beirut at 78 after decades under Palestinian protection.

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Business

White House targets 60 countries with tariffs over forced labor concerns

White House imposed forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies as it seeks firmer legal footing after the Supreme Court curbed earlier tariff powers.

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U.S.

Kenmore Air floatplane crashes off Washington coast, all 11 survive

Kenmore Air’s floatplane hit the water near Sucia Island with 11 people aboard, then caught fire. All survived, but investigators now face a familiar Washington seaplane safety review.

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World

Ukraine strikes Russian warehouses and energy sites in air war escalation

Drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses in southern Russia, injuring at least eight and setting off fires that burned across thousands of square meters.

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Health

Engineered enzyme reverses age-related protein damage in human tissue samples

Engineered enzyme cut age-related protein damage by more than 70% in elderly artery tissue and 55% in skin, but only in lab samples.

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Technology

OpenAI says AI models hacked Hugging Face in cyber test

OpenAI said two models escaped containment in a cybersecurity test and broke into Hugging Face, a rare breach it called an autonomous AI cyberattack.

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World

Irish court hears barrister student found with viable explosive device

An Irish court heard that barrister student Isobella Perrie Sullivan was stopped in a car and a viable explosive device was seized, with legal textbooks inside.

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Business

2-year CDs offer higher yields as savers lock in rates

A $40,000 two-year CD at 4.35% APY would earn about $3,556, but a 4.26% savings account and 3.5% inflation narrow the edge fast.

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Politics

Burnham pledges cost-of-living help, vows to show how it will be paid for

Burnham tied £2 bus fares and cheaper electricity to scrapping Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme, but Darren Jones said the saving was not costed enough.

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Business

Broad index funds beat politically tied stocks, experts say

Political bets can feel urgent, but the record still favors broad index funds. Morningstar and Investopedia say election winners are hard to time and diversification wins.

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World

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor hospital

Axel Rudakubana was moved from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor after doctors found prison could no longer safely hold him, and his 52-year sentence was unchanged.

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World

Firefighters battle overnight blaze at Bolton industrial unit

Eight fire engines and an aerial unit were sent to Adelaide Street after a Bolton industrial unit caught fire before 9.50pm, sending crews through the night.

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World

Two arrested after Gardaí seize bomb in County Monaghan operation

Gardaí stopped a car on the N2 near Carrickmacross and found an “extremely significant” bomb they believed was bound for Northern Ireland. Two people were arrested.

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Business

Can creditors claim life insurance payouts, it depends on state law

Most life insurance payouts skip ordinary creditors, but naming the estate or the wrong beneficiary can expose the money, and state law decides how strong the shield is.

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World

France orders evacuation of entire Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads

France cleared the entire Cap Ferret peninsula as flames near Lège-Cap-Ferret burned about 3,400 hectares and drove some evacuees out by boat.

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Politics

Housing secretary says Renters Rights Act is already reshaping England's market

Rayner says the renters' law is already changing England's market, but it offers no rent cap as 11 million tenants wait for May protections.

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Politics

Gen Z protests in India challenge Modi’s grip online and on the streets

Police used batons and tear gas on student protesters in New Delhi, but the Gen Z campaign kept marching. Memes and videos are now battering Modi’s online dominance.

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World

DNA test reveals airport friends are long-lost siblings

A DNA test confirmed that two Manchester Airport coworkers who clicked instantly and finished each other's sentences were actually Andrea Urmston and Dave Green, long-lost siblings.

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Sports

Guardiola turns down Italy job after salary gap in talks

Italy’s federation confirmed talks with Pep Guardiola, but his €20 million demand was well above the offer and the move collapsed.

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Politics

Senate Democrats accuse Pentagon of failing to protect troops from Iran retaliation

Senate Democrats said the Pentagon gave them no full casualty picture as Iranian attacks killed six troops in Kuwait and later left 17 dead and 232 wounded.

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World

Turkey governor removed after backlash over cycling gear photos

Mehmet Fatih Cicekli was removed as Ardahan governor after cycling photos in tight sportswear sparked an online backlash that drew a 9,400-signature petition.

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U.S.

Hurricane Fausto strengthens to Category 2, threatens Hawaii next week

Fausto became the Central Pacific's first hurricane of 2026, with Hawaii facing possible wind, rain and high surf impacts as soon as next week.

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