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USA vs. Serbia score, live updates: Nikola Jokić clashes with LeBron and Co. in marquee Paris Olympics semifinal
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić is looking to power his national team to a big upset.
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Paris Olympics live updates: Team USA track stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles race for gold
The women's 400m hurdles and the men's 200m headline a packed day.
1 min read - USYahoo News
Tropical Storm Debby: Latest forecast track as it makes second landfall in South Carolina, drenching East Coast
The storm made a second landfall in South Carolina.
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Team USA vs. Serbia: How to watch the USA men's basketball semifinal game at the 2024 Olympics today
Team USA will face Serbia in the men's basketball semifinal at the 2024 Paris Olympics this afternoon. Are you ready to watch?
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Paris Olympics: Indian wrestler disqualified from gold medal match in women's 50kg after missing weight
Team USA's Sarah Hildebrandt will face Cuba's Yusneylys Guzmán instead for the gold.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 Olympic schedule for Aug. 8: Team USA set for semifinals with Serbia, Noah Lyles in 200-meter final
Your guide to the day's top Olympic action in Paris.
13 min read - WorldYahoo Music
Taylor Swift's Vienna 'Eras Tour' shows canceled after thwarted terror attack
Taylor Swift’s three planned concerts in Vienna have been canceled due to a “planned terrorist attack,” according to a post by Barracuda Music, a music promoter based in Austria.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol amid historically awful season
Pedro Grifol is finally out, but the damage is already done.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
'I want them to suffer:' How Emma Hayes, an ultramarathoner and 'pain caves' inspired USWNT to Olympic final
“I don't want them to be better,” Emma Hayes said after the USWNT's 1-0 Olympic semifinal win over Germany. “Truthfully. I want them to suffer. And I thought we suffered a hell of a lot today. And — good.”
6 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9 Pro, Gemini, new foldables and everything else to expect on August 13
It will soon be Google's turn to host a major hardware event. Thanks to leaks and rumors, we have a good idea of what to expect, including four Pixel 9 phones (one of which is a foldable), new Pixel Buds and the Pixel Watch 3.
9 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Who is Tim Walz? Kamala Harris reportedly names Minnesota governor VP pick
Walz was among the first prominent Democrats to start labeling Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump “weird,” an attack line that Harris and her campaign have consistently repeated.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Google loses antitrust trial in major blow to tech giant
A judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust law by abusing its dominance in online search, a major blow for the tech giant and a huge win for Justice Department.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 Paris Olympics complete event schedule
The full 2024 Paris Olympics schedule, broken down day by day.
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The best heated socks of 2024, tested and approved
Keep your feet nice and toasty with these top-rated high-tech picks.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best compression packing cubes of 2024, tested and reviewed
From six-piece sets to all-in-one packing solutions, these are the best compression packing cubes for travel that we tested.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best pizza ovens for 2024, editor-tested and chef-approved
Turn your kitchen or backyard into a Neapolitan-style pizza parlor with top picks from Ooni, Gozney, Blackstone, Ninja, Solo Stove and more.
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How can you get more REM sleep? Here's what experts say.
Why is this kind of rest important, and can you isolate it from the rest of your z's? We asked a neurologist for answers.
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5 fantastic books for guys who don't like to read
Put down the remote and pick up one of these great 'guy-approved' novels.
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The best moisturizer for oily skin of 2024
We tested dozens of moisturizers for oily skin — here's why Tatcha's Water Cream can't be beat.
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The 20 best gift cards to give anyone in your life
Waited until the last minute to pick out their present? These gift card ideas are here to save the day.
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The best cooling fans of 2024, tested and reviewed
A cool room can lead to better sleep, and our tester slept sounder thanks to these cooling fans from brands like Dreo and Vornado.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Aroldis Chapman freezes Manny Machado with record 104.7 mph fastball at 36 years old
The pitch was tied for the fastest in the history of the pitch-tracking era to secure a strikeout. It wasn't even Chapman's fastest pitch of the at-bat.
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2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants game tonight
The NFL preseason kicks off this week. Here's how to watch all the action on the field.
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Paris Olympics: Tara Davis-Woodhall wins gold for Team USA in women’s long jump
Team USA’s Tara Davis-Woodhall wins gold in the women’s long jump here at the 2024 Olympics on a jam-packed Thursday night of track and field.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Paris 2024: 16-year-old phenom Quincy Wilson will make his Olympic debut Friday, coach says
Wilson is the youngest male ever to make the U.S. Olympic track & field team.
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NFL training camp notepad: Packers getting more aggressive on offense with Jordan Love signed
Jori Epstein checks in from the road with a QB report, rookie to watch, something to keep an eye on, fantasy thought and more.
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DK Metcalf swings helmet at Seahawks teammate's head during heated training camp practice
Metcalf reportedly missed his intended target and hit somebody else.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kyle Schwarber's 3 HRs, controversial obstruction call power Phillies to again show Dodgers who's boss in NL
Schwarber took advantage of what the Dodgers say was "an egregious miscall."
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Paris Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins gold, sets new world record in 400 hurdles
McLaughlin-Levrone continued her assault against preconceived notions of what is achievable in her signature race, pulling away from Bol and the rest of a talent-laden field. She streaked across the finish line to claim gold.
4 min read - USYahoo Sports
CrossFit Games athlete Lazar Đukić drowns during swim event in Fort Worth
The incident happened during the half-mile swim portion of the first event.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots game tonight
The NFL preseason kicks off this week. Here's how to watch all the action on the field.
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QB Nick Foles, Philadelphia legend, retiring with Eagles after 11-year career
Foles, 35, became an instant legend in Philadelphia after leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl LII.
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Paris Olympics: Grant Holloway completes hurdles dominance with gold medal in 110 meters
Grant Holloway had won everything there is to win as a superstar hurdler except this, an Olympic final, a gold medal on the grandest stage in sport. Until now.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 ends with a moving scene from Elliot Page, vomit on a van, and infectious Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman
Netflix The Umbrella Academy Season 4 cast, including Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan and Justin H. Min talk about the show's finale moments.
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5-star OL Michael Fasusi breaks down his finalists
OL Michael Fasusi's commitment date is coming up later this month, but he says his mind is already made up.
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Sophomore defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. pushing to play
One of the top defensive ends in all of college football entering the 2024 season is Arkansas senior Landon Jackson, who told reporters Wednesday that another Razorback defensive end could be among the best in the sport. Jackson, who was a preseason Second Team All-SEC selection, was referring to sophomore defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr., an in-state product out of North Little Rock High School. At 6-foot-6, 280 pounds, Rhodes has the size and athleticism to be the next great Arkansas defensiv
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Initial jobless claims fall more than forecast, easing some fears about US labor market
Thursday's weekly jobless claims release were set to be closely tracked by investors as a cooling labor market comes into further focus.
2 min read - ScienceYahoo News
What's going on with the Boeing Starliner? NASA astronauts might not return to Earth until 2025.
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were only supposed to be in space for eight days. Now they may wind up being in orbit for eight months.
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Warner Bros. Discovery tanks after massive impairment charge, Wall Street says 'unlikely' things can get worse
Warner Bros. Discovery reported disappointing quarterly results on Wednesday that sent shares sharply lower on Thursday.
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Martha Stewart just carried the hands-free phone case that Cindy Crawford also wears
With pockets for IDs and credit cards, Bandolier's genius leather accessory doubles as a wallet — plus a couple of budget lookalikes.
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The top 2 causes of death in the U.S. aren't surprising. But the new CDC report has some learnings.
Heart disease and cancer continued to be the top causes of death, even as COVID emerged as a leading killer in 2020 and 2021.
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2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch Breaking, full schedule, where to stream and more
Here's how to catch the 2024 Paris Olympics B-Boys and B-Girls in action.
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Olympic basketball: France bullies Germany to advance to gold medal game
France moved to the gold medal game via a tight 73-69 victory over Germany.
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What is a payable-on-death (POD) bank account?
A payable-on-death (POD) bank account allows you to select beneficiaries who will receive the funds immediately if you pass away. Learn more about how POD accounts work and their pros and cons.
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2024 Olympics: Hampton Morris, Grant Fisher among athletes going bananas for bronze. Their joy is contagious.
Athletes aren't holding back their emotions over making it to the Olympic podium.
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Best airline credit cards for August 2024
Looking to save on flight costs when you book your next trip? These are the best airline credit cards currently available.
19 min read - BusinessEngadget
Anti-hate group says Elon Musk continues to peddle election falsehoods on X unchecked
Elon Musk's X may have rules allowing for community notes about false election information and preventing deep fake videos. However, a new report shows that Musk hasn't corrected or reprimanded for any of his false posts.
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Yahoo Sports Olympics AM: You can't outrun a dog
In today's edition: Quincy Hall's epic 400m finish, U.S. women's hoops advances, Jordan Larson spotlight, figure skaters finally get their gold medals, and more.
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United Club Infinite Card review: A deluxe airline card with a pricey annual fee
For frequent travelers who prefer to fly United Airlines, the United Club Infinite Card may be a valuable addition to their wallets.
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Chappell Roan proves she's a pop superstar at Osheaga 2024, as Montreal's 'Pink Pony Club' parties in sweltering heat
The 26-year-old singer performed hits like "Hot to Go!" and "Good Luck, Babe!" to a crowd of fans donning pink.
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Dine Brands CEO: Restaurants are in a 'value war' as consumers tighten their belts
Consumers are dining out less and making more strategic decisions when they do.
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Woman dies after getting caught in baggage carousel at Chicago O'Hare
A woman died Thursday morning at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after getting caught in a baggage carousel, officials told ABC News. The woman, who has not yet been publicly identified, was believed to be about 40 years old, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Emergency responders were called to Terminal 5 at about 7:45 a.m. Thursday following reports of a woman “pinned in machinery," fire officials said.
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Veteran who served in Tim Walz's battalion addresses stolen valor accusations: 'Far darker than people think'
Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends speaks out on "stolen valor" claims against Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz on "The Ingraham Angle."
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As a Republican, I was ready to vote for Biden. Now, I will vote for real, intelligent leadership | Jim Young
The press and political leaders in Washington must ask the difficult questions and demand intelligent solutions on policy instead of personalities.
3 min read - BusinessHuffPost
Trump Torched For 'Word Salad' Answer To Supporter's Very Valid Question
Trump ranted about bacon and China after a supporter spoke during a Fox News forum about his children's struggles to afford rent.
5 min read - PoliticsNBC News
'I am speaking now': Harris rally in Michigan interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
DETROIT — A handful of pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris during her rally remarks at an airport hangar — prompting her to reprise a familiar line.
3 min read - USABC News
Veteran actor lured in women, sexually assaulted them: Police
An actor is accused of luring at least three women into a "false sense of security" then violently sexually assaulting them without their consent, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Gabriel Olds, 52, was arrested and booked on seven felony sexual assault charges on Wednesday, LAPD said. Police are asking additional alleged victims of Olds or witnesses to the incidents to come forward.
2 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
Guys Are Confessing The Subtle Things Women Do That Give Them The Ick
"That really grinds my gears, I must say."
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Team USA Diver Alison Gibson Speaks Out After Painful Dive Gone Awry Earns Her 0.0 Score: 'I Fought with Everything I Had'
Alison Gibson slammed her feet on the springboard during her first dive at the Paris Olympics, earning her a score of 0.0
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Mark Cuban says he once supported Trump. Then he got to know him: 'He was unethical then, and he's still unethical.'
"I actually started off supporting Donald, and then I got to know him better," Cuban told Vivek Ramaswamy in an interview.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Ex-White House aide says ‘self-announced’ presser shows Trump is ‘panicking’
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that former President Trump’s “self-announced” press conference shows the GOP presidential nominee is “panicking.” In a post on the social platform X, the ex-Trump aide said she suspects the former president is frustrated by the positive press attention Vice President Harris has gotten recently and wants…
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Adviser Stephen Miller’s Bizarre Biden-Harris ‘Sex Slavery’ Meltdown
Donald Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller was warned he was close to “defamation” after a bizarre tirade on MSNBC suggesting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the “number one traffickers” of “girls into sex slavery on planet Earth.”Host Ari Melber stepped in after Miller launched his rant in a discussion about the aftermath of January 6.Miller, one of Trump’s top immigration advisers, said: “A lot of innocent people, have been persecuted by a corrupt system!”Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily
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Humiliating New Polls Spell Doom for J.D. Vance … and Trump
J.D. Vance has somehow managed to become even more unpopular.
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Donald Trump Jr. Spreads Weird And Gross Lie About Gov. Tim Walz
The former president's son only managed to remind people why the Minnesota governor called the GOP "weird" in the first place.
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People Are Dunking On This Picture Of JD Vance Walking On A Tarmac
Watch this actually spark a reboot.
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OnlyFans & Olympics Star Alysha Newman Twerks After First Pole Vault Medal
OnlyFans and Olympics pole vault star Alysha Newman celebrated her first medal in style — by twerking for the Paris 2024 crowd. The Canadian athlete won the bronze medal at the Stade de France on August 7, clearing 4.85m and setting a new national record for her home country. She followed up this historic moment […] The post OnlyFans & Olympics Star Alysha Newman Twerks After First Pole Vault Medal appeared first on Mandatory.
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Tim Walz Was My Teacher 20 Years Ago. Here’s What I Learned.
A former student of the new vice-presidential candidate opens up.
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Usha Vance Reveals Truth on Claims Hubby JD Vance Wears Eyeliner
A representative for Republican vice presidential contender JD Vance has finally answered the question on everyone’s minds: Is he wearing guyliner?Photos of the 40-year-old senator show smoldering cerulean eyes that appear to pop off his face in a way that few people are able to achieve naturally. Previous commentary speculated that, just maybe, he was born with it. An expert suggested to Slate that the shape of his eyelids made the effect especially pronounced.According to reporting this week f
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American sport climber Sam Watson leaves Paris Olympics with world record but without gold medal
Sam Watson leaves the Paris Games with another world record in speed sport climbing but without the Olympic gold medal. The American broke the speed world record on Thursday for the second time at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the feat came in the fight for the bronze after he was eliminated in the semifinals. Wu ended with 4.77.
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Authoritarianism Expert Names Trump-Vance Weak Spot That Kamala Harris Must Exploit
"Democrats need to use that," urged Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
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Megyn Kelly's Embrace Of 'Tampon Tim' Insult Backfires Badly
"Imagine being upset that someone didn’t want kids leaking menstrual blood onto their clothes," one OB-GYN wrote in response to the former Fox News host.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Chutkan in charge: Judge ignites flurry of activity in Trump Jan. 6 case
The return of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 prosecution to District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan has ignited a flurry of activity in the once-dormant case, reviving a high stakes court battle after a series of legal wins for the former president. The case is back in Chutkan’s hands after the Supreme Court formally sent the case…
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Social media reacts to Fox News saying Milwaukee is in Minnesota: 'I know it well'
Fox News' Laura Ingraham says she knows Minnesota well, "especially Milwaukee."
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Trump Spokesperson Makes Racially Loaded Claim That Harris’ Plane Smells
Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung rushed to defend JD Vance for bizarrely storming Air Force 2 to unsuccessfully confront Kamala Harris Wednesday evening with an unsavory comment regarding the smell of the plane. “Make sure AF2 is deep cleaned because Lord only knows what @KamalaHarris and her team have done on there,” Cheung wrote on X. “The smell alone on that plane must be crazy.”Harris is the first vice president of Indian and Black heritage, and has gained a reputation as a foodie thro
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Tom Cruise's first wife was 'very present' on “Cocktail” set, says Gina Gershon: 'We did kiss as much as we could'
The actress recalls meeting Mimi Rogers fresh off her wedding to Cruise on set of the 1988 romance.
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'The Rookie' and 'FBI' Actor Arrested and Charged With Sexual Assault
The 52-year-old has appeared in many big shows including multiple 'NCIS' series and 'SEAL Team.'
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Lara Trump Bites Back at Biden’s Warning Donald Won’t Accept Defeat
Lara Trump has responded to Joe Biden’s comments that he was “not confident at all” that there would be a peaceful transition of power if former President Donald Trump were to lose the 2024 presidential election.The president made his concerns known in an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, of which a preview clip was aired on Wednesday. The interview is the Biden’s first sit-down since he announced on July 21 he was quitting the 2024 race.“If Trump loses I’m not confident at all,” Biden tol
2 min read - USUnited Press International
Woman dies entangled in baggage conveyer at Chicago's O'Hare airport
A woman who became pinned in machinery at Chicago's O'Hare Airport died Thursday after she became entangled in a baggage conveyer belt system, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
1 min read - SportsThe Oklahoman
USA Basketball vs Serbia score updates: Stephen Curry & Co. trail in Olympic semifinals
The United States men's basketball team will face Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympic semifinals on Thursday. Here are live updates.
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