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Finance Committee approves $425M subsidy for site that includes Fire stadium

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee approved a $425 million subsidy for a new soccer stadium in the South Loop. The subsidy will help pay for public improvements needed for the stadium. The decision was made despite concerns from some members.

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The Pixel colors might rule this year

Google is planning to release new Pixel 11 phones in different colors. The colors include hot pink, vibrant green, and midnight black. These colors might be available for the Pixel 11 Pro as well.

Jul 13, 20:52upd. 18d
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Thomson Reuters to cut ’small number’ of engineering jobs

Thomson Reuters is going to reduce some jobs. They are cutting a 'small number' of people who work as engineers. Engineers design and build things for the company. This job cut is part of changes at Thomson Reuters.

Jul 13, 20:19upd. 18d
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Q32 Bio stock falls on $200M public offering plan

The stock for Q32 Bio fell in value. This happened because the company announced a new plan. They plan to sell $200 million worth of their stock to many people. This large sale made investors worried, so they sold their shares.

Jul 13, 20:15upd. 18d
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Stifel Names Top Processor Stocks Ahead of Earnings Season

The company Stifel picked out the best stock companies in the chip/processor business. They did this right before many companies share their financial results. These reports are called earnings. Investors use this list to make smart choices.

Jul 13, 20:19upd. 18d
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Lawsuit accuses BlackRock of overcharging mutual fund investors

Investors are suing BlackRock. They say BlackRock charged them too high fees. These fees are for mutual funds, which are like baskets of stocks. The lawsuit claims these charges are unfair. This means the investors believe they paid more than they should have.

Jul 13, 20:18upd. 18d
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Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 1.20%

Stocks in Brazil were lower when trading finished on Monday. The Bovespa index fell by 1.20%. Some areas of stocks did not do well. For example, real estate and power companies lost value. However, some stocks like Braskem went up a lot.

Jul 13, 20:30upd. 18d
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Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting plans to retire, WSJ reports

Lawson Whiting is the boss (CEO) of Brown-Forman. He has decided that he wants to stop working there. The WSJ newspaper reported this news. This means a new leader will take over soon.

Jul 13, 20:24upd. 18d
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Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.15%

On Monday, stock prices in Canada were lower when trading finished. The big market index, called the S&P/TSX Composite, dropped a little bit (0.15%). Some groups of stocks lost value, such as those in materials and finance. However, some companies like Thomson Reuters went up a lot.

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Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop

The US stock market (Wall Street) finished the day with a drop. This happened because of rising tension involving Iran. Investors became more cautious and wanted fewer risks. On top of this, stocks for chipmakers went down. *Note: 'Risk appetite' means how much people want to take chances with their money.*

Jul 13, 20:18upd. 18d
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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.26%

American stocks dropped at the end of the trading day. The main index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, was down 0.26%. This drop shows that investors sold more shares than they bought. Overall, the market finished lower for the day.

Jul 13, 20:31upd. 18d
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More Hollywood hypocrisy: Variety demonizes critics of Christopher Nolan's casting in 'The Odyssey'

Variety is a big magazine that covers movies and TV news. They strongly defended Christopher Nolan's choices for his movie, 'The Odyssey.' Critics were saying things against how he cast the actors. Fox News says this shows Hollywood is being hypocritical. Hypocrisy means acting one way but believing another.

Jul 13, 20:07upd. 18d
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Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

In Connecticut, a group called Family Institute of Connecticut (FIC) could not put up a Nativity display in the state Capitol. They are now fighting this rule. A group named First Liberty Institute sent a letter demanding change. They say officials blocked it just because it was religious. This is a fight about freedom of religion.

Jul 13, 20:00upd. 18d
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Decades-old 'super bazooka' round discovered on Calif. state beach

Someone found an old, big shell on a California beach. This shell is called a 'super bazooka' round. It has been there for many decades. The park where it was found is Point Mugu State Park. This park is close to a U.S. Naval Base.

Jul 13, 19:51upd. 18d
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Adamn Killa and Taylor Bennett champion Chicago music for launch of 'The Vocalo Hotline'

Two rappers, Adamn Killa and Taylor Bennett, held a big concert. The show was named “Vocalo’s Summer Meltdown.” It happened this past Saturday at Bottom Lounge in Chicago. Fans wore bright pink clothes for the event. This was because Adamn Killa asked them to wear that color.

Jul 13, 19:13upd. 18d
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Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim

Andres Manuel Aguilar, a student at Menlo College, was accused of rape. This happened to a 12-year-old girl inside the college dorm. He is now in jail without bail. Prosecutors are checking if there are more victims. The case will continue until August 27th.

Jul 13, 19:16upd. 18d
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Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce

Jelly Roll is a famous country singer. He has been eating too much because of stress. This happened while he is going through his divorce from Bunnie Xo. He said one small treat started the big food binge. He shared this news in a YouTube video on July 10.

Jul 13, 18:41upd. 18d
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NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL

Many football experts think Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best player. These experts are coaches and team managers (executives). In a recent poll, Josh Allen was ranked number one. Allen got more votes than Mahomes did. This means he is now seen as the top quarterback in the NFL.

Jul 13, 18:43upd. 18d
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Europe bankrolls Putin's war machine even as NATO races to bolster defenses

Europe is helping Russia's war effort by buying its energy. Even though NATO members are spending more and sending weapons to Ukraine, they still need Russian gas. New shipping data shows this clearly for the first half of 2026. This means Russia keeps getting money from selling natural gas.

Jul 13, 18:21upd. 18d
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ESPN ranks Bears' Caleb Williams above Super Bowl-winning QB

A survey by ESPN asked many football experts to pick the best players now. Caleb Williams, from the Bears team, was ranked 10th overall. He was just behind Jared Goff of the Lions. The poll also put him ahead of Jordan Love and Sam Darnold.

Jul 13, 18:06upd. 18d
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Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order

A delivery driver for DoorDash in Texas got into an accident. A car, driven by a man named Torrance Whitaker, fled from the police. This car hit the driver while she was working. Even though she fell down, she kept going to deliver her food. She dropped the order only for a short time.

Jul 13, 17:32upd. 18d
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Girl, 10, reported missing in Oakland on Sunday night

A young girl, who is 10 years old, went missing. This happened in the city of Oakland on Sunday evening. Her name is Winter Tolliver. The police are looking for her right now.

Jul 13, 17:21upd. 18d
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Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists

U.S. officials are checking on UNRWA. UNRWA is a big United Nations group for Palestinian refugees. They suspect that 1,500 of its workers might be terrorists. Many countries are now being asked to stop giving money to UNRWA.

Jul 13, 17:09upd. 18d
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Free Seattle concert series Downtown Summer Sounds makes its return

Downtown Summer Sounds is a big music event. It offers many concerts that cost no money. The series is returning to downtown Seattle. This means people can enjoy free shows again this summer.

Jul 13, 17:00upd. 18d
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The male Instacart shopper problem is deeper than groceries

Male workers on Instacart (a grocery delivery service) face a deeper issue than just shopping for food. This problem is about chores and housework at home. Even when women work full-time jobs, they often still do most of the household tasks. This shows that old gender roles are still strong.

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An early look at some of next season's top boys high school basketball teams

June is a good time to see what will happen in the next high school basketball season. East St. Louis team looks very ready to win again. These teams are called 'Flyers.' The Flyers have three main starters coming back. They also have talented young players, like Emaur.

Jul 13, 16:19upd. 18d
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