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Europe’s employers face a new challenge—keeping workers safe during heatwaves

Climate change effects are becoming very real across the globe. In Europe, scientists found that the continent is warming quickly. It is now the second fastest-warming place after the Arctic. Temperatures in Europe have doubled compared to the world average since 1990s. This makes keeping workers safe a big problem for businesses.

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A new Illinois law keeps hospital finances hidden from the public

A new law in Illinois makes hospitals file financial information with the state. But this information will not be available to the public. This means patients, doctors, and community leaders will not know about hospitals' financial situations.

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StubHub CEO Eric Baker is under scrutiny for enabling mass scalpers on his ticket reselling platform

Eric Baker is the boss of StubHub, a website for selling tickets. Many people use StubHub to sell seats for events. These sellers are called 'scalpers' because they often charge too much money. Now, people question if Mr. Baker helps these big scalpers. This problem is happening while StubHub faces a lawsuit.

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Thales rises as Deutsche Bank upgrades on stronger defense outlook

The company Thales saw its stock price go up on Monday. This happened because Deutsche Bank changed its view of the company. The bank upgraded Thales from 'hold' to 'buy.' They also raised their expected price target for the stock. This is due to better results and a stronger future outlook.

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Irish Continental Group shares surge on €1.2 billion buyout deal

The stock of Irish Continental Group rose sharply on Friday. This happened because management agreed to a buyout deal worth €1.2 billion. Bluefin Bidco will buy the company for €8.00 per share in cash. This offer is much higher than the price yesterday. The group will stop being publicly traded.

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The Mounting Cost of War

President Trump is thinking about making the war with Iran bigger. This decision is causing problems for Republicans and people who support conservative ideas. They are unhappy because they do not have enough information about the war.

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Businessman donates $29 million to help Minnesotans pay rent after ICE surge

A businessman gave $29 million to help people in Minnesota pay their rent. This happened because many families were struggling to pay their bills after a big immigration crackdown. The businessman had originally said he would donate less money.

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Popular pastime sending more Americans to ER with devastating injuries

There is a problem with electric bikes in the US. They are causing more crashes and injuries. This is happening in the Detroit area, where police and doctors are seeing more e-bike-related incidents. Some places are thinking about limiting or stopping the use of e-bikes.

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Seattle Times letters roundup, July 26, 2026

A person wrote a letter about their experience as a ballot observer in King County. They saw many checks and balances in the voting process. This makes them confident that votes will be counted correctly. However, many people do not vote.

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ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

A new malware attack called ClickLock is affecting Mac computers. It locks apps until you enter a password. This happens after a fake 'verify you are human' page asks you to open Terminal.

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6 things that drive us crazy about money in America

An article talks about things that make people angry about money in the US. It's like a birthday roast for America. The article lists six things that people dislike about money in America.

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When spit hoods are used on children, troubling patterns emerge

Spit hoods are being used on children in hospitals, ambulances, and detention centers. This is happening in several states. Adults are using these hoods to control the children. This is a problem.

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Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, a top health official, said that too much screen time can cause problems for young children. This can affect their attention, memory, and language skills. Parents are fighting for their children's attention because of screens.

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Katie Wilson tries to find balance in move from organizer to mayor

Katie Wilson is the mayor of Seattle. She used to be an organizer. Now she's trying to make good decisions for the city. She's still learning to balance her time and priorities.

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