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Former Savannah Bananas player named MLB All-Star hours after hitting for cycle as a rookie

Former Savannah Bananas player named MLB All-Star hours after hitting for cycle as a rookie

‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Review: Freewheeling Slovak Charmer Charts a Sober (but Not Solemn) GenZ Romance

‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Review: Freewheeling Slovak Charmer Charts a Sober (but Not Solemn) GenZ Romance

Byron Allen Donates $100,000 to Nolan Wells Family’s GoFundMe as Tyler Perry Covers Funeral Costs

Byron Allen Donates $100,000 to Nolan Wells Family’s GoFundMe as Tyler Perry Covers Funeral Costs

Deep Tunnel reservoir will take at least a month to drain

Deep Tunnel reservoir will take at least a month to drain

Huskies add Censere Gaylord, 4-star cornerback, to 2027 recruiting class

Huskies add Censere Gaylord, 4-star cornerback, to 2027 recruiting class

Olivia Miles shakes off the rust to lead the Lynx over the Liberty

Olivia Miles shakes off the rust to lead the Lynx over the Liberty

Mariners prospect Michael Arroyo off to scorching start in Triple-A

Mariners prospect Michael Arroyo off to scorching start in Triple-A

Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States

Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States

I went to the Amazon to fly in a 1942 workhorse of aviation

The writer traveled to the Amazon region to fly aboard a Douglas DC-3 built in 1942. The DC-3 was a widely used transport plane during World War II. Only a few of these aircraft remain in service today. One of them now carries passengers through the jungle of Colombia.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 7/31/2026

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 7/31/2026

Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US

Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US

Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta

Indonesian police arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot on Friday. They say he tried to bring more than 26 kilograms of ecstasy and a small package of methamphetamine into Jakarta. The drugs were found at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the main airport serving Jakarta. The pilot is now in custody and faces drug smuggling charges.

Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in the southwest

Firefighters in southwestern France are fighting the last hot spots of a huge wildfire. The fire has burned large areas of forest and threatened nearby towns. Crews are using water drops and ground teams to cool the remaining flames. Officials say the blaze is almost under control but work continues.

‘I Want Your Sex’ review: A goofy, garbled sex-comedy from Gregg Araki

‘I Want Your Sex’ review: A goofy, garbled sex-comedy from Gregg Araki

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff

UW Huskies RB Jordan Washington unavailable for start of fall camp

UW Huskies RB Jordan Washington unavailable for start of fall camp

Save up to $1,000 on a new Samsung Galaxy or iPhone with these Verizon and Xfinity deals

Save up to $1,000 on a new Samsung Galaxy or iPhone with these Verizon and Xfinity deals

'Worst of the Worst' judges are sabotaging Trump's immigration agenda, top DHS official says

'Worst of the Worst' judges are sabotaging Trump's immigration agenda, top DHS official says

We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn't what I expected.

A family moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. They found that raising children there was different from what they expected. Kids in the town are more independent and spend time with adults. The parents are trying to keep some American values while adapting to Italian life.

Permira-backed Reformation valued at $886 million as shares open flat in debut

Permira-backed Reformation valued at $886 million as shares open flat in debut

AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries

{"Teenagers in Sudan were forced to join the Rapid Support Forces.","They say they fought against the army in the country's war.","The youths claim they were trained by Colombian mercenaries.","Their accounts reveal the harsh realities of child soldiers in the conflict."}

What to stream in August 2026: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Michael’

What to stream in August 2026: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Michael’

Ella Langley's faith and authenticity fuel record-breaking rise, experts say

Ella Langley's faith and authenticity fuel record-breaking rise, experts say

How to bail on plans without losing friends

Rare pagan masterpiece emerges near where St Paul spread teachings of Christianity

Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered an ornate Roman mosaic at the ancient city of Aspendos. The mosaic was found on Theater Street, which connects the city's acropolis to its theater. Aspendos lies about 25 miles east of Antalya and near the biblical city of Perga, where the Apostle Paul preached. Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery in June.

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

Controversial teacher training targets parental authority as oppression, education expert warns

Controversial teacher training targets parental authority as oppression, education expert warns

The bedrock of American liberty was laid in Jerusalem

The bedrock of American liberty was laid in Jerusalem

I’m Worried I’m Crossing a Line With My Tween Son. But I Don’t Know How to Stop.

A single mother shared a room and bed with her 12-year-old son until he was 9. They both have their own rooms now. He still sometimes sleeps in her bed. This happened because they were a single mother and son living together. They had to share a small bed when the son was younger.

Do bonds appreciate over time?

Bonds are investments that people buy to earn money. They can change in price, but they are not a good way to make money grow over time. This is because their value does not increase like stocks do.

Protesters storm key Libya energy complex as blackout fears grow

Protesters went to a big energy place in Libya. They wanted to show their anger. The energy place is very important for Libya's power.

‘The UAE has been a fantastic investor’: Jeff Zucker hails UAE partnership after Banijay merger

Jeff Zucker is a US media executive. He thinks the UAE is a great place to do business. The UAE invested in a big media deal called the Banijay-All3Media merger.

The right says “suicidal empathy” is destroying the West. Here’s the truth.

A Canadian professor, Gad Saad, created a phrase called 'suicidal empathy.' He says liberals care too much and this is bad for Western values. Many right-wing people agree with him.

I Thought Conservative Sex Education Couldn’t Get Worse. The Trump Administration Found a Way.

The Trump Administration changed sex education in the US. They made it harder for schools to teach about LGBTQ+ issues and safe sex. This change happened in 2020. The new rules compared LGBTQ+ people to 'chewed-up gum' and said they were not worthy of love. This is not good for young people who need accurate information about sex and relationships.

My Wife Was Invited to a Baby Shower. But What Was Handwritten on Her Invitation Is Unacceptable.

A woman got a baby shower invitation. The invitation had something written on it that was not nice. This made her unhappy.

How Wistron’s early Nvidia bet made it an unsung winner of the AI boom—and one of the biggest risers on this year’s Global 500

Wistron is a Taiwanese company that makes electronics. It chose to work with Nvidia eight years ago. This decision helped Wistron grow very quickly.

Earnings parade ahead; Fed meeting to begin - what’s moving markets

The US Federal Reserve is holding a meeting to discuss interest rates. Many companies are releasing their quarterly earnings. This is important for the US economy. Investors are watching these events closely.

‘Kill Jackie,’ Starring a Glamorous, Lethal Catherine Zeta-Jones, Acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)

Warner Bros. Discovery bought the TV show 'Kill Jackie' for HBO Max. The show is a revenge thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones. It will be available in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, France, and Belgium.

No. 1 on the Fortune Global 500: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on how his garage startup became the largest company in the world by revenue

Jeff Bezos started Amazon in his garage in 1995. It was a small online bookshop. Thirty years later, Amazon is the largest company in the world by revenue.