National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
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Egyptian minister calls West’s response to Gaza suffering shameful
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Egypt’s foreign minister, on a visit to Greece on Wednesday, described the international response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza as shameful and urged powerful Western nations to increase pressure on Israel. “The international community should be ashamed of the tragic situation unfolding in Gaza and the devastating actions being
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HHS slashes funding for mRNA vaccine development
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services is “winding down” its mRNA vaccine development and will instead fund other vaccine platforms through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, the agency said Tuesday. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement that BARDA would terminate 22 mRNA vaccine
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Apple will invest $100 billion to make US iPhone parts as Trump says a big chip tariff is coming
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple is investing another $100 billion to expand its operations in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump said he would levy a large import tax on chips coming into the country. Apple’s investment comes after the tech giant already committed $500 billion to
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ESPN goes long on streaming with big NFL and WWE deals
By Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — In an absolute blitz of news this week, the cable sports institution ESPN showed how it is fully transforming into a streaming-first player. The network inked several new deals with the NFL, announced the imminent launch of its all-inclusive streaming service, and added new wrestling programming from
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Trump announces new additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil
By Kevin Liptak, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil, according to a document posted on the White House website — an escalation of his trade battle with New Delhi and his first use of so-called secondary sanctions on countries the
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Sports on TV for Thursday, August 7
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, August 7 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. (Friday) FS1 — AFL: Essendon at Geelong FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Geelong CFL FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. CBSSN — B.C. at Hamilton GOLF 7:30 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour: The Nexo Championship,
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 19 10 .655 — Atlanta 18 11 .621 1 Indiana 17 13 .567 2½ Washington 13 16 .448 6 Chicago 8 21 .276 11 Connecticut 5 23 .179 13½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 25 5 .833 — Phoenix 18 11 .621
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All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 14 7 4 46 48 32 Vancouver 13 5 6 45 42 26 Minnesota United 12 5 8 44 42 28 Seattle 10 6 8 38 39 35 Portland 10 7 7 37 33 32 Los Angeles FC 10 6 6
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Ryan Speedo Green triumphs in first outing as Wagner’s god in ‘Die Walküre’
By MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains had vanished into the night sky by the time Ryan Speedo Green sang his first words as Wotan in Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” Still, their invisible presence around the Santa Fe Opera House was a fitting backdrop, since Wagner
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 65 49 .570 — New York 63 52 .548 2½ Miami 56 57 .496 8½ Atlanta 47 66 .416 17½ Washington 45 68 .398 19½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 70 44 .614 — Chicago 66 48 .579 4 Cincinnati 60 55 .522
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 68 48 .586 — Boston 64 52 .552 4 New York 61 54 .530 6½ Tampa Bay 57 59 .491 11 Baltimore 52 63 .452 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 66 50 .569 — Cleveland 59 55 .518 6 Kansas City 57
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All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 68 48 .586 — — 5-5 W-3 38-19 30-29 576 521 55 Boston 64 52 .552 4 +2½ 8-2 L-1 39-22 25-30 577 496 81 New York 61 54 .530 6½ — 4-6 W-1 34-22
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 68 48 .586 — Boston 64 52 .552 4 New York 61 54 .530 6½ Tampa Bay 57 59 .491 11 Baltimore 52 63 .452 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 66 50 .569 — Cleveland 59 55 .518 6 Kansas City 57
Continue ReadingSports on TV for August 11 – 17
By The Associated Press Adv09-10 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 11 MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees (7:05 p.m.) OR Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (7:40 p.m.) 11 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: San Diego at San Francisco (9:45 p.m.) OR L.A. Dodgers at L.A.
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New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens
By MATT O’BRIEN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The Associated Press reviewed more than three hours
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James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four University of Idaho students, James Patterson and Vicky Ward are collaborating on a book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione. Little, Brown
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British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production of “Tosca” in Israel after a widespread staff backlash. In a recent open letter, 182 members of staff said they “reject” holding current or future performances in Israel because of
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Italy okays $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5 billion euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project that has been long delayed by debates over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the spectre of mafia
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The Latest: Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs
By The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips. The move will likely increase the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods. Trump highlighted that companies who make computer chips in the U.S. would be spared the import tax. This
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Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Donald Trump.
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Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with state-run Africa Corps and pay for it
By JEAN-FERNAND KOENA and MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Officials in the Central African Republic have said that Russia has called on the country to replace the private Wagner mercenary group with Moscow’s state-run Africa Corps and requested payment for further security services. The Central African Republic’s government has been
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Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ he’ll meet with Putin, but no ‘breakthrough’ in Witkoff’s Moscow trip
By Anna Chernova, Svitlana Vlasova, Catherine Nicholls, Ivana Kottasová, Kylie Atwood, Kristen Holmes, and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday there was a “very good prospect” of a summit meeting soon with Russia that could lead to an end to the war in Ukraine. “We had some very good talks
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Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
By GARY FIELDS and JACK DURA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, with Martin Luther King Jr. standing behind him, signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The act protected the right to vote and ensured the
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Artists transform tragedy into healing with powerful post-Helene exhibit
By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story SWANNANOA, North Carolina (WLOS) — The road to recovery continues for many communities since Hurricane Helene devastated the mountains more than 10 months ago. After the storm, many artists in Swannanoa came together to create art in response to the disaster. Now, they’re almost ready
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Justice Department releases new list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions
By TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press The Justice Department identified some three dozen states, cities and counties as so-called sanctuary jurisdictions on Tuesday, two months after the federal government quietly removed a much longer list that included many localities that support the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies. The earlier, typo-riddled list was met with pushback from
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American journalist found after going missing on hike in Norwegian national park
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — American journalist Alec Luhn, who went missing while hiking in a Norwegian national park, has been found alive, according to the Norwegian Red Cross. Luhn was found near Folgefonna National Park by helicopter crew and has been taken for medical treatment, the organization wrote on X Wednesday. “We are
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McDonald’s launched its biggest marketing campaign in history. It worked
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s sales have finally turned a corner, thanks in part to “A Minecraft Movie” meal deal that marked the chain’s largest marketing campaign ever. Sales at McDonald’s US locations open at least a year rose 2.5% for the quarter ending June 30, putting an end to two
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Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was follow-up legislation to the Civil Rights Act passed a year earlier. In a break from tradition, then-President Lyndon Johnson went to Capitol Hill to sign the bill rather than hold a signing ceremony at the White House. His daughter Luci
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After pushing his rival, sprinter Kenny Bednarek has made up with Noah Lyles. He still expects ‘fireworks’ at their next race
By George Ramsay, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Sprint star Kenny Bednarek told CNN Sports that he has cleared the air with Noah Lyles after a heated conclusion to their 200-meter race at the USA Track and Field Championships. Lyles finished just ahead of Bednarek in Sunday’s event, looking over at his rival as he
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