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Mistrial Declared in Sacramento K Street Case; Retrial Planned

A mistrial was declared in the Sacramento K Street mass shooting case after jurors failed to reach verdicts on the murder charges against surviving defendants Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, with prosecutors expected to decide soon on retrial. The 2022 shooting left six people dead and injured about a dozen, and the defendants were later convicted on weapons counts despite the hung jury on the murder charges.

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Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Yastrzemski from IL

The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Kyle Farmer after activating outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list, trimming Farmer from the roster following a limited, injury-interrupted tenure. Farmer, a 10-year veteran with modest production, could become a free agent if he clears waivers, while Yastrzemski returns to the lineup after a stint on the 10-day IL.

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Stephen Curry Hall of Fame Exhibit Reported

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to open an immersive exhibit titled Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc, making Curry the first active player to be the subject of an exhibit at the Hall. The display, featuring exclusive memorabilia and footage, opens on July 24 as Curry reflects on his journey and the fans who shaped it while he continues his career.

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Cheap Trick Plans Fall 2026 Tour Dates

Cheap Trick has added fall dates to their 2026 All Washed Up Tour, extending the run through late November and bringing the total number of shows to about 36 across the US and Canada in support of their 2025 album. The new leg features presales, on-sale details, and appearances with various supporting acts and festival appearances.

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Instagram introduces Replace Audio for old posts

Instagram introduced a “Replace Audio” feature that lets users swap the music on published posts and carousels without losing likes, comments, shares, or reach, giving creators ongoing control to refresh content and align with trends. The rollout follows a series of creator-focused updates and ongoing push to address past feature criticisms by offering small but useful tools for content growth.

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Marc Anthony, Nadia Ferreira Welcome Eighth Child

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira have welcomed their second child together, bringing his total number of children to eight. Reports differ on the baby’s name, with some outlets naming Myla and others Marquesa as the newborn’s given name.

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Meta plans Threads parental controls rollout in US

Meta is rolling out parental supervision tools for Threads via Family Center, letting parents see teen time spent, set daily limits, enforce sleep hours, and manage privacy and tagging for their teens. The expansion, prompted by regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits over teen safety, targets roughly 500 million monthly users with a US-first rollout and a global rollout by year’s end.

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US Warns Over Houthi Red Sea Blockade

President Donald Trump said the United States would “take care of it” if Yemen’s Houthis move to block Red Sea shipping, noting past actions against the group and indicating Washington would respond if the threat materializes. The comments come as the Houthis threaten to disrupt one of the world’s key trade routes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and regional clashes over Saudi ports and airports.

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Sylvan Esso Announce Self-Released Album Ow ∞

Sylvan Esso revealed Ow ∞, their first self-released album on Psychic Hotline, due September 11, and unveiled the single Concrete Glen, which features a Sigur Rós sample. The record features a wide roster of collaborators and is accompanied by a North American tour in fall 2026.

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Two Greek American Tourists Stabbed Near Acropolis Museum

Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, with police detaining the attacker and the victims receiving hospital treatment for injuries described as minor to serious; authorities indicated the suspect may have had mental health issues, and police emphasized such attacks are rare in Greece. The incident unfolded near the Acropolis Museum and drew multiple media outlets addressing ongoing developments.

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Arizona primaries test control Congress, governorship

Arizona’s primaries are shaping the midterm landscape, with GOP hopeful Andy Biggs leading polls in the race to unseat Gov. Katie Hobbs and Trump endorsements potentially influencing the contest, while the governor’s seat and congressional seats remain key battlegrounds. Voters face deadlines and a mail-heavy voting system, with Maricopa County once again central to outcomes as early voting and ballot submission patterns continue to define the election timeline.

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Cummins Hazlewood Lyon named for Bangladesh Tests

Australia named a 13-man squad to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting in August, with captain Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood returning from injury and Michael Neser left out. Usman Khawaja’s retirement opens a top-order vacancy while Cameron Green and Beau Webster maintain spots; the selectors expect Boland to feature later and stress that the heavy schedule could create further opportunities across formats as Australia seeks to consolidate their top position in the World Test Championship.

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ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Broad Layoffs

ESPN has cut ties with former Steelers safety and current analyst Ryan Clark as part of a wave of layoffs ahead of its first Super Bowl coverage, signaling significant staffing shifts at the network. Clark, one of ESPN's highest-paid on-air talents at about $2 million per year and a regular on First Take and The Pivot, joined ESPN in 2015 and had been central to NFL coverage and Super Bowl plans.

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Josh Lucas Joins Kidman, Fanning in Discretion

Josh Lucas has joined the cast of Paramount+'s Discretion, a eight-episode A24-produced legal drama opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, with production set to begin in 2026. Heing plays Greg, a lawyer married to Kidman's powerful partner, entangled in the same network of non-disclosure agreements that drive the series' central conflict.

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X Rebuilds Android App After Year-Long Overhaul

X released a rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of work, built from scratch to significantly improve loading, scrolling, and notifications, and it now coincides with the launch of standalone X Money and X Chat apps. While most core improvements are in place, some features remain under development—such as Spaces support and optimization for older devices—with ongoing plans to roll out additional features to Android to expand global reach.

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Powell Ohio Five Die Rescuing Swimmer

Five people died in Powell, Ohio after a group attempted to rescue a struggling swimmer in the Scioto River, with a frightened child alerting authorities and two women then three men found dead; two children under 10 were placed in the care of family services. The incident unfolded Sunday with others jumping in to help as the group faced rising dangers, and authorities confirmed the sequence of recoveries over the following days.

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US Seeks Denaturalization Of 10 Naturalized Criminals

The Trump administration’s DHS and DOJ have filed denaturalization actions against ten naturalized U.S. citizens accused of crimes including child sexual abuse, health care and wire fraud, immigration fraud, and drug trafficking, saying they concealed key information to obtain citizenship. The cases—originating from multiple countries and pursued under the Immigration and Nationality Act—signal a broad push to revoke citizenship for those believed to have fraudulently obtained it and to restore integrity to the naturalization process, with officials calling on enforcing consequences for those who cheated the system.

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Rotherham man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home as police investigate a possible political or terrorist motive. Kerry, from Rotherham, was arrested in July and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with prosecutors stressing the ongoing investigation and the defendant's right to a fair trial.

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LIV Golf Sued for $1 Million by Mobii

Mobii Systems Group has sued LIV Golf in U.S. District Court in Miami for more than $1.13 million, alleging unpaid licensing ($820,600) and usage fees ($104,500) for the 2026 season plus $209,531 in lost revenue from six remaining events under a two-year contract that LIV allegedly breached. The suit comes as LIV faces broader financial strain and the decision to discontinue the “Any Shot, Any Time” platform, with LIV having paid through 2025 under the same deal and later signaling a review of its business model and partnerships.

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Natural Raises $30M to Rebuild AI Agent Payments

Natural raised $30 million in a Series A to build payments infrastructure for AI agents, enabling autonomous payments and positioning itself to challenge Stripe. The round drew lead investor Forerunner and other tech founders, fueling development of the platform’s wallets, payments, and related tools for agentic finance.

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Dodgers land Halvorsen from Rockies before Aug. 3 deadline

Colorado traded right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two Dodgers prospects, Nick Frasso and Landyn Vidourek, as both teams shuffle pieces ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Halvorsen, an elite-velocity pitcher currently on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, will be assigned to Triple-A as the Dodgers aim to maximize his upside this season.

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Superman Leads Critics Choice Super Awards nominations

The Critics Choice Association unveiled the 6th Critics Choice Super Awards nominations, led by Superman with six film nods and The Boys’ final season with five TV nominations, while titles like Obsession, Weapons, Project Hail Mary, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Masters of the Universe trail closely behind; the awards cover superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action, with winners announced on August 6, 2026.

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Beabadoobee releases Switchblade, announces first arena tour across UK Europe North America

Beabadoobee released Switchblade as the second preview from her fourth album Pylon, a moody alt-rock track exploring whether self-defense means bravery and detailing a wide range of emotion as she teases a broader musical turn. Pylon, out September 18 via Dirty Hit/Interscope, features collaborations with guests like Hayley Williams and Chino Moreno and is supported by an anticipated North American, UK, and European arena tour in 2026.

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Google Images Launches Pinterest-Style Redesign with AI

Google Images is undergoing a Pinterest-style redesign that turns the site into a browsable, real-time gallery with personalized collections, while also adding built-in AI image generation in AI Overviews to support prompt-based creation. The updates are part of a broader 25th-anniversary overhaul that emphasizes discovery and staying within Google’s ecosystem for image inspiration.

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