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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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NATIONAL

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ENT--FILM-BOX OFFICE

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025

SUMMARY: “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is topping the domestic box office charts in its first weekend in theaters. The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday that it earned an estimated $118 million from North American theaters. Globally, it made $218 million. “Fantastic Four” is Marvel’s biggest opening since “Deadpool & Wolverine” last summer. Second place this week went to another superhero movie, “Superman,” which earned $24.9 million in its third weekend. “Jurassic World Rebirth” landed in third place with $13 million, followed by “F1” in fourth with $6.2 million. “Smurfs” rounded out the top five with $5.4 million.

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US--MICHIGAN-WALMART STABBING

A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities’ custody

SUMMARY: Michigan authorities say 11 people have been stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City. Authorities say a suspect is in custody and that investigators believe those hurt Saturday were not specifically targeted. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office says that around 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the store and used a folding knife to stab 11 people. The sheriff’s office says a deputy arrived within minutes and took the man into custody. It also says that people in the store helped apprehend the suspect and treat victims. Munson Healthcare said four of the victims were in serious condition and seven in fair condition.

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US--BATHROOMS-STATEHOUSES-WOMEN

Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’

SUMMARY: Statehouses across the U.S. are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female lawmakers. In Kentucky, there is limited restroom access for women in the Statehouse, who risk missing debates or votes if they have to stand in line to answer the call of nature. A $300 million renovation, expected to be finished by at least 2028, will add more bathrooms for women. Similar efforts are underway in Georgia, reflecting a shift toward inclusivity. Historically, many statehouses were built without considering female legislators. Advocates say these changes symbolize a shift toward respect and equality, ensuring public spaces meet the needs of all lawmakers and the public.

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US--UNIVERSITY SHOOTING-NEW MEXICO

Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

SUMMARY: A 14-year-old boy has been killed and a 19-year-old has been wounded after in overnight shooting at a University of New Mexico dormitory. Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect. He was booked on the charges of first degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, according to the New Mexico State Police. University officials lifted a shelter in place order late Friday afternoon, saying the main campus in Albuquerque would still remain closed. Campus police said four people, including the suspect, were playing video games inside a dorm room belonging to one of them when the shooting began. State police said they are investigating why the suspect fired. The fall semester is scheduled to begin in about three weeks.

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US--SOUTHWEST-PLANE-PLUNGE

Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft

SUMMARY: Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane. The Boeing 737 jet dropped hundreds of feet in a little over 30 seconds during a flight on Friday, according to a flight tracking website. One passenger says the plane took a short plunge and then a more drastic drop as passengers screamed in terror. Caitlin Burdi told Fox News Digital that she thought they were plummeting to a crash. The Federal Aviation Administration says Southwest 1496 was responding to an onboard alert about another aircraft in its vicinity.

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US--HEAT WAVE

Heat advisories and warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures and humidity soars

SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the southeastern United States. The advisories cover areas from central Florida to Virginia through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, with heat indexes between 105 and 110. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for eastern North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. Forecasters warn of dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures approaching 100 degrees in parts of the Carolinas. Over 30 million people could be affected. The Midwest is also experiencing extreme heat, with watches in place for Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. Storms in Iowa have triggered flash flood warnings.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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EU--TRUMP-SCOTLAND-PRESIDENTIAL VACATIONS

Trump once decried the idea of presidential vacations. His Scotland trip is built around golf

SUMMARY: Donald Trump once decried the idea of taking vacations as president. During his presidential campaign in 2015, he pledged to “rarely leave the White House.” And now he’s in Scotland on a trip built around golf. Trump’s schedule has him staying at his properties near Turnberry and Aberdeen, where his family owns two golf courses and is opening a third next months. The White House calls it a working trip where the Republican president might hold a news conference and sit for media interviews. Trump is also talking trade in separate meetings with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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US--AP POLL-TRUMP APPROVAL

It’s a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump’s approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds

SUMMARY: The new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling tracker shows that overall views of President Donald Trump’s job performance have been steady over the past few months. So has his approval rating on most issues, except for a slight decrease in support for his handling of immigration. The tracker also shows that Trump’s favorability rating has remained largely steady since the end of his first term. Between 33% and 43% of U.S. adults say they viewed him favorably across a nearly six-year period. Those long-term trends underscore that Trump has many steadfast opponents.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow ‘minimal’ aid as hunger grows

SUMMARY: Israel’s military has begun a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day as part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger. Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war as more reports emerge of starvation deaths. The military said Sunday the “tactical pause” in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah and Muwasi would increase humanitarian aid entering the territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has to allow in “minimal” aid. As the military had warned, combat operations continued otherwise and at least 41 Palestinians were killed.

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EU--TRUMP-SCOTLAND

Trump heads into high-stakes trade meeting saying he won’t go below 15% tariffs on EU

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading into high-stakes talk with a top European official demanding fairer trade with the 27-member European Union. And he’s threatening steep tariffs to achieve that goal while insisting the United States won’t go below 15% import taxes. Make-or-break talks could head off punishing U.S. tariffs and threatened retaliation from Europe that could send shock waves through economies around the globe. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is meeting with Trump on Sunday at his golf resort on the Scottish coast. She’s calling for a rebalancing of bilateral trade worth billions of dollars between the vital partners.

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AS--THAILAND-CAMBODIA

Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute

SUMMARY: Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia to discuss ending hostilities. This follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve a deadly border dispute. The conflict, now in its fourth day, has killed at least 35 people and displaced over 200,000. A spokesperson for acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says Sunday the Thai leader and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet are set to attend Monday’s talks. Both countries have blamed each other for the clashes, which flared after a land mine explosion on Thursday. The 500-mile frontier between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for decades, but past confrontations have been limited and brief.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks

SUMMARY: Russia has scaled down its Navy Day celebrations due to security concerns from ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks. Authorities canceled warship parades in St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Vladivostok. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cited security as the reason. On Sunday, Russian air defenses reportedly downed 150 Ukrainian drones, with some near St. Petersburg. President Vladimir Putin visited the city to review naval maneuvers and pledged to strengthen the navy. The reduced celebrations highlight Moscow’s concerns over Ukraine’s drone attacks, which have previously damaged Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Russia continues its own drone and missile strikes on Ukraine.

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EU--EUROPE-WILDFIRES

Wildfires threaten Turkey’s fourth-largest city as southern Europe grapples with blazes

SUMMARY: Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks spread rapidly overnight, turning the sky red over the eastern suburbs of Bursa, the country’s fourth-largest city and forcing over 1,700 people to flee. More than 1,900 firefighters are fighting the flames, and the highway to Ankara is closed. Meanwhile, firefighters in neighboring Greece and Bulgaria were also battling blazes fed by unusually high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds. In Greece, firefighters battled active wildfires in the country’s southwest and on the island of Kythera on following a blaze that scorched a northern Athens suburb the day before.

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AF--CONGO-CHURCH-ATTACK

Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34

SUMMARY: Islamic State-backed rebels have attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34 people. A civil society leader reported the death toll, while local media suggests it could be over 40. The attack took place in Komanda town, where the rebels also burned houses and shops. The military confirmed 10 fatalities. The attackers, believed to be from the Allied Democratic Force, fled before security forces arrived. Eastern Congo has faced numerous deadly attacks by armed groups, including the ADF, which has ties to the Islamic State and often targets civilians.

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ML--ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-SEEKING JUSTICE

Families of Americans slain in the West Bank lose hope for justice

SUMMARY: Families of Palestinian-Americans killed in the West Bank are demanding justice. They say Israeli settlers and forces have killed four American teenagers of Palestinian descent since the Gaza war began. The families have expressed doubt that anyone will be held accountable. They say they are losing faith in the U.S. government’s promises to seek justice. The Trump administration has urged Israel to investigate but has not promised its own investigations. Critics argue Israel often treats its soldiers and settlers with impunity. The families of those killed report facing travel bans, interrogations, and detentions.

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ML--SUDAN-WAR

Sudan’s paramilitaries announces a parallel government, deepening the country’s crisis

SUMMARY: A paramilitary group in Sudan has announced the formation of a parallel government in areas it controls, mainly in Darfur. This move, announced on Saturday, is expected to worsen the crisis in Sudan, which has been in chaos since April 2023. Tensions between the military and the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, has led to fighting in Khartoum and other areas. The RSF, accused of atrocities, has named Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as head of a new 15-member council. The internationally recognized government in Khartoum condemned the move, calling it a “fake government.” The situation could further divide Sudan.

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EU--MIDEAST WARS-AID SHIP SEIZED

Israel again intercepts Gaza-bound ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid

SUMMARY: The Israeli military has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining 21 international activists and journalists and seizing all cargo, including baby formula, food, and medicine, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The coalition says the military “violently intercepted” the ship in international waters about 40 nautical miles from Gaza just before midnight Saturday. The Israeli military had no immediate comment, but Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted that the Navy stopped the vessel and was bringing it to shore. The ship’s interception comes as Israel faces mounting international criticism over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. The ship is the second to be stopped en route to Gaza by the Israeli military in recent months.

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ML--SYRIA-CLASHES-SWEIDA AFTERMATH

In Syria’s Sweida, the stench of death still lingers days after sectarian bloodshed

SUMMARY: In the aftermath of intense sectarian fighting, the eerily silent streets of Syria’s southern province of Sweida are filled with the stench of decaying bodies left uncollected for days amid scenes of charred buildings and burned-out cars. The destruction has left a haunting silence across the Druze-majority city. This follows deadly clashes that erupted last week between Druze fighters and armed Bedouin clans, killing hundreds and devastating the once-bustling southern province. The violence has shaken Syria’s fragile postwar transition and strained the Druze community’s relations with the new government. Though authorities intervened, they were seen as siding with the clans, fueling perceptions of targeted sectarian attacks.

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AS--INDIA-TEMPLE-CROWD

Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least 6 dead

SUMMARY: A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in northern India has left at least six people dead and dozens others injured, local authorities say. The incident in the pilgrimage city of Haridwar occurred Sunday morning after a high-voltage electric wire reportedly fell on a temple path, triggering panic among the large crowd of devotees. A senior government official in Uttarakhand state confirmed the deaths and said worshippers scrambled for safety following the incident. Local officials said thousands of pilgrims had gathered at the hilltop temple, which is a major site for Hindu devotees, especially on weekends and festival days. They were celebrating the holy month of Shravan.

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AS--THAILAND-CAMBODIA-COPING IN A CRISIS

Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Monks, dancers and volunteers offer respite as violence escalates

SUMMARY: Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people. For people living along both sides of the border, it’s a grim situation. But there is a bit of light amid the darkness. Some people are working around the destruction, intent on creating a safe space or finding normalcy. Some temples are offering safe haven, while ordinary residents are collecting and distributing donations for the people who have been displaced.

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LT--MEXICO-US-TOMATOES

Here’s how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trump’s 17% tariff

SUMMARY: The Trump administration’s 17% duty on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico is creating challenges for the country that supplies the most tomatoes to U.S. consumers. The import tax began on July 14 and is part of a broader protectionist strategy affecting many countries, including Mexico. Veggie Prime, a major tomato exporter in Mexico, has been impacted but cannot make immediate changes due to contractual obligations. Experts predict a 5% to 10% drop in Mexican tomato exports, potentially affecting 200,000 jobs. Mexican producers are considering alternative markets, but there’s no easy replacement for the U.S. market.

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AS--CHINA-QUESTIONING CENSORSHIP

China is suppressing coverage of deadly attacks. Some people are complaining online

SUMMARY: Chinese authorities have come under criticism for withholding details about a car hitting children near a Beijing school in late June. A news report said the incident injured several people, but official statements omitted key facts, sparking complaints online. Critics accuse authorities of using vague language to obscure the truth. This approach reflects an expanding trend of tightened censorship under Xi Jinping’s leadership, aimed at controlling information about topics deemed sensitive. Experts suggest the government may want to prevent copycat crimes or hide local failures. Both ordinary people and prominent bloggers have taken to social media to demand basic information.

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AS--TAIWAN-RECALL ELECTIONS

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll

SUMMARY: Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election. Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party hoped to flip the balance of power in the legislature, but preliminary results on Saturday showed the recall efforts failed to remove any of the KMT lawmakers. The recall elections are unprecedented in scale, with more votes set for Aug. 23. If those results are unfavorable to the DPP, President Lai Ching-te’s government could face strong resistance in the legislature before elections expected in 2028.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS

Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger grows

SUMMARY: Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys. And the foreign ministry says humanitarian pauses will begin Sunday. The statements come after increasing accounts of starvation-related deaths in Gaza and experts’ warnings of famine. International criticism has grown as several hundred Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to reach aid. The military’s statement did not say where humanitarian corridors would be. It stressed that combat operations continue against Hamas. Children in Gaza with no preexisting conditions have begun to starve to death.

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AF--KENYA-AFRICAN-AMERICANS-MIGRATION

The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration

SUMMARY: A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or “coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community. Dozens of African Americans have relocated to Kenya in recent years, attracted by its tropical climate and friendly people. Many African Americans who have sought a better life abroad or are considering it said President Donald Trump’s administration isn’t the main reason they want to move. Rather, most say they had been mulling a move for some time, and the current political environment in the U.S. may be pushing them to act sooner than initially planned.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--NATIVE MASCOTS-MENTAL HEALTH RISKS

Trump’s demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has threatened to block a new stadium deal unless Washington’s NFL team reverts its name to a racial slur. Experts say Native American mascots have long been linked to negative mental health outcomes, especially for children. Advocates have been calling for their removal for generations, and researchers say Native mascots reinforce racial bias. The Washington Redskins changed to the Commanders in 2020. Trump’s spokesperson says “He likes to see results on behalf of the American people” and that sports fans would agree with him about restoring the old name. More than 1,500 grade schools across the country still use Native mascots.

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BUSINESS

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CITI-NEW CARD

Citi launches Strata Elite Card to compete with AmEx and Chase

SUMMARY: Citigroup is launching the Strata Elite Card to compete in the high-end credit card market. The card is priced at $595 annually, which is less than competitors like the American Express Platinum Card and JPMorgan Chase’s Sapphire Reserve Card. It offers points for spending on hotels, car rentals, air travel and restaurants, along with a $300 hotel credit and a $200 “splurge” credit. Citi previously launched the Citi Prestige card in 2013 but stopped new applications in 2021. The Strata Elite faces stiff competition from other rewards-heavy cards, including those from Capital One and Bilt.

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MED--BRAIN DEVICES-ETHICS

NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

SUMMARY: People with experimental brain implants often turn to the treatment as a last resort, hoping to improve their health when everything else has failed. However, there’s no guarantee the devices will be maintained after the clinical trials finish, and no mechanism requiring companies to do so. A Harvard University research project aimed to change that by creating partnerships between players in the implant field to overcome barriers to follow-up care. But the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health grants by the Trump administration left the project in limbo, leaving some former trial participants worried about the lives and health of people benefiting from the devices.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE-COP30 PRESIDENT

To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That’s no accident

SUMMARY: This year’s United Nations climate conference in November is in Belem, Brazil, a city facing high poverty and infrastructure challenges. It’s a location chosen in part to highlight the urgent need for climate action. COP30 President-designate André Corrêa do Lago said in an interview with The Associated Press that it’s important to address inequalities and sustainability in these talks and that Brazil wants negotiators to see the uncomfortable consequences. It’s already potentially uncomfortable because Brazil is working to accommodate a large number of attendees, with high lodging prices a concern. This year, countries must update their climate plans to align with goals set by the Paris agreement to limit atmospheric warming.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--COMIC-CON-DAY 3

Comic-Con salutes James Gunn and gets first looks at ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ and new ‘Star Trek’ forays

SUMMARY: The day three highlights at Comic-Con included a standing ovation from thousands for “Superman” director James Gunn, led by John Cena. Cena was in full costume at a panel on his HBO series “The Peacemaker,” part of Gunn’s take on the DC Comics screen universe. The day in Comic-Con’s vaunted Hall H also included a preview of Ryan Gosling’s forthcoming space adventure “Project Hail Mary.” And fans also get a sneak peek at “Coyote v. ACME,” a hybrid live-action and animated project featuring Cena. This film was shelved by Warner Bros., but it will now get a theatrical release.

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SPORTS

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CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE

Pogačar effectively seals 4th Tour de France title as organizers neutralize times before stage ends

SUMMARY: Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar has effectively sealed his fourth Tour de France title after organizers decided to neutralize the times with 50 kilometers (31 miles) left because of the threat of rain and crashes. Freezing the times for the 21st and final stage into Paris all-but-ensured victory for Pogačar, but he still had to cross the finish line later in order to win. The decision was made in the late afternoon and, shortly after Pogačar reached 50 kilometers to go, heavy rain began falling and drenched the roads. Pogačar is the defending champion and also won in 2020 and ’21.

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BBO--YANKEES-JUDGE

Yankees captain Aaron Judge goes on injured list with flexor strain but no damage to UCL in elbow

SUMMARY: New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge went on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, but a scan showed no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament of the two-time AL MVP. Judge was sent for an MRI on Saturday and missed just his second game this season, a 9-4 loss to Philadelphia. He had a platelet-rich plasma injection and was put on the injured list Sunday. He hopes to return to action in 10 days to two weeks, initially as a designated hitter. Judge’s roster spot was taken by Amed Rosario, an infielder and outfielder acquired from Washington on Saturday night.

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SWM--SWIM WORLDS

Summer McIntosh wins first gold medal at worlds in her quest for five

SUMMARY: For Summer McIntosh of Canada, it’s one gold medal won at the swimming world championships with four to go. McIntosh is aiming to win five gold medals in individual events at the worlds, and the first one came Sunday in the 400-meter freestyle on the first of eight days in the pool in Singapore. Only legendary American Michael Phelps has ever won five individual medals at the worlds. McIntosh won but did not break her own world record, winning in 3 minutes, 56.26 seconds. Li Bingjie of China took silver in 3:58.21 with bronze for American Katie Ledecky in 3:58.49.

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BBO--HALL OF FAME

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

SUMMARY: Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much. Suzuki said on the eve of his enshrinement that he spent his morning on the field playing baseball. He is the first Japanese player chosen for the Hall. He will be joined Sunday by CC Sabathia, a six-time All-Star who won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award, and relief pitcher Billy Wagner. Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen will be honored posthumously.

WORDS: 1006 - MOVED: 07/26/2025 3:48 p.m. EDT

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