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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
SUMMARY: For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities. Now, they fear those rights could be losing ground under the Trump administration. Most notably, the Department of Justice recently released guidance that lowered the barrier to institutionalizing any person with a disability. Critics argue this undermines decades of progress in integrating disabled people into schools and communities. And last month, the Education Department announced it would offload special education to the Department of Health and Human Services. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called into question the abilities of people with autism, raising concerns about how he would oversee an agency meant to help them learn.
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Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion
SUMMARY: Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. Kroger has thousands of stores operating under various brands, including Ralphs, King Soopers, Smith’s and Fred Meyer. The transaction includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities, the companies said Wednesday.
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his four-month absence from Congress
SUMMARY: New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House. Kean in a speech Tuesday said he was being treated for depression during his lengthy absence from Congress. The speech came on Kean's first day back to work. He suggested he remained silent about his condition until now because he is a “private person by nature.” After the speech, Kean left the Capitol quickly without answering questions from reporters. Kean represents a battleground district that includes President Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf club, and he's facing a challenge from Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett this fall.
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Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
SUMMARY: It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. Intense heat and humidity are baking the regions with no immediate relief. The National Weather Service says conditions are “dangerous.” The heat index is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. The heat index is how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined. In suburban Detroit, George Liller says it took only 15 minutes for someone to claim his free window air conditioner. The misery will shift later this week to the eastern U.S.
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Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion
SUMMARY: Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. Kroger has thousands of stores operating under various brands, including Ralphs, King Soopers, Smith’s and Fred Meyer. The transaction includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities, the companies said Wednesday.
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White Sox score 7 runs before making an out in the 3rd, pound the Orioles 9-3
SUMMARY: Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago’s seven-run third inning, and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3. Erick Fedde allowed three runs in five innings for Chicago, which extended its lead atop the AL Central to two games over Cleveland. Tyler Schweitzer worked the final four innings for his first career save. Orioles starter Trey Gibson yielded eight runs, seven hits and six walks in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out five. Chicago went 13-12 in June, making this the first time the White Sox have managed back-to-back winning months since 2021.
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The AL is keeping the Orioles in contention, but the fun hasn't returned to Baltimore
SUMMARY: Baltimore won the AL East in 2023, and on June 20 of the following year the Orioles were 24 games over .500 after scoring 17 runs in a game at Yankee Stadium. It’s not an exaggeration to say that at that moment, the young Orioles might’ve been the most fun team in baseball. And with a loaded farm system, the organization seemed stocked with talent and trade chips that would keep Baltimore among the World Series contenders for a while. And then, inexplicably and almost instantly, everything changed.
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NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
SUMMARY: The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta. Police found her body on Tuesday during a welfare check. An arrest warrant says Ciarre Campbell was found with a knife. He's being held in Fulton County Jail with a court hearing set for Wednesday. The Campbell family has requested privacy while they grieve. Calais Campbell, a defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, is entering his 19th NFL season. He's a six-time Pro Bowl selection with 117 career sacks.
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Yankees LHP Max Fried faces hitters in simulated game for 1st time since injuring left elbow
SUMMARY: New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried took another step in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left elbow, throwing about 30 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Tuesday. Fried was on the mound for about 20 minutes and used all his pitches while facing Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham, who are slated to be activated off the injured list Friday. Fried recently started throwing bullpen sessions and will face hitters again before Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. Fried is 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts.
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France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
SUMMARY: France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina great in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece. Mbappé’s first goal broke a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most goals in the knockout stage of the World Cup. His second, in the 74th minute, gave him 10 to add to his record. Mbappé has done this in 18 World Cup games while Messi has played in 29 in his career.
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Skubal works 6 strong innings, Tigers hit 5 homers in 9-3 win over the Yankees
SUMMARY: Tarik Skubal pitched six innings of one-hit ball and Riley Greene hit two of Detroit’s four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss. The Tigers hit five homers overall against the Yankees for the first time since Aug. 30, 2018. Skubal (4-4), making his fourth start since returning from elbow surgery, allowed only Ben Rice’s 23rd homer in the first inning and an unearned run in the sixth. The two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner struck out nine and walked none after allowing four runs to the Yankees last week in Detroit. New York has managed just 16 hits in its last five games.
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Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
SUMMARY: Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola added a 53rd-minute goal for France and Mbappé capped the scoring in the 74th minute for his third two-goal game in four matches. His six goals tied Argentina forward Lionel Messi for the tournament lead and gave him 18 in his World Cup career, one shy of Messi’s record.
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Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev
SUMMARY: The Florida Panthers have traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils. This move likely signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's time in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and the rights to Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank. On Monday, Florida got goalie Akira Schmid from Vegas. Markstrom, 36, returns to Florida, where he started his NHL career. Bobrovsky, 37, is expected to be a top free agent when the market opens Wednesday.
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Kevin O'Malley, former Padres part-owner and minor league team operator, dies at 50
SUMMARY: Kevin O'Malley, a former part-owner of the San Diego Padres and minor league baseball team owner, has died. His father, Peter O'Malley, says he died from complications of sepsis in Santa Barbara. The younger O'Malley was in New York last fall when he fell ill and later returned to Los Angeles for treatment. He was the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers president Peter O'Malley and grandson of Walter O'Malley, who owned the Dodgers. Kevin O'Malley formerly owned minor league baseball teams in the Central California cities of Stockton and Visalia. He is survived by his wife and four children. O'Malley was 50.
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France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola
SUMMARY: France looks like a juggernaut heading into the World Cup's round of 16, led by Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola. Norway coach Ståle Solbakken calls their attack the best in the competition. France became the first nation to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup matches after beating Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday. Les Bleus face Paraguay this weekend. Seeking a third straight World Cup final, France aims to dethrone defending champion Argentina. France is 4-0 in this year's tournament, outscoring opponents 13-2. Coach Didier Deschamps emphasizes the need for continuous improvement.
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Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
SUMMARY: World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player. Officials are actively enforcing the rule change. The latest incident occurred Tuesday when Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié was sent off in a match against Mexico. FIFA established the rule to prevent players from hiding abusive comments. The International Football Association Board approved it, allowing tournament organizers to enforce it. Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón was the first to be penalized under the rule last week. A red card means a player is ejected from the match and is suspended from the following one.
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Sánchez fans 9 in 7 innings, becomes 1st starter to reach 10 wins in 8-0 victory over Pirates
SUMMARY: Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0. Sánchez (10-3) struck out nine and walked only two in becoming the first pitcher this season to reach 10 wins. Sánchez was supported by rookie Justin Crawford’s two-run single in the second inning, then a three-run seventh inning outburst that included an RBI double by Trea Turner and RBI single by Bryce Harper. Pittsburgh starter Bubba Chandler (3-8) pitched well into the seventh inning, but couldn’t escape the Philadelphia rally. Early on, he was undone only by No. 9 hitter Crawford.
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Rays' Caminero bringing sweet swing back to All-Star Home Run Derby after putting on show last year
SUMMARY: Junior Caminero is bringing his sweet swing back to the All-Star Home Run Derby. The Tampa Bay Rays slugger committed Tuesday to participating in the event in Philadelphia on July 13. Caminero put on a show last year, advancing to the final round before losing to Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh 18-15 in a long-ball hitting showcase that boosted ratings on ESPN. The 22-year-old third baseman from the Dominican Republic went on to hit 45 home runs last season, finishing sixth in Major League Baseball behind Raleigh’s 60 homers. He may beat that number with ease this season. Caminero already has 23 for the AL East-leading Rays. The only other players in Tampa Bay history to have homered in five consecutive games are Jose Canseco in 1999, Carlos Pena in 2010 and Mike Zunino in 2021.
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As the World Cup grows more global, many fans still struggle to get there
SUMMARY: FIFA has spent decades expanding the World Cup to include more countries from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. But for many supporters from those same nations, reaching the tournament proved far more difficult than qualifying for it. From Iraq to Senegal to Cape Verde, fans who faced visa hurdles, travel restrictions or high costs recreated the World Cup in hometown squares, restaurants and fan zones instead. The result was a tournament that reflected soccer’s growing global reach on the field, while revealing deep inequalities in who could experience it from the stands.
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76ers agree to free-agent deals with former Knick Hukporti, Cavalier Wade, AP source says
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia 76ers made their first two free-agent moves under new team president Mike Gansey, agreeing to a deal with Knicks center Ariel Hukporti on Wednesday after reaching a deal with veteran forward Dean Wade a night earlier, according to a person with knowledge of the agreements. The 76ers added frontcourt depth by agreeing with Hukporti on a $3.4 million, one-year deal. They agreed to a $39 million, four-year deal with Wade, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deals cannot be signed yet. Wade spent his entire seven-year NBA career with the Cavaliers.
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Eli Willits, Josue De Paula, Jesús Made among players picked for MLB All-Star Futures Game
SUMMARY: Washington Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, the top overall pick in last year’s amateur draft, was among 50 players picked for the All-Star Futures Game at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on July 12. Josue De Paula, a 21-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder who was MVP of last year’s Futures Game, also was selected along with Jesús Made, a 19-year-old Milwaukee Brewers infielder who is rated MLB.com’s top prospect, and Leo De Vries, a 19-year-old Athletics shortstop ranked as the No. 2 prospect. Rosters include 15 first-round draft picks from last year, including six of the top eight.
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