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NATIONAL

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US--MEXICO-SINALOA-CARTEL

Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US

SUMMARY: Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his role in the violent drug trade that for years flooded the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit substances. The longtime leader in the Sinaloa cartel entered his plea Monday in a Brooklyn federal court. Prosecutors have said they won’t seek the death penalty against the 77-year-old Zambada. He was arrested in Texas last year. Prosecutors say that under the leadership of Zambada and Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the Sinaloa cartel evolved from a regional player into the world’s largest drug trafficking organization.

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US--FLORIDA IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER

Feds fight to keep ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed

SUMMARY: The federal government has asked a Miami judge to pause her order to close an immigration detention center in Florida’s Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Attorneys for the Department of Homeland Security say the closure would disrupt immigration law enforcement. They requested a decision by Monday. The federal agency says the facility, which opened in July, is needed due to overcrowded detention centers in Florida. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe oppose the request, arguing the project threatens sensitive wetlands. Civil rights groups on Friday filed a third lawsuit over practices at the facility, saying Florida has no authority to operate it.

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US--DEPORTATION-ERROR-AGREEMENTS

Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces deportation efforts

SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been detained by immigration authorities in Baltimore and faces efforts by the Trump administration to deport him to Uganda. However, a blanket court order automatically pauses any effort to immediately deport Abrego Garcia and other immigrants who are challenging their detention. Abrego Garcia became the face of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies when he was wrongfully deported in March to El Salvador. He was returned to the U.S. in June, only to face human-smuggling charges that his lawyers have called preposterous. He was released from jail on Friday to await trial. He was detained Monday morning.

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US-WESTERN-WILDFIRES

Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more

SUMMARY: Four homes and six other structures have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon as thousands of homes in the state and in Northern California wine country remained under evacuation orders. As of Sunday night, hundreds of other buildings in Oregon’s Deschutes County survived the Flat Fire blaze as firefighting crews battled wildfires in dry, hot weather. About 4,000 Oregon homes were under various levels of evacuation notices due to the 29-square-mile Flat Fire. The Pickett Fire in Northern California had charred about 10 square miles of Napa County. It was just 13% contained by Monday morning.

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US--FEMA-CRITICAL LETTER

Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent

SUMMARY: More than 180 current and former FEMA employees have published a letter warning of potential disaster due to cuts in the agency. The letter coincides with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, highlighting concerns about management and capacity at FEMA. It warns that current practices echo conditions the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act aimed to prevent. The letter criticizes policies like expenditure approval and reassignment of staff to ICE. It calls for FEMA to be an independent cabinet-level agency. Thirty-five signatories included their names, while 141 remained anonymous due to fear of suppression.

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US--TRUMP-CHICAGO

‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target the city

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to address crime, homelessness and illegal immigration. On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. He also indicated plans to assist New York. Trump has often described some of the nation’s largest cities as dangerous. On Friday, he singled out Chicago, calling it a “mess” and claiming residents are “screaming for us to come.” City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-SOUTH KOREA

President Donald Trump claims ‘Purge or Revolution’ in South Korea ahead of meeting with new leader

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has greeted South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, by claiming a “Purge or Revolution” is happening there while threatening to stop doing business with Seoul. It was not immediately clear what Trump was referring to, but South Korea has been in political turmoil since former leader Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law last December, leading to his removal. Trump is set to meet Lee, elected in June, at the White House on Monday. The leaders are expected to discuss trade and defense, including U.S. troop presence in South Korea. Lee recently visited Japan, marking a significant diplomatic move. He arrived in the U.S. on Sunday and will leave Tuesday.

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US--KUSHNER-FRANCE-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about Charles Kushner, the US diplomat being summoned to Paris over Macron letter

SUMMARY: France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to Paris after he accused the country of not doing enough to combat antisemitism. Kushner wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron and urged action against antisemitism. France’s foreign ministry called his allegations unacceptable. The diplomatic tension comes amid strained French-U.S. relations over trade and U.N. peacekeepers. The U.S. State Department supports Kushner’s comments. Kushner was appointed ambassador in May and is a child of Holocaust survivors. He’s the father to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump. He was pardoned by Trump in 2020 for previous legal issues.

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US--DC-FEDERAL INTERVENTION

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

SUMMARY: Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms. That’s an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary. A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain missions would be armed — some with handguns and others with rifles. An Associated Press photographer on Sunday saw members of the South Carolina National Guard outside Union Station with holstered handguns. The development in Trump’s extraordinary effort to override the law enforcement authority of state and local governments comes as he is considering expanding the deployments to other Democratic-led cities.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israel strikes a Gaza hospital twice, killing at least 20, including journalists and rescuers

SUMMARY: Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip and then hit the facility again as journalists and rescue workers rushed to the scene. Health officials said the attack on Monday killed at least 20 people and wounded scores more. It was among the deadliest of several Israeli strikes that have hit both hospitals and journalists over the course of the 22-month war sparked by Hamas’ 2023 assault. The strikes came as Israel plans to widen its offensive to heavily populated areas. The first strike hit a top floor of a building at Nasser Hospital. Minutes later, witnesses said, a second projectile hit as journalists and rescuers rushed up an external staircase.

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TROPICAL WEATHER

Hurricane Erin leaves rough seas with 2 swimmers dead and a search underway for a missing boater

SUMMARY: Hurricane Erin never made landfall, but it left behind rough ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast. At least two people have died, a 17-year-old boy in New Hampshire and a 59-year-old man in New York, after they went swimming in heavy current. A search continued Monday for a man who was missing after his boat capsized off of Salisbury Beach in Massachusetts on Saturday. The teen was pulled away by a strong ocean current off of Hampton Beach. The man was swimming at Sailors Haven in the Fire Island National Seashore. Forecasters say there are no coastal watches or warnings for newly formed Tropical Storm Juliette in the Pacific Ocean and Tropical Storm Fernand in the Atlantic.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-ISRAEL-LEBANON

Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed

SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he welcomes the Lebanese Cabinet’s “momentous decision” earlier this month to work toward the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025. He said Monday that if Lebanon takes the necessary steps to disarm Hezbollah, then Israel will respond with reciprocal measures. Those include a phased reduction of the Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon. Since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended in November with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Hezbollah has said the group will not discuss disarmament until Israel withdraws from five hills it controls inside Lebanon and stops almost daily airstrikes. Those strikes have killed or wounded hundreds of people.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA-JOURNALISTS

AP freelancer among 5 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say

SUMMARY: Health officials say Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza has killed five journalists, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press. Mariam Dagga was a visual journalist who freelanced for the AP during the war, as well as other news outlets. The AP said in a statement that it was shocked and saddened to learn of Dagga’s death, along with those of several other journalists. The head of the Health Ministry’s records department said that 20 people were killed in Monday’s strikes on Nasser Hospital. The Israeli military said its troops carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and that it would conduct an investigation into the incident.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-YEMEN

Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital

SUMMARY: Israeli airstrikes have hit Yemen’s capital, days after the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired what the Israeli military described as the first cluster bomb they’ve launched since 2023. The Houthis said Sunday’s strikes hit multiple areas across Sanaa. The Houthi-run health ministry says six people were killed and 86 others wounded, while the rebels’ satellite television station said one strike hit an oil facility owned by the country’s main oil company. Video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. Israel’s military says it struck the Asar oil facilty and Hizaz power plant, which it called “a significant electricity supply facility for military activities.” The Houthis have been firing at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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ML-LIBYA-MIGRATION-MEDITERRANEAN-ATTACK

Humanitarian group says Libya’s coast guard fired on its vessel in the Mediterranean

SUMMARY: A humanitarian group says Libya’s coast guard fired upon its vessel as it searched for a migrant boat in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. The nonprofit SOS Mediterranee released details of the confrontation Monday. It said the Libyan coast guard shot at the vessel in international waters for 20 minutes on Sunday afternoon. No casualties were reported, although the group said the vessel sustained significant damage. The attack appeared to be one of the most violent involving a European rescue ship and the Libyan coast guard, which receives support from the European Union. A coast guard spokesperson didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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EU--UKRAINE-AMPUTEE SWIMMERS

Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries

SUMMARY: Ukrainian war veteran Oleh Tserkovnyi has inspired two fellow veterans to swim across the Bosphorus on their country’s Independence Day. The three joined the intercontinental race in a feat that symbolized resilience. Their goal was also to raise money for prosthetics. They trained for months, supported by the Superhumans Center rehabilitation clinic in Ukraine and coached by CapitalTRI, a sports event organizer. More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries took part in the event on Sunday. For Tserkovnyi, sports became a healing tool while fellow veterans Pavlo Tovstyk and Oleksandr Dashko found it transformative after their injuries. The challenge has given them purpose and a way to share their recovery with the world.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Trump envoy says officials working ‘very, very hard’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Kellogg said in Kyiv on Monday that officials are “hoping to get to a position where, in the near term, we have, with a lack of a better term, security guarantees” that address Ukraine’s fears of another invasion by Russia in the future. A lack of progress in talks is fueling doubts about whether a peace settlement could be on the horizon.

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AS--AUSTRALIA-POISONOUS-MUSHROOMS

Sole survivor of Australian mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends

SUMMARY: Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor of a deadly Australian mushroom poisoning, says he feels only half alive after losing his wife and two close friends. He spoke Monday at the sentencing hearing for Erin Patterson in Victoria state Supreme Court. Patterson was convicted in July of murdering Wilkinson’s wife, Heather, her sister Gail Patterson, and Gail’s husband Don with a toxic lunch in July 2023. Erin Patterson was also convicted of attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, who survived after a liver transplant. Wilkinson expressed grief and offered forgiveness to Patterson, urging her to use her prison time wisely. She will be sentenced on Sept. 8.

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AS--ASIA-STORM

Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

SUMMARY: Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands and closed schools and airports as Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm so far this year, nears landfall. With winds up to 166 kilometers per hour Monday morning, the storm is expected to hit Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh provinces in the afternoon. Kajiki intensified from a tropical depression to a powerful typhoon in under two days. That’s as fast as last year’s Typhoon Yagi’s, which killed 300 people. Nearly 600,000 residents are being moved from high-risk areas, and 16,500 soldiers are on standby. Scientists warn seas warmed by climate change are fueling faster, stronger storms.

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AS--BANGLADESH-ROHINGYA ANNIVERSARY

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh demand safe return to Myanmar on 8th anniversary of exodus

SUMMARY: Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have marked the eighth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar. On Monday, they gathered in a camp in Cox’s Bazar, demanding a safe return to their homes in Rakhine state. They carried banners reading “No more refugee life” and “Repatriation the ultimate solution.” Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, urged the international community to facilitate their return. Since 2017, Bangladesh has tried to repatriate the refugees, but the situation in Myanmar remains volatile. Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face challenges like aid cuts by donors.

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AS--AUSTRALIA-GAZA-PROTESTS

Tens of thousands march across Australia in support of Palestinians

SUMMARY: Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australian cities demanding action to save Palestinians. Peaceful rallies took place on Sunday in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities, urging sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country. Police estimated about 10,000 people took part, while organizers claimed 100,000 marched in Sydney alone. In Melbourne, protesters gathered outside Victoria’s State Library, chanting for sanctions. The protests followed a report on Friday stating that Gaza’s largest city is gripped by famine. The report warned of catastrophic hunger levels, with many at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Stocks waver on Wall Street after last week’s rally

SUMMARY: Stocks are wavering on Wall Street after a big jump last week on hopes for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged in afternoon trading Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 234 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Keurig Dr Pepper slumped after saying it will buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s in a deal worth about $18 billion. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. European markets were mostly lower and Asian markets closed lower overnight.

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US--KEURIG DR PEPPER-PEET’S

Dr Pepper will unwind its merger with Keurig from 7 years ago after buying Peet’s for $18 billion

SUMMARY: Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s in an $18 billion (15.7 billion euro) deal. When the acquisition is complete, the company plans to split into two separate companies, one focused on coffee and the other focused on beverages including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7Up and energy drinks. The coffee business will have about $16 billion in combined sales and the beverage business about $11 billion. The company says splitting in two will make the coffee and beverage businesses more nimble and able to focus on growth opportunities in their separate markets.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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US-MED--SCREWWORM CASE

Person in US is diagnosed with New World screwworm parasite

SUMMARY: A person in the U.S. who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm. It’s the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis three weeks ago. Federal health officials acknowledged the infection in an emailed statement Monday, but did not describe the patient’s condition. Health officials say the parasite does not spread from person to person and that the risk to the public is very low.

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US--HEALTH INSURANCE-2026 PAIN-EXPLAINER

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

SUMMARY: Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers, which means patients may start paying more next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and some coverage may shrink. That could leave patients exposed to more costs for doctor visits and prescription coverage changes. Price changes could be especially stark in individual coverage marketplaces, where insurers also are predicting the end of some government support that helps people buy coverage. Expensive gene therapies and diabetes and obesity treatments are pressuring prescription coverage.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE-TRUMP-OFFSHORE-WIND

Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

SUMMARY: The Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut, members of Congress and union workers are calling on the Trump administration to allow a major offshore wind project to move forward. The administration halted construction last week on a nearly complete wind farm, saying the federal government needs to review it and address national security concerns. It did not specify what the concerns are. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said Monday it’s not commenting further at this time. The politicians are getting involved because stopping work on the Revolution Wind project threatens local jobs and their state climate goals, and could drive up electricity prices.

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US--CLIMATE-PATCHY CORN POLLINATION

To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier

SUMMARY: Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers. Factors like consistently high summer overnight temperatures and heavier-than-usual rains at the wrong time can all disrupt the plants’ pollination — making each full ear of corn less of a guarantee and more of a gamble. Corn growers got lucky overall this year with some late-season weather that contributed to what is now predicted to be a record bumper crop. But for farmers and experts alike, climate change is intensifying the waiting game during a critical time of year between planting and harvest.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--OBIT-JERRY ADLER

‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

SUMMARY: Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96. Adler started his career behind the scenes in theater and worked on more than 50 Broadway productions. He later transitioned to acting in his 60s, gaining fame for roles on “The Sopranos” and “The Good Wife.” A New York funeral home confirmed he died Saturday. Adler’s acting career spanned more than 30 years, with appearances in shows like “Rescue Me” and “Mad About You.” He also returned to Broadway, onstage this time. He hailed from an entertainment family. His father worked in the theater industry and his cousin was famed acting teacher Stella Adler.

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ENT--BOOKS-VIRGINIA GIUFFRE

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it’s coming out

SUMMARY: A posthumous memoir by prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre is set for release on Oct. 21. Titled “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” the book was completed before Giuffre died by suicide in April. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf described it Sunday as an unsparing account of her experiences with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others, including Britain’s Prince Andrew. Giuffre had long alleged she was part of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. The memoir aims to highlight systemic failures in addressing trafficking and seeks to foster discussions about these injustices. It’s co-written by author-journalist Amy Wallace.

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ENT-BOX OFFICE

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ gives Netflix its first box-office win

SUMMARY: Rival studios on Sunday estimated that the Netflix film, “KPop Demon Hunters” led all films in the box office this weekend with $16-18 million in ticket sales. The numbers were shared by three studios on the condition of anonymity because the streaming company has a policy of not reporting ticket sales. Following a dominating few weeks as one of the most popular Netflix releases ever, the streamer put the film into 1,750 theaters for sing-along screenings Saturday and Sunday. David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, calls it “a completely unique two-day musical event.”

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SPORTS

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FBC--NCAA SETTLEMENT-FEES AND EXTRAS

Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports

SUMMARY: The University of South Carolina has announced a new sponsorship deal that will feature a machinery company’s logo on its football field. This move follows the NCAA’s recent decision to lift restrictions on field branding, opening new revenue streams for colleges. Other schools are finding ways to boost funds, like increasing ticket prices and adding fees. Virginia Tech’s athletic director warns of financial struggles without more funding. Schools are also asking for more from boosters and exploring creative revenue options.

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TEN--US OPEN-CHAOS

The US Open’s chaos includes rowdy crowds, long commutes and the smells of weed or burgers

SUMMARY: There are some tennis players, such as Frances Tiafoe or Madison Keys or Ben Shelton, who can’t wait for the U.S. Open to come around each year, with its boisterous crowds, its bold-faced names in the stands, its music at changeovers, its buzz. To them, the louder the better. Sometimes, though, it all can get out of control, as happened during a match that ended after midnight. There was a delay of more than five minutes while spectators booed and shouted — egged on by 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev, who was angered by chair umpire Greg Allensworth’s ruling after a photographer interrupted play by going on court.

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TEN--US OPEN-DATING SHOW

The US Open dating show: How Grand Slam tennis tournaments are shooting for a Gen Z audience

SUMMARY: Over the course of the past week, eight couples have gone on their first dates across the U.S. Open’s grounds — on camera. The dates will air to the public across the course of the tournament. The eight-episode YouTube series that made its debut Sunday comes amidst an explosive moment for dating shows. “Love Island,” “Love is Blind” and “The Bachelor” are just a few shows in the genre that have dominated young American audiences in the past year. But, perhaps more importantly, it also comes at an important time for content created by Grand Slam tournaments.

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TEN--US OPEN-SUNDAY START

US Open tennis players don’t necessarily think more is better when it comes to starting on Sunday

SUMMARY: The U.S. Open is starting a day earlier than usual. Day 1 of singles play is Sunday instead of Monday this year, expanding the year’s last Grand Slam tournament from 14 days to 15. It is part of a trend in the sport. The French Open began on a Sunday in 2006 for the first time and the Australian Open followed suit in 2024. Now the U.S. Open is joining them, leaving Wimbledon as the only major tournament that still gets going on Monday. Not all of the players love the idea of having a longer tournament, even if it comes with hikes in prize money.

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TEN--US OPEN

Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz get the American men off to a strong start at the US Open

SUMMARY: There’s a larger contingent of Americans in the U.S. Open men’s bracket than at any time in the past quarter-century. Might be the best crop in nearly that long, too, and two of the leaders — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton — got the tournament started on Sunday with dominant performances. Shelton is the No. 6 seed and twice a Grand Slam semifinalist and needed just 2 hours, 7 minutes to get past qualifier Ignacio Buse of Peru 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Fritz is the No. 4 seed and was the runner-up to Jannik Sinner at Flushing Meadows a year ago. He needed about 10 fewer minutes to move on with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 victory over yet another U.S. man, Emilio Nava.

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BBO--MARINERS-RALEIGH

Cal Raleigh hits his 48th homer to match MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021

SUMMARY: Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th home run Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th home run on Sunday against the Athletics, tying the single-season record for catchers set by Salvador Perez with the Kansas City Royals in 2021. The switch-hitting Raleigh, batting from the right side, homered off A’s left-hander Jacob Lopez in the first inning to make it 2-0. It was the 39th longball Raleigh has delivered as a catcher this year. He has nine while serving as a designated hitter. Perez hit 15 home runs as a DH in 2021, and 33 at catcher. Only four other players in big league history have hit at least 40 homers in a season while primarily playing catcher.

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GLF--RYDER CUP-TRUMP

Trump says he’ll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s coming to the Ryder Cup. And he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradley should be playing in the Sept. 26-28 matches against Europe. Trump posted on his social media site that he would be at Bethpage Black for the opening round. The Ryder Cup already is the most flag-waving, raucous event in golf. It has gone up a notch this time because of the venue. Bethpage Black on New York’s Long Island is notorious for having the rowdiest fans. Bradley is debating whether he should be the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

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