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US, Iran, Oman near Hormuz deal to resume shipping
A 60-day agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls is under final review, with US and Iranian officials indicating a deal could be announced within days.
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Buccaneers rule out Vita Vea trade after rumors
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Thursday there are no plans to trade Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea.
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New York City mayor booed off stage at police event
Zohran Mamdani was booed and heckled off stage at a Staten Island police event on August 5, 2026, while the city faces a new Legionnaires' disease cluster and a separate fatal apartment explosion.
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Disney profit beats forecasts as streaming plans expand
Disney's third-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by theme parks and box office hits, while the company explores a free streaming tier to attract more viewers.
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Preakness Stakes moves to Sunday for first time ever
The Preakness Stakes will run on a Sunday for the first time in its history, part of a broader restructuring of the Triple Crown series announced by Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association.
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Milan closes higher amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz
The FTSE MIB index rose 0.44% in Milan, while in London it fell 0.19%, and the ECB warned about the impact on energy prices
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Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina, Uruguay in November
The trip marks the first papal visit to Latin America since Leo XIV became pope, including a return to Peru where he served as bishop for eight years.
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Giants trade Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos at deadline
San Francisco Giants sent starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Diego and outfielder Heliot Ramos to New York in separate deadline deals.
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Jerry Seinfeld to open Lucille Ball Comedy Fest in NY
Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York, on August 6 to launch the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
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UEFA Asks FIFA to Seize Documents on Infantino
UEFA is asking FIFA to preserve documents related to Infantino’s alleged sale of shares in the 2026 World Cup. FIFA denies having had any contact with Trump regarding his tenure.
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Two fired '60 Minutes' reporters join Columbia Journalism School
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, dismissed from CBS News' '60 Minutes,' will teach at Columbia Journalism School for the 2026–27 academic year.
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Met Gala 2027 sparks debate over John Galliano's role
The 2027 Met Gala invitation to designer John Galliano has reignited controversy over his past antisemitic and racist remarks.
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Mets trade reliever Luke Weaver to Pirates at deadline
New York Mets sent reliever Luke Weaver to Pittsburgh Pirates in a deadline deal as part of a broader roster sell-off.
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Paramount CEO Ellison defends politics as antitrust trial set for March 2027
Ellison said trust in his handling of CNN is being questioned, while a judge set the merger's antitrust trial for March 2027 and the company lifted its profit outlook.
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen eyes 2026 playoff run
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is prioritizing a return to the postseason in 2026 after a playoff exit last season.
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New York police official fired after son’s shooting arrest
Jennifer Lackard, Mount Vernon’s deputy police commissioner, was terminated after her son was arrested for an alleged gang-related shooting in the Bronx.
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Mets trade Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor to Cubs
New York Mets send reliever Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to Chicago Cubs in a trade deadline deal.
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SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings after IPO
SpaceX reported $7.8 billion in quarterly revenue, a 92% increase, but posted a $541 million net loss in its first earnings report since going public in June.