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Las Vegas Aces forward Brianna Turner, who serves as treasurer of the WNBA Players Association, publicly urged the league to scrap a reported plan to include “USA 250” patches on player jerseys during the league’s upcoming All-Star game. The USA 250 patches are part of a broader initiative to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. America250, a nonprofit organization established by Congress to oversee national commemorations, has partnered with Fanatics and several major sports leagues throughout the season. In January 2026, leagues including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, NASCAR,…

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The NBA and NHL are both off Sunday, but you can still use the latest DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager by betting on the MLB. We’ve use the SportsLine Projection Model and one of our experts to craft our Sunday MLB best bets, which include picks from Rockies vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Angels and Cubs vs. Giants. Claim the latest DraftKings promo code, where new users get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager: Check out our DraftKings promo code review for full details.The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every…

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Artificial intelligence has been a scorching hot investment trend during this bull market run. And while some AI winners have slowed a bit this summer, investors and analysts remain bullish about the long-term potential of this innovative technology.AI stocks have been volatile lately, but volatility can also present opportunities to get stocks at a reasonable price. If you’re interested in investing in AI, here are seven stocks to watch this summer.Quick Look at Best AI Stocks:Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT)Microsoft is heavily invested in artificial intelligence, spanning various applications and research. A core focus is Azure AI, providing cloud-based AI services…

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Eastern European time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Greece on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 1:02 p.m. Eastern European time about 50 miles northwest of Athens, data from the agency shows.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to…

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Pathstone, a private equity-backed multifamily office based in Englewood, N.J., has merged with Mill Creek Capital Advisors, a Philadelphia-area registered investment advisor with about $12 billion in assets under advisement. The deal adds 46 professionals, expanding Pathstone’s Philadelphia presence to $30 billion in assets and 120 employees.Mill Creek was founded in 2006 by CEO Joshua Gross and Executive Chairman Richard Stevens, and today the firm serves about 450 families and institutions out of Conshohocken, Pa.The two firms began discussing the combination last summer and closed on the deal on June 1.“Pathstone’s culture, capabilities, and long-term orientation made this a natural…

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Last month’s summit meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping—during which the leaders signed over 40 cooperation agreements and deepened their nations’ strategic partnership—provides just the latest sign that diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation between Russia and China is robust and continues to rise. That trend is profoundly distressing to political and media elites in the United States, most of whom are fervent defenders of America’s fading global hegemony. But they can hardly claim that Russian–Chinese cooperation was unforeseeable, considering Washington’s own clumsy and inept policies have been its chief cause, as many warned would be the case. Hostile measures…

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Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has opened up on his memorable interaction with Virat Kohli after the IPL 2026 final, admitting that speaking to his childhood idol felt “like a dream” and how he admired the cap signed by him.The 15-year-old batting prodigy, who enjoyed a record-breaking season and finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer, was among the players who met Kohli after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second successive IPL title in Ahmedabad. The heartwarming interaction between the two quickly went viral after videos surfaced on social media, showing Kohli sharing words of encouragement with the young opener.However, for…

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It takes more than low rates to be considered one of the best lenders in the market. Truist was named the best HELOC lender in June by Yahoo Finance. But why? According to our research, Truist offers home equity credit lines up to $1 million, allows borrowers to select interest-only or revolving payments during the draw period, offers a fixed-rate HELOC option with five terms to choose from, and much more. Learn more: The best HELOC lenders, according to Yahoo Finance Learn the differences between a HELOC and a home equity loan HELOC and home equity loan rates: Sunday, June…

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One person was killed, and at least five other people were wounded in a terror attack in the Sharon region on Sunday morning. The incident began at Kochav Yair, near Kalkilya, and continued on past Tsur Yitshak, Tzur Natan, and Selait. Terrorist infiltration sirens sounded in Tsur Yitshak and Tzur Natan as a result, warning residents to shelter in place. Israel Police killed the terrorist, identified as 21-year-old Omar Yassin, an Arab Israeli man from Tayibe, security sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post. He was not previously known to the security establishment, but had a criminal record. Following a manhunt…

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