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winnipegfreepress.comsports38 min agoUpdated
Bulls Rookie Wilson Scores 35 Points but Team Loses Summer League Debut 97-96
Chicago Bulls first-year player Caleb Wilson posted 35 points in a 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on July 10. The performance marked his first game since a wrist injury ended his North Carolina season in February.
news.google.comsports38 min agoUpdated
Trail Blazers Acquire Ja Morant from Grizzlies in Exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray
Ja Morant addressed reporters in Las Vegas on July 11 after his June trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. He said the move allows him to start over and counter his past image.
ESPNsports43 min ago
Astros center fielder exits game with left knee injury
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left Sunday's game against the Rangers after injuring his left knee in a collision with the outfield wall. He was attended to by team staff and replaced by a pinch hitter.
mlbtraderumors.comsports43 min ago
Diamondbacks Place Zac Gallen on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Inflammation
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Left-hander Mitch Bratt was recalled to start Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
news.sky.comworld47 min ago
NOAA Approves Transfer of 30 Beluga Whales from Closed Ontario Park to U.S. and Spanish Aquariums
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved an emergency plan last week to move the animals to accredited facilities. Twenty-eight whales will go to four U.S. aquariums and two will go to Spain. The park had threatened euthanasia if no transfer was approved.
news.sky.compolitics1 hr ago
Sydney Opera House to host memorial for Richard Scolyer
Richard Scolyer, the pathologist who died from brain cancer on June 7 at age 59, will receive a state memorial service on Monday. The Guardian reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Governor General Sam Mostyn will attend at the Sydney Opera Ho…
realitytea.compolitics1 hr ago
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 From Heart Failure
Lindsey Graham, who represented South Carolina in the Senate since 2003, died July 11, 2026. Newsweek reported the death alongside data on historical Senate vacancies caused by death in office.
abcnews.go.comworld1 hr ago
Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, US and Iran Exchange Strikes, One Nation Support Falls to Coalition
The Sydney Morning Herald reported multiple developments on July 13 including a deadly Bangkok fire, US-Iran missile exchanges, a poll shift for One Nation, and Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win. Separate items covered a Victorian project manager conflict and secrecy over an NSW bure…
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 hr ago
Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues with Power Four and Notre Dame players
Yahoo Sports is introducing fantasy football leagues that draw players exclusively from the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC and Notre Dame. The format mirrors NFL fantasy rules but adds an optional team offense slot and begins scoring on Sept. 3.
thoughtcatalog.compolitics1 hr ago
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Kyiv Visit and Sanctions Push
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died over the weekend following a trip to Kyiv at the end of last week. The Atlantic reported on his decade of support for Ukraine and a sanctions bill still pending in Congress.
Al Jazeeraworld1 hr ago
Activists Unfurl Palestinian Flag on Tower Bridge Calling for Release of Detained Gaza Doctor
Pro-Palestine activists displayed a giant Palestinian flag and banner on London's Tower Bridge on July 12. The demonstration called for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza hospital director held by Israel for more than 500 days.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 hr ago
Microbursts Hit Philadelphia Area With 60-70 MPH Winds Causing Damage
A series of microbursts struck Philadelphia and surrounding counties on July 11, downing trees and power lines while damaging buildings. Officials confirmed straight-line winds as the cause and declared a disaster emergency.
sports1 hr ago
Sanchez and Cease Named Starters for 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays. The game is at the Phillies' home ballpark.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 hr ago
Los Angeles Sparks Part Ways with General Manager Raegan Pebley After Missing Playoffs for Five Seasons
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday after two and a half years. Assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will serve as interim general managers.
bossip.comsports1 hr ago
Free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs says no NFL No. 2 receiver is better than him
Stefon Diggs, 32, released by the Patriots in March, posted a video asserting he is better than any team's current second wide receiver. He also said only seven players qualify as true No. 1 receivers in the league.
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sports1 hr ago
Dodgers pitcher and White Sox outfielder added to All-Star rosters
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski and outfielder Tristan Peters were added to the National League and American League All-Star rosters Saturday. Peters joined the roster one day after hitting for the cycle. Washington left-hander Foster Griffin was also added.
mlbtraderumors.comsports1 hr ago
Texas Rangers Place Chris Martin on 15-Day Injured List with Shoulder Injury
The Texas Rangers placed 40-year-old reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder injury. He had allowed five runs in 3⅔ innings since returning from the same issue on July 4. The team recalled right-hander Emiliano Teodo from Triple-A Round Rock.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 hr ago
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle selected for 2026 All-Star Game
Kevin McGonigle, the 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie from the Philadelphia area, will represent the American League at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. ESPN reported his selection and his comments on returning to Citizens Bank Park.
sports38 min agoUpdated
Yankees Pitcher Cam Schlittler Selected for All-Star Game but Will Not Pitch
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler will attend the 2026 MLB All-Star Game but will not pitch, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. Schlittler, who leads the American League with a 2.05 ERA, made the choice to avoid throwing on his normal recovery day after starting Saturday…
forbes.comsports2 hrs ago
Holloway and Pimblett positioned for possible lightweight matchup after UFC 329 wins
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 329. The quick results have created a potential next fight between Holloway and Pimblett.
skysports.comsports2 hrs ago
Yann Sommer Signs Short-Term Deal with Club Brugge as First-Choice Goalkeeper
Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer has agreed to a short-term deal with Club Brugge. He will serve as the club's first-choice goalkeeper after leaving Inter.
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azernews.azfinance2 hrs ago
U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out strikes Sunday against Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
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abcnews.go.compolitics3 hrs ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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The Independentworld37 min agoUpdated
Fire at Bangkok Pub Kills at Least 27 People
A blaze at the Na Ladprao pub in northern Bangkok killed at least 27 people shortly after midnight on July 13. Several others were injured and taken to hospitals. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene and authorities opened an investigation.
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sportsnet.casports3 hrs ago
Wales Under-20s beat Australia 38-36 in Junior World Championship
Wales Under-20s defeated Australia 38-36 in a Junior World Championship match in Tbilisi, Georgia. The win sends Wales to face Scotland for fifth place on Friday.
New York Postworld3 hrs ago
Study Links Six Hormonal Birth Control Drugs to Higher Meningioma Risk
A Danish study of three million women found small increases in meningioma risk among users of Depo-Provera and five other hormonal contraceptives. Absolute risk remained low and declined after stopping use.
focustaiwan.twfinance38 min agoUpdated
Actress Wai Ching Ho, Known for Roles in Daredevil and Other Series, Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, known for playing Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, died at age 82 after suffering a stroke. Co-stars Peter Shinkoda and Perry Yung confirmed the death in Instagram posts. Her 43-year career included nearly 70 roles across television and…
france24.compolitics3 hrs ago
Malian Army Retakes Anefis but Suffers Heavy Losses in Week of Fighting
The Malian army regained control of the northern town on July 11. About 30 troops were killed and 60 wounded in the operation.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld3 hrs ago
Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch faces complaints over missing inheritance funds
The Victorian Legal Services Board confirmed Monkivitch no longer holds a practising certificate after three complaints were lodged, including one from sisters Charlie and Ruby Nemet. Bank records show nearly $300,000 transferred from the sisters' inheritance account to Monkivitc…
theiranproject.comworld3 hrs ago
Explosions Reported Near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Hajjiabad
Strikes hit sites near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Hajjiabad. Iran reported one death, two injuries and a 4,200MW drop in electricity supply. The attacks occurred as Israel prepares for October elections and regional leaders urged de-escalation.
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citizen.co.zapolitics3 hrs ago
South Africa Processes 53,499 Foreign Nationals for Deportation Since Campaign Launch
The South African government has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 foreign nationals, mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, since starting a migration management campaign five weeks ago. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced the figures at a Pretoria news conf…
business3 hrs ago
Labor Proposes 30 Percent Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts From Mid-2028 With Exemptions and Rollover Relief
The plan targets about 210,000 small businesses and is projected to raise $4.47 billion in its first year. Rollover relief would waive federal taxes on restructures, but state stamp duties remain unresolved. Consultation runs until the end of July 2026.
politics37 min agoUpdated
Australian Universities Required to Prevent Racism and Antisemitism Under New Standards
Education Minister Jason Clare announced legal requirements for universities to address racism and antisemitism. The announcement came as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened in-person evidence hearings in Melbourne.
politics3 hrs ago
Australia Issues Return Permit to Woman Held in Syrian Camp After Revoking Her Exclusion Order
Hodan Abby received a return permit in June 2025 after a February 2025 Temporary Exclusion Order was revoked. Abc reported that she is the last known Australian linked to Islamic State remaining in Syria's al-Roj camp.
business3 hrs ago
Analysis Finds Few Affordable Rentals for Low-Income Singles but Dozens for Couples and Families in NSW and Victoria
Abc reported that an analysis of 180 affordable rental listings in New South Wales and Victoria from April 13 to June 11 2026 showed limited options for very low and low-income singles. Nearly half the NSW listings failed to meet the recommended 20 per cent discount to local medi…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics3 hrs ago
GetUp Launches Two-Year Campaign Targeting One Nation Record
The activist group GetUp has shifted to a long-term strategy of highlighting One Nation’s parliamentary voting record on wages, healthcare and workers’ rights. The change follows a banner protest at Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address and a subsequent rise in donations.
zerohedge.comworld4 hrs ago
Holtec Completes Refurbishments at Palisades Nuclear Plant
@zerohedge reported that Holtec finished major work at the Palisades plant last week. The company has no firm restart date after missing an October 2025 target.
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sana.syworld4 hrs ago
Man detained in Dubai while seeking funds, police station reports no record
A 42-year-old businessman was reportedly taken into custody at Lahbab police station in Dubai on Friday while attempting to gather £120,000. The detention follows a prior four-week period in custody at Al Awir prison over fraud-related matters.
France 24politics38 min agoUpdated
Macron Inaugurates Dreyfus Statue in Paris on Exoneration Anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a statue of Alfred Dreyfus outside the Palace of Justice on July 12, 2026. The event marked 120 years since the captain's exoneration and included a new national commemoration day.
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algemeiner.compolitics4 hrs ago
Yair Netanyahu Seeks Court Order Against Haaretz Journalist Over Alleged Harassment
Yair Netanyahu, who recently changed his name to Yonatan Hun, filed for a prevention of threatening harassment order last week. The petition targets Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav. Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister and Yair's father.
prnewswire.comscience4 hrs ago
Pitolisant Boosts Memory Accuracy by 11 Percent in Small Trial but Does Not Enhance Healthy Cognition
A University of Oxford-led study gave pitolisant or placebo to 60 volunteers and measured brain activity during memory tasks. Participants on the narcolepsy drug showed greater hippocampal connectivity and higher retrieval accuracy.
nypost.comfinance4 hrs ago
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
The track marks the first Pop Airplay leader for both artists and makes Blackpink the fourth group in chart history with multiple members scoring solo No. 1s. Rosé previously topped the ranking in 2025.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 hrs ago
Trump Phones CNN to Honor Late Sen. Lindsey Graham, Declines Iran War Questions
President Donald Trump appeared on CNN's State of the Union via phone interview Sunday to pay tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. He declined to discuss the war in Iran out of respect for Graham and agreed to return for another interview.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports5 hrs agoUpdated
Group Led by 49ers Limited Partner Agrees to Buy Seahawks for Record $9.612 Billion
A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. The Khosla family will become the controlling owner and must divest its stake in the 49ers.
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hatchmag.compolitics5 hrs ago
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday. President Trump and several Democratic lawmakers issued statements reflecting on Graham's legislative work and personal relationships.
Euronewspolitics38 min agoUpdated
Israel's Parliament Schedules National Elections for October 27
The Knesset will end its term on July 17 without a dissolution law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared he will run again.
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jns.orgpolitics6 hrs ago
U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets Following Drone Attack on Container Ship
U.S. forces hit 140 targets including missile sites and naval assets. President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open following an Iranian drone strike on a container ship.
france24.compolitics6 hrs ago
Spain Meets France in World Cup Semifinal
Spain's former prime minister said the French national team had no French players ahead of Tuesday's semifinal. Spanish and French officials condemned the comment as xenophobic and racist.
theconversation.comscience7 hrs ago
Cut marks on Stegodon bones show Homo floresiensis used tools but left no burned remains at Liang Bua
A study of thousands of animal bones from Liang Bua cave on Flores found that Homo floresiensis left cut marks on less desirable parts of Stegodon carcasses and showed no evidence of using fire. Researchers concluded the small hominins scavenged meat left by Komodo dragons rather…
news.sky.comworld4 hrs agoUpdated
Major Incident Declared for North Wales Wildfire; Heatwave and Other Fires Reported Elsewhere
A wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain prompted a major incident declaration on Sunday and the evacuation of dozens of residents. Heatwave conditions are forecast to persist across much of England and Wales, with wildfire risk rising to exceptional levels in several regi…
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Yonhapworld8 hrs ago
Ryu Hae-ran Beats Brooke Henderson in Playoff to Win Amundi Evian Championship
Ryu Hae-ran captured her second consecutive LPGA major title on July 12 by beating Brooke Henderson on the first playoff hole at Evian Resort Golf Club. Both players finished regulation at 19-under-par 265.
kdvr.comscience8 hrs ago
Empty Chairs Campaign Holds 1000th Meet-Up in Leigh-on-Sea
Dean Perryman began hosting the events in December 2025 after his friend's death. The campaign has expanded to multiple U.K. cities and four other countries.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 hrs ago
Appeals Court Upholds Order Removing Trump's Name from Kennedy Center but Leaves Renovation Dispute Unresolved
A federal appeals court on July 8 denied President Trump's bid to pause a lower court order directing removal of his name from the Kennedy Center. The unsigned ruling noted the name had already been taken down and found no evidence of irreparable harm to the institution.
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ndtv.comfinance8 hrs ago
U.S. Remains Top Oil Producer and Consumer as Global Output and Demand Rise
The 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy shows the United States as the top oil producer and consumer. U.S. total liquids output reached 21.1 million barrels per day while consumption hit 19.4 million barrels per day.
slate.comworld8 hrs ago
New Heights Podcast Finale Draws Record Audience with Tom Brady and Kelce Proposal Reflection
@ABC reported that Travis Kelce reflected on proposing to Taylor Swift during the season four finale of the New Heights podcast released Wednesday. The episode featured Tom Brady as a guest and came days after the couple's wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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news.sky.comworld8 hrs ago
NASA considers sending spare nuclear-powered rover to the moon
The space agency is evaluating whether to repurpose an engineering model of its Mars Perseverance rover for lunar operations. Officials also announced four additional Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions scheduled for late 2028.
news.sky.comworld8 hrs ago
Hillsborough Law Bill Advances in Commons After Intelligence Services Duty of Candour Amendment
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is expected to pass the House of Commons on Tuesday and become law by autumn 2026. A new amendment removes any exemption for intelligence services under the proposed duty of candour.
The Independentworld8 hrs ago
UK Heatwave Continues with High Wildfire Risk and Water Restrictions
Natural England data show large parts of England and Wales at exceptional or very high wildfire risk through mid-week. The Met Office reported record 35C days and ongoing hot dry conditions.
news.sky.compolitics10 hrs ago
Ukraine's Prime Minister Resigns as President Proposes Replacement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said she would take a new role focused on relations with a key international partner. The move marks the fourth major government reorganization since Russia's full-scale invasion.
theconversation.comworld21 hrs ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.
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