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The Trump–Lutnick Mining Machine: How a $1.6 Billion Rare-Earth Deal Put Taxpayer Cash on a Conveyor Belt to the Commerce Secretary’s Family
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick backed up to $1.6 billion in federal support for USA Rare Earth, and the company's linked private fundraising was then run by Cantor Fitzgerald, the investment bank Lutnick led for decades before control passed to his sons.
The Kerch Bridge Closed for Two Hours and Twenty-Four Minutes. It Was Not Destroyed.
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The EU AI Act Rule That Went Live Today — and the Amendment That Landed Six Days Before It
On 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations became enforceable — chatbot disclosure, machine-readable marking of synthetic content, and disclosure of deepfakes and AI-written
OpenAI Says an Unreleased Model Solved Ten Open Math Problems for $2,000. The Number Counts Only the Wins.
OpenAI's internal Astra model produced ten new results on problems open for a decade or more — non-sofic groups, Connes's rigidity conjecture, three numbered Erdős problems — each shipping a machine-c
DeepSeek Just Re-Trained the Same Model and Gained 145 Points. The Weights Are MIT.
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Brother of Slain CJNG Leader ‘El Mencho’ Pleads Guilty to International Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major ruling
The Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara that all children born in the U.S. are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment.
Alibaba Says Its New AI Is ‘Second Only to Fable 5.’ The First Independent Test Disagrees.
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Trump administration signs commercial nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration signed a 30-year commercial nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia to develop the kingdom's civilian nuclear energy program.
Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule targeting school discrimination
The U.S. Education Department rescinded its Title VI disparate impact rule, removing enforcement based on discriminatory effects in schools.
Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution as GOP blocks measure despite defections
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Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 Bets That the Real Money Is Just Behind the Frontier
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Voting rights groups ask federal judge to again block Trump’s mail voting restrictions
Voting rights groups urged a federal judge to block Trump's 2026 executive order limiting mail ballot delivery, citing constitutional concerns.
Panthers OLB Nic Scourton out for 2026 after tearing ACL on first day of training camp
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College Football Coach Hire Rankings 2026: Grading All 30 New Head Coaches
College Football News released its 2026 coach hire rankings, grading all 30 new FBS head coaches based on program context and hire logic.
12 potential FCS over FBS upsets for the 2026 college football season
Over 125 FCS teams faced FBS opponents in 2026, with analysts highlighting 12 potential FCS-over-FBS upsets during the season.
Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns ready for big 2026 season at SEC Media Days
Arch Manning will return to the Texas Longhorns for the 2026 season, announced at SEC Media Days, continuing his development under coach Steve Sarkisian.
Trump imposes replacement tariffs at 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners
President Trump imposed 10 to 12.5% replacement tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labor enforcement failures, effective Friday.
Joe Mixon tells former teammates his NFL career is over
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Court allows Cole Hutson to resume football activities
A court granted Cole Hutson a temporary injunction to resume football activities while he challenges the NCAA’s eligibility rules.
Raiders and QB Fernando Mendoza at odds over signing bonus, remains unsigned
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza remains unsigned over a dispute about the timing of his $38.1 million signing bonus payments.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at 2026 LSU SEC Media Days
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin discussed roster and program updates at the 2026 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
Eagles face big decision on Jalen Carter’s future in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Jalen Carter’s contract, extending his team control through the 2027 season.
SEC Media Days 2026 schedule, Thursday, July 23
The SEC Football Media Days concluded July 23, 2026, in Tampa with appearances by Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State, and Texas coaches.
Falcons training camp preview: Quarterback storylines, roster battles and key questions
The Atlanta Falcons opened training camp focusing on the quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
Iowa ranked among USA TODAY Sports’ top 25 college football programs
Iowa was ranked No. 24 among the top 25 college football programs by USA TODAY Sports, highlighting its historic success and achievements.
Trump administration removes tribal seals from Bears Ears monument signs after slashing the monument
The Trump administration removed tribal seals from Bears Ears National Monument signs after reducing the monument's size by about 85%.
Dolphins extend contracts of right players for right reasons in offseason spending spree
The Miami Dolphins extended contracts with De'Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, and Jordyn Brooks during the 2026 offseason to secure key players.
SEC’s departure from NCAA real? Big 12, ACC big mad
SEC is considering separating football and men's basketball from NCAA control amid governance concerns, sparking backlash from Big 12 and ACC.
NFL training camps open with 10 new head coaches and multiple QB changes
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“Kirk Herbstreit Picks Notre Dame as 2026 College Football National Championship Favorite” – AOL.com
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit named Miami as his early favorite to win the 2026 college football national championship, citing key returning players.
Cowboys headlining LB trade target gets paid as all eyes shift to training camp
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks signed a three-year, $51.3 million extension, ending trade talks with the Dallas Cowboys.
“Vanderbilt QB competition headlines Commodores’ SEC Media Days session” – WSMV
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea discussed the ongoing QB competition between Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz at SEC Media Days.
“Ole Miss coach Pete Golding perfectly sums up why there’s so much tampering in college football” – Yahoo Sports
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding comments on widespread tampering amid NCAA inquiry into Clemson’s allegations of improper contact with Avieon Ferrell.
USA Today ranks Top 25 college football programs ahead of 2026 season
USA Today published its ranking of the top 25 college football programs ahead of the 2026 season, evaluating recruiting, coaching, and recent performance.
House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities through reconciliation
House Republicans advanced a $95 billion budget resolution to fund the Iran war, farm aid, and Trump's election law priorities via Senate reconciliation.
NFL training camps officially open with rookies reporting for five teams
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Rodriguez, With Chance to Start for Lions, Feeling Great
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez re-signed, aiming to secure a starting linebacker role for the upcoming NFL season.
Revisiting the Patriots’ Best Moves of the Offseason with Training Camp on the Horizon
The Patriots revamped their offensive line in the 2026 offseason, signing Alijah Vera-Tucker and making key moves to boost protection and efficiency.
Trump imposes new 50 percent tariff on many imports from Canada
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian imports like alcohol, dairy, and construction materials, effective in 30 days.
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