US Open men's singles: Three talking points
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner making for a wide-open field for the final Grand Slam of the year.
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Smith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.
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Michael Strahan Welcomes Fifth Child with Girlfriend Kayla Quick
Michael Strahan has quietly become a father again. The 'Good Morning America' anchor and his partner Kayla Quick welcomed a baby girl earlier this year, adding to the former NFL star's growing family. Strahan is already a parent to four children, including twins Sophia and Isabella.
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Zambia opposition leader held in treason probe: police
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.
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Kuminga’s Timberwolves Deal Saves Millions in Taxes Despite Lower Pay Than Lakers Offer
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move that significantly reduces his tax liability compared to a larger offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. While the deal results in lower after-tax earnings than the Lakers' proposal, it reflects a strategic choice to avoid California's high income tax rates.
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Corals show El Nino intensifying as planet warms: study
Coral skeleton records stretching back 1,000 years show El Nino episodes are intensifying as the planet warms, carrying major implications for a future under climate change, according to a new study Thursday.
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Trump says Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Vladimir Putin is "not going to attack" NATO territory, pushing back against media reports that Washington is concerned about a possible Russian move on Europe.
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Russia dismisses as 'scare stories' US reports about attacking NATO
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
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OpenAI Tests 'Persistent Mode' for Codex AI Agent
OpenAI has begun testing a new 'Persistent mode' for its Codex AI agent, code reviewed by WIRED shows. This feature allows the system to continue working proactively on tasks until explicitly stopped, signaling a strategic push toward always-on AI assistants despite known security risks and past product failures.
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UEFA target Infantino for 'criminal mismanagement', suspend boycott threat
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino was on Thursday potentially facing a legal suit brought by UEFA accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.
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