Month: August 2026

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Perez Hilton hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm, sheriff’s officials say

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Perez Hilton hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm, sheriff’s officials sayThe blogger recently returned to his native Miami after living in Las Vegas.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Perez Hilton in Las Vegas in November. Denise Truscello / Getty Images for Inspiring Child fileAug. 5, 2026, 1:07 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 5, 2026,…

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So you think you ate bad lettuce? Here’s what experts say to do as the cyclospora outbreak persists.

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I think I ate bad lettuce. What should I do? How to avoid getting seriously ill, according to experts.Listen to this article00:0000:00Cyclospora infection spreads when someone eats food, usually fresh produce, or drinks water that has been contaminated with the parasite. It then travels through the gut, where it attaches to the small intestine.Anisha Chopra…

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Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes

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Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikesThe conflict appeared to draw in new countries, raising the stakes for the region and the global economy, as Egypt confirmed that a drone hit two natural gas vessels at one of its ports.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Trump vows…

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Newly graduated? Now comes the hard part.

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Newly graduated? Now comes the hard part.For recent college grads seeking entry-level jobs, there’s fewer opportunities to go around, data reveals.Listen to this article00:0000:00Recruiters interview jobseekers during a career fair in Seattle on Feb. 10.David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileJuly 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTBy Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily NgoWelcome to the Inside…

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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreadsLater Thursday, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) met and announced it rejected Infantino’s plan.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00European soccer teams agree to boycott FIFA over private equity proposal03:57Get more newsLiveonJuly 30,…

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Infantino faces FIFA revolt after adviser quits over plan to sell World Cup stake to private equity

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Infantino faces FIFA revolt after adviser quits over plan to sell World Cup stake to private equityCarlos Cordeiro is Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser, yet he revealed he was not involved in the secretive investment plan that has rocked the sport since media reports revealed it Tuesday.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00European soccer teams…

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Why did the U.S. buy Japanese yen?

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Why did the U.S. buy Japanese yen?Hint: It involves inflation and the interest rates that are paid by consumers and businesses.Listen to this article00:0000:00Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office on July 21.Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAug. 3, 2026, 2:50 PM EDTBy Rob WileThe U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to intervene to support…

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New Jersey sues Amazon, alleging poor pay and conditions for drivers

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New Jersey sues Amazon, alleging poor pay and conditions for driversThe lawsuit targets Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program, which allows people ​to set up businesses to deliver packages locally. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program relies on small, independent businesses to deliver 20 million ‌packages a ⁠day.David Paul Morris…