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As the Nationals consider a major trade, Juan Soto claims that "my hands are tied"

As the Nationals consider a major trade, Juan Soto claims that “my hands are tied”

During a press conference on Monday at the MLB All-Star festivities in Los Angeles, Juan Soto stated that he had no control over the Nationals’ decision to trade him. The article Soto says “my hands are tied” as the Nationals consider a major trade first appeared on NBC Sports Washington. He places full responsibility for the Nationals’ decision to trade Juan Soto on their shoulders. According…

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After a fatal gunshot, Oakland reports its 63rd homicide of the year

After a fatal gunshot, Oakland reports its 63rd homicide of the year

Calif.’s OAKLAND — On Sunday morning in Oakland’s 2000 block of 13th Avenue, a man was shot and murdered. Just after 11 a.m., Oakland police received calls reporting a shooting. The individual had many gunshot wounds when police arrived, and he passed away there and then. Several individuals are stuck in Oakland when a car crashes into a water canal. In order to wait until his family is…

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More calls for police accountability are made after the Uvalde incident

More calls for police accountability are made after the Uvalde incident

Texas’s UVALDE — Will police face consequences? some people in Uvalde are shouting as video taken inside Robb Elementary School makes clear the perplexing inaction of law enforcement during the May killing of 19 children and two teachers. There is only one officer known to be on leave from the scene of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. The names of the officers who milled around in…

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How Missouri's ban on abortion might impact business

How Missouri’s ban on abortion might impact business

Missouri’s Jefferson City – Could Missouri’s prohibition on abortion deter companies and conventions from setting up shop there? While St. Louis and Kansas City are on the list of potential cities for the 2025 National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conference, the group is still deciding whether state policies, such as those regarding abortion, should be taken into…

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Mariners win streak now stands at 10 after twinbill sweep of Nats

Mariners win streak now stands at 10 after twinbill sweep of Nats

WATERLOO — The Seattle Mariners swept a doubleheader on Wednesday night by defeating the Washington Nationals 2-1 thanks to Jesse Winker’s second solo home run of the day and their 10th straight victory. The Mariners’ current winning streak of ten games straight is their longest since April 8–17, 2002. The only longer winning streak they ever had lasted 15 games, from May 23 to June 8, 2001, the…

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550 plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit alleging that Uber failed to safeguard female passengers from driver sexual assault

550 plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit alleging that Uber failed to safeguard female passengers from driver sexual assault

SACRAMENTO — More than 500 women across the nation are suing Uber on the grounds that their rideshare drivers sexually assaulted them. According to the complaint, the women were assaulted during their rides, and Uber has known since 2014 about sexual misconduct by some of the drivers. The company’s headquarters are in San Francisco, where the complaint was submitted. According to attorney Adam…

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Mark Pocan and Barbara Lee cannot stop the increase in the Pentagon budget

Mark Pocan and Barbara Lee cannot stop the increase in the Pentagon budget

Progressive House Democrats were unable to block Republicans’ attempt to increase the Pentagon budget by $37 billion over what President Biden had requested on Wednesday. Rep. Barbara Lee of California’s proposal to block the additional funds included in the committee version of the must-pass defense policy bill was defeated by a vote of 277-151, sending a clear message to Mr. Biden’s defense…

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North Coast Music Festival is no longer in danger now that the suspect is in custody, according to police

North Coast Music Festival is no longer in danger now that the suspect is in custody, according to police

A man who allegedly threatened the North Coast Music Festival is in custody as of Wednesday evening. According to McHenry County Sheriff’s Office records, Daniel Susma, 28, was detained and is now being held on separate charges of multiple counts of aggravated battery and domestic battery. On Wednesday, Algonquin Police acknowledged that Susma is suspected of making the threats on social…

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Cyclist seriously hurt by dump truck close to Symphony Hall

Cyclist seriously hurt by dump truck close to Symphony Hall

The collision was reported shortly after noon. A cyclist was struck by a truck on Wednesday near the intersection of Huntington and Massachusetts Avenues. Boston police are looking into the incident. The adult male cyclist was seriously hurt in the collision. According to NBC 10, when he was transported to a nearby hospital, he was awake. The collision was reported shortly after…

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Biden is urged by House Democrats to declare a health emergency for abortion access

Biden is urged by House Democrats to declare a health emergency for abortion access

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, nearly 90 House Democrats signed a letter to President Biden requesting that he declare a public health emergency. The 83 legislators described the situation as a national “crisis” for women who may require life-saving care if they become pregnant, as Republican states race to outlaw abortion. The…

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Russia and North Korea are fighting for control of Ukraine territory

Russia and North Korea are fighting for control of Ukraine territory

North Korea has acknowledged the independence of the disputed territory in eastern Ukraine, according to the leader of the self-declared Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), who made the announcement on Wednesday. In a post on his Telegram channel, Denis Pushilin, the DPR’s leader since 2018, shared the information. A “diplomatic victory,” in his words, was North Korea’s recognition of the republic…

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According to a U.S. judge, Subway can be sued for making the claim that its tuna is "100%" fresh

According to a U.S. judge, Subway can be sued for making the claim that its tuna is “100%” fresh

In San Anselmo, California, a Subway employee prepares a tuna sandwich from memory. The restaurant behemoth is being sued in federal court on the grounds that not all of its products contain tuna, and the judge has rejected Subway’s motion to dismiss the case. SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 22: A worker at a Subway sandwich shop makes a tuna sandwich on June 22, 2021 in San Anselmo, California.…

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Iran may try to assassinate American officials, the US government has warned, in retaliation for the killing of a top general

Iran may try to assassinate American officials, the US government has warned, in retaliation for the killing of a top general

According to an intelligence report obtained by Yahoo News, the U.S. government believes Iran may attempt to assassinate current or former senior American officials in retaliation for the death of its top military and intelligence commander more than two years ago. Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani was killed by a drone strike carried out by the Trump administration in January 2020 while he was…

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There will soon be a supermoon, also known as a buck or thunder moon. How to See

There will soon be a supermoon, also known as a buck or thunder moon. How to See

July is usually the warmest and best month of the year to view a full moon for ardent sky watchers who love space but detest the cold. Whether you refer to it as a “buck” moon or a “thunder” moon, a stunning supermoon will appear Wednesday evening in the southeast. The supermoon will be the largest of the year. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the full moon in July will reach its maximum…

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A West Virginia couple is accused of killing and abusing their 4-year-old child

A West Virginia couple is accused of killing and abusing their 4-year-old child

According to police, a 4-year-old West Virginia girl’s parents have been accused of killing their child. When responding to a home in Summers County on Tuesday morning, authorities discovered the girl dead, according to a statement from West Virginia State Police Capt. R. A. Maddy. According to the statement, investigators found that the girl’s mother and father, Rebekah Weikle and Rusty…

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Uvalde mayor, council member blast media for publishing surveillance video

Uvalde mayor, council member blast media for publishing surveillance video

The mayor and councilor of Uvalde criticize the media for publishing surveillance video. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin made it abundantly clear to community members in attendance what he thought of the premature release of the surveillance video from Robb Elementary School, calling it “one of the most chicken things I’ve ever seen.” While Uvalde officials and…

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Real wages decrease once more as inflation exceeds earnings

Real wages decrease once more as inflation exceeds earnings

Even though many American workers are receiving larger paychecks, they are still experiencing financial strain due to high prices as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Seasonally adjusted real average hourly and weekly wages for U.S. workers decreased by 1% from May to June, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This outcome is the result of an…