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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ July 29, 2021
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	ESPN New York Jets' Zach Wilson signs rookie deal after missing first 2 days of practice, sources say ESPN Wilson, who took a red-eye flight from Los Angeles and arrived in New Jersey on Thursday morning, was the last unsigned first-round selection from the 2021 NFL draft. The contract includes offset ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Training Camp Buzz: Zach Ertz 'not happy' at Eagles camp after offseason trade request NFL.com The 2021 regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 10 a.m. ET. Follow along here for some of the best sights, sounds and moments from "Inside Training Camp ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Latest Projections and Rumors Sports Illustrated The 2021 NBA draft is upon us and beginning to crystalize, with teams making final preparations for Thursday's event. And while there's a sense of which players will come off the board first, the prospect of trades in the lottery has continued to swirl. There's still ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Aaron Boone says Joey Gallo will be with New York Yankees on Friday ESPN "We're excited to add an All-Star,'' Boone said. The Rangers received right-hander Glenn Otto, second baseman Ezequiel Duran, shortstop Josh Smith and second baseman/outfielder Trevor ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Top-20 senior Kyle Filipowski commits to Duke basketball; first recruit for coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer ESPN Filipowski took visits to Syracuse, Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa and UConn in June, but his trip to Duke toward the end of the month changed the direction of his recruitment. The Blue Devils extended an offer to Filipowski on his visit and became the favorite shortly ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Terry Fontenot: Falcons have 'bunker mentality,' aim to prove 'disrespectful' doubters wrong in 2021 NFL.com There was a high point for the Atlanta Falcons' potential last decade. It came with a little over 18 minutes left in Super Bowl LI. Since then, the franchise has not been able to exorcise the demon associated with blowing a 28-3 lead with a Lombardi Trophy on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN American workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19 CNN Employers' emerging vaccine policies take many forms, including those requiring shots for being on site, and those that provide alternatives such as strict testing and masking rules. Federal workers are expected to hear their directives Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Dev Patel, Starry Knight The New York Times "The Green Knight" offered the actor a movie-star moment unlike anything he's done before. Could he conquer his insecurities and take the lead? Flag as irrelevant
	Vanity Fair Stillwater: How Much of Matt Damon's New Movie Was Inspired by Amanda Knox? Vanity Fair There's a reason that Stillwater's premise sounds so familiar, director and co-screenwriter Tom McCarthy tells Vanity Fair. By Julie Miller. July 29, 2021. Save this story for later. Image may contain Clothing Apparel Human Person Pants Amanda Knox ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chicago White Sox acquire 2B Cesar Hernandez from Cleveland Indians ESPN "César Hernández provides our club with a valuable combination of a power bat in the middle infield and Gold Glove quality defense," said Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. "Adding ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Fair Fight Action, CAP Action will bring people to DC to lobby lawmakers face-to-face for voting rights bills The Washington Post It took all of 13 minutes for Holly Hillhouse to cast her ballot in November at her polling place in Manchester, N.H. But as a social worker, she knows how difficult it can be for people who are poor or disabled to secure photo identification, to get a ride to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Olympic women's gymnastics all-around live updates: Team USA's Suni Lee wins gold ESPN Lee was up for the challenge. The 18-year-old put together a string of masterful performances to edge Brazilian Rebeca Andrade (57.298) for the gold medal with a total score of 57.433. Lee becomes the sixth American gymnast to accomplish the feat. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US Covid-19 cases rise as Delta variant spreads CNN White House officials are preparing to enact Biden's decision to require federal employees to get vaccinated. Meanwhile, Israel announced a program to give a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine to people over the age of 60 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times With Little Leverage but a Lot to Say, Aaron Rodgers Returns The New York Times Rodgers aired grievances against the Packers during a stunning news conference on Wednesday. "I just expressed my desire to be more involved in conversations directly affecting my job," he said, explaining that he wanted more of a say in the team's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Fiscal stimulus, vaccinations lift US economy above pre-pandemic level Reuters WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew solidly in the second quarter, pulling the level of gross domestic product above its pre-pandemic peak, as massive government aid and vaccinations against COVID-19 fueled spending on goods and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: Arizona audit hasn't found 275000 fraudulent votes USA TODAY The claim: The Arizona election audit has found 275,000 potentially fraudulent votes in one county. After three months, an audit of Arizona's 2020 election results has surfaced no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Former President Donald Trump and his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Toronto Blue Jays address bullpen issues by acquiring closer Brad Hand from Washington Nationals ESPN Hand signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Nats this past offseason. He was coming off another solid season as the closer for the Cleveland Indians in 2020, leading the major leagues with 16 saves, but was a victim of the team's salary purge ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Some people in Missouri are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says CNN (CNN) The Covid-19 vaccine has become so polarizing that some people in Missouri are getting inoculated in secret for fear of backlash from their friends and family who oppose vaccination, a doctor told CNN on Wednesday. "They've had some experience ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Nation At Least 80 Killed as Flash Floods Destroy Village in Afghanistan The New York Times The casualty toll from the flood in a Taliban-controlled district in Nuristan Province was expected to rise beyond the 80 confirmed deaths as the search for victims continues. Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Infrastructure leaves the station, but no guarantee of getting to the destination Politico ON THE MOVE, AT LAST — It's not "close" or "almost there." The bipartisan Senate infrastructure package is finally making moves. With 17 yes votes from Republicans, the Senate voted Wednesday night to begin consideration of the proposal. "My goal ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Biden asks Congress to extend eviction moratorium 'without delay' as expiration looms USA TODAY White House says Supreme Court ruling left Biden unable to extend freeze on his own. Eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday. WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden made an urgent plea Thursday for Congress to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin Where should — or shouldn't — some top rumored NBA Draft Day trade candidates go? Deadspin People pay more attention to these rumors than the games, it seems. You believe that shit? The draft itself — as in, the process of selecting the actual rookies — has some intrigue, especially for teams finding themselves in the lottery, be it for the first time in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FDA says it's working as fast as possible to fully approve vaccines, as urgency rises amid Covid surge CNN While that would amount to a record fast pace, the urgency is rising for a fully approved vaccine given the troubling surge in Covid cases sweeping the country. An FDA official told CNN on Wednesday that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Monsoon brings welcome rain to Southwest, but drought stubbornly persists The Washington Post A robust monsoon is bringing heavy rain to the Desert Southwest and beyond, providing short-term drought relief and helping to quell wildfire risk in several western states. Localized deluges have accompanied the monsoon in recent weeks, bringing about a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sepp Straka of Austria ties Olympic golf record, Patrick Reed at 68 on low-scoring day at Games ESPN KAWAGOE, Japan -- Rikuya Hoshino did not have the first tee to himself Thursday for the start of Olympic golf. The grandstand behind him, normally empty like at so many other venues at the spectator-less Games, was filled with volunteers in their Tokyo 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Why Apple, Google And Others Are Changing Strategies To Combat Covid Crisis Forbes Apple, Google and others are following a basic best practice for responding to a crisis situation: Don't hesitate to change your strategies and tactics when a crisis worsens or takes unexpected turns, which is certainly the case with the rollercoaster ride that is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN California and Nevada officials are pleading for more federal resources to tame wildfires raging in the West CNN The governors toured damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which has burned 68,571 acres spanning the border of the two states since it was sparked by lightning on July, 4, according to InciWeb, the clearinghouse for fire information in the US. It was 59% ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN National Gallery of Australia to return $2.2M of 'stolen' artworks to India CNN Thirteen of the works, which include bronze and stone sculptures, historical photographs and a painted scroll, had been purchased directly from the disgraced New York art dealer Subhash Kapoor, who stands accused of smuggling thousands of antiquities from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Military Times 'We will do this again,' Afghanistan IG warns of future drawn-out wars Military Times "You know, you really shouldn't be surprised if you've been reading our reports for at least the nine years ... that I've been there," he said. "We've been highlighting problems with our train, advise and assist mission with the Afghan military.". Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Vice President Kamala Harris unveils strategy to address illegal immigration at the border CNBC The strategy promises more sustained efforts to address motivations for migration, including refocusing engagement with Central America. The White House also released a "Collaborative Migration Management Strategy," which President Joe Biden ordered in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick criminally charged for alleged sex abuse of a minor nearly 50 years ago CNN According to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday, McCarrick is charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. The complaint was filed by Wellesley Police in Dedham District Court. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Beijing reports first Covid case in 179 days as alarm grows over Nanjing Delta cluster CNN Workers prepare a pop-up Covid-19 testing lab at an expo center in Nanjing, China, on July 28. Hong Kong (CNN) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Prison officials allowed convicted sex abuser Larry Nassar to pay little to victims while spending thousands on himself The Washington Post Federal prison officials have allowed Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor accused of sexually abusing hundreds of girls and women, to avoid paying financial penalties that are part of his sentence — even as he spent more than $10,000 from his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Novak Djokovic dominates Kei Nishikori, reaches medal rounds in Tokyo ESPN The top-ranked Serb never gave Nishikori a chance in a 6-2, 6-0 rout of the home favorite from Japan to reach the semifinals of the tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Pegasus spyware: What to know about this phone surveillance tool from NSO Group CNET It's a doozy of a case in digital spying technology. On 37 phones of activists, journalists and businesspeople, security researchers found evidence of attempted or successful installation of Pegasus, software made by an Israeli cybersecurity company. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Ron Popeil, king of the late night infomercial, dies at 86 CBS News Come, young ones: Gather around the glow of the smartphone's screen for a tale of a distant time when we watched TV on big boxy machines, and switched channels when we were bored. There were commercials — several of them — between the segments ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kotaku PS5's Storage Expansion Update Is More Complicated Than It Needs To Be Kotaku Today, in a new post on the PlayStation website, Sony detailed how to expand SSD storage space for the PlayStation 5. The process is, at least to those who don't have existing experience with this kind of stuff, potentially a head-spinner. Advertisement ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Nikola Founder Milton to Face Securities Fraud Charges U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and one-time executive chair of Nikola Corp. surrendered Thursday in New York to face charges alleging he lied about the electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup, duping some financially struggling novice investors looking ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Latest Max Scherzer trade buzz is REALLY bad for Yankees nj.com Talk about trouble. The Athletic's Jim Bowden reports the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are among the teams trying to trade for Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer. The Giants and Dodgers are the front-runners to acquire the Nationals' ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY F1: Verstappen takes new swipe at 'disrespectful' Hamilton USA TODAY BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Max Verstappen felt Lewis Hamilton's victory celebrations at the British Grand Prix last weekend were "really disrespectful" considering he was in the hospital after being knocked out of the race by him. Although Hamilton did call ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Was Giants' unexpected training camp roster move all about the (Kelvin) Benjamins? nj.com But Benjamin passed the Giants' conditioning test Tuesday, he said. So he ran out for practice on Wednesday, and (head coach Joe) Judge pulled him aside. They talked for a little bit and waited for (general manager Dave) Gettleman to come over. Flag as irrelevant
	Vanity Fair The Whole World Sends Its Love to Bob Odenkirk Vanity Fair An outpouring of affection follows reports of the Better Call Saul actor's collapse and hospitalization. By Anthony Breznican. July 28, 2021. Save this story for later. Image may contain Bob Odenkirk Clothing Apparel Suit Coat Overcoat Human Person and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Rep. Murphy introduces bill to prohibit federal employees from taking 'cultural exchange' trips to China Fox News "For years, the Chinese Communist Party has violated international treaties, dismantled civil liberties, continued its oppression of ethnic minorities, conducted provocations and violations of other nations' sovereignty, put the safety and security of countless ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Elon Musk: Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Is Like 'Eating Glass' Forbes The Tesla sign is clearly visible from the highway, but one of the world's most advanced automotive manufacturing plants is largely hidden from view. It covers 5 million square feet over 370 acres. Most people never see the plant's size or appreciate its ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FedEx facility shooter who killed 8 was not motivated by bias, officials say CNN Officials said Wednesday that they believe his motivation was to commit murder and die by suicide. Based on the investigation, it did not appear he was a disgruntled former employee, they told reporters. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Danny Meyer: If you want to be unvaccinated, 'you can dine somewhere else' CNN New York (CNN) Danny Meyer, restaurateur and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, is requiring his employees and all customers at his restaurants to prove that they've been vaccinated against Covid-19. "If you really want to go unvaccinated, you can ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Rural Tycoon Criticized Beijing. Now He's Been Jailed for 18 Years. The New York Times Sun Dawu, a rural tycoon and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was sentenced to 18 years in prison Wednesday, the latest in a string of harsh punishments meted out by China against business leaders. The 67-year-old Mr. Sun had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 'Jungle Cruise' Review: Amazon Subprime The New York Times Not even Emily Blunt, doing her best Katharine Hepburn impression, can keep this leaky boat ride afloat. Flag as irrelevant
	Kotaku New Pokémon Snap Adds Free Content, Like More Monsters Kotaku It's been three months since New Pokémon Snap came along to brighten up our Switches, meaning there's a fair chance you've explored far and wide, and perhaps even snapped 'em all. So good news: a free update is arriving August 3, adding in three new ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Waiting For US Visas, Afghan Interpreters Fear The Taliban NPR But that did not seem to translate into Fida receiving the U.S. visa he'd been promised in exchange for risking his life alongside American forces. His application for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) was rejected several times. He was getting death threats from the ... Flag as irrelevant
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