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Caitlin Clark condemns ‘harassment’ as WNBA players face a surge of online threatsJul 03, 2026 3:08 pm - NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get. “I’ve said up here and said befo...
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A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AIJul 03, 2026 2:12 pm - Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Administrative professionals say adapting is a key part of their day-to-day. By tasking AI with the more repetitive items and freeing up time for more strategic work, some say they are using these tools as a launchpad for career growth. But according to a Brookings Institution report, they may be more exposed to AI-induced displacement than other professionals.
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Changes to student loans went into effect July 1. Here’s what to knowJul 03, 2026 11:51 am - Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers went into effect July 1. Along with the end of the Biden-era SAVE plan, the changes are expected to raise the cost of payments for millions of borrowers.
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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount RushmoreJul 03, 2026 10:11 am - Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in warJul 03, 2026 9:43 am - Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic after the devastating war that killed the 86-year-old cleric.
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Erdogan’s warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summitJul 03, 2026 9:39 am - President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense.
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Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources sayJul 03, 2026 8:16 am - The head of the FBI's Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire.
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Stay cool: How to manage threat of dangerous heatJul 03, 2026 6:15 am - Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.
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Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdownJul 02, 2026 9:23 pm - CLEVELAND — Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday ni...
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Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16Jul 02, 2026 9:21 pm - TORONTO — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just be...