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Court orders Meta to overhaul teen safety in New Mexico

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:48:02 GMT

SANTA FE, New Mexico: Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million into a New Mexico teen mental health fund and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate for young users after a state court found the company responsible for harming children's wellbeing.

Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled that Meta had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who argued t

NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams this offseason.

The defending champion New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25 in their first meeting since New York won last season's NBA Finals. The t

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) week-to-week

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:14 GMT

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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Thursday.

'It's a legit hamstring (injury). It's week-to-week right now, the way we see it,' Canales said. '... So, we're gonna get him some treatment. Very confident he'll be ready for Game 1. Trying to get him out there sooner than that. We'l

Shohei Ohtani's blast sparks Dodgers to sweep-sealing win over Royals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer, Eric Lauer pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia added home runs as the Dodgers swept a series for the first time since June 22-24 at Minnesota. Los Angeles entered the matchup wi

Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:19:03 GMT

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Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media.

Westbrook's decision was announced during a 3 1/2-minute video. He didn't respond to any of the questions by the narrator but the theme made it clear Westbrook was leaving on his own terms.

At the end of the video, the screen rea

Judge sides with Little League in Oklahoma eligibility case as details emerge

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:05:06 GMT

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Tulsa National Little League is back out of the Southwest Region qualifying tournament for the Little League Baseball World Series after a judge in Texas backed the governing body's decision to remove them based on an ineligible player.

On Monday, Little League International removed Tulsa National from the Southwest Region tournament for the alleged use

Reports: Tulsa to play for LLBWS spot after judge issues order

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:55:10 GMT

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A temporary restraining order issued by a Texas judge will allow a previously disqualified team from Tulsa, Okla., to play for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series.

Earlier Monday, Little League International had removed the Tulsa National Little League squad from the Southwest Region tournament for allegedly using an ineligible player.

LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.

The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden is the middle game of three contests on the opening day o

Oklahoma removed from LLBWS qualifying due to ineligible player

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:40:21 GMT

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Little League International ruled that a player on the Tulsa National Little League team was ineligible for competition and removed the Oklahoma entrant from its Baseball World Series qualifying tournament Monday.

Tulsa National was representing its state in the Southwest Region Tournament in Waco, Texas. The team's most recent game was a 3-2 win over Louisiana on Sund

2026 Camp Blog: Mother Nature strikes again

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, August 11Mother Nature strikes again:For the second consecutive day, inclement weather forced the Steelers to practice inside at Saint Vincent College.Unlike Monday when the team moved inside in the middle of practice, the entire team's practice was held in the indoor field, which opened on campus this year.For rookie Germie Bernard, it didn't matter if practice was inside, outside, morning or night.

Falcons sign RB Trey Sermon

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:08 GMT

The veteran running back was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga. before taking his talents to Oklahoma and Ohio State in his college years.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have signed running back Trey Sermon.

Sermon joined the league in 2021 when he was drafted in the third round of that year's draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared in nine games his

2026 Camp Blog: Mother Nature changes things

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:24:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyMonday, August 10Mother Nature changes things:Coach Mike McCarthy likes to stay on schedule in practice, but there is one thing, and one thing only that can throw things off.Mother Nature.On Monday, intense storms forced the Steelers to leave the practice field early and head to the new indoor practice facility at Saint Vincent College.And while it might have disrupted practice somewhat, it didn't deter the t

Ontario police and fire deploy Octave dispatch solution with advanced drone integration

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:55 GMT

Ontario police and fire deploy Octave dispatch solution with advanced drone integration

Bodycam man who attacked woman with blowtorch shoots Las Vegas officer through door before OIS

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:50 GMT

Bodycam man who attacked woman with blowtorch shoots Las Vegas officer through door before OIS

Baton Rouge Police propose hiring retired officers for administrative roles

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:38 GMT

Baton Rouge Police propose hiring retired officers for administrative roles

Durham names new permanent police chief

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:32 GMT

Durham names new permanent police chief

Woman sentenced to life without parole in fatal shooting of Kansas officer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:59 GMT

Woman sentenced to life without parole in fatal shooting of Kansas officer

Georgia police captain reinstated by review board after termination

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:46 GMT

Georgia police captain reinstated by review board after termination

Former Hall County deputy dies from injuries sustained in 1994 on-duty crash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:26 GMT

Former Hall County deputy dies from injuries sustained in 1994 on-duty crash

Bodycam shows Maryland deputy rescue bystander after fleeing driver causes 5-vehicle crash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:47 GMT

Bodycam shows Maryland deputy rescue bystander after fleeing driver causes 5-vehicle crash

BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:36 GMT

BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires

Youre not going to outrun a drone- How St. Petersburg police are putting UAVs to work

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:26 GMT

Youre not going to outrun a drone- How St. Petersburg police are putting UAVs to work

Team Wendy App Creates New Digital Hub for Helmet Owners

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:45 GMT

Team Wendy App Creates New Digital Hub for Helmet Owners

ICE officers to get electrical pulse gloves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:34 GMT

ICE officers to get electrical pulse gloves

Pinellas County deputy kidnaps, kills woman before killing himself

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:59 GMT

Pinellas County deputy kidnaps, kills woman before killing himself

Town of Sneads votes to dissolve police department due to budgetary concern

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:52 GMT

Town of Sneads votes to dissolve police department due to budgetary concern

Officials name off-duty state trooper who confronted gunman in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:45 GMT

Officials name off-duty state trooper who confronted gunman in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

Portland suspect arrested after attacking K-9 with pipe

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:27 GMT

Portland suspect arrested after attacking K-9 with pipe

Bodycam shows Dallas officer fire shots at undercover cop during vehicle theft arrest

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:17 GMT

Bodycam shows Dallas officer fire shots at undercover cop during vehicle theft arrest

Cleveland deploys highway blocker truck to protect police, firefighters

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:12 GMT

Cleveland deploys highway blocker truck to protect police, firefighters

Pope encourages Czech youth to witness to Christs love Headlines

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:36:13 GMT

Pope encourages Czech youth to witness to Christs love Headlines

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) earnings Q2 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:34:09 GMT

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) earnings Q2 2026

Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council The Forward

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:07:54 GMT

Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council The Forward

Angharad Evans wins breaststroke gold at European Swimming Championships

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:48:34 GMT

Angharad Evans wins breaststroke gold at European Swimming Championships

Driver almost hits officer, construction workers on closed road NBC10 Philadelphia

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:26:46 GMT

Driver almost hits officer, construction workers on closed road NBC10 Philadelphia

Australians Over 65 To Have Their Higher Private Health Insurance Rebate Cut

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:33:42 GMT

Australians Over 65 To Have Their Higher Private Health Insurance Rebate Cut

Milford Haven Thornton Rhyal Engineering demolition call

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:37:41 GMT

Milford Haven Thornton Rhyal Engineering demolition call

Detached St Davids bungalow on sale for over 750,000

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:35:56 GMT

Detached St Davids bungalow on sale for over 750,000

Nebius adds to the excitement around neocloud stocks with upbeat earnings of its own

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:52:18 GMT

Nebius adds to the excitement around neocloud stocks with upbeat earnings of its own

Santa Fe Police arrest woman accused of fleeing from officers, driving into construction zone

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:40:47 GMT

Santa Fe Police arrest woman accused of fleeing from officers, driving into construction zone

Former Oklahoma School for the Deaf employee facing charges of rape, child porn turns himself in

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:20:03 GMT

Former Oklahoma School for the Deaf employee facing charges of rape, child porn turns himself in