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Yankees linked to multiple roster targets
JoJo Romero
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The Yankees are weighing offseason upgrades across the roster, with potential targets ranging from center fielder Jacob Young and infielders Brandon Lowe and Javier Sanoja to outfielder Tyrone Taylor and reliever JoJo Romero. Their choices will hinge on replacing possible free-agent departures while improving the offense and bullpen without draining their prospect depth.
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Priya Raman
JoJo Romero makes sense for the bullpen as long as we keep our top arms in the system.
Community and military bands plan free fall concerts
Entertainment
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Several community and military bands are presenting free concerts this fall, including performances in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Programs range from family-friendly popular and classical selections to an all-American music festival marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Fitness Classes Offered Across Multiple Communities
Lifestyle
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Community fitness offerings cater to a range of ages and needs, including prenatal yoga and support, balance training for older adults, free classes across Boston, and low-cost adult classes in Cape Coral. A personal account also highlights water aerobics as a gentle workout shared across generations, including during pregnancy and after joint replacements.
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Restaurants Use Food to Build Community
Lifestyle
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Food coverage highlights how restaurants bring people together, from Massachusetts diners that foster intergenerational connection to a New Bern restaurant’s free community meal and Mr. Mac’s support for local organizations. Other features range from a new Berkshire food section celebrating local food and events to Vancouver restaurateur Todd Graham’s favorite places to eat.
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GOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’
Simon August · 3 min · 1h
How to shoot a basketball
How To
— Sep 26, 2026
For beginners building steady form so free-throw and mid-range shots start dropping.
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Marcus Bell
Following through with a high elbow has my free throws dropping way more often now.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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US Wildlife Sites Welcome Visitors
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Family-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.
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Live Music Listings Span Texas, Minnesota, Louisiana, Virginia
Entertainment
— Oct 5, 2026
Communities are hosting a range of live-music events, from Arlington’s monthly Rhythm & Relics market and a two-weekend free outdoor series in St. George to concerts and festivals across northern Minnesota. Alexandria also offers year-round performances at venues including the Birchmere, Lena’s, No. 9 Lounge and 219.
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Diwali Events Planned, Held Across Four Countries
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Diwali celebrations range from Heritance Hotels’ festive dining and traditional activities across Sri Lanka to free community events in Charleston, Milton and Brisbane featuring cultural performances, food, workshops and family activities. Several events emphasize welcoming the broader community and involving young people in preserving and sharing cultural traditions.
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Trump to Attend IndyCar Freedom 250 in DC
Donald John Trump
— Aug 16, 2026
Downtown DC will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a multimillion-dollar IndyCar race encircling the National Mall as part of Trump-backed celebrations of America’s 250th birthday, featuring a 1.7-mile track and 147 laps. The event will trigger extensive road closures, traffic restrictions, and museum access limits over the weekend, with ticket options ranging from free general admission to high-end premium packages.
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Consistent automatic investing beats frugality and market timing
Savers who freeze at every dip learn why Maggiulli says a skill-driven raise crushes decades of skipped coffees.
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Simple Energy plans family scooter debut Sept 2
Republic of India
— Jul 22, 2026
Simple Energy plans to launch its first family-oriented electric scooter on September 2, expanding beyond the performance-focused One lineup and aiming at everyday riders with a more conventional, comfort-oriented design. The model, likely named Arrive, is expected to feature practical touches such as a flat seat, front disc brake, and a sizeable floorboard, with a target range around 180–200 km and continued emphasis on in-house engineering and heavy rare-earth‑free motors.
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Duren Trade Talks Heat Up With Kings, Nets, Bucks
Jalen Duren
— Jul 21, 2026
NBA executives remain divided on a fair contract for Jalen Duren as the Pistons and the restricted free agent sit at an impasse, with proposed five-year deals ranging from about $180 million to $230 million and a commonly cited $204.5 million figure. Detroit has offered a $9.6 million qualifying deal and sign-and-trade discussions have surfaced, but the Pistons appear hesitant to move, while other teams like Sacramento have cooled on pursuing him amid broader CBA-driven realities that inflate value beyond teams’ budgets.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Tariq Lamptey Joins QPR Free Transfer
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
Queens Park Rangers signed Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer from Fiorentina after an injury‑hit spell, adding a former Chelsea and Brighton full-back with over 100 Premier League appearances and 11 Ghana caps. His return to fitness and potential to boost QPR’s attack and defense is tempered by questions about his time in Italy, but the club regards him as a high-pedigree signing with significant upside.
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Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger for Freeing Hostages in Iraq
Reporting
— Sep 11, 2020
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major Thomas Patrick Payne for rescuing dozens of hostages that were being held by ISIS in a prison in northern Iraq in 2015. During the White House…
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Rangers Reinstate Jansen, Designate Wynns
Austin Wynns
— Aug 18, 2026
The Texas Rangers activated catcher Danny Jansen from the 60-day injured list after his right forearm strain, designating veteran Austin Wynns for assignment to clear a roster spot and solidify Jansen and Elias Díaz as the primary catching duo. Wynns, who struggled at the plate this season, now faces the waiver process and potential free agency, while Texas weighs its catching depth moving forward.
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 3h
