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Ben’s Chili Bowl closing temporarily for renovations after 67 years on U Street
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 13, 2025
The U Street staple will temporarily close for renovations but plans to preserve its history in the process. There will be a pop-up location across the street. WASHINGTON — A D.C. institution is hitting pause, but it’s not going away. Ben’s Chili...
Utah's public lands lawsuit in limbo as judge considers related litigation
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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July 14, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah may or may not refile a controversial lawsuit demanding the federal government hand over control of millions of acres of public lands. It came during a court hearing over a lawsuit challenging Utah's decision to...
Google plans to launch standalone YouTube subscription in S. Korea to address anti-competitive practice
Yonhap News Agency
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July 15, 2025
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Google plans to launch a standalone premium subscription plan for YouTube video streaming without the music streaming component in South Korea, as part of a voluntary corrective measure to address its alleged...
Brazilians Rally Behind Lula Against Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Most Clamor For Retaliatory Levies: Survey
Asianet Newsable
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July 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff threat issued against Brazil as part of his recent string of letters sent to key trading partners has not gone down well with the people of the South American nation. Citing a survey conducted by AtlasIntel on...
Terminated teacher’s free speech claim fails
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly - Massachusetts
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July 14, 2025
Highlights: Federal judge ruled school district could lawfully terminate teacher Teacher made inflammatory comments on vaccines and Jan. 6 riot Court applied First Amendment balancing test, ruling for district Judge found plaintiff’s speech...
Grok 4 is full of controversies: A list of xAI’s misconduct
Digit.in
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July 15, 2025
When Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled Grok 4, the bold claim was that it would be a “maximally truth-seeking” artificial intelligence, smarter than most PhDs and able to tackle society’s most pressing debates. But within days of launch, Grok 4 became the...
As NBA's board of governors meets Tuesday, is it ready to move forward on expansion?
The New York Times
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July 15, 2025
As the NBA’s board of governors meets Tuesday afternoon at Las Vegas summer league, the subject of expansion is front and center for fan bases in Seattle, Las Vegas and other cities hoping to join the league. But the appetite for adding new teams...
India's trade deficit narrows to $18.78 billion in June
ETManufacturing.in
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July 15, 2025
As India negotiates a trade deal with the US in the form of BTA, the first tranche is expected to be completed by September this year. India’s trade deficit for June 2025 narrowed to $18.78 billion, compared to $21.88 billion in May, government...
‘Can I Talk to You?’ How to Spot and Survive ICE’s ‘Consensual Encounters’ in L.A.
L.A. TACO - California
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July 14, 2025
A group of armed federal agents wearing face-covers and bullet-proof vests approaches you while you’re going about your business in L.A. “Can I talk to you for a second?” one agent asks. “Where were you born?” Stay calm. You might be the target of...
Global Geopolitics and Myanmar’s Escalating Crisis
MoeMaKa
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July 14, 2025
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – July 13 Viewpoint Moemaka, July 14, 2025 Global Geopolitics and Myanmar’s Escalating Crisis The political crisis in Myanmar—manifesting as a raging civil war—has reached a critical juncture at a time when the world is...
Ad Tech Briefing: How ad tech underpins the fate of Madison Avenue’s ‘Wedding of the Year’
Digiday
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July 15, 2025
The long-running, often technical, debate over brand safety — once confined to ad tech insiders and programmatic buyers — has erupted into one of advertising’s most politically charged and high-stakes issues. To underline this, it has now emerged...
President Trump's Message for Russia: Negotiate End to the War in Ukraine or Be Prepared to Pay Big
CBN News
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July 15, 2025
Trump is threatening the Kremlin with new tariffs and at the same time touting a plan to arm Ukraine with the help of NATO. On Monday, he announced a major new weapons deal paid for by Europe. President Trump says he's disappointed in Vladimir...
Michigan’s next billion-dollar company could be one of these startups, VC investors say
Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
Airspace Link is a software company building out the digital infrastructure that’s required for businesses to fly drones over cities across the country, including in Detroit, Arlington, Texas, and Ontario. The company is ​​an FAA-approved UAS...
BUCCANEERS RETURN WITH ORIGINAL 1976 JERSEY IN HOME OPENER TO COMMEMORATE FRANCHISE’S 50TH SEASON
MOR-TV
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July 15, 2025
BUCCANEERS ANNOUNCE RETURN OF ORIGINAL 1976 JERSEY IN HOME OPENER TO COMMEMORATE FRANCHISE’S 50TH SEASON The team will debut The ’76 Jersey during its 50th season home opener against the New York Jets on September 21 Updated: 10:24 AM EDT Jul 15,...
Amazon’s ‘tipping point road’ gets new push with ease on licensing rules
Mongabay
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July 14, 2025
As a controversial bill nears passage in Brazil, environmentalists and civil society prepare for what they call the “last stand” to save the Amazon. Brazil’s Senate approved a sweeping reform of environmental licensing laws aimed at accelerating...
Donald Trump crashes Chelsea's Club World Cup celebration acting like one of the players
MARCA
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July 14, 2025
Donald Trump transformed Chelsea's triumphant moment into a geopolitical spectacle, inserting himself center-stage during the trophy ceremony after their 3-0 victory over PSG. Despite plans for him to present the cup and exit, Trump remained fixed...
Inside the Pentagon's Tech Disruptors: How the Defense Innovation Unit is Fast-Tracking AI to the Front-Lines
CBN News
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July 15, 2025
The Arms Race of the 21st Century no longer focuses on hardware like missiles and tanks; it's about algorithms, AI, and the speed of innovation. To gain the edge over our adversaries, the Defense Department is turning to the private sector, and...
Deadly Crash Puts Tesla's Autopilot Technology on Trial
Manufacturing.net
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July 15, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A rare trial against Elon Musk's car company began Monday in Miami where a jury will decide if it is partly to blame for the death of a stargazing university student after a runaway Tesla sent her flying 75 feet through the air and...
Defense Department to begin using Grok, Elon Musk’s controversial AI model
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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The Defense Department will begin using Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot built by Elon Musk’s start-up xAI, the company said in a post Monday. The xAI announcement came as Grok unveiled what it called “Grok for Government,” a suite that...
CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – Michael Brooks: Praying For The President
Valley Times-News - Alabama
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July 15, 2025
CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – Michael Brooks: Praying For The President Published 9:15 am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 It was a number of years ago when I was in the book signing line to meet former first lady Laura Bush. I fell into conversation with a nice...