A projectile struck a crowded Russian Black Sea beach Monday, killing seven people, including four children, and injuring 58 others. Russia blamed a Ukrainian drone attack, and video captured the deadly impact on the beach.
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Trump attacks Democratic socialist candidate, warns of communism threat
Former President Donald Trump singled out Democratic socialist candidate Abdul El-Sayed by name during a Las Vegas speech, calling communism the greatest threat facing the United States in its history. Trump criticized El-Sayed and accused Democrats of abandoning socialism in favor of communism.
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Retired NFL star Roddy White questions ESPN’s handling of Ryan Clark’s departure
Retired NFL standout Roddy White is questioning ESPN's decision regarding Ryan Clark's exit from the network, suggesting the analyst's outspokenness may have been a factor. White's comments come as ESPN is expected to expand Steve Smith's role following Clark's departure from the sports network.
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Avalon Park to Build 250-Acre Regional Park in East Orange County by 2027
Avalon Park Group announced this week that it will finance and build a 250-acre regional park and sports complex in East Orange County, with the first facilities expected to open in 2027. The commitment sidesteps traditional public funding and instead relies on the developer's 30-year track record in Orange County and more than $20 million […]
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Planning gaps leave families unprepared for long-term care costs, data shows
When families face long-term care decisions, they're often operating without crucial information about costs, coverage gaps and their actual options. A new analysis of long-term care planning highlights why early preparation matters—and where the numbers show most Americans are falling short. Long-term care encompasses everything from in-home assistance to full nursing facility care, with costs […]
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Brookdale Acquires 17 Communities for $157M, Refinances Debt
Brookdale Senior Living announced it is acquiring 17 senior living communities it currently operates under lease agreements for approximately $157 million while refinancing $244 million in mortgage debt due in 2027. The 17-community portfolio contains 735 units spread across four states. By purchasing rather than leasing these properties, Brookdale will increase its owned real estate […]
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Study Links Midlife Vascular Health to 13-Year Dementia-Free Advantage
People who maintain normal blood pressure, avoid diabetes and don't smoke between ages 48 and 68 experience nearly 13 additional years without dementia compared to those with all three risk factors, according to a major longitudinal study published this week in Neurology® Open Access. The study, led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and drawing […]
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Jury Awards $47 Million in Silicosis Death of Stone Countertop Worker
A Santa Monica jury has awarded $47 million against tile manufacturers Dal-Tile Distribution, LLC and Dal-Tile, LLC in a case involving the death of a stone countertop factory worker—marking the fourth silicosis trial related to artificial stone and the third resulting in a plaintiff victory. The verdict, returned Aug. 3, compensates the estate of Wilmer […]
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Upstart’s AI upgrades boost loan growth, send stock higher
Upstart Holdings Inc. said enhancements to its artificial intelligence model for assessing borrower risk have helped drive a pickup in loan growth and pushed its stock higher. The AI lending company upgraded its model to better evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers, improving its ability to identify qualified applicants while managing risk.
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Stocks Return to Record Highs as Investors Who Sat Tight Are Rewarded
The S&P 500 closed at a record high for the 25th time this year, snapping a 42-day stretch without reaching new peaks. Investors who maintained their positions during the recent market downturn are seeing their patience rewarded as stocks rebound to all-time highs.