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Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

Politics & Government

How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris

8:13am July 26, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Friday. This comes a day after she reiterated her support for Israel. And, how to watch the Olympic opening ceremony.

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a self-cannibalizing slog

7:00am July 26, 2024

by Justin Chang

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have good, thorny chemistry in this odd-couple action hero flick. But brand extension disguised as a satire of brand extension is still just ... brand extension.

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An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkley

5:06am July 26, 2024

by Phil Harrell

Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life.

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Health & Safety

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?

5:00am July 26, 2024

by Jess Mador

A Georgia medical school has begun training and deploying doulas in rural areas of the state, with the goal of decreasing the risk of childbirth complications, especially for Black women.

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A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton's voice. AI helped her get it back.

10:25pm July 25, 2024

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.

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SAG-AFTRA Members Continue Strike As They Wait On Studio Responses To Latest Negations

Video game performers call strike against gaming companies

9:00pm July 25, 2024

by Clare Lombardo

Members of the union SAG-AFTRA are pushing for additional A.I. protections for their members.

National

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

7:27pm July 25, 2024

by Bobby Allyn

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community, but most are hoping to put the violent episode behind them.

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Sports

U.S. figure skaters to receive team gold medal after delays tied to Valieva doping

7:09pm July 25, 2024

by Brian Mann

Nine figure skaters from the U.S. were denied their 2022 Olympic team gold medal in Beijing because of a Russian doping scandal linked to Kamila Valieva. Now the squad will get their medals in Paris.

Sports

U.S. men’s basketball faces a fierce Olympic challenge for 5th consecutive gold

6:38pm July 25, 2024

by Emma Bowman

Three days away from the start of the tournament, Olympic veteran Kevin Durant and newcomer Steph Curry talked about the stacked NBA star power that's heating up the competition in Paris.

4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address

6:09pm July 25, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and painted a picture of the legacy he hopes to leave behind.