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England's goalkeeper Mary Earps applauds after receiving the Golden Glove award for the tournament's best goalkeeper, at the end of the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Sports

Nike to sell replicas of England goalkeeper Mary Earps' jersey after backlash in U.K.

1:39am August 25, 2023

by The Associated Press

Nike has regularly sold goalkeeper jerseys for the men's teams it sponsors, and the absence of Earps' shirt in stores became a bigger talking point when she saved a penalty in the World Cup final.

National

Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital

11:22pm August 24, 2023

by The Associated Press

Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.

Billy McFarland, pictured in 2018, said he's relaunching the infamous Fyre Festival in response to "interest and demand" in his ability "to bring people from around the world together to make the impossible happen."

Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?

11:34am August 24, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

The controversial entrepreneur is seeking redemption and some people are ready for him to try. Tickets have sold out. But he still owes $26 million in restitution to the people he fleeced.

The richest countries in the world guarantee paid vacation — except the U.S.

7:50am August 24, 2023

by Sarah Gonzalez

All but one of the 21 richest countries in the world require paid vacation for every worker. The exception is the United States. Why is the U.S. the outlier?

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Apple might equip the upcoming iPhone 15 with a USB-C charging port

7:26am August 24, 2023

It could feature a generic charging port for the first time in Apple's history. EU regulators require all new mobile devices to have a standardized connection for data transfer and charging by 2024.

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World News

The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded

7:32pm August 23, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.

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National

A pioneering casting director reflects on diversity in Hollywood

7:21pm August 23, 2023

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with host of The Academy Museum Podcast, Jacqueline Stewart, and casting director Reuben Cannon about the art of casting in Hollywood.

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Morning news brief

6:59am August 23, 2023

Eight GOP presidential hopefuls, minus the front-runner, debate tonight. The Biden administration lays out a school debt repayment plan. After near-misses, regulators plan 90 runway safety meetings.

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Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded

5:14am August 23, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

United Parcel Service driver Hudson de Almeida steers through a neighborhood while delivering packages, June 30, 2023, in Haverhill, Mass.

National

UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations

1:16am August 23, 2023

by The Associated Press

The Teamsters said that 86% of the votes casts were in favor of ratifying the national contract. They also said it was passed by the highest vote for a contract in the history of the Teamsters at UPS.