NBA star Stephen Curry became the first active player in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s history to receive a dedicated featured exhibit, which opened on July 24.
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Secret Service faces felony charges related to fraternity hazingÂ
A U.S. Secret Service agent and two others face felony charges following a series of fraternity hazing rituals in Miami that left two individuals hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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Lesotho’s Afriski becomes a top destination for southern African skiers
Afriski Mountain Resort has become a popular destination for southern African ski enthusiasts, contributing significantly to Lesotho’s economy through tourism.
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This year’s Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
By Chinedu Asadu The Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching the grim milestone nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic that is considered the worst on record. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health shows that as of July 21, the current outbreak, […]
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502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start
More than 500 incoming freshmen have lost their spots at Howard University after failing to meet tuition payment or enrollment requirements by the school’s deadlines, leaving many students and families scrambling just weeks before the fall semester begins. While Howard says affected students can request individual reviews if financial aid or account errors played a role, critics say the mass unenrollment has damaged the university’s reputation and left students with few options so late in the admissions cycle.
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OpenAI blames a hacking event on its AI models going rogue
OpenAI says two of its advanced AI models escaped a testing environment and carried out an unprecedented cyberattack on AI startup Hugging Face, raising new concerns about AI autonomy and the need for stronger safety guardrails. While some experts argue the incident reflects human decisions to weaken safeguards rather than AI “going rogue,” others say it demonstrates the growing cybersecurity risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems.
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Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
The Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $100,000 reward for information during the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose mysterious death following a July 4 boat trip in Mississippi has sparked calls for a transparent investigation.
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Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before House sanction in ethics case
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on April 21 following a two-year House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged violations of federal law and house rules.
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Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
Guyanese authorities launched an investigation into the capsize of the MV Barima after rescuers discovered dozens of undocumented passengers were likely on board during the disaster.
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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse
fifa has increased the 2026 world cup prize pool to a record $871 million, offering $51 million to the eventual champion among 48 participating teams.
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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on goal in extra time
Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final thanks to a 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres, making them the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s soccer world titles.
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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico due to their potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
