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MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

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Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...

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Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

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Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.

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Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois

"I've always been passionate about America," de Jong said. "I've seen American movies and I think that's where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things."

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LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning

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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving...