The "Pay them!" chants at the WNBA All-Star Game didn't just wake up the public. They woke up echoes of women's soccer's past. But does the public's support actually impact the bargaining table? I asked Breanna Stewart, Natasha Cloud, Kahleah Copper and Sam Mewis: www.inquirer.com/wnba/wnba-cb...
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Women’s soccer teaches the WNBA a history lesson about when CBA talks go wrong
The "pay them!" chants at the WNBA All-Star Game echoed the "equal pay!" chants at the U.S. women's soccer team's 2019 World Cup triumph. Can fans have as much impact now as they did back then?Jonathan Tannenwald (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
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Cannes Winner ‘The Secret Agent’ Starring Wagner Moura Sets U.S. Release Dates by Neon (EXCLUSIVE)
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Neon Sets Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” U.S. Release Date
Cannes winner "The Secret Agent" directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, is given Oscar friendly release date by Neon.Clayton Davis (Variety)
BBC: Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe
(TLDR; climate change. Gripe: nothing to be said about attacking climate change and not flying or using AI, both of which are contributing to the root cause of this issue)
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Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent and severe
Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owlsSimon King (BBC News)
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Luka Doncic: 'Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better'
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Luka Doncic: 'Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better'
"Skinny" Luka talked about his preparation for the upcoming season and more.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
NEW: Idaho schools are failing to educate students with disabilities.
But while the state often finds districts in violation of state law, it closes cases without making sure the problems are being solved, parents said.
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Idaho Schools Are Breaking Special Education Laws, Failing Students With Disabilities
Idaho students with disabilities have worse outcomes than many of their peers in other states, according to federal data. Parents say it can take months to evaluate students, and in some cases schools have refused to provide needed services.ProPublica
Chris Paul on Clippers: 'I wanted to get back and play here.' Could it be for more than one year?
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Chris Paul on Clippers: 'I wanted to get back and play here.' Could it be for more than one year?
Chris Paul was introduced for his second stint as a member of the Clippers and it got emotional.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
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EuroLeague CEO says NBA's plans of forming new European league 'would create confusion'
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EuroLeague CEO says NBA's plans of forming new European league 'would create confusion'
It was evident in Las Vegas how motivated NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league owners seem about Europe.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
Golden State's best offer to Jonathan Kuminga reportedly two years, $40 million, well below what he seeks
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Golden State's best offer to Jonathan Kuminga reportedly two years, $40 million, well below what he seeks
Kuminga reportedly talked to the Kings front office recently as well, trying to find a sign-and-trade to a better situation.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida due to insufficient funds on check, manager says for casino marker
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Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida due to insufficient funds on check, manager says for casino marker
Marcus' brother Markieff confirmed the arrest but called it "crazy."Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
Kristaps Porzingis says 'I feel great' after illness last season, ready to play for Latvia, Hawks
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Kristaps Porzingis says 'I feel great' after illness last season, ready to play for Latvia, Hawks
A lingering illness doctors struggled to define limited Porzingis last season, he is feeling strong heading into a big season.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
Seven best 2025 NBA offseasons with Rockets, Nuggets on top
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Seven best 2025 NBA offseasons with Rockets, Nuggets on top
Don’t sleep on the summers the Magic, Hawks and even the Thunder had.Kurt Helin (NBC Sports)
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Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent and severe
Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owlsSimon King (BBC News)
PRE GAME THREAD: Red Sox (58-51) @ Twins (51-56) - July 30, 2025 - Raw Chili
First Pitch: 12:10 PM at Target FieldAuthor (Raw Chili)
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naked ladies because they bloom on a bare stalk. Gorgeous.
Gen Z Tenant Finds Mold in Apartment, Fury Over Lease Company's Response
"They don't care about me or my health, just my rent," Mary told Newsweek, after months of asking the leasing company to help her.Alyce Collins (Newsweek)
YouTube to be part of Australia's youth social media ban
The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.Lana Lam (BBC News)
I think most people against these measures don’t have kids.
I can’t think of a good reason to allow my kid to join Social Networks unrestrictedly and I’m sure any other parent out there would agree with this.
*Hotting* up? What the fuck is that?
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The race to be Denis Villeneuve's 007 is hotting up, but Taron Egerton has bowed out.Threads
Watch: Judy, Nick attend therapy in 'Zootopia 2' - UPI.com
Walt Disney Animation Studios released a brand new trailer for its sequel to the 2016 animated film "Zootopia," ahead of its Nov. 26 release date in theaters.UPI
Market Basket hired 167 workers without legal authorization, DHS says
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Man sitting in vehicle found shot multiple times in Oakland
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Man sitting in vehicle found shot multiple times in Oakland
A motive for the shooting of a Richmond man who was sitting in his vehicle in Oakland is under investigation.Harry Harris (The Mercury News)
Game Thread: Nationals (44-63) @ Astros (61-47) - Jul 30, 2025 1:10 PM - Raw Chili
First Pitch: 1:10 PM at Daikin ParkAuthor (Raw Chili)
‘TACO’ No More? Trump Signals No Extension To Tariff Deadline
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‘TACO’ No More? Trump Signals No Extension To Tariff Deadline
The president is standing firm on his Aug. 1 deadline to slap a levy on countries without a trade agreement with the U.S.Graeme Demianyk (HuffPost)
The Best New TV Shows of July 2025
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Espero sincerament que el @govern i @accio_cat, dins de les concessions a Chery perquè posi a Cornellà un centre d'adaptació dels cotxes al mercat europeu, hagin blindat la incorporació de la llengua catalana a les pantalles dels Ebro, Omoda i Jaecoo.
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Silicon Valley’s $4 billion gamble on defense manufacturing
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Silicon Valley’s $4 billion gamble on defense manufacturing
Tech startups are spending big on advanced factories and weapons production.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Messi and his wife keep it wholesome after being caught on Coldplay's notorious kiss cam
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Messi and his wife keep it wholesome after being caught on Coldplay's notorious kiss cam
After the viral Astronomer "Coldplaygate" moment, the Argentinian footballing superstar showed everyone how it’s done - sharing a sweet moment with his wife on the now-notorious kiss cam.Theo Farrant (Euronews.com)
Apple loses fourth AI researcher in a month to Meta’s superintelligence team
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/30/apple-loses-fourth-ai-researcher-in-a-month-to-metas-superintelligence-team/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple loses fourth AI researcher in a month to Meta’s superintelligence team
The departures have thrown Apple’s models team into flux.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
‘Twilight’ Actor Cam Gigandet Among Ensemble Set For Feature ‘Deadly Games’, Sales To Launch At TIFF
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Cam Gigandet Among Ensemble Set For Feature ‘Deadly Games’
Production is set to begin this Autumn at Highfield Grange Studios in Yorkshire. Producers will launch sales at TIFF.Zac Ntim (Deadline)
Mario Kart World’s first massive update doesn’t even mention all the changes
Changes to AI, lap races, and momentum make this Mario Kart World’s most significant update yet, but in typical Nintendo fashion it’s not telling fans everythingPatricia Hernandez (Polygon)
How 2 UC Berkeley dropouts raised $28 million for their AI marketing automation startup | TechCrunch
A marketing automation startup called Conversation has a founding story that sounds like it could have been an episode of the HBO show “Silicon Valley.”Julie Bort (TechCrunch)
Man accused of fatally running over pedestrian ‘multiple times’ at Bay Area mall faces mental competency report
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Man accused of fatally running over pedestrian 'multiple times' at Bay Area mall faces mental competency report
The coroner said the victim’s identity remained “protected,” and the Fairfield Police Department declined to provide any further information.. It was unclear if the victim’s relatives had been noti…pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on Route 7 ID’d by police
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on Route 7 ID’d by police
Xavier Rivera, 33, of Kearny, was killed about 2 p.m. on July 23.Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
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in reply to Jonathan Tannenwald • • •To say that they all answered would obviously be an understatement. But what also became clear is that the crossover between women's basketball and women's soccer isn't just anecdotal. Some of the players across sports actually do know each other, and can help. www.inquirer.com/wnba/wnba-cb...
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