American Weed Is Going Global. Europe Is Not Ready.

The 20th century was defined by American brands — McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Starbucks — going global. In the ...
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Kate Douglass breaks women’s 50-meter freestyle world record twice in one day at Pan Pacs

Douglass held the record for nine days in June before U.S. teammate Gretchen Walsh surpassed her. Now, Douglass has the world's top time once again. Bobby Goddin / Getty Images IRVINE, Calif. — ...
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Thorns forward Caiya Hanks scores game-winner in return from ACL injury

Portland Thorns FC forward Caiya Hanks scored her first goal since May 2025 to defeat the Orlando Pride. Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images Portland Thorns forward Caiya Hanks scored the game-winning goal ...
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Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville strengthens MLS lead with win over Inter Miami

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville. Carly Mackler / Getty Images Nashville strengthened its push for the Supporters’ Shield and extended its lead to 5 points over ...
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Shelters Open as Lala Advances Toward Hawaii

A mix of tourists and locals began gathering at a high school on Saturday morning. By Orlando Mayorquín and Ishani Desai Orlando Mayorquín reported from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The emergency shelter at ...

With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void

Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like ...
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Lani Pallister takes down Katie Ledecky for second straight night at Pan Pacs

Lani Pallister is the first swimmer to beat Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle at an international event. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images IRVINE, Calif. — Australian Lani Pallister beat Katie ...
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Islam Makhachev breaks Anderson Silva’s UFC record with 17th straight win in title defense

Saturday night marked Islam Makhachev's seventh consecutive title-fight victory since October 2022. Ed Mulholland / Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev didn’t just walk out of UFC 330 in Philadelphia with his ...
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Lala Heads for a State With Older Housing Stock

Experts warned that many houses on the Big Island weren’t built for hurricane-force wind and rain. By Aimee Ortiz As Lala continues its path toward Hawaii’s Big Island after strengthening into a ...
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How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Braves: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday. Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.47 ERA) gets the start for the Braves, who are 73-49 this season and first in the NL East. Eduardo ...
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Andreas Almgren solos the men’s 10,000m to break 48-year-old European Championships record

Andreas Almgren broke a championship record that has stood since 1978 Maja Hitij / Getty Images Andreas Almgren took down a championship record that had stood since 1978 with a 27:23.44s run over ...

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