Working On Fusion: AI Drives Energy Acceleration Processes
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$100 million New Jersey deli fraud defendant Patten wants no prison time despite past conviction
Courtroom sketch of James Patten, left, and attorney Ira Sorkin at N.J. District Court in Camden, N.J., Oct. 11, 2022
Source: Elizabeth Williams
The final defendant awaiting sentencing in the brazen $100 million New Jersey deli stock manipulation case is asking a judge to give him no prison time — despite having a prior felony conviction that got him locked up.
Who Will Take Home the Claret Jug? How to Watch The Open Championship 2026
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The final major championship of the 2026 golf season is here as the world’s best players head to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, for the 154th playing of The Open Championship. Golf’s oldest major returns to one of its most historic venues, where players will compete for the coveted Claret Jug before the PGA Tour season shifts its focus to the FedExCup Playoffs.
Argentina-Spain World Cup Final Is Most Expensive U.S. Sporting Event Ever
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The World Cup final will be the most expensive sporting event ever hosted in the U.S. in terms of ticket prices on resale markets, according to data from secondary ticket marketplace TickPick, which said the average ticket price for the matchup between Argentina and Spain has topped other events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals.
China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
The world has largely viewed the US more favourably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing’s favour this year, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies.
Blanche apologises for Epstein files 'mistakes' in Senate attorney general hearing
Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
ByKayla Epstein
Updated 16 July 2026 00:45 BST
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has faced a tense bipartsian grilling on Capitol Hill, as he seeks a permanent appointment to lead America's top law enforcement agency.
Was Assassin's Creed Origins' Egypt the best open world in the series?
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From the archives: This Extra Life columb was originally published in PC Gamer 313 (January 2018). It appears as originally written, with only minor changes in formatting and presentation.
Reusable Bag Company Will Pay $7.3 Million For Allegedly Hiding 'Made In China' Labels
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A reusable bag company and its chief executive agreed to a $7.3 million federal settlement to resolve claims they disguised Chinese-made plastic bags to avoid antidumping duties.
The Justice Department announced the settlement Wednesday.
World Cup 2026: 'That's why he's the king' - Lionel Messi breaks English hearts
Four years ago it felt as if Lionel Messi's story was told.
He had finally won the World Cup, aged 35, in what he said was his last game in the tournament and - depending on your point of view - cemented his place as football's greatest ever player.
What Is Driving The Divergence Between AI Analyst Targets And Reality
Have you noticed a disturbing trend lately in your AI stocks? As analysts continue to increase their earnings and price projections for popular AI stocks, the prices continue to decline. All in spite of massive revenue growth projections. Yahoo Finance tallies the damage as over $2.3T in the chip stocks alone since late June.