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Fake Faces: How AI Is Hijacking Influencers

July 26, 2026

A 49‑year‑old beauty blogger from Virginia was shocked when a cousin sent her a YouTube ad that looked exactly like her, but the voice and words were off. The clip was a deepfake – a computer‑made video that uses someone’s likeness to sell things. She could tell it wasn’t her because the audio didn’

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Celebrities Turning a Year Older on July 26

July 26, 2026

Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. Sandra Bullock turns 62 and has a new film project in the works. Helen Mirren, now 81, was born to a mother from England and a father from Russia. Jeremy Piven is 61, having appeared in several movie

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Comic‑Con Celeb Parade: A Day of Surprises

July 26, 2026

San Diego’s Comic‑Con hit a high note on Friday, turning the convention center into a star‑studded playground. The event kicked off with a futuristic sneak peek of “Blade Runner 2099, ” where Oscar‑winning actress Michelle Yeoh and rising star Hunter Schafer shared the stage, hinting at a 2025 relea

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Sophie Cunningham: A Rising Star in Women’s Football

July 26, 2026

Sophie Cunningham, a 21‑year‑old midfielder from Manchester, has become the face of a new generation of women’s footballers. She began her journey in local youth academies, quickly catching the eye of professional scouts with her quick feet and sharp vision on the field. Instead of following the

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SEC Sports: Football Behind, Basketball Ahead

July 26, 2026

The SEC is still known for football, but the gap between it and other sports in the conference has widened. While the Big Ten has claimed three straight national football titles, SEC teams have dominated in basketball, softball, and baseball. Florida’s men’s basketball squad captured a national c

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Red Sox Trade Talk: Why They Can Move Boldly

July 26, 2026

The Red Sox are heading into a busy ten‑day stretch as the trade deadline looms. Their recent surge in the wild‑card race has sparked chatter about swapping prospects for immediate help, a familiar pattern in baseball’s final stretch. Fans will likely shout at any mention of players like Franklin Ar

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Dreams Reimagined: How Four Generations Are Redefining Success in America

July 26, 2026

In the United States, the idea of success keeps shifting. People ask what a good life looks like and get a mix of answers—money, happiness, or both. Some think the chance to improve still exists, while others doubt it and look for new paths. The story is told through four different ages. A 32‑year‑

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Race in the Capital: IndyCars, Politics and a Dash of Drama

July 26, 2026

In summer 2023, a man named Bud Denker dreamed of putting an IndyCar race right in the heart of Washington, DC. He had already run races in other cities, but the capital was a whole new beast because of its historic sites and tight rules. The idea first popped up at a dinner, where someone asked h

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Nneka Ogwumike: A Dual‑Cultural Champion on and off the Court

July 26, 2026

Nneka Ogwumike grew up in Texas, but her family comes from Nigeria. She was born on July 2, 1990, in Tomball and has three younger sisters. Her parents, Peter and Ify, moved to the United States before she was born. Basketball was part of daily life in her home. Both Nneka and her sister

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Middle East Powers Build Their Own Guns

July 26, 2026

The U. S. president met with weapons makers in June to talk about making more guns at home. The talks were not just about buying more arms; they warned that the U. S. needs to keep up production when wars last longer than expected. After 9/11, America looked at the Middle East mainly through the