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Report: Memphis offers $200 million to Big 12 to enter conference

Report: Memphis offers 0 million to Big 12 to enter conference

Memphis reportedly offered a $200 million offer to the Big 12 to enter the conference, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger. According to the report, it’s currently not enough support at the moment. “The proposal from Memphis — one of the most aggressive membership propositions in college athletics history — features hundreds of millions of dollars in sponsorship commitments to …

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GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says – Politico

GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says  Politico Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will add $3.4 trillion to the debt, CBO says  NBC News Trump’s Tax Law Will Add $3.4 Trillion to US Deficits, CBO Says  Bloomberg.com Republican Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says  The Daily Progress …

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Astronomer CEO’s ‘kiss cam’ controversy sparked over $7 million in prediction markets bets on his ouster

Astronomer CEO’s ‘kiss cam’ controversy sparked over  million in prediction markets bets on his ouster

Jordi Vidal | Redferns | Getty Images Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s controversy went so viral that it sparked millions of dollars in bets on prediction markets over his resignation. On July 16, Bryon was caught on camera hugging his human resources director Kristin Cabot on a kiss cam during a Coldplay concert with the two quickly ducking for cover. The footage …

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5.2 million pools recalled after drowning deaths

5.2 million pools recalled after drowning deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. According to Monday notices published by …

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About 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children since 2007

About 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children since 2007

About 5 million swimming pools that have been linked to nine deaths of children over the last two decades have been recalled by their manufacturers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday morning. In a press release, the CPSC stated that the pools, specifically those 48 inches in height or taller, are equipped with compression straps that serve as footholds, …

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“Extraordinary Fossil” Of Giant Ichthyosaur Dates Back 183 Million Years, 8 Children Have Been Born With 3 Biological Parents Each, And Much More This Week

“Extraordinary Fossil” Of Giant Ichthyosaur Dates Back 183 Million Years, 8 Children Have Been Born With 3 Biological Parents Each, And Much More This Week

This week, scientists have, for the first time, observed matter-antimatter asymmetry in special particle decay, the first known trilobite fossil collected by Romans may have been used as a “magical” pendant or as a board game piece, and the “earliest moment” of planet formation has been spotted for the first time around a star 1,300 light-years away. Finally, we investigate …

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For 57 Million Seniors who are Video Gamers in the US, Aging Is Just Another Level to Beat

For 57 Million Seniors who are Video Gamers in the US, Aging Is Just Another Level to Beat

Michelle ‘Tactical Gamma’ Statham in her gaming chair – credit, Michelle Statham Kids these days, right? They spend too much time playing video games and not enough time outside. Tell that to grandmother Michelle Statham, and you’d expect her to agree with you. But in reality, her response would probably be something like “Which game?” From behind a techno-nest of …

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Massachusetts man wins 2 Powerball games worth $1 million each

Massachusetts man wins 2 Powerball games worth  million each

CNN  —  One lucky Massachusetts man bought two winning lottery tickets at two different stores, earning him a $2 million payday. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg, a small city in north-central Massachusetts, planned to play in the July 9 Powerball drawing. He had initially purchased a multi-draw ticket covering seven games but mistakenly believed the final drawing on that ticket had …

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‘Superman’ Surpasses $400 Million, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Nears $650 Million

‘Superman’ Surpasses 0 Million, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Nears 0 Million

“Superman” continues to rule the worldwide box office, powering to $406 million after two weekends of release. Those ticket sales include $171.8 million overseas and $235 million from the North American market. Turnout remains softer than expected at the international box office, where “Superman” added $45.2 million in its second weekend. Outsized global appeal is vital because the comic book …

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