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Gareth Hughes, Sports Producer With a Human Touch, Dies at 41

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3yJTWB7

New data shows a mass exodus from U.S. public schools, especially kindergarten.

By BY DANA GOLDSTEIN AND ALICIA PARLAPIANO from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jCDXhN

Japan Brings Home the Gold Medal in Baseball, a National Passion

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3s2kWc8

FOX NEWS: Christine Quinn performs splits, yoga poses in tiny blue bikini on paddleboard during Italian getaway

Christine Quinn performs splits, yoga poses in tiny blue bikini on paddleboard during Italian getaway Christine Quinn made quite the splash while enjoying some fun in the sun with her husband during their luxurious Italian getaway.

Nach Waxman, Founder of a Bookstore Where Foodies Flock, Dies at 84

By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2VA1I1x

Protests over the Thai government’s lagging vaccine rollout and the pandemic’s economic toll turn violent.

By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/3lONTaq

Why Hungary Inspires So Much Fear and Fascination

By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3CseLD1

Cubans Want Much More Than an End to the U.S. Embargo

By BY ARMANDO CHAGUACEDA AND COCO FUSCO from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3rYcAT0

FOX NEWS: Common denominator in cities with rising crime is poor court system: James Craig

Common denominator in cities with rising crime is poor court system: James Craig Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says ending qualified immunity and other court policies contribute to rising crime

FOX NEWS: Cuomo misconduct allegations: Albany sheriff's office in 'infant stages' of investigation

Cuomo misconduct allegations: Albany sheriff's office in 'infant stages' of investigation Albany, New York, Sheriff Craig Apple on Saturday said his office is in the “infant stages" of an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

FOX NEWS: London's oldest woman turns 108, says COVID-19 is 'nothing compared to World War I'

London's oldest woman turns 108, says COVID-19 is 'nothing compared to World War I' Sarah “Betty” Spear turned 108 on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and celebrated the milestone with family and friends at the St Judes Nursing Home in south London.

FOX NEWS: Lynyrd Skynyrd member Rickey Medlocke tests positive for COVID-19; band scraps upcoming 4 shows

Lynyrd Skynyrd member Rickey Medlocke tests positive for COVID-19; band scraps upcoming 4 shows Lynyrd Skynrd canceled four of its upcoming shows after one of the band members tested positive for the coronavirus.

FOX NEWS: 'Ultimate Slip 'N Slide' canceled at NBC months after 'explosive diarrhea' outbreak: report

'Ultimate Slip 'N Slide' canceled at NBC months after 'explosive diarrhea' outbreak: report NBC has canceled "Ultimate Slip 'N Slide" months after production of the competition series was halted due to an "explosive diarrhea" outbreak.

FOX NEWS: Meghan Markle's dad claims he sent her flowers for 40th birthday but hasn't received a response

Meghan Markle's dad claims he sent her flowers for 40th birthday but hasn't received a response Meghan Markle's father apparently attempted to end their estrangement by sending the duchess flowers on her 40th birthday.

Demand is up at New York City’s restaurants, but they still face staff and supply shortages.

By BY JULIE CRESWELL AND PRIYA KRISHNA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Vzru64

FOX NEWS: Border agents in Texas pick up MS-13 gang members, sex offender

Border agents in Texas pick up MS-13 gang members, sex offender Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Texas have apprehended two MS-13 gang members and a migrant convicted of a sex crime against a child -- the latest instance of criminals arrested at the border amid fears of criminals getting into the U.S. by exploiting the border crisis.

FOX NEWS: San Francisco sheriffs' union warns officers will quit or retire if forced to receive COVID vaccine

San Francisco sheriffs' union warns officers will quit or retire if forced to receive COVID vaccine A San Francisco, California, union representing local sheriffs' deputies is warning that officers will quit or retire if they are forced to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

FOX NEWS: Some lawmakers push to prevent passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill

Some lawmakers push to prevent passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still split over details of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. Fox News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram with more.