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Harrison ejected after dragging Angel Reese down in Dream rout
The Flagrant 2 foul came during a third-quarter battle in the paint as Atlanta beat Toronto 102-77 and improved to 9-4
U.S.-Iran Framework Offers Relief but Leaves Hard Issues Ahead
A preliminary deal is expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, while the most difficult disputes are being pushed into further talks
U.S.-Iran deal lifts markets, but key questions remain
The sides say a memorandum is ready for signing Friday in Switzerland, but the text is unreleased, Hormuz is not yet fully reopened and Israel is not part of the agreement
Trump investment accounts made 3,600 trades in three months
A new analysis of the president’s financial disclosure shows between $212 million and $695 million in stock and securities transactions, drawing ethics scrutiny and competing explanations from investment professionals
Bielsa takes blame for Araújo injury in Uruguay camp
The Uruguay coach defended his staff’s preparation plan but said muscle injuries during training show “something is wrong,” with player workload a central concern
KFC bets on boneless chicken and new drinks to claw back share
The Yum Brands chain is rolling out revamped tenders, more sauces, a Kwench drink line and new store designs as chicken competition intensifies
Stocks rally, oil drops as U.S.-Iran deal points to Hormuz reopening
Brent crude fell to about $83 a barrel and major indexes rose as investors bet a tentative framework could ease a months-long energy shock, though signing and implementation remain ahead
A quieter TV year still has standouts at the halfway mark
A midyear critics’ roundup points to fewer breakout hits, with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as a surprise and “The Comeback” among the returning favorites
Ebola risk at World Cup is very low, experts say, but US hospitals are on alert
Health officials are watching an outbreak in the DRC as millions travel for the tournament, while experts say measles, COVID-19 and flu remain more likely crowd-related threats
UFC comes to White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday
The Freedom 250 card, tied to America’s 250th anniversary, drew thousands, a legal challenge and a title upset by Justin Gaethje