<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-08-05T21:16:05.178-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel brings a different vibe to Chargers on and off field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chargers-camp-mcdaniel-b40999"/><id>urn:uuid:dbe9e188-31c9-4f72-80d4-65517c971b0c</id><updated>2026-08-05T19:23:44.704-04:00</updated><summary>Mike McDaniel has brought his Miami vibe to Southern California, both on and off the field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Aquarium to the public: Name that octopus</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/the-long-island-aquarium-giant-pacific-octopus-name-ir2hjktm"/><id>urn:uuid:a1a5a052-7c5e-46c7-bd35-53323d1b99f4</id><updated>2026-08-05T19:20:06.975-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island Aquarium is seeking the public's help naming its new giant Pacific octopus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Q&amp;A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees' legacy and D'Angelo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/lauryn-hill-interview-diaspora-calling-fugees-dangelo-y61885"/><id>urn:uuid:69846158-ed55-412a-aca0-5c8009a03b8e</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:47:48.503-04:00</updated><summary>Ms. Lauryn Hill is bringing her Diaspora Calling.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Donald works out for the Rams in latest step on comeback path</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-donald-comeback-rams-b20281"/><id>urn:uuid:804b15bb-8b41-409e-a9a9-2ef436b3730b</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:43:30.436-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Donald has formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/triple-crown-changes-preakness-q26008"/><id>urn:uuid:5457402e-0fa5-4818-92c2-536d35bfdd87</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:30:23.311-04:00</updated><summary>Two big changes in horse racing unveiled this week create more questions than answers about the future of the sport's most recognizable product, the Triple Crown.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/max-miller-ohio-congress-domestic-abuse-h78934"/><id>urn:uuid:8c8a4799-6a38-4720-b83e-78d16f9822e5</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:29:41.233-04:00</updated><summary>Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is resisting pressure to exit his reelection campaign for Congress, even as anxiety over his electability is growing within his own party.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beckham knows he has to prove himself, and that's just fine with him</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/beckham-knows-he-has-to-prove-himself-and-that-s-just-fine-with-him-e49971"/><id>urn:uuid:46a85503-6fe9-4378-9719-516297f2279e</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:27:10.961-04:00</updated><summary>John Harbaugh has players address the team before meetings every morning. He calls them "wise</summary></entry><entry><title>No lovefest at NIFA-Blakeman meeting</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/bruce-blakeman-nifa-mohsin-meghij-cd3-polls-mike-lipetri-tom-suozzi-s6qixeyy"/><id>urn:uuid:4410f5fe-96fc-4d2b-8441-5c6bbcbb7396</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:14:16.412-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Baldwin High basketball standout's killers facing life in prison</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/jabeon-bivins-freeport-baldwin-high-school-k5hnhhxb"/><id>urn:uuid:341ec006-0edb-4d61-b2cf-1bfc933ce8f5</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:13:29.648-04:00</updated><summary>Both had been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of Jabeon Bivins, 24, of Freeport in 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>Junior Caminero homers and Victor Mesa Jr. triples twice as Rays beat Rockies 4-0 for 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-rockies-score-u75726"/><id>urn:uuid:612fcd94-f481-4947-82dc-f46f40ff5b24</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:06:47.962-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Mesa Jr. tripled twice, Junior Caminero homered for the third time in the series, and the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 for a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mets are converting Kodai Senga into a high-leverage reliever; here's why it makes sense</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/kodai-senga-bullpen-reliever-ntr75tcd"/><id>urn:uuid:8b23a302-0e05-4bad-bf3a-bededa8dfadb</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:02:54.959-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets might not ever get back the Kodai Senga of old, but if they can find value in him, it's a shot worth taking.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fiery, competitive fun between Dart and Newsome</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/fiery-competitive-fun-between-dart-and-newsome-p90951"/><id>urn:uuid:1ad6fb5d-c616-48bb-bea0-54d355ade7ba</id><updated>2026-08-05T18:00:31.485-04:00</updated><summary>A week into training camp and it's natural that tensions will run hot. The first</summary></entry><entry><title>US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/organ-donation-transplant-kentucky-nearmiss-n90916"/><id>urn:uuid:b7382ce1-cc78-447f-a349-690175f9ecd5</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:42:25.307-04:00</updated><summary>The federal government is taking steps to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.</summary></entry><entry><title>Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migrant-children-deport-unaccompanied-o23692"/><id>urn:uuid:64cecc07-9a2b-4449-9abb-b9001550ea12</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:35:53.555-04:00</updated><summary>Legal aid groups are raising concerns after the Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited experience in immigration law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-cubs-score-t76773"/><id>urn:uuid:d26a5b8a-3e13-4346-84e6-f7d48186550e</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:35:38.863-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE sightings on the rise on Long Island, advocates say, as deportation arrests go up nationwide</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/immigration/ice-deportation-long-island-sightings-increase-qwx58lps"/><id>urn:uuid:15d7aff2-0bcf-48df-b981-fe853f7da6ad</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:32:02.385-04:00</updated><summary>Advocates say they are seeing signs that U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents are becoming more active on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lifeguards at Point Lookout demonstrate how quickly swimmers can be swept away by rip current</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/rip-currents-lifeguard-point-lookout-cwa22eph"/><id>urn:uuid:970a9313-74e0-4c60-aebf-efab0b153562</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:27:38.860-04:00</updated><summary>A Hempstead lifeguard shows how quickly swimmers can be thrown off their feet by a rip current.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ernie Clement's 10th-inning, 2-run homer lifts the Blue Jays past the Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-blue-jays-score-u43123"/><id>urn:uuid:726e48cf-21be-49e1-a2ab-4a4e26c1a7a1</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:24:25.207-04:00</updated><summary>Ernie Clement's two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar's tumble in 13th District race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/mckinney-thanedar-detroit-black-democrat-13th-district-q48137"/><id>urn:uuid:86f2cb02-4510-478c-a51e-19fb904a1bda</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:24:11.781-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Fuqua couldn't immediately recall the name of the candidate he voted for in Michigan's 13th Congressional District primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injury news from Giants camp</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/injury-news-from-giants-camp-r12668"/><id>urn:uuid:361724bd-eced-4907-9b98-474258f7c3dc</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:17:57.333-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Burns was held out of Giants' practice Wednesday due to what coach John Harbaugh</summary></entry><entry><title>Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nolan-wells-witness-threats-charges-x12937"/><id>urn:uuid:4b7d9781-075b-406b-9c17-88ecced9ddde</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:14:50.447-04:00</updated><summary>Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells.</summary></entry><entry><title>15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyclospora-cdc-taylor-farms-lettuce-d48326"/><id>urn:uuid:22b4556d-fce3-4dba-a713-a2fae435c4a1</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:12:40.055-04:00</updated><summary>Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jerry Jeudy: Viral video holding up 4 fingers was about his daughter, not Browns QB choice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-jerry-jeudy-video-quarterback-watson-v16618"/><id>urn:uuid:40b8125a-b57f-4330-8b9b-a20fb8a1ca14</id><updated>2026-08-05T17:07:54.650-04:00</updated><summary>Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has further clarified that a recent video on social media showing him holding up four fingers was about the age of his daughter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-fifa-infantino-world-cup-soccer-k91373"/><id>urn:uuid:d4ca8a31-6964-46f8-804b-231a0d3d8824</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:46:11.582-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infantino committed a "fatal" governance mistake by failing to consult senior advisers, including FIFA's chief operating officer and board members.</summary></entry><entry><title>DE Stephen Daley makes surprise return as defending national champion Indiana opens practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/indiana-hoosiers-national-champions-stephen-daley-r32813"/><id>urn:uuid:1f3162b5-ab1d-4e20-bdda-238ad3463cbb</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:43:28.875-04:00</updated><summary>Indiana Hoosiers defensive end Stephen Daley thought his college career ended in December when he suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Big Ten championship postgame celebration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quiet moments at Broncos camp after Jaylen Waddle pulls up, Bo Nix gets knocked down. Both are OK</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-injuries-waddle-wattenberg-bonitto-g82516"/><id>urn:uuid:e22a20fb-a2cc-4d49-9476-8794bc4609d2</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:41:55.352-04:00</updated><summary>The Denver Broncos got a couple of more scares at training camp as star receiver Jaylen Waddle left practice early and didn't return and QB Bo Nix got knocked down during another drill Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfire-arson-spokane-evacuation-arrest-u66704"/><id>urn:uuid:aea822e4-8ce2-4038-b1d2-380922510853</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:31:46.298-04:00</updated><summary>Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state's second-largest city, but hotter, drier and windier days lie ahead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani star as NL MVP race moves to another level</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-crow-armstrong-ohtani-u07943"/><id>urn:uuid:d3cc37c9-2b78-4d9d-8396-437a70627339</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:30:43.287-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani have ramped up their increasingly compelling race for the NL MVP award.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connetquot schools superintendent Joseph Centamore resigns</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/connetquot-superintendent-joseph-centamore-qitwqddm"/><id>urn:uuid:96abe9ff-5753-4b9c-8d30-b9a1bcf80555</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:28:07.460-04:00</updated><summary>Bryan Frank will take over as acting Connetquot schools superintendent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Memphis playoff event won't be part of top tier in PGA Tour's new schedule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/memphis-fedex-st-jude-pga-tour-championship-series-w54116"/><id>urn:uuid:5f496c29-528a-4d6c-8bba-e45f6ee3ab54</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:22:02.256-04:00</updated><summary>The FedEx St. Jude Championship won't be part of the elite "Championship Series" when the PGA Tour revamps its schedule in 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>With a slew of fresh faces, new Oklahoma State football coach aims to get program back on track</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oklahoma-state-coach-eric-morris-h87887"/><id>urn:uuid:4806451a-012b-4c5c-bdf7-88a39d66c8a7</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:12:21.094-04:00</updated><summary>New Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris was busy bringing people together long before fall camp started Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A gunman kills a Mexican social media influencer during a livestream</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cesar-gastelum-mexico-sinaloa-cartels-influencer-d25097"/><id>urn:uuid:bcba60aa-78a0-465f-98e5-782c2c255133</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:11:17.179-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican officials say a social media influencer was killed by a gunman during a livestream in the violence-torn state of Sinaloa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/one-night-only-movie-review-q15416"/><id>urn:uuid:db458026-89fa-4b23-90ea-4331b10c9492</id><updated>2026-08-05T16:00:54.306-04:00</updated><summary>"The Purge" for sex is the best way to describe the premise of "One Night Only."</summary></entry><entry><title>Stefon Diggs career timeline and highlights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/stefon-diggs-nfl-career-highlights-h40366"/><id>urn:uuid:f6500cd1-c95a-49c4-a142-5a66ff7ba6c4</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:52:08.155-04:00</updated><summary>After a long offseason of looking for his next NFL home, Stefon Diggs is preparing to join his fifth team and fourth in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge won't make disgraced clerk pay Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 in legal fees for 1st trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alex-murdaugh-killings-murder-retrial-defense-fees-p53347"/><id>urn:uuid:35251808-da40-4fbd-b976-1b14bafb3008</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:37:12.453-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indiana Fever continue to thrive on the court despite constant barrage of off-court distractions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/indiana-fever-sophie-caitlin-wnba-h12582"/><id>urn:uuid:34467d86-8ad0-4361-80af-57586dc9d1ed</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:29:54.111-04:00</updated><summary>Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham walked into practice Wednesday with every intention of talking basketball and only basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas City Chiefs drop GEHA Field from stadium, return to simply Arrowhead Stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-arrowhead-stadium-g33691"/><id>urn:uuid:ad8acade-1440-4579-8523-f0679ef40be2</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:29:21.599-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Chiefs' home will be once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Down payment costs are rising. Here's what 20% means in your area on Long Island.</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/down-payments-nassau-suffolk-j6lvtz9l"/><id>urn:uuid:cb293fd1-7e80-4041-8ffa-bdf0341c3912</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:28:54.074-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island buyers who want to hit 20% must pay at least $150,000 in most areas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ariana Grande's new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/ariana-grande-women-bodies-criticism-m94749"/><id>urn:uuid:ae4949e5-aa79-4cb1-82ce-a386a715c8a7</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:23:46.102-04:00</updated><summary>It's a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there's seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express.</summary></entry><entry><title>Preliminary injunction allows Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington to land at Tennessee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/tennessee-jalen-washington-eligibility-ncaa-n97886"/><id>urn:uuid:2b155fbe-7553-40bd-ba7c-a1738d24619b</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:17:52.714-04:00</updated><summary>Former Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington has transferred to Tennessee.</summary></entry><entry><title>MetroCard vending machines to be auctioned by the MTA</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/metrocard-vending-machine-auction-uzpicmcy"/><id>urn:uuid:f0048a9d-279f-44a8-b6a6-3863e7f7e485</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:15:21.192-04:00</updated><summary>First installed in 1999, the vending machines are familiar to the millions of riders who take the subway daily.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kaity Tong reveals why she's retiring</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/kaity-tong-wpix-retiring-xbapv2rx"/><id>urn:uuid:dd700b34-0168-4e21-bf98-107a1646a928</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:13:05.962-04:00</updated><summary>Tong, the iconic New York anchor who held the job for 45 years at just two stations, said she'll finally hang it up for the most human of reasons: "I'm tired."</summary></entry><entry><title>ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says blood tests are 'very good' after his fifth cancer diagnosis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/dick-vitale-cancer-espn-u60425"/><id>urn:uuid:f0eb0c08-f5fb-4ab8-8cb8-c756731c4d55</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:10:06.532-04:00</updated><summary>Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale says he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates cut ties with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna after a nightmarish slump amid playoff chase</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-release-marcell-ozuna-u31786"/><id>urn:uuid:85d3f292-0754-48a7-850f-1df55497d1fe</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:09:41.361-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates have cut ties with veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as they gear up for a playoff push.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/erica-schwartz-cdc-director-trump-i14489"/><id>urn:uuid:9016dc56-3873-47fe-b7fc-9a8e8dc3ae37</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:05:33.174-04:00</updated><summary>Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nanny says Lindsay Clancy appeared to be a loving mother before killing her 3 children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-nanny-testimony-u86994"/><id>urn:uuid:e0fe0a51-a1de-4652-869f-a654a88baf32</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:02:12.282-04:00</updated><summary>Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, the family's former nanny said she saw her deal with significant weight loss, insomnia, and postpregnancy mental health issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright dishes out credit after signing huge contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ryan-poles-chicago-bears-darnell-wright-ben-johnson-nfl-f59323"/><id>urn:uuid:793f4856-73fa-41cc-a910-430dbdcec013</id><updated>2026-08-05T15:01:32.337-04:00</updated><summary>Bears tackle Darnell Wright received the largest four-year contract ever paid out by the Bears and was doling out credit Wednesday after practice, starting with GM Ryan Poles and including both line coach Dan Roushar and coach Ben Johnson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday night at Kansas City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-kevin-gausman-v39572"/><id>urn:uuid:c762987f-b8b3-4b20-aaa9-7ab98e3cfe58</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:58:52.662-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Gausman is scheduled to make his first start for the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at Kansas City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/stefon-diggs-commanders-h99128"/><id>urn:uuid:f5f396b9-d7bf-40db-9aeb-ceb8425f0edf</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:31:26.366-04:00</updated><summary>Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, a person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Jane Schoenbrun's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' turns slasher tropes inward</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/teenage-sex-camp-miasma-movie-review-h18526"/><id>urn:uuid:76808d82-e5db-4020-aa0c-fb0d42c1b419</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:26:02.268-04:00</updated><summary>Gillian Anderson plays the reclusive final girl of a 1980s slasher franchise in "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma."</summary></entry><entry><title>Newcastle confirms hiring of Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/newcastle-matthias-jaissle-coach-manager-j94892"/><id>urn:uuid:04b16f82-74e4-43ab-a6be-9e4207d10a3a</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:25:03.767-04:00</updated><summary>Newcastle confirmed the hiring of 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe who stepped down after nearly five years in charge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fuego volcano activity that triggered evacuations in Guatemala is decreasing, but risks remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guatemala-volcano-fuego-eruption-evacuations-lahars-mudslides-risks-x39692"/><id>urn:uuid:9998cbae-8513-427a-8193-9e00d1c307a7</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:20:41.408-04:00</updated><summary>Guatemalan authorities say activity at the Fuego volcano is gradually decreasing after it began two days ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia to debut new all-white alternate uniform when they play Western Kentucky on September 12</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/georgia-white-uniforms-f84212"/><id>urn:uuid:6c668d2c-dde3-4dfc-a64f-5c96d9bb5db0</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:18:28.427-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia has announced the Bulldogs will debut a new all-white look as an alternate uniform when they play Western Kentucky at home on September 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corning Classic returns to LPGA schedule after 18-year absence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/corning-classic-lpga-tour-new-york-w05728"/><id>urn:uuid:0d2349bf-195d-456b-a272-504947f35a02</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:14:20.659-04:00</updated><summary>The Corning Classic is returning to the LPGA Tour in 2027 after an 18-year absence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-white-house-helipad-granite-seal-j53661"/><id>urn:uuid:0bc3b79f-8337-4ece-a039-d5723ccaf3ec</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:13:55.137-04:00</updated><summary>Construction crews have taken apart the massive granite seal for the new White House helipad, signaling potential delays.</summary></entry><entry><title>It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-cardinals-beck-pickett-h79897"/><id>urn:uuid:1402babf-2d03-4ad9-901d-d4cc0a36d008</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:06:39.842-04:00</updated><summary>Carson Beck makes his NFL debut and Kenny Pickett starts for his fifth team in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why Russia's ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-ballistic-interceptors-patriot-shortage-f96847"/><id>urn:uuid:af5e23c2-b955-46b8-a2f8-a7dec9d3c5a6</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:05:43.909-04:00</updated><summary>When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump still has that IRS immunity. Don't be fooled</title><author><name>Barbara McQuade</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/trump-irs-immunity-vfw8bafn"/><id>urn:uuid:fd8a414c-8d3a-461e-9c69-b46a1c3ba752</id><updated>2026-08-05T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Acting AG Todd Blanche's assurance to GOP senators is a hollow gesture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect Wednesday in NYS</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/medical-aid-dying-new-york-ylu504b8"/><id>urn:uuid:8c208a3e-5ff1-42e0-aea1-f0d8c62142d1</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:31:31.687-04:00</updated><summary>The Medical Aid in Dying Act makes New York the 13th state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize physician-assisted suicide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil's October election in a bid against Lula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-flavio-bolsonaro-october-election-lula-t10189"/><id>urn:uuid:4051e14d-ac3b-497d-9daf-fdb701e4a847</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:29:17.643-04:00</updated><summary>Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has selected his running mate for the October election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Glenn: Armand Membou 'on a mission'</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/aaron-glenn-armand-membou-on-a-mission--h36567"/><id>urn:uuid:eca8878b-609e-42a0-88b6-97f9ba2adaa2</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:20:17.787-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Glenn could tell from his exit meeting with then-rookie Armand Membou that the young</summary></entry><entry><title>No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-pirro-reflecting-pool-t08566"/><id>urn:uuid:ec054312-0cdd-477c-a607-15310edf5197</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:19:49.394-04:00</updated><summary>Jeanine Pirro this week found out there's a trade-off between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/maine-lobster-whales-lawsuit-j71028"/><id>urn:uuid:97e894b0-913f-49c1-846a-3f8abf9e68c0</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:15:16.001-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court has signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by New England fishing businesses and industry groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case's potential impact on free speech.</summary></entry><entry><title>State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epstein-new-mexico-abuse-l54626"/><id>urn:uuid:a292b7ee-2bdf-42a6-9755-1815520ec769</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:14:42.553-04:00</updated><summary>The state of New Mexico has sued the Department of Justice and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government has blocked it from carrying out its own investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau BOCES gets $5 million in SBA funding to grow defense manufacturing on Long Island</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/manufacturing-boces-training-welding-grants-sba-s7wc8w4q"/><id>urn:uuid:5f68a6dd-edc4-462c-ad1b-e10f5e02c8db</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:06:09.694-04:00</updated><summary>The BOCES is one of 11 organizations nationwide to receive funding to help small manufacturers across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man arrested at Trump's California golf course faces illegal weapons charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-golf-course-los-angeles-arrest-weapons-k02421"/><id>urn:uuid:27fb4dfa-4310-4e8c-9545-c8032437453c</id><updated>2026-08-05T13:04:13.601-04:00</updated><summary>A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit and had a stash of illegal weapons in his car and home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayer Leverkusen signs Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli as replacement for Grimaldo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/leverkusen-gutierrez-napoli-transfer-i17936"/><id>urn:uuid:e895c6e2-036d-4b89-8be4-78ff5a3cebec</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:58:28.700-04:00</updated><summary>Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead woman gets rabbit fever from cat bite</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/cat-bit-rabbit-fever-ba8nbh34"/><id>urn:uuid:6f95c10c-1a46-494c-a13a-f5c17916d244</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:58:18.714-04:00</updated><summary>This would be the fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>California judge holds Homeland Security in contempt in case over LA immigration sweeps</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-homeland-security-contempt-la-immigration-sweeps-k60887"/><id>urn:uuid:45973ef9-0e25-4923-899b-0e60a9c3ef3c</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:55:36.443-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for allegedly delaying an order to create digital copies of communications from immigration agents' personal cell phones.</summary></entry><entry><title>US offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jalisco-new-generation-cartel-gonzalez-pelon-b54406"/><id>urn:uuid:a74ea793-104f-4eff-8a7a-acbf64a0f147</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:53:36.725-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. government has offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, increasing pressure on the U.S. citizen who leads Mexico's most powerful cartel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtic manager Martin O'Neill undergoes 'small procedure' and remains hospitalized</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/celtic-martin-oneill-surgery-k52824"/><id>urn:uuid:65ac184b-1b22-4864-a031-a39e0a06b839</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:52:50.347-04:00</updated><summary>Scottish champion Celtic says manager Martin O'Neill has undergone a "small procedure" in the hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 Suffolk beaches closed to bathing due to high bacteria levels</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/suffolk-beaches-closed-bacteria-pp0nqfue"/><id>urn:uuid:a73a3de4-f02b-46de-a0b9-ef22b7108675</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:48:50.056-04:00</updated><summary>Health officials said bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness and infections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-wildfires-rescued-animals-dogs-greece-t96929"/><id>urn:uuid:2adb415f-77cd-49d0-b2a4-490deee75263</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:47:34.217-04:00</updated><summary>A wildfire that swept across mountains and coastal areas west of Athens has left hundreds of animals displaced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-slovakia-austria-heat-record-temperatures-g99229"/><id>urn:uuid:9c8337c4-0b31-4e79-8342-8acdf0487d02</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:44:58.975-04:00</updated><summary>Temperatures in Central Europe have soared to extreme levels again, with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: 'Lost Weekend' is Phoebe Bridgers' evocative sonic collage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/phoebe-bridgers-lost-weekend-album-review-f22422"/><id>urn:uuid:af006d51-c911-4afe-817e-419d2dd1eef5</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:37:19.064-04:00</updated><summary>On her third studio album, "Lost Weekend," Phoebe Bridgers pairs unique sonic arrangements with her signature complex lyrical verses to create a collage of the years since we last heard from her as a solo artist.</summary></entry><entry><title>Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/electronic-arts-sims-battlefield-silver-lake-c80759"/><id>urn:uuid:d1519a7e-c2b1-436c-b728-06469628bb13</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:36:30.290-04:00</updated><summary>Video game giant Electronic Arts officially has new owners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons' Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jalon-walker-atlanta-falcons-nfl-m45434"/><id>urn:uuid:901f4325-4ef4-444e-b22e-25b8e2a4e4a2</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:14:41.741-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the team announced Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adebo knows he needs to step it up</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/adebo-knows-he-needs-to-step-it-up-h18124"/><id>urn:uuid:06ed47f7-0c39-45ee-a2ed-8eb4e0fd305a</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:04:44.426-04:00</updated><summary>Paulson Adebo got the Giants' biggest free agent contract last season yet he knows his</summary></entry><entry><title>Mail-in ballots are still under attack. Mobile voting can protect access to the ballot box</title><author><name>Sheila Nix</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/mobile-voting-mail-in-ballots-j1xxi5yu"/><id>urn:uuid:042e4a95-c14f-49cb-adee-6f9f43ec17ff</id><updated>2026-08-05T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Mobile voting is an overdue evolution of how we vote and ensure access.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-one-trump-reagan-airport-faa-midair-i34101"/><id>urn:uuid:557ab8da-0078-4783-b86a-778940705e7b</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:52:32.947-04:00</updated><summary>It's not clear why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport in an apparent violation of safety procedures put in place after last year's midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near that busy Washington D.C. airport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders expand third jersey design contest voting to a bracket of eight after 80,000-plus submissions</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-third-jersey-contest-io1fj2yb"/><id>urn:uuid:18ad59cd-7164-4b80-b66e-52c0d96f49bb</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:45:32.951-04:00</updated><summary>The team initially planned to put five finalists to an online fan vote early this month, but plans changed with more submissions than expected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/spacex-rocket-moon-crash-elon-musk-u22208"/><id>urn:uuid:9d17fd70-f8a0-4e5c-95e0-0903738c4906</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:40:37.383-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted.</summary></entry><entry><title>France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-unsolicited-telemarketing-ban-q14470"/><id>urn:uuid:96ca2d11-74dc-401d-8eef-d22b2b0eb5d6</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:36:14.447-04:00</updated><summary>France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaints.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIV Golf has lead investor and planning ahead for another season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/liv-golf-investor-trump-bedminster-scott-oneil-e41405"/><id>urn:uuid:98b463f3-930f-4fd2-aedc-b32981246c7e</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:30:12.607-04:00</updated><summary>LIV Golf says it has a lead investor that will allow the league to plan ahead for 2027 and beyond.</summary></entry><entry><title>New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sun-surface-solar-telescope-kelvin-heimholtz-instability-s04776"/><id>urn:uuid:a44298e2-7b18-49ae-9b70-d4200a205b0d</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:07:01.816-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet.</summary></entry><entry><title>CT prisons to end in-cell restraint in settlement with civil rights groups</title><author><name> The Connecticut Mirror</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/connecticut-corrections-incell-restraints-settlement-mental-illness-e41837"/><id>urn:uuid:6de19c6a-1fba-4964-8460-b64522589fb5</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:01:18.814-04:00</updated><summary>The Connecticut Department of Correction has agreed to end its practice of in-cell restraints for incarcerated people with mental illness.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Film Festival unveils lineup to main slate. James Gray opens and Ava DuVernay closes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/new-york-film-festival-nyff-lineup-d39586"/><id>urn:uuid:f36000aa-3a4c-442f-8cf1-859e2eecf639</id><updated>2026-08-05T11:00:36.827-04:00</updated><summary>The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to its 64th edition, including films from James Gray, Ava DuVernay and Tony Gilroy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-kashmir-elections-ruling-party-wins-d33608"/><id>urn:uuid:e904dd81-9ba8-4091-a7f9-fda95228e137</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:50:32.987-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan's ruling party has taken a commanding lead in elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after results from the first two phases of voting were announced, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina to return from exile in December</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bangladesh-sheikh-hasina-exile-u21506"/><id>urn:uuid:62cace50-15f0-44a6-a30e-b20ed0c66790</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:47:03.108-04:00</updated><summary>Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she plans to return from exile in India in December despite facing a death sentence in Bangladesh.</summary></entry><entry><title>How does horse racing's new championship schedule affect the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown?</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/belmont-stakes-preakness-triple-crown-xfz0o6n3"/><id>urn:uuid:b23dfa15-6215-49f5-a25b-05404fe0d3da</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:46:27.209-04:00</updated><summary>A joint partnership for a six-race championship series beginning in 2027 includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, but not the Preakness, which will be run on a Sunday for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center</title><author><name> MinnPost</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dormant-prison-appleton-ice-detention-center-a06937"/><id>urn:uuid:59674aba-87bb-4c76-9f28-85eaf28a99c8</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:38:44.710-04:00</updated><summary>CoreCivic says it has finalized a five-year federal contract to reopen a private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, as a detention center for undocumented immigrants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tensions in Lebanon and other news from across the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-news-roundup-iran-aug-5-2026-v38930"/><id>urn:uuid:b3215a11-12e9-4d25-9c1b-7b63f00d719b</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:30:16.772-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/capitol-riot-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy-trump-p92784"/><id>urn:uuid:c8972d65-f9d1-4863-9b97-1e3042be87ee</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:18:59.435-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge is decrying efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the administration's request.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supermodel Café by Bethenny Frankel opens in East Quogue</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/supermodel-cafe-by-bethenny-frankel-opens-in-east-quogue-md1fsjf9"/><id>urn:uuid:36afdd75-b8dd-4b3a-81a7-4f4c29941f59</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:08:37.635-04:00</updated><summary>"This cafe could end up being a moving pop-up, it could be a permanent cafe," she said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/infantino-fifa-meeting-world-cup-s47333"/><id>urn:uuid:11960b14-5a27-41b6-8bd4-7e1d7be26b76</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:04:12.206-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.</summary></entry><entry><title>Looking back at 'The Patty Duke Show' and the '60s</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/the-patty-duke-show-dh9qssuw"/><id>urn:uuid:60d39aa7-2aae-416f-9983-60504d538f28</id><updated>2026-08-05T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Learn about the history of the sitcom about idenitcal cousins and how it defined the 1960s.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-london-covent-garden-stabbing-woman-arrest-f90982"/><id>urn:uuid:b707f5b6-dd62-4c6b-8498-424caeac5f86</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:45:05.013-04:00</updated><summary>London police have arrested a woman after four people were stabbed in the busy Covent Garden area.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-primary-senate-elsayed-stevens-d51393"/><id>urn:uuid:7b9c670b-122b-4644-988b-14c447530940</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:44:29.035-04:00</updated><summary>Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in a victory for the party's progressive wing in a battleground state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Party in Spain's government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-ceuta-spain-morocco-migration-2030-f05192"/><id>urn:uuid:994a7e68-9616-4952-a86c-0f015b34a663</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:40:37.480-04:00</updated><summary>The junior partner of Spain's government wants Spain to reconsider hosting the next World Cup with Morocco after the migration crisis in Ceuta.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bill aiming for peace between Turkey and Kurdish fighters goes to parliament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-peace-pkk-kurdish-bill-parliament-f22189"/><id>urn:uuid:e7e337fb-a49b-4f65-a335-77f6e4c2c946</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:13:36.867-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party has filed a bill in parliament to advance a peace initiative with Kurdish militants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ceuta-migration-spain-morocco-families-p19339"/><id>urn:uuid:dfb3a5a4-8082-46b5-87c4-60d48e83baf4</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:12:04.336-04:00</updated><summary>Families have gathered at the Moroccan border with Ceuta, searching for missing relatives among returning migrants.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIPA filing raises questions about benefit of controversial Propel cable project</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/propel-ny-energy-cable-lipa-qygrmbvj"/><id>urn:uuid:147d9946-3d6f-4bd7-b216-45059d93dfe7</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:05:26.172-04:00</updated><summary>The filing said Propel will not provide LIPA with "meaningful access to upstate generation resources or broader regional capacity ..."</summary></entry><entry><title>British Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/deforestation-canada-climate-indigenous-protest-r02573"/><id>urn:uuid:3f4792b4-0dc7-4371-af4a-aeac5e6d247f</id><updated>2026-08-05T09:00:31.504-04:00</updated><summary>Activists on Vancouver Island are once again trying to stop the logging of old growth forests, some of the rarest and most carbon rich ecosystems on Earth.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump talks up the economy at a Las Vegas casino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-election-results-house-arrest-blanche-n17530"/><id>urn:uuid:9bda30c1-ed6e-46cf-80d9-8ac261bbd295</id><updated>2026-08-05T08:59:54.793-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is making a rare appearance in Nevada to sell voters on his handling of the economy against a backdrop of high interest rates, a national housing shortage and gasoline made more expensive by the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as record dry conditions persist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-water-rationing-drought-shortage-n94528"/><id>urn:uuid:2ec26608-8c45-4871-8b17-3f0a2f33cd72</id><updated>2026-08-05T08:38:59.046-04:00</updated><summary>Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight.</summary></entry><entry><title>German court sentences young members of right-wing extremist group 'Last Defense Wave' to prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-far-right-group-conviction-prison-sentences-k88560"/><id>urn:uuid:7f914006-d629-4e6e-a328-6bf6af9368c2</id><updated>2026-08-05T08:25:35.291-04:00</updated><summary>A Hamburg court has convicted and sentenced seven members and one supporter of the right-wing extremist group "Last Defense Wave" to prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/chuck-edwards-reelection-ethics-censure-sexual-harassment-j84948"/><id>urn:uuid:046a196d-8658-4c52-89fd-bb019d143719</id><updated>2026-08-05T08:12:43.273-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his reelection campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-migration-african-union-cueta-o67210"/><id>urn:uuid:d938f93a-41dd-461a-9d43-8b919288ab86</id><updated>2026-08-05T08:09:22.170-04:00</updated><summary>The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks following tensions that have seen thousands of migrants leave the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>The best SUVs for towing in 2026, according to Edmunds</title><author><name> By BRADLEY IGER of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/suvs-towing-car-shopping-m50708"/><id>urn:uuid:76529b8b-cdf6-49ee-8274-6a35aa026096</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:59:29.329-04:00</updated><summary>Whether you're pulling a fishing boat to the lake, a camper to the mountains, or a car trailer to the track, choosing the right SUV can make every trip easier and safer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Henao, of Massapequa, killed in motorcycle crash; 1 of 3 drivers in crash charged with DWI</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/motorcycle-crash-lindenhurst-closure-u10tcbd5"/><id>urn:uuid:8cbda2e6-56b5-4982-b084-d7044f04de8f</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:57:53.109-04:00</updated><summary>One of the two other drivers involved in the crash, Brieonna McGinn, of Massapequa, was charged with driving while intoxicated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland's Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-haitians-temporary-protected-status-tps-ice-c47386"/><id>urn:uuid:38e91b21-27ac-4ca2-a974-bd000f0c56b3</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:57:07.017-04:00</updated><summary>The Word of Life Center, a church in Salisbury, Maryland, is facing difficult times.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain and Ecuador target cocaine smuggling ring and make 44 arrests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/drugs-spain-ecuador-cocaine-t90288"/><id>urn:uuid:2927030b-b0b7-4d5b-98b2-f91c2ee84f1f</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:53:54.274-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish police say a multiyear investigation with Ecuadorian authorities has led to 44 arrests and the confiscation of 21 tons of cocaine.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/tennessee-primary-governor-house-blackburn-rose-redistricting-b56981"/><id>urn:uuid:cb46c2af-8b21-44e8-abe4-676946ff48ab</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:44:16.312-04:00</updated><summary>Tennessee's senior U.S. senator eyes a job change in a state primary on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-leo-peru-argentina-uruguay-latin-p57378"/><id>urn:uuid:8c3b9a54-ddd5-45ff-9b1b-9b6164d98086</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:43:55.487-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV will make his first trip to Latin America as pontiff in November, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.</summary></entry><entry><title>House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/house-control-midterms-democrats-trump-b10980"/><id>urn:uuid:8f55a12d-bd8e-48c9-8fbd-b553fe3cb2cb</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:24:21.114-04:00</updated><summary>House Democrats are adding a dozen Republican-held seats to their list of targets for the November midterms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-moscow-explosion-urals-drone-tkachuk-uraldrinzavod-t22064"/><id>urn:uuid:12fbffc9-4853-425d-98d5-68ef1438e939</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:11:47.289-04:00</updated><summary>The director of a Russian drone factory was badly wounded, and his driver was killed when their car exploded.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP's review of military families detained under Trump's immigration crackdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/military-families-ice-immigration-detention-takeaways-o57871"/><id>urn:uuid:090aadca-5fd7-4267-8f0f-2fc48fae7084</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:11:44.359-04:00</updated><summary>The immediate family members of U.S. troops have generally not been targets of immigration enforcement.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/military-families-immigration-trump-detained-deported-f57085"/><id>urn:uuid:baa68077-a7ca-4f9c-8c91-99c52193cd58</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:10:11.219-04:00</updated><summary>An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/hypoallergenic-dogs-crispr-pet-allergies-c04832"/><id>urn:uuid:7b5dd6f8-ccbb-46c8-a79a-d6c34b421d34</id><updated>2026-08-05T07:00:41.965-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/disney-economy-trump-parks-streaming-tiktok-i40571"/><id>urn:uuid:a5ef4258-046b-454f-a451-14454870b7df</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:54:30.692-04:00</updated><summary>Disney's solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from "Toy Story 5" and the draw of its U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Search teams recover famed climber Purja's body and 3 others from Pakistan peak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-body-nirmal-purja-broad-peak-avalanche-n49445"/><id>urn:uuid:8b0ec30a-9b77-4987-a15b-2f9c5962b09b</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:46:18.111-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say search teams backed by military helicopters have recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and those of three other climbers from Broad Peak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/extreme-heat-airplanes-takeoff-flights-w82348"/><id>urn:uuid:622bfe95-e83a-4f7f-9c02-1a844fcad802</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:45:18.818-04:00</updated><summary>Clear blue skies don't always mean smooth flying.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fauci-fifth-amendment-congress-justice-department-paul-u59859"/><id>urn:uuid:9c61294c-7d13-4f5b-9497-3aba0af6cc8a</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:39:15.556-04:00</updated><summary>Dr. Anthony Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swimmers rescued by off-duty lifeguards from ocean off Robert Moses State Park</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey and Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/robert-moses-beach-rescue-t81u59xo"/><id>urn:uuid:eb1b2abc-b9e5-4e67-9b62-c0e77d6ffe95</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:07:21.755-04:00</updated><summary>Three off-duty lifeguards rescued several beachgoers on Tuesday evening, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drew Brees' prolific Hall of Fame career was a triumph of intangibles over measurables</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/drew-brees-hall-fame-new-orleans-saints-k18510"/><id>urn:uuid:099dec4c-d2a5-47db-9127-9fe9019e7ac7</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:00:52.442-04:00</updated><summary>Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is among the former NFL greats being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cal gets ready for 1st season under coach Tosh Lupoi with QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele at the helm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/cal-football-jaronkeawe-sagapolutele-f31355"/><id>urn:uuid:78c1a08c-bda4-4d45-a0a9-d6edac3be6ea</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:00:39.213-04:00</updated><summary>There's plenty of new around the California football program as the Golden Bears get set to open fall camp for the upcoming season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-2027-date-g78434"/><id>urn:uuid:3429f0b7-35f8-4926-8a56-610bcc0c1554</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:00:30.939-04:00</updated><summary>The Preakness Stakes is moving to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby to be run on a Sunday for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heat-wave-asia-korea-japan-lions-e05160"/><id>urn:uuid:f9182507-3742-4ad8-b327-e416c6ebfb80</id><updated>2026-08-05T06:00:21.230-04:00</updated><summary>A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mohamed-salah-transfer-trabzonspor-o09758"/><id>urn:uuid:c0e54b03-a2c1-484f-9337-bff4026daec6</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:51:57.841-04:00</updated><summary>Mohamed Salah has been greeted by cheering Trabzonspor fans in Istanbul as he closes in on a move to the Turkish club.</summary></entry><entry><title>China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-us-sanctions-drone-forced-labor-c65175"/><id>urn:uuid:0ec928fc-b06b-4554-8f3a-2b382fb50580</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:45:01.573-04:00</updated><summary>China has announced a series of economic measures against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-scotland-murder-suitcase-elisabeth-ross-athens-t50056"/><id>urn:uuid:8efc22b7-a2c1-40a4-bd34-5f5fd58a2e36</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:27:56.686-04:00</updated><summary>Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-han-kuang-drills-china-military-y29914"/><id>urn:uuid:ba02a167-7066-4d48-93f7-46cde766a569</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:17:23.447-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan has kicked off annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red light camera ticket refunds: Why Nassau isn't following Suffolk in paying back illegal fees</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/nassau-red-light-camera-fees-lrek9t9k"/><id>urn:uuid:bfb19c2b-d832-4bf2-9bb3-e7a28ce998c0</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:13:54.231-04:00</updated><summary>Nassau argues that while the fees may have been illegal, the county should not have to repay them because drivers paid "voluntarily."</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-outbreak-ituri-tedros-tshisekedi-kinshasa-g59062"/><id>urn:uuid:a7595831-637c-4c12-b3c2-adb44ff27a16</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:07:46.622-04:00</updated><summary>The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Congo is still spreading faster than efforts to track it, according to the head of the World Health Organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Farmer's Market grocery store replaces Larkfield IGA supermarket in East Northport</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/larkfield-iga-supermarket-east-northport-farmers-market-odt7rk29"/><id>urn:uuid:282ba473-e1b1-4ebf-b67d-a61de2c5dcd5</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The brothers who operate the new supermarket have 11 other grocery stores in New York City under the CTown Supermarkets name.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tam O'Shanter Country Club auctions off equipment as records show another sale</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tam-o-shanter-auction-latest-rt6u8bw6"/><id>urn:uuid:7692a50c-6066-4b92-940a-baa46d43bc5f</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A barber chair, a leg press and an ice cream freezer were on the auction block at the shuttered golf course.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attack ads from Hochul started more than 4 years ago, but not against Blakeman</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-blakeman-c9owfhix"/><id>urn:uuid:1c81db2e-c105-4e4c-9bd7-7fb9d333dab3</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Democratic governor is applying a different strategy, after blasting Republican Lee Zeldin early in the '22 race.</summary></entry><entry><title>What can the Islanders accomplish over the next 10 years?</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/jon-ledecky-scott-malkin-ownership-at0xoldp"/><id>urn:uuid:5d88d7f4-2016-4729-aa3b-e77b1749540f</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday spoke to team ownership, executives and fans to see how they envision the future.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York bets on factory-built homes to ease Long Island's housing crunch</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/modular-housing-long-island-wvq9o2f8"/><id>urn:uuid:f6ee9cad-c552-4026-8b2e-458585790fe5</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York State is funding 16 manufactured houses in East Hampton as it encourages new types of homebuilding.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Islanders mark National Night Out with police, other 1st responders</title><author><name>Victor Menendez</name><email>victor.menendez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk-county-police-department-sixth-precinct-national-night-out-wtpqthll"/><id>urn:uuid:9569b079-7908-40b3-96ba-d706fcb4169f</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Since 1984, National Night Out has been held on the first Tuesday of August with an aim of strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and residents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caviar on Long Island menus: When it's worth it — and when it's not</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/caviar-long-island-restaurants-ccj3lzkg"/><id>urn:uuid:8e9d00d4-5156-4aed-9eb3-c92075d0afb6</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Caviar bagels, lobster rolls, cocktails and more are popping up on several Long Island menus. What's worth it — and what's not?</summary></entry><entry><title>Whitman football's Jason Thompson catches winning touchdown in final of Suffolk's 7-on-7 tournament</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-whitman-huntington-tournament-of-bad-habits-lz4qh2n3"/><id>urn:uuid:9e1687a0-eba3-45c1-9d24-d239dd816b5c</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Wildcats went 5-0 and captured the fifth annual Tournament of Bad Habits championship at Northport High School.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baxter Estates close to completing shoreline project</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/port-washington-peninsula-flood-prone-nxl0wuu1"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c1c423-63f1-4f14-bf92-65e5cf420161</id><updated>2026-08-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Coastal erosion has caused flooding on Shore Road, a major artery connecting to the Port Washington Peninsula.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swimmer le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/le-clos-swimming-fire-olympics-commonwealth-u30492"/><id>urn:uuid:cd4d243e-c5ec-4334-bc48-4d0fbd4b8c35</id><updated>2026-08-05T04:49:20.616-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos says his home in South Africa was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/honda-japan-automakers-earnings-tariffs-evs-o72243"/><id>urn:uuid:ad8b08dd-f20a-4a9b-8eef-95d92c71644b</id><updated>2026-08-05T04:44:52.685-04:00</updated><summary>Honda's profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a turnaround from its first ever full year loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jetstar-charge-overhead-locker-carryon-bags-australia-flight-c10920"/><id>urn:uuid:cf63b230-db33-44ff-8c70-a5a6507814dd</id><updated>2026-08-05T04:21:44.458-04:00</updated><summary>Jetstar plans to charge passengers for using overhead compartments starting February 2027.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-leipzig-halle-airport-disruption-x05392"/><id>urn:uuid:ad33036c-3022-4d6f-9b1f-4e7021cae517</id><updated>2026-08-05T03:51:04.358-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a drone with explosives was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport and the device was defused.</summary></entry><entry><title>Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/late-night-television-musical-performances-g04250"/><id>urn:uuid:5f8aba6c-95cc-4a67-b581-a5e5cadfb3b0</id><updated>2026-08-05T03:07:36.194-04:00</updated><summary>When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal's Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-cannabis-legalized-gandaki-q30614"/><id>urn:uuid:7c362ebd-744a-42ab-b020-f1782f6b5e52</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:49:32.313-04:00</updated><summary>A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes.</summary></entry><entry><title>How rising healthcare costs are impacting schools on Long Island and across the country</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/school-healthcare-costs-long-island-nys-dcqk8c7g"/><id>urn:uuid:5596d69c-b6fa-42e3-a5f9-efe136f37e7f</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>School districts have seen annual increases of 10% or more in health insurance premium costs, said Bob Vecchio, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns to Cradle of Aviation</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/li-retro-gaming-expo-iurbngvi"/><id>urn:uuid:d4505b2e-db7c-4108-a055-7906f9365921</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Feel the joy of those arcade days at the Cradle of Aviation from Aug. 7-9.</summary></entry><entry><title>From rugby to the NFL, Jets edge rusher Paschal Ekeji is steadily picking up the game of football</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/paschal-ekeji-nfl-international-player-pathway-tkk7bg09"/><id>urn:uuid:3f607e38-80d2-4c11-9dce-b6eccf0d498e</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets have nicknamed him "Pistol P," a nod to his quickness on the field that is reminiscent of basketball hall of famer Pete Maravich.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ed Stever, former Suffolk County poet laureate and longtime educator, dies at 71</title><author><name>Tamilore Oshikanlu</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/ed-stever-obituary-bps585oo"/><id>urn:uuid:5a2263c4-e723-4912-9795-82b936bed200</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>An award-winning artist, his writing, teaching and theater work helped to shape Long Island's arts community.</summary></entry><entry><title>Men's Wearhouse in Riverhead to be among more than 500 new stores across 3 chains</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mens-wearhouse-riverhead-jos-a-bank-clothing-stores-fjj3k3dj"/><id>urn:uuid:b8623475-3225-4a60-9d05-876ec495333d</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Manhattan-based parent company has undergone a turnaround that led it to plan to expand and go public again, according to a filing for an initial public offering in April.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vendetta against Fauci is a disgrace</title><author><name>Cathy Young</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/cathy-young/anthony-fauci-covid-19-mvon0wk4"/><id>urn:uuid:e84188ce-0afc-4484-93e0-413304dff4da</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Whatever mistakes he may have made during the pandemic, he's not a villain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Family of Patchogue man killed in Bethpage State Parkway head-on crash plans to sue NYS</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/jordan-st-fort-colin-suit-bethpage-parkway-k88xd0mn"/><id>urn:uuid:06425880-260f-4d3e-ad99-af217b16d8f5</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The parents of Jordan St. Fort Colin filed a notice of claim against the state, citing the lack of barriers or guardrails along the roadway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/howard-johsons-nostalgia-restaurant-chain-gnyt6cts"/><id>urn:uuid:2c59198d-ee41-4e5d-aeed-64f2f54a0c2f</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The nostalgic eatery, with iconic orange roofs and 28 flavors of ice cream, opened on Long Island in 1938.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donate blood today — lives depend on it</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/blood-donor-shortage-ainsrxph"/><id>urn:uuid:6a83c93d-8f86-4160-8e7d-752c307041bf</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island has had a 3% drop in blood donations since last July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk gunshot detection, LI schooling, election fraud claims, e-bikes, Macy's gift bag</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/suffolk-gunshot-detection-li-school-students-election-fraud-claims-e-bikes-macys-gift-bag-xybr1l6e"/><id>urn:uuid:62287fa1-64c9-4201-be0d-d73e41ee2b70</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hempstead officials hear from critics of Liberty Utilities' proposed 37% water rate hike</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hempstead-liberty-utilities-rate-hike-r5x9auzc"/><id>urn:uuid:ae7d5863-7022-43bb-b948-1ba1dd0b3883</id><updated>2026-08-05T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Advocates called on Hempstead officials to push the South Nassau Water Authority to take over the private utility's operations in that town before a proposed 37% rate hike is enacted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ukraine-war-russia-kyiv-patriot-ballistic-missile-q27243"/><id>urn:uuid:0e749856-a7bf-472e-bcfe-0449b1525ae6</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:53:08.101-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its region have killed 17 people and wounded 44 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-us-hormuz-trump-august-5-2026-c56691"/><id>urn:uuid:873f51c1-4db4-43c1-bcd0-2493c252e6b3</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:38:59.095-04:00</updated><summary>Iran and Oman have moved closer to an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' Troy Melton continues run of dominance to start post-Tarik Skubal era in Detroit with a win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-skubal-melton-y97328"/><id>urn:uuid:bcea4027-4a6f-44f1-b5d6-c045da1ce8e3</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:34:04.993-04:00</updated><summary>It's only fitting that the last Detroit Tigers starter to match Troy Melton's most recent feat is no longer on the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/john-cage-organ-project-halberstadt-organ-aslsp-v81279"/><id>urn:uuid:7a74befa-15de-448e-b54d-6f632cd79d50</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:20:12.284-04:00</updated><summary>A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world's slowest concert.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peralta roughed up in Rays debut but Hicks hits grand slam and Tampa Bay rallies past Rockies in 11</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-rockies-score-peralta-hicks-moniak-g08461"/><id>urn:uuid:29df6744-69fc-4c94-82fa-e49a4f070619</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:05:03.827-04:00</updated><summary>Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 after the Rockies roughed up Freddy Peralta in his Rays debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-rates-oil-prices-y38740"/><id>urn:uuid:88165481-3076-4104-bc29-fe1902ce28a1</id><updated>2026-08-05T01:04:12.708-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks held close to their records on Wall Street, while oil prices were relatively steady.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manny Machado has four RBIs, Padres beat D-backs 9-4 to gain ground in NL wild card race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-diamondbacks-score-c07332"/><id>urn:uuid:28f26cc1-e2fa-4fdb-a83c-d26396abb8cd</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:33:55.259-04:00</updated><summary>Manny Machado had three hits and four RBIs, Randy Vásquez threw six scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres jumped out to a big early lead in a 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-mariners-score-f45617"/><id>urn:uuid:d05b5782-739c-45b0-b0c2-6a73c97410a5</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:25:45.743-04:00</updated><summary>Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada's top TV newscast, dies at 92</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-ctv-lloyd-robertson-obit-g88001"/><id>urn:uuid:68cea6a5-3a53-47b0-9381-92a01c680be3</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:11:42.998-04:00</updated><summary>Lloyd Robertson, who was chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada's most trusted journalists on the country's top-rated nightly television newscast, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>The first small steps taken in Neil Armstrong's childhood home inspired a giant leap for mankind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/neil-armstrong-boyhood-home-sale-d45899"/><id>urn:uuid:7831fb17-5f29-493b-9d9f-aa586317c8d9</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:09:15.888-04:00</updated><summary>The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tupac-shakur-who-duane-davis-las-vegas-h71587"/><id>urn:uuid:e9d2ef5b-8ffc-4c0e-83ed-6420147c68e1</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:07:17.182-04:00</updated><summary>Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tupac-shakur-killing-las-vegas-trial-c80149"/><id>urn:uuid:29a13b83-43dc-4854-81f1-bede7f01ae8b</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:05:53.319-04:00</updated><summary>Nearly 30 years after his death, Tupac Shakur will be front and center as a man who prosecutors say orchestrated his killing goes to trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Disturbing TikTok video sparks police response to Miami home tied to Perez Hilton, man hospitalized</title><author><name> Los Angeles Times (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/perez-hilton-tiktok-video-bvya2szw"/><id>urn:uuid:6f7934af-f875-4014-abb9-779ed24b9658</id><updated>2026-08-05T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which did not identify the individual, said in a statement authorities received calls Tuesday reporting a man livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-royals-score-bobby-witt-jr-s58042"/><id>urn:uuid:d54bb285-c23c-46d1-81c6-0c31647d7a06</id><updated>2026-08-04T23:09:25.054-04:00</updated><summary>Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trammell homers and Altuve has 2 RBIs in the Astros' 7-2 win over the Blue Jays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-astros-baseball-score-h46438"/><id>urn:uuid:24c9d479-ed52-4fe0-85da-7f29dde93bfe</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:56:53.552-04:00</updated><summary>Taylor Trammell hit a three-run homer, Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nico Hoerner shines as the Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's debut with Dodgers in 5-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-cubs-score-skubal-k29324"/><id>urn:uuid:a9a7e0e3-8b8f-4153-8acd-746a11064af1</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:49:26.815-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Cubs have spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.</summary></entry><entry><title>Durbin hits grand slam and Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-red-sox-score-durbin-l86762"/><id>urn:uuid:2ff8ca36-b388-4a6e-90fb-8cb20fc3be0a</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:21:46.177-04:00</updated><summary>Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam, Patrick Sandoval earned his first major league win in more than two years and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chourio and Vaughn homer, Henderson wins sixth consecutive decision and Brewers top Pirates 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-brewers-score-e47465"/><id>urn:uuid:5636fe78-9f30-4043-83a2-ee29b3130e27</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:21:13.239-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-tarik-skubal-a20191"/><id>urn:uuid:27b9af74-928f-4725-83f9-03ec8640e769</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:15:45.910-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Westbury shooting is 6th in five years involving Long Island police</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/police-involved-shootings-u868ahmh"/><id>urn:uuid:00ede7c8-c619-4476-becc-237943a3d236</id><updated>2026-08-04T22:11:50.412-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island police departments gave been involved in at least six officer involved shootings since 2021.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-reds-score-f27020"/><id>urn:uuid:eb7e2084-3885-4d5d-9f25-8148a4f87fd0</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:59:09.802-04:00</updated><summary>Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Million-dollar 1 Point Slam set to return to the Australian Open in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/australian-open-1-point-slam-w53490"/><id>urn:uuid:683479ba-de48-4a78-8675-e126487e884c</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:43:33.449-04:00</updated><summary>The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027.</summary></entry><entry><title>Albies and Riley homer, Braves beat Marlins 4-2 behind Grant Holmes' 6 scoreless innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-score-o69349"/><id>urn:uuid:61d40f68-e4ae-458c-adec-a43b5fe406c4</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:42:53.969-04:00</updated><summary>Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Alonso hits 2-run single and trade-depleted Orioles beat Angels 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-orioles-score-u31290"/><id>urn:uuid:7aa9178e-7096-45a2-8f3f-73d856edf0d8</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:29:05.346-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arraez has 2 hits and 2 RBIs in Phillies debut, Luzardo tosses 8 innings in 5-0 win over Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-nationals-score-arraez-h25914"/><id>urn:uuid:f45441f5-fac4-4d01-ad52-9698ab6782e9</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:14:04.887-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zakai Zeigler challenges NCAA's new 5-season model in court fight over eligibility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/zakai-zeigler-ncaa-lawsuit-eligibility-f41118"/><id>urn:uuid:e67f5b68-6608-45a8-9392-3149aba60d42</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:10:22.639-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for former Tennessee basketball player Zakai Zeigler have filed an amended lawsuit over his eligibility.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-tibet-ethnic-unity-law-dalai-lama-d09485"/><id>urn:uuid:e745e94d-da57-44ad-be55-38b029fa2a34</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:08:00.972-04:00</updated><summary>A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil cuts diplomatic presence in Argentina after Milei insults Lula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-argentina-diplomatic-presence-milei-lula-o63685"/><id>urn:uuid:6832c2c1-cea9-4654-a3ca-caf04c90447e</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:07:37.482-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's government reduces its diplomatic presence in Argentina after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres' new-look rotation takes shape with Mize starting Wednesday and Ray on Friday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-robbie-ray-casey-mize-r95642"/><id>urn:uuid:0e833ee5-09a0-4ba7-9287-7a8e708f3dab</id><updated>2026-08-04T21:07:30.786-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres' new-look rotation is starting to take shape, with right-hander Casey Mize scheduled to start Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks while lefty Robbie Ray will make his team debut Friday against the Houston Astros.</summary></entry><entry><title>The future arrives in the Bronx as Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. goes deep in MLB debut</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/george-lombard-yankees-uzd8ph1n"/><id>urn:uuid:f6e3db4c-aa88-4926-8483-bb0d0c9244bf</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:57:13.252-04:00</updated><summary>Lombard's younger brother, Jacob, homered in his pro debut for the low-A Jupiter Hammerheads in Florida earlier in the night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers send pitcher Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after acquiring Dustin May</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-brandon-sproat-b55811"/><id>urn:uuid:5b1824e7-c6e1-4bb1-9916-1f869841eb08</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:51:05.923-04:00</updated><summary>With the Milwaukee Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition of veteran starter Dustin May, rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat became the odd man out of the rotation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/notre-dame-marcus-freeman-d52394"/><id>urn:uuid:ac65c635-485c-4d73-91a9-e3c99f378868</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:40:47.164-04:00</updated><summary>Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching' and exit fees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/pac-12-mountain-west-lawsuit-j72202"/><id>urn:uuid:d86c21d0-d4ef-4488-9a9d-4ab9ff578d3c</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:32:53.889-04:00</updated><summary>The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over "poaching" and exit fees.</summary></entry><entry><title>Klint Kubiak: Raiders players, not coaches, will set the team culture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/raiders-kubiak-carroll-pierce-m03010"/><id>urn:uuid:557b211b-dae7-4bcf-9b92-892f06a60f84</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:24:51.586-04:00</updated><summary>The Raiders under coach Klint Kubiak are focusing on player-driven culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harbaugh's Chargers honor late Billy Ray Smith before practicing in San Diego</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chargers-camp-harbaugh-i73032"/><id>urn:uuid:784dafd1-14c8-454c-81ac-1f3c8e41e473</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:24:43.220-04:00</updated><summary>Jim Harbaugh brought the Los Angeles Chargers back to San Diego for two days of training camp practices at the cozy college stadium where he began his head coaching career 22 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is earning players' respect early in his tenure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-brian-fleury-offensive-coordinator-b66336"/><id>urn:uuid:a8c137a3-d4df-496d-a97d-49f7a4803563</id><updated>2026-08-04T20:15:37.903-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Fleury has shown an ability to command a room early in his first stint as an NFL coordinator.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-injury-cincinnati-open-s26870"/><id>urn:uuid:b0a03bc1-e854-4b37-93ec-c77655a41381</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:48:11.761-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/reflecting-pool-charges-david-hearn-trump-pirro-a29866"/><id>urn:uuid:29d12332-cea0-4ceb-9a5e-c2076d99c8f8</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:48:05.978-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup hero Ferran Torres of Spain throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/torres-yankees-spain-world-cup-s02963"/><id>urn:uuid:42191dde-38ac-4d7d-8888-8cd7da422193</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:46:19.885-04:00</updated><summary>Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final last month, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Purdue to hire Tommy McClelland from Rice as athletic director, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/purdue-athletic-director-hire-j93801"/><id>urn:uuid:a7d2d1dc-cbc7-42d6-9b52-8a98db21cf2c</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:38:14.966-04:00</updated><summary>Purdue plans to hire Tommy McClelland from Rice as the school's athletic director.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners release Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder, activate Brendan Donovan from 10-day IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-donovan-refsnyder-garver-moves-s53249"/><id>urn:uuid:3236edf1-54cc-46ef-8088-90b7e6ccd93b</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:28:17.969-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners released veteran catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder among seven roster moves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mickey-moniak-rockies-mlb-r79066"/><id>urn:uuid:1784c4ea-fdae-469f-90e6-65c3583c73da</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:27:46.059-04:00</updated><summary>On the surface, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared to be available at the trade deadline and was drawing attention.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees hit reset with promotion of George Lombard Jr.</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-george-lombard-il36gn8w"/><id>urn:uuid:abb65e08-cf90-4e45-8b4d-a247767a689e</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:21:07.850-04:00</updated><summary>After general manager Brian Cashman's uninspired work at the trade deadline, bringing up the hot prospect changed the tone, at least for a moment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets reliever Nate Lavender breathes some life into post-fire sale clubhouse</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-jefry-yan-xz3wqsnp"/><id>urn:uuid:75860463-5b74-45dc-9e81-71cf8f2e97a1</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:20:29.442-04:00</updated><summary>It will be a depressing final two months in Queens, but watching some of the call-ups - like the 26-year-old - won't be all bad.</summary></entry><entry><title>A man carrying ammo was monitoring security at Trump golf course near Los Angeles, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-golf-course-california-armed-man-arrested-x12672"/><id>urn:uuid:a0c4db56-c894-4dcf-848f-aff378db71f7</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:14:47.942-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say they have arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump's California golf course ahead of the president's visit.</summary></entry><entry><title>MEAC signs Commissioner Sonja Stills to a 5-year extension through 2031</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/meac-sonja-stills-v18947"/><id>urn:uuid:81a333e3-6f14-407d-b892-eda6c22e2c87</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:10:35.388-04:00</updated><summary>The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has signed Commissioner Sonja Stills to a five-year contract extension through 2031.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/robby-albarado-obit-q96495"/><id>urn:uuid:3eaa6e01-21c1-4c30-911f-beae5a31eb4a</id><updated>2026-08-04T19:02:19.116-04:00</updated><summary>Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves activate catcher Sean Murphy and infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-sean-murphy-haseong-king-j52522"/><id>urn:uuid:50ca0bb6-3d13-4902-9786-50af30b2fc2f</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:59:27.322-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have activated catcher Sean Murphy from the 60-day injured list and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day IL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adley Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with Red Sox while working his way back from injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-adley-rutschman-trade-orioles-o45260"/><id>urn:uuid:df0d6280-9c55-4373-a0dc-606eb3fc7015</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:53:19.451-04:00</updated><summary>Adley Rutschman was still adjusting less than 24 hours after being traded for the first time in his career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfire-canada-homes-destroyed-british-columbia-w08494"/><id>urn:uuid:cc5ad3c7-fb3c-46d0-b155-9edaf6cb348d</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:52:45.007-04:00</updated><summary>A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk DA Ray Tierney brings search for ID of 'Asian Doe' to NYC's Chinatown</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/suffolk-district-attorney-raytierney-asian-doe-chinatown-gilgo-beach-fo75ze83"/><id>urn:uuid:627bdc33-d27f-4eaf-97d0-2f9ab347595f</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:48:01.189-04:00</updated><summary>DNA provided at the event will be analyzed as part of an effort to identify a male whose body was discovered at Gilgo Beach in 2011.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beckham makes most of opportunity with first-team offense</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/beckham-makes-most-of-opportunity-with-first-team-offense-h23287"/><id>urn:uuid:f6823607-b0fa-445d-820c-a6cddd298705</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:43:56.822-04:00</updated><summary>When Odell Beckham Jr. warmed up last Friday, fans were yelling and cheering him like</summary></entry><entry><title>Arraez grateful to be in playoff race and thanks new Phillies teammate Harper for changing positions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-luis-arraez-j61896"/><id>urn:uuid:0d269902-b60a-46bb-ae07-9f17843334e8</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:31:53.133-04:00</updated><summary>Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans, chasing a Super Bowl in his 13th season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/texans-clowney-nfl-j10299"/><id>urn:uuid:d87e37b2-824b-4aa9-9d66-3ecd3e7ecdc9</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:27:08.872-04:00</updated><summary>Jadeveon Clowney never imagined he'd play for the Texans again when he was traded to Seattle amid a contract dispute before the 2019 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-capybaras-lawmakers-herd-l01218"/><id>urn:uuid:fdfea7e2-f746-4295-86ba-a7c3cebd9df8</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:24:32.498-04:00</updated><summary>Capybaras have been making surprise visits to a Brazilian state legislature.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southold immigration policy debate focuses on police presence, communication</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/southold-town-ice-police-foor623q"/><id>urn:uuid:4e7082e6-d8a3-4150-b96a-12140ada4650</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:15:36.427-04:00</updated><summary>The town is considering a policy in which police respond to ICE raids for peacekeeping purposes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has 3 hits in his return from back injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-bobby-witt-jr-return-h47534"/><id>urn:uuid:15da5353-b3b9-4e54-95bf-90dc75f924d7</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:11:48.640-04:00</updated><summary>All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and drove in two runs for the Kansas City Royals in his return from a back injury that cost him 11 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gotti grandson's kidney donation postponed a second time, due to mother's infection</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/john-gotti-carmine-agnello-kidney-donation-delay-prison-i9u940xm"/><id>urn:uuid:6dcc88b5-57ac-4f6d-9160-77b152cd4c50</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:10:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Court papers say Carmine Agnello couldn't donate his kidney because she had an infection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hope Livingston, ex-Sag Harbor PTA official, pleads guilty to stealing $10,000 from group, DA says</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/hope-livingston-pta-theft-sag-harbor-gyc40z07"/><id>urn:uuid:61c9300f-37d1-403c-b0a5-558423783fde</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:06:17.103-04:00</updated><summary>She must pay restitution to the Sag Harbor Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association after robbing it of more than $10,000, according to the Suffolk County district attorney.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vozinha-cape-verde-colo-colo-chile-i09611"/><id>urn:uuid:f698822e-4193-405c-883b-ceb1bbf5375d</id><updated>2026-08-04T18:03:22.880-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha has secured a high-profile move to Chile's most successful club Colo-Colo after a breakout World Cup performance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bills RB James Cook is looking to improve, a year after he led the NFL in rushing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bills-james-cook-q44772"/><id>urn:uuid:ac753738-94a2-486e-bba5-4725aeb31b53</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:58:07.468-04:00</updated><summary>James Cook is only looking forward as he tries to follow up a season in which he led the NFL in rushing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Forever chemicals found in groundwater at Southold transfer station</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/southold-transfer-station-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-nqcimdsu"/><id>urn:uuid:d6e619c7-b199-4c72-b519-fee5d9adfd57</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:55:41.464-04:00</updated><summary>New York State and Suffolk County have begun an investigation and will test private wells in the surrounding area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Broncos' Nik Bonitto injures left leg during camp. Sean Payton says 'he'll be fine'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/broncos-nik-bonitto-injury-x72235"/><id>urn:uuid:60a25993-6b43-493e-8127-e244585605fb</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:51:49.715-04:00</updated><summary>Denver Broncos star linebacker Nik Bonitto injured his left leg during a drill at training camp on Tuesday and was helped to the sideline with the assistance of trainers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge in Blakeman's armed citizen deputy case fumes over request to delay deposition</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/blakeman-deputy-lawsuit-oo533vsz"/><id>urn:uuid:a6cc2a6d-2596-4156-a21b-58d152238ba0</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:51:04.281-04:00</updated><summary>A lawsuit over the constitutionality of the program was filed in February.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau could face a $500G bill in connection with retired correction officers' suit over gun permits</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-commissioner-of-corrections-michael-sposato-w03idc4t"/><id>urn:uuid:4c6a41e2-fd84-4b75-9379-4c009bb2ba9b</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:50:08.551-04:00</updated><summary>An attorney for the officers has submitted a request that he and his legal team be paid more than $245,000 for legal work representing six former guards.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers' Micah Parsons unsure when he'll return from torn ACL in his left knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/micah-parsons-green-bay-packers-q16765"/><id>urn:uuid:879ed193-0c45-4e85-a8c9-acd82fc2d2c5</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:42:13.663-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay's Micah Parsons doesn't know exactly when he will be cleared to play in an NFL game this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood placed on 10-day injured list with left oblique strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-james-wood-injury-j06353"/><id>urn:uuid:94fecc1a-81f0-4c4b-aef8-06f14a9194ab</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:41:29.427-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Practice makes perfect? Giants sure hope so when it comes to late-game situations.</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/practice-makes-perfect-giants-sure-hope-so-when-it-comes-to-late-game-situations--v92026"/><id>urn:uuid:461467bc-5e52-4b99-8bcd-5572a57c1688</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:35:02.578-04:00</updated><summary>Fourth quarter play was one of several issues that plagued the Giants last season. They</summary></entry><entry><title>Professors sue Texas A&amp;M System over limits on teaching race, gender</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-university-lawsuit-teaching-restrictions-race-gender-f28796"/><id>urn:uuid:d5767493-ea1e-448d-b9e0-027a234cbd2e</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:34:55.801-04:00</updated><summary>Four professors and a national faculty group have asked a federal judge to block Texas A&amp;M University System's restrictions on teaching about race, gender, and sexuality.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/darnell-wright-contract-bears-m42688"/><id>urn:uuid:40033bca-01b8-45b2-9c87-36bc615ba169</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:28:46.152-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to a lucrative contract extension, answering a major question for the team going into the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-missouri-trump-petition-vote-election-d82612"/><id>urn:uuid:55cd8a03-a9cf-4fd6-90c6-34e72ba9d5e5</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:08:23.002-04:00</updated><summary>Missouri's top election official has rejected a petition for a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>New federal indictment charges MS-13 gang members with 2016 murder of Brentwood boy, second killing</title><author><name>Sandra Peddie</name><email>sandra.peddie@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/ms-13-gang-murder-indictment-brentwood-miguel-garcia-moran-bjvdnbj5"/><id>urn:uuid:32b99286-27c3-450a-a17a-f7213d4788a2</id><updated>2026-08-04T17:07:51.484-04:00</updated><summary>The gang members killed Miguel Garcia-Moran, 15, because they mistakenly believed he was a rival gang member, prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown swaps beach stickers for digital passes</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/smithtown-smart-pass-digital-stickers-ahv1f4j6"/><id>urn:uuid:8e351f74-a2e6-4516-9b54-30397c5d0ba1</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:47:25.856-04:00</updated><summary>The Town of Smithtown is no longer using beach stickers — and some residents are embracing the digital switch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/data-centers-texas-approvals-paused-audits-a61742"/><id>urn:uuid:300c62a9-be06-4e1f-911e-f094005ac00a</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:47:07.808-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a halt on approving new data centers in Texas.</summary></entry><entry><title>US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/salah-sarsour-wisconsin-immigration-deportation-a21908"/><id>urn:uuid:5fe5d0b3-4002-474f-8866-f647c95b7323</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:46:52.421-04:00</updated><summary>A former attorney says Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque into confessing to crimes and that the U.S. is wrongfully relying on those convictions to deport him.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Ted Lasso's' new season: 3 takeaways</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ted-lasso-season-four-apple-tv-ta1ptgrs"/><id>urn:uuid:5b74117f-42e5-4071-b157-bd9da2bfe75a</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:29:00.907-04:00</updated><summary>Ted's back in the UK, this time coaching a women's soccer team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-brazil-lula-ambassador-diplomats-u99041"/><id>urn:uuid:b80d74a1-6e30-42de-9f83-0c02e47789f7</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:28:12.440-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil's denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit ahead of October elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Preakness date for 2027 to be revealed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-2027-date-d96738"/><id>urn:uuid:ebe4d70f-b2e2-4ac7-a6b4-c1c96081afe7</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:22:56.697-04:00</updated><summary>The date of the 2027 Preakness Stakes is set to be revealed on Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on the injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-nick-kurtz-jeffrey-springs-t02069"/><id>urn:uuid:13a44a5d-4258-4743-9775-c3c9b02b871d</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:22:29.633-04:00</updated><summary>The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day IL with right hip discomfort.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Transit Newsletter: Rider discontent extends beyond LIRR's new ticket policy</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/in-transit-lirr-survey-agkw8mpv"/><id>urn:uuid:b071fd0d-31bf-4910-9c93-534ff7388cdb</id><updated>2026-08-04T16:21:23.866-04:00</updated><summary>The MTA officials blamed the railroad's restrictive new ticket policies, and said riders would adjust. But the discontent is broader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it's a sign of how badly their plans went awry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/baltimore-orioles-mike-elias-t43512"/><id>urn:uuid:610c774f-6c6a-4c4b-a93b-87152dfd92e6</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:56:19.963-04:00</updated><summary>Trading Adley Rutschman may work out for the Baltimore Orioles in the long run, but it still signaled just how badly the franchise's plans have gone awry.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: No, you won't need an ID to shop at city-owned grocery stores in New York City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/identification-new-york-grocery-stores-mamdani-b12408"/><id>urn:uuid:a2684dc0-b801-4a63-bb32-cb485afb8bb0</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:44:39.207-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to open five city-owned grocery stores is being misrepresented online with claims that identification will be required to shop there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons edge rusher and linebacker Jalon Walker carted off practice field following left leg injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-jalon-walker-injury-y26409"/><id>urn:uuid:0c8edb01-f1ee-4725-b8f4-d0b70f6e9420</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:41:10.081-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker and edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off the practice field after injuring his left leg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vermont-roman-catholic-diocese-bankruptcy-clergy-abuse-b59201"/><id>urn:uuid:7c857b34-a025-472a-b4db-930089d16f26</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:36:16.062-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. Bankruptcy Court will allow clergy abuse claimants to sue for an estimated half-billion dollars in parish assets under the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese's financial reorganization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason coaches poll, SEC's 9 ranked teams leads all conferences</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/coaches-poll-college-football-m47052"/><id>urn:uuid:0eb442f5-e81e-41fd-b456-3b4166edf7bf</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:35:10.559-04:00</updated><summary>Ohio State and Oregon hold the top two spots in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma coach Brent Venables looking for more production from running game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oklahoma-witten-fbc-t84487"/><id>urn:uuid:975de26c-f7ad-4e87-ae3d-95ff88ff91cd</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:28:13.277-04:00</updated><summary>Oklahoma leaned on an elite defense to reach the College Football Playoff in Brent Venables' fourth year as coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/chipotle-jalapeno-salmonella-outbreak-investigation-i62222"/><id>urn:uuid:3f8b6e3e-5239-4816-a1f9-bab9e22c0733</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:25:02.364-04:00</updated><summary>Chipotle Mexican Grill says it has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mississippi foster care system fails to meet dozens of safety requirements, new report says</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-foster-care-safety-requirements-lawsuit-u77366"/><id>urn:uuid:4579fe66-c491-43e1-83d2-059887d6f9ef</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:17:25.187-04:00</updated><summary>A new report reveals Mississippi's foster care system continues to endanger children at rates higher than allowed by a federal court order.</summary></entry><entry><title>A punch, a stoppage and a side-field workout: Robert Saleh's early message to Titans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-saleh-jeff-simmons-punch-a54158"/><id>urn:uuid:18fbfec7-edb2-4034-8e77-303df561d585</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:16:07.750-04:00</updated><summary>All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons threw a punch early in a team drill and spent the rest of the Tennessee Titans' practice working on a side field with a strength coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/disabled-voters-wisconsin-electronic-election-v72122"/><id>urn:uuid:f1f12852-c24b-4706-a002-aa1f7fa2773a</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:13:02.464-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has ruled that absentee voting in Wisconsin discriminates against disabled voters, siding with groups that are seeking to force elections officials to allow for electronic ballots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-lawmakers-redistricting-supreme-court-ruling-t74659"/><id>urn:uuid:522f04f9-29a9-4c0b-b974-1cb02ac1d6b2</id><updated>2026-08-04T15:02:11.094-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers in Mississippi have taken the first steps toward potentially redrawing the state's legislative, congressional, and judicial districts.</summary></entry><entry><title>10-year-old boy doesn't remember dramatic rescue by lifeguard from pounding California surf</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-lifeguard-rescue-ryder-wiliams-nathaniel-rai-x65548"/><id>urn:uuid:c4d9479b-1ede-4d01-b9e1-c9b221d7a461</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:58:22.869-04:00</updated><summary>The 10-year-old boy rescued by a teen lifeguard from rough waves off the California coast says he doesn't remember anything after a giant wave swept him off his feet in shallow water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burns eyes first-team All-Pro</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/burns-eyes-first-team-all-pro-q12025"/><id>urn:uuid:12229107-70ff-40dd-bc16-f1cca081de35</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:57:45.817-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Burns was happy to make the All-Pro second team last season. It was the</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oil-tanker-russia-oman-marine-spill-environment-r32733"/><id>urn:uuid:89af1f9b-672d-464e-bc93-067bc8fbb27f</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:55:05.213-04:00</updated><summary>An oil spill from a grounded sanctioned tanker off Oman is expanding dramatically, reaching shorelines and spreading far out to sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denny Hamlin leads NASCAR points race ahead of Iowa's short-track weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-u30717"/><id>urn:uuid:11fb4610-f980-4071-9d10-27cd7cf23325</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:54:58.183-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin leads the NASCAR Cup points race, while Justin Allgaier sits atop the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series standings entering Iowa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mitchell a big fan of Reich, new offense</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/mitchell-a-big-fan-of-reich-new-offense-t74007"/><id>urn:uuid:e9ed747d-0960-42bf-bfb1-f4fdbe0c6081</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:54:14.408-04:00</updated><summary>Receiver Adonai Mitchell got the lowdown on new offensive coordinator Frank Reich from some old</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant will miss season after tearing knee ligaments in practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/princeton-fant-dallas-cowboys-u15957"/><id>urn:uuid:5e5baf38-02a3-4127-8ba7-1b6fc13e135b</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:50:21.543-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground</title><author><name> Pittsburgh's Public Source</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/springdale-civic-battleground-ice-data-center-x48225"/><id>urn:uuid:986b6f16-4c80-4697-b12e-883cc3834c65</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:46:41.217-04:00</updated><summary>Springdale is a small town near Pittsburgh that is facing tensions over immigration enforcement and a new data center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas says 'I'm 100%' after knee issue delayed deal on initial contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/gabe-jacas-patriots-knee-training-camp-p27983"/><id>urn:uuid:5ad8428e-4ddf-47f4-8452-86da92239aaa</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:44:02.454-04:00</updated><summary>Gabe Jacas is eager to move past his delayed start to training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Sopranos' actors coming to Riverhead this fall</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/night-with-the-sopranos-qpy88sds"/><id>urn:uuid:28c9d5f4-b833-4dc5-9dc5-e9ec6ade7c15</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:44:01.677-04:00</updated><summary>The Suffolk will host "A Night With the Cast of 'The Sopranos' " on Oct. 4.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 killed in Idaho In-N-Out shooting included a man known for helping others get sober</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/twin-falls-idaho-shooting-innout-t41737"/><id>urn:uuid:805eee4a-9c2f-456e-9063-f3308738b035</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:41:31.845-04:00</updated><summary>The three people killed when a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho have been identified as two out-of-state residents and a man from the area known for helping others get sober.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sammy Stafura goes from diehard Mets fan to prospect in club's farm system</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/sammy-stafura-mets-b7ev8yzr"/><id>urn:uuid:46e7c296-4cbe-4151-a4a6-44f6281b8dc7</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:37:09.959-04:00</updated><summary>The 21-year-old shortstop from Cortlandt Manor watches every Mets game – even when he was playing in the Pirates' and Reds' minor-league systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leipzig brings Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland back as Gulácsi replacement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/leipzig-norway-nyland-goalkeeper-v88794"/><id>urn:uuid:5dd86dbe-d388-4cb8-9785-8ae958db7c86</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:27:22.259-04:00</updated><summary>Leipzig has brought Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland back to the club as a replacement for Péter Gulácsi who left to join Spanish team Villarreal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jump in aging LIers living in single-family homes</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-older-aging-residents-nassau-capone-xbyu67xx"/><id>urn:uuid:3c046465-0873-4808-94b7-a15ef83c2558</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:18:48.689-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-national-guard-washington-dc-m92191"/><id>urn:uuid:f959642b-62e6-423e-b3e0-b693001d5721</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:17:51.382-04:00</updated><summary>The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Princess Eugenie has given birth to a girl in Portugal, palace says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/princess-eugenie-baby-first-daughter-charles-andrew-c80364"/><id>urn:uuid:7ec6acb6-9ab8-4695-af30-ad8d341a6bf6</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:04:53.070-04:00</updated><summary>Princess Eugenie has given birth to her third child and first daughter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/amazon-environmental-crime-wildlife-trafficking-police-colombia-uae-a14533"/><id>urn:uuid:7d62e591-7a2d-4058-82fe-ed4ea4c775f3</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:00:02.541-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds in a major crackdown on environmental crime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal action could unlock AI's power for millions of patients</title><author><name>Robert Pearl</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/ai-healthcare-e2sekvwm"/><id>urn:uuid:a0bdb652-ab00-46ae-a216-9784e5ed3dc2</id><updated>2026-08-04T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The FDA has already authorized more than 1,500 AI-enabled medical devices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens reach contract extension with 2-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-zay-flowers-k28246"/><id>urn:uuid:0597cbe5-a4a3-4ca5-9b4b-7d5142a18764</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:57:28.092-04:00</updated><summary>A person with knowledge of the deal says the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with two-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Day 5 of practice</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/takeaways-from-day-5-of-practice-s40309"/><id>urn:uuid:9e130627-f485-436b-a5e2-a65e1be8c945</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:55:09.613-04:00</updated><summary>Here are some observations from the fifth practice of training camp: - Both sides of</summary></entry><entry><title>Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/epa-grants-climate-united-trump-u12193"/><id>urn:uuid:65d5a080-1965-4ba7-afb0-a3e423223dbc</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:51:18.890-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended a multi-billion-dollar program for clean energy projects.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/redistricting-maryland-legislature-amendment-voters-y89439"/><id>urn:uuid:3ed346bf-4340-4b9b-93f8-d6a7522683fa</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:48:44.860-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped the victims of a Russian strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ukraine-student-funeral-kyiv-j77720"/><id>urn:uuid:9139b7cf-5b27-4446-b1a6-d3c8cac80f98</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:47:38.590-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of mourners dressed in white gathered in central Kyiv to honor 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, a psychology student and volunteer medic killed by a Russian strike while helping people wounded in an attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites 'blackmail' by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-infantino-jordan-prince-ali-o68526"/><id>urn:uuid:133cdb26-93cd-4a96-9f03-b7bbcd8f0b8f</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:37:35.332-04:00</updated><summary>Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has criticized the soccer body's leadership headed by Gianni Infantino describing prize money withheld from his Jordan national team as a kind of blackmail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veteran WPIX anchor Kaity Tong will retire on Aug. 30</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/kaity-tong-retiring-wpix-c1avm623"/><id>urn:uuid:eb90bfe3-9e1d-432e-8787-daea5d1aaa23</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:36:32.997-04:00</updated><summary>Tong has anchored in the New York market since 1980 at WABC and WPIX, where she has worked since 1992.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya unveils carbon market rule book and caps the overseas sale of carbon credits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carbon-credits-caps-kenya-paris-agreement-d83116"/><id>urn:uuid:56d81311-9059-4fd7-bf3a-5ddcca08ae54</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:35:42.698-04:00</updated><summary>Kenya has introduced a 10 million metric ton cap on carbon credits authorized for international trade up to 2030 under new operational rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-eaton-wildfire-edison-equipment-v07611"/><id>urn:uuid:93b60612-a38b-4dfc-a031-35508c700e44</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:31:25.744-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles fire officials say the deadly 2025 Eaton fire was caused by Southern California Edison equipment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs' Bieniemy checks in at camp as wife's shooting leaves offensive coordinator's return unclear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-eric-bieniemy-i00355"/><id>urn:uuid:fb8a2d61-d655-45e6-b434-1b19aac9f821</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:29:25.253-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been checking in more with the team during training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braelon Allen has something to prove</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone and Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/braelon-allen-has-something-to-prove-n01380"/><id>urn:uuid:6b63c79d-eccd-427b-930d-2bb29d1364f6</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:10:36.705-04:00</updated><summary>Third-year back Braelon Allen couldn’t wait to put the pads on this week. He hadn’t</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside MS-13: Read Newsday's 2018 investigative series</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/ms13-2018-investigation-mcc90i9x"/><id>urn:uuid:02ec148c-cba5-4038-b804-9c827f152732</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:10:03.252-04:00</updated><summary>They first gained notice as dangerous young men prone to gratuitous violence. Then, police say, they started killing people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Garfinkel steps down as president, CEO of Dolphins after 13 years, will remain with organization</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dolphins-tom-garfinkel-x90980"/><id>urn:uuid:f065f0dd-202c-40c3-a0ba-e4526a0a97b8</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:10:00.923-04:00</updated><summary>Tom Garfinkel is stepping down as the Miami Dolphins' president and CEO after 13 years, the team announced amid a handful of operational changes in the organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/max-miller-ohio-congress-domestic-abuse-s11450"/><id>urn:uuid:5f950c84-6e2a-48d8-b3f5-5ab6012f1bd9</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:09:50.424-04:00</updated><summary>The House Ethics Committee says it has opened an investigation into domestic abuse allegations made against Republican Rep. Max Miller.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Tour regular season ends what has been a strange year of no one dominating</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/horschel-pga-tour-wyndham-champioship-fedex-cup-v72745"/><id>urn:uuid:c3918276-8257-423f-b628-452cf53ac1bd</id><updated>2026-08-04T13:03:31.772-04:00</updated><summary>Billy Horschel was full of optimism at the start of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/warming-heat-climate-change-summer-el-nino-a08126"/><id>urn:uuid:f456a8c5-60d7-4efa-88e8-3631f80d02d0</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:58:02.196-04:00</updated><summary>With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we're baking through the hottest year on record.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's arch could disrupt the historical significance of many of Washington's sites, report says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-arch-lincoln-memorial-arlington-o74814"/><id>urn:uuid:1d082c72-3bcc-45fc-9bd6-490e09b5093b</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:56:12.818-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devin White pushing for starting role with Lions after record-setting season with Raiders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-devin-white-jahmyr-gibbs-v43775"/><id>urn:uuid:f635ca22-0039-49e3-bb00-374d10a53c5d</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:55:39.188-04:00</updated><summary>Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 arrested in killing of Michael David Grajeda Suazo knew him, Hempstead police say</title><author><name>Nora Toscano</name><email>nora.toscano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/hempstead-police-arrest-suazo-killing-ldoi15dc"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf4a090-340f-4eeb-93af-3a47b06de773</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:50:28.645-04:00</updated><summary>Chief Richard Holland told reporters on Tuesday the homicide was gang-related.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged with second-degree murder for man's death in Baltimore harbor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/baltimore-inner-harbor-push-killing-g13640"/><id>urn:uuid:cae8c405-9f56-4dca-b6d7-363d09a0f729</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:45:48.784-04:00</updated><summary>A Maryland man faces second-degree murder and other charges after police say he fought with another man then pushed him into Baltimore's Inner Harbor.</summary></entry><entry><title>College Football Playoff adds Appalachian State AD Doug Gillin to selection committee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/cfp-doug-gillin-b84821"/><id>urn:uuid:7eba498d-961c-4758-b516-f671216024ec</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:42:54.642-04:00</updated><summary>Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee.</summary></entry><entry><title>New MLS commissioner Larry Berg aims to continue the league's growth trajectory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/larry-berg-don-garber-mls-lafc-p97058"/><id>urn:uuid:748fc8d4-f739-473e-ba05-9eea78b505df</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:30:58.903-04:00</updated><summary>Incoming Major League Soccer Commissioner Larry Berg sees his role as continuing the trajectory of the league under his soon-to-be predecessor, Don Garber.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-prices-iran-war-gas-inflation-c15003"/><id>urn:uuid:a142017c-1c3b-40ac-9820-c084433b47b0</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:25:40.864-04:00</updated><summary>Big oil companies continue to book massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's police raid suspects accused of using chemicals to clear the Amazon rainforest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-amazon-deforestation-chemicals-pasture-u87339"/><id>urn:uuid:4284b0f5-dee4-4bd5-89ce-a8103326702a</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:22:20.470-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Brazil have targeted a group suspected of using chemicals to clear a vast area of the Amazon rainforest in Para.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-strait-hormuz-oman-diplomacy-j74269"/><id>urn:uuid:e0cff3e3-10e5-4095-b29d-e94cd39bdcbe</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:17:44.704-04:00</updated><summary>Iran and the Gulf Arab state of Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help wind down the war in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>Afghanistan's child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wfp-hunger-child-malnutrition-afghanistan-aid-cuts-l53227"/><id>urn:uuid:7461fdf3-2769-4624-86bd-3e18c58f5672</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:16:58.486-04:00</updated><summary>Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's provinces, according to the U.N. World Food Program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cape Verde coach Bubista moves on from World Cup success to Moroccan club RS Berkane</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-cape-verde-coach-bubista-berkane-p64098"/><id>urn:uuid:798dd4b0-b6c6-43b3-84b3-1ace1180536d</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:07:21.100-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde coach Bubista who led the World Cup debutant to a stellar tournament has joined Moroccan club RS Berkane.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-hiatus-break-statement-health-y32273"/><id>urn:uuid:64674b73-09e9-4de1-92c6-eb1ab1024401</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:04:31.507-04:00</updated><summary>Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Chicago concert Monday night, clarifying her upcoming break from the public eye.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Michigan awaits outcome of fierce Democratic Senate primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections-michigan-virginia-kansas-missouri-primary-f23030"/><id>urn:uuid:94cd1419-145b-492b-88ed-c3c4f60de545</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:03:48.658-04:00</updated><summary>The Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party's future.</summary></entry><entry><title>MAGA or the DSA? America deserves a better choice</title><author><name>Abby McCloskey</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/maga-dsa-economic-freedom-big-government-spix8nt5"/><id>urn:uuid:a87b88c2-4dde-4d74-9afe-3af620f64a68</id><updated>2026-08-04T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>When economic freedom goes, political freedom is never too far behind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons' Bijan Robinson agrees to a 3-year extension that makes him the NFL's top-paid running back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-bijan-robinson-contract-l95187"/><id>urn:uuid:6d3bc41c-1e2e-4a1f-ba12-bd50b55f8c73</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:55:02.665-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the NFL's highest-paid running back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie TE Sadiq out indefinitely after setback</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/rookie-te-sadiq-out-indefinitely-after-setback-p56905"/><id>urn:uuid:baaa460f-07c7-4ffd-8c34-e8a068254cb6</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:50:15.674-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq suffered a setback in his recovery from sports hernia surgery</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-state-department-embassies-consulates-closures-o70028"/><id>urn:uuid:e912b51a-90c0-44e7-8961-c55913d28edd</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:38:25.865-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's administration has informed Congress that it intends to close five smaller U.S. embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR's exhibition Clash returning to Daytona International Speedway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-clash-daytona-j46214"/><id>urn:uuid:c79d7ae6-8998-4ef3-85fb-6f7b457e0a31</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:36:50.060-04:00</updated><summary>NASCAR's exhibition Clash is returning to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in six years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-legette-carted-off-w29034"/><id>urn:uuid:3cee5784-be4b-473d-b57c-dcc2ef7196bd</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:31:48.834-04:00</updated><summary>Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field with a stinger injury after landing awkwardly as he attempted to make a leaping catch in the end zone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect due in court after a Scottish woman's body was found in a suitcase in Greece</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-scotland-crime-police-suitcase-q07693"/><id>urn:uuid:9d990434-9bf8-47fb-8e44-2acc0da71f43</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:30:19.545-04:00</updated><summary>A man accused of killing a Scottish woman in Athens and hiding her body in a suitcase is set to appear in court Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at the Cincinnati Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/serena-venus-williams-cincinnati-l85659"/><id>urn:uuid:c04f1c62-99de-43c5-8a84-cbde45011c42</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:25:41.055-04:00</updated><summary>The Williams sisters are back playing doubles tennis ahead of the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>US men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/usmnt-friendlies-u23018"/><id>urn:uuid:a63c2bf9-3979-4028-a4c7-249a0abf5350</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:01:59.506-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. men's national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas men's hoops signs a five-year contract to play in the Players Era Festival through 2030-31</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/kansas-jayhawks-players-era-festival-basketball-d86426"/><id>urn:uuid:afc4c58e-cd6c-4a02-b6dc-734269466dc3</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:01:31.141-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas has signed a five-year contract for the Jayhawks to participate in the Players Era Festival.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-danube-river-drought-ships-j70087"/><id>urn:uuid:889213a8-f2e7-4855-9f6b-9b06aad9f10a</id><updated>2026-08-04T11:01:17.320-04:00</updated><summary>Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low due to drought that World War II German battleships are emerging into view.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-patel-trump-justice-department-c72350"/><id>urn:uuid:90f83b0b-9902-461d-bba0-c731a98d660f</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:54:32.214-04:00</updated><summary>An association of thousands of FBI agents is backing a lawsuit filed by three bureau employees who were fired last year for their roles in an investigation into President Donald Trump's efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/glen-hansard-funeral-dublin-bono-eddie-vedder-y07157"/><id>urn:uuid:cde961a9-0c5b-4ed1-9cbb-c77347d46983</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:25:01.942-04:00</updated><summary>Irish musicians and entertainers were among mourners who packed into a Dublin cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter killed last week in a motorcycle crash, aged 56.</summary></entry><entry><title>Children in a strange land: the plight of the 1,000 minor migrants still in Spain's Ceuta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-ceuta-migration-morocco-minors-children-w41835"/><id>urn:uuid:ec2a1f6a-790a-4b9e-a7b6-c0e219181482</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:23:55.848-04:00</updated><summary>The girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>US midfielder Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg from Mönchengladbach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-gio-reyna-strasbourg-v74649"/><id>urn:uuid:c0de8094-961d-484a-a27a-588ab5b64fa0</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:18:53.702-04:00</updated><summary>United States midfielder Gio Reyna is getting a fresh start in France to reset after an underachieving season in Germany.</summary></entry><entry><title>US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/employment-economy-inflation-layoffs-x62970"/><id>urn:uuid:24e83ceb-5786-4145-b241-d4c59b326409</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:08:51.344-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from the fighting in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zimbabwe mourns mother and 2 daughters killed in the UK as father faces charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/murder-mother-daughters-buried-britain-zimbabwe-x50002"/><id>urn:uuid:e5d0bb5a-a7c1-45b0-9f76-2def94e5498d</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:03:01.034-04:00</updated><summary>Relatives and friends have gathered in Zimbabwe for the funeral of a mother and her two young daughters who were found dead in their home in Britain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Gerard returns to Paris for a holiday and a reminder how far he has come in 7 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/ryan-gerard-pga-tour-schedule-langer-korda-o02318"/><id>urn:uuid:7c7f38a4-23bb-496f-80d2-616f80023582</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:01:25.822-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Gerard took his mother on a three-day vacation to Paris after the British Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Catch Air indoor playground opens in East Meadow and Massapequa</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/long-island-catch-air-play-center-qisshm2l"/><id>urn:uuid:0840d703-de1a-40b9-afea-e1fa4e75e5b4</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Pay one price for access all day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bedside Reading returns to the Hamptons</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/bedside-reading-hamptons-ln4jk8v9"/><id>urn:uuid:bf69dd14-4ae3-468b-a881-abed0eb2da01</id><updated>2026-08-04T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>You'll find a bag of bestsellers, including the thriller "The Seventh Floor," at 11 Hamptons hotels.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Tour regular season ends with Wyndham Championship and LIV goes to Trump Bedminster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/wyndham-championship-fedex-cup-liv-golf-f98072"/><id>urn:uuid:13ba4ef8-1a80-4788-aca5-e5969480ec23</id><updated>2026-08-04T09:33:34.840-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Tour regular season comes to a close with the Wyndham Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-gaza-news-o06065"/><id>urn:uuid:821ea0b0-045e-47da-8af6-6a4b8081acf4</id><updated>2026-08-04T09:10:52.877-04:00</updated><summary>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miguel Perez, of Shirley, charged with stealing automated license plate readers from intersection</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/license-plate-readers-theft-ddklpod5"/><id>urn:uuid:919de098-55cf-45a0-8bb8-f986b9548885</id><updated>2026-08-04T09:10:08.032-04:00</updated><summary>The theft is part of what appears to be a growing nationwide trend of similar thefts and vandalism targeting license plate reader cameras.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korean students detained for allegedly breaking into US military base</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-us-military-students-detained-j76868"/><id>urn:uuid:183e6f3d-db06-411e-8595-83758db469d0</id><updated>2026-08-04T08:50:05.694-04:00</updated><summary>A group of eight South Korean students have been detained for allegedly breaking into a U.S. air base in South Korea.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Senate panel advances Blanche nomination for attorney general</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-blanche-reflecting-economy-iran-d60200"/><id>urn:uuid:b18fda18-b275-494b-a2e9-f23a02df9f92</id><updated>2026-08-04T08:45:45.552-04:00</updated><summary>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-wildfires-greece-france-arson-g47564"/><id>urn:uuid:2f369164-e409-4c16-8806-77857a0b4ca9</id><updated>2026-08-04T08:28:35.183-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters are racing to exploit a break in high winds, working to strengthen containment lines on fires west of the Greek capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ai-ring-cycle-opera-bayreuth-wagner-j98783"/><id>urn:uuid:3275ee8b-c246-4c72-99b0-c0d2c960c27e</id><updated>2026-08-04T08:01:46.257-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence sparked boos at the 150th anniversary performance of Wagner's Ring Cycle.</summary></entry><entry><title>A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea shoots fellow soldiers and civilians, killing 4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-crimea-shooting-soldier-a25048"/><id>urn:uuid:507ad096-f91b-4010-a27a-71e4750626b1</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:56:23.245-04:00</updated><summary>An official in Russian-held Crimea says a serviceman opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four and wounding four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau police shoot knife-wielding man in the face in Westbury, commissioner says</title><author><name>Nicholas&amp;nbsp;Grasso and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/police-investigation-westbury-qld3u3c2"/><id>urn:uuid:684ffaec-f3e6-48b2-82f2-43955090892f</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:42:08.652-04:00</updated><summary>Police received a 911 call about a man who was acting irrationally and attempting to stab people with a knife.</summary></entry><entry><title>McDonald's posts strong second quarter profit, names new leader for US market</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mcdonalds-profit-economy-q28032"/><id>urn:uuid:ce18b122-3931-4e10-9a14-af431430d81b</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:22:19.366-04:00</updated><summary>McDonald's posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new head of the US market as sales in the U.S. continue to be impacted by Americans' cautious spending.</summary></entry><entry><title>French and British teams rescue 157 migrants after a boat engine fire in the Channel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-britain-crossings-migrants-rescued-l02299"/><id>urn:uuid:a7b32d9f-4e13-4beb-b86d-9a8b3adfc30d</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:21:48.661-04:00</updated><summary>French and British teams have rescued 157 migrants trying to cross the Channel after their boat's engine caught fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jerusalem Pizza in Lawrence closed after serious fire</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-lawrence-jerusalem-pizza-wujud1m6"/><id>urn:uuid:fdd99e47-bf83-4554-b324-1a8edb29a8db</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:18:44.154-04:00</updated><summary>The business is temporarily closed after 150 firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire early Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-california-nevada-economy-c27975"/><id>urn:uuid:8968da69-4edd-4ffc-964b-174bbec83dc5</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:18:28.745-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/school-textbooks-backpacks-supplies-c78016"/><id>urn:uuid:af63a9bf-09b3-44e7-9d72-19cb2cad6732</id><updated>2026-08-04T07:01:50.094-04:00</updated><summary>Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/todd-blanche-attorney-general-senate-confirmation-h01870"/><id>urn:uuid:52a2b097-928d-46e7-b618-f6af07f511c4</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:34:35.510-04:00</updated><summary>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>A titanic throwback tour: The All Blacks' 6-week South Africa trek with a Baltimore finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/springboks-all-blacks-greatest-rivalry-tour-j94401"/><id>urn:uuid:962377b7-ddd6-4a85-ad9a-0d552e0b3bca</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:17:59.428-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand opens its first traditional rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years on Friday in Cape Town against the local Stormers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-private-investors-wenger-infantino-g81064"/><id>urn:uuid:49cfab18-ecb2-40f1-8805-2dcfe5ca9729</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:03:44.318-04:00</updated><summary>Two senior FIFA executives have distanced themselves from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/leonardo-dicaprio-jeff-bezos-endangered-species-project-r88793"/><id>urn:uuid:03a0b184-5fef-4c9b-b7bd-24d6b9cde261</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:53.866-04:00</updated><summary>Foundations funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new football title chase lies ahead as women's flag football closes in on NCAA championship status</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ncaa-womens-flag-football-x37800"/><id>urn:uuid:2c7aebb3-5a0c-4db0-8136-7562c7722dba</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:50.992-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA has women's flag football on the fast track to becoming a championship sport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-walter-nolen-omarion-hampton-luther-burden-c67111"/><id>urn:uuid:99298439-722f-43e4-bfae-60c9ba95eff5</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:49.723-04:00</updated><summary>Some rookies take little time to adjust to the NFL, such as last season's AP Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan and Carson Schwesinger.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know as women's flag football surges toward NCAA championship status ahead of 2028 LA Games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ncaa-womens-flag-football-o78936"/><id>urn:uuid:40bdd2ef-b4c1-4cbb-b226-59d5b2c89ca7</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:39.447-04:00</updated><summary>Women's flag football is gaining momentum as it prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028 at the LA Games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Larry Fitzgerald entering Hall of Fame as Cardinals icon after 17 years of pass-catching excellence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/hall-of-fame-larry-fitzgerald-cardinals-f60392"/><id>urn:uuid:343dcf52-2734-45c2-8f63-82f7910766d8</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:36.368-04:00</updated><summary>Larry Fitzgerald, one of the greatest receivers in NFL history, is set to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan</title><author><name> CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/morningstar-retirement-w70275"/><id>urn:uuid:42e586cd-80d3-4b82-bf4a-0450d9e473eb</id><updated>2026-08-04T06:00:25.086-04:00</updated><summary>Many aspects of retirement planning are the subject of hot debate, even among experts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-avalanche-climbers-remains-search-broad-peak-v91931"/><id>urn:uuid:d53f0c24-1282-48e3-b0f0-5cdb0559db41</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:33:06.839-04:00</updated><summary>Teams in Pakistan are searching on foot for the remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world's 12th-highest mountain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-beach-drone-g77291"/><id>urn:uuid:347b7ab5-f68c-41be-aed6-56663181da8c</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:29:41.948-04:00</updated><summary>Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations that each side's attacks caused civilian deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-ituri-q92009"/><id>urn:uuid:fcf142be-49a8-4db0-847c-b51d0bb8afe6</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:22:41.662-04:00</updated><summary>Ebola has killed over 1,700 people in eastern Congo, becoming the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease.</summary></entry><entry><title>I Do!: Cheryl Feld and Scott McKay, of Southold</title><author><name>Layla Duran</name><email>layla.duran@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/cheryl-feld-scott-mckay-mt296ywv"/><id>urn:uuid:d1974a66-f886-4021-b3bc-02bb32b91e37</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>They married June 19, at Sparkling Pointe Vineyard and Winery in Southold.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Snooki Shop to close in Huntington</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/the-snooki-shop-nicole-snooki-polizzi-lavalle-downtown-huntington-ngjj8dty"/><id>urn:uuid:b8a7dca1-068f-4a26-882f-1c9dafebca69</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi LaValle, a member of the "Jersey Shore" cast, opened the store in February 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Budget-friendly Caribbean getaways: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and St. Thomas</title><author><name>Sheryl Nance-Nash</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/budget-caribbean-getaways-st9aiphc"/><id>urn:uuid:0b35a249-9130-447a-8dbb-fa3f58e09fd6</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore affordable Caribbean getaways with tips on timing and destinations for budget travelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS sides with cannabis shop seeking to open within 1,000 feet of Riverhead High School</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/cannabis-shop-state-ruling-riverhead-gujsi2gf"/><id>urn:uuid:ad28ce96-ddc7-4109-bd37-4132aa9eb35f</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Riverhead Town law bars the shops within 1,000 feet of schools. But state appeals court judges said that improperly supersedes NY law, which blocks them within 500 feet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ikka Indian Dining &amp; Mixology Bar opens in Huntington</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ikka-indian-opens-in-hicksville-b0upua63"/><id>urn:uuid:f9554179-0808-4c36-89b4-793fc6ee816e</id><updated>2026-08-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It's rather dark inside the new restaurant, but when a server comes out carrying a half-charred tube made from bamboo, pay attention.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany goalkeeper Ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan from Barcelona aiming to catch Klopp's eye</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/netherlands-transfers-ajax-stegen-l15914"/><id>urn:uuid:25c55f94-91a5-4fff-82af-48b195f94293</id><updated>2026-08-04T04:55:37.483-04:00</updated><summary>Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has joined Ajax on loan from Barcelona as he aims to revive his national-team career with new coach Jürgen Klopp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guatemala is on alert and evacuates hundreds of villagers after eruption of the Fuego volcano</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fuego-volcano-guatemala-eruption-evacuation-r28537"/><id>urn:uuid:eef9d9fe-f356-4174-9a95-7fd4e48a14c7</id><updated>2026-08-04T04:54:14.101-04:00</updated><summary>Guatemalan authorities remain on alert and have evacuated residents from eight villages following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America's most active volcanoes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-iran-arbaeen-p86838"/><id>urn:uuid:16cb4e38-b4e4-4878-b28b-a84158dd483e</id><updated>2026-08-04T04:26:02.942-04:00</updated><summary>Millions of Shiite Muslims have observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq, amid regional tensions and fears of escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's Toyota reports hefty profit on cheap yen and solid car sales</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/toyota-japan-automakers-earnings-currencyhormuz-i75185"/><id>urn:uuid:dedc9873-0381-4384-a326-436acfd37f82</id><updated>2026-08-04T03:30:51.168-04:00</updated><summary>Toyota is reporting a nearly doubling of profit for the fiscal first quarter as solid demand in the U.S. and India combined with a favorable exchange rate to boost results.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uganda police say at least 14 people killed in collision between truck and taxi van</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-road-crash-kamunga-kalungu-l18465"/><id>urn:uuid:d4cb91d4-b1df-4212-a82c-20dec4319b79</id><updated>2026-08-04T03:15:44.788-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Uganda say at least 14 people have been killed in an accident on a highway when a passenger van operating as a commuter taxi collided with a truck carrying sand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sri-lanka-severe-weather-floods-mudslides-y13622"/><id>urn:uuid:51abb9d7-3274-4cf0-ad17-daa9d2530a96</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:21:49.136-04:00</updated><summary>Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left seven people dead and three injured, officials say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran and Oman are working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-hormuz-mideast-gaza-israel-palestinians-w67142"/><id>urn:uuid:7052f244-94d4-48d2-a76a-18c5c3f3eb5e</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:10:49.036-04:00</updated><summary>Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Glen Cove's Ryan Martino found a passion for golf after a cancer diagnosis, earns a top scholarship</title><author><name>Justin Girshon</name><email>justin.girshon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/ryan-martino-golf-chick-evans-scholarship-fhe3itn1"/><id>urn:uuid:84a8d87a-7c37-4763-aaa4-e0e5c2528999</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He received the Western Golf Association's Chick Evans Scholarship, which provides full tuition and housing for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tap this FEMA flood discount program</title><author><name>Dean Tarulli</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/long-island-flood-insurance-ip9qnboa"/><id>urn:uuid:7974fcf7-350b-4636-acfb-2c9386b54200</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The CRS can push insurance bills back down, but it's largely unused in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR ticket policy, customers' interests</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/lirr-ticket-policy-overtime-pay-fare-increases-d4jfwy46"/><id>urn:uuid:a9e70378-2a22-41d0-a63a-886c199b0699</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Foreclosure prevention groups push Hochul to make Homeowner Protection Program permanent</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-housing-foreclosures-hochul-an3qtcp7"/><id>urn:uuid:86bd9e98-8f9e-485f-ad80-4166dfa35caa</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A bill awaiting the governor's signature would make the Homeowner Protection Program part of state law.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees GM Brian Cashman settles for half-measures at trade deadline, then calls up top prospect</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-brian-cashman-trade-deadline-bz0t6fej"/><id>urn:uuid:626c02ef-45f2-45b2-9359-e28aa3580fa1</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>As the Dodgers and Red Sox acquired two of the biggest prizes at the deadline, the Yankees came away with what essentially are a pair of nice platoon pieces.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island hospitals NYU Langone, Northwell receive top marks in national 'Best Hospitals' rankings</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio and Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/rankings-hospitals-health-national-outcomes-d4mhfsvb"/><id>urn:uuid:3662080e-0595-42e4-8ef9-d04b7be98496</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The NYU Langone hospital system and regional hospitals from Northwell Health and Catholic Healths earned top marks.</summary></entry><entry><title>A death spotlights Long Island's homeless crisis</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/homelessness-s6g0zwmp"/><id>urn:uuid:5b22ace3-0bae-4a5e-9c91-7badcc687f1b</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The number of homeless people here keeps rising.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIPA files complaint over 50% price increase for use of undersea power cable</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/neptune-cable-lipa-contract-utility-bills-bb5n04ov"/><id>urn:uuid:d8d16ffe-cf28-4c51-aeac-4f96cb93a24b</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>LIPA contends owners of the Neptune cable wielded "monopoly" leverage over LIPA to "impose rates unmoored from costs and unrestrained by competition."</summary></entry><entry><title>90-unit condo-hotel planned at former Westbury TGI Friday's</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/condotel-westbury-the-beechwood-organization-d293l7kl"/><id>urn:uuid:9dbd1f9f-d7c9-4ca7-b9f5-c905d5307769</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Beechwood Organization plans 90 hotel-style condos at the site, with owners able to rent out units while they are away.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS among group of states suing Trump administration over change to Obamacare rule</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/obamacare-lawsuit-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-ic0rb961"/><id>urn:uuid:8acd23ea-79f1-413b-bc1c-b6584e093370</id><updated>2026-08-04T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The lawsuit says the rule change could lead to more people without health insurance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spokane-wildfires-arson-washington-old-trails-t63520"/><id>urn:uuid:3b914e82-fa93-4da0-94d3-4a5d2dff878f</id><updated>2026-08-04T01:31:04.610-04:00</updated><summary>Court documents show that a 37-year-old Spokane man charged with intentionally setting a wildfire that's destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Washington state's second-largest city was questioned by law enforcement about two different blazes last year, though he wasn't charged in either.</summary></entry><entry><title>How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-cockroach-protests-modi-government-a18765"/><id>urn:uuid:b31712a6-0110-4f5f-bc94-e0bdfde1b58f</id><updated>2026-08-04T01:10:37.475-04:00</updated><summary>Young protesters in India achieved a rare political victory by forcing the resignation of the education minister.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eu-ceuta-migration-politics-spain-j52775"/><id>urn:uuid:48a5d335-a253-4241-80e5-ff2ddec5d265</id><updated>2026-08-04T01:08:09.492-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's migration policies are facing criticism from EU leaders after a surge of migrants arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees to promote top prospect George Lombard Jr., source says; Anthony Volpe sent to minors</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/george-lombard-jr-promoted-fc8vheew"/><id>urn:uuid:d8c90250-55e4-4bf7-af7a-b195e6174132</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:39:57.819-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees demoted Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after Monday night's loss, a hint that the heralded 21-year-old Lombard would be getting the call to the majors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pfaadt, Tawa lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1 in NL wild-card position matchup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-diamondbacks-score-f03079"/><id>urn:uuid:ded0c8f8-2c01-4462-9958-94b59253f31b</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:29:22.936-04:00</updated><summary>Tim Tawa hit a three-run homer and Brandon Pfaadt carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 Monday night in the opener of a 10-game homestand against NL West rivals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jenny-yang-immigrants-grocery-store-comedy-tour-c81151"/><id>urn:uuid:3ec54b84-4103-4324-842e-c8c76636cdd6</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:07:24.650-04:00</updated><summary>Comic Jenny Yang has turned cultural grocery stores into comedy clubs for her summer tour.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-2026-primary-election-elsayed-stevens-i71202"/><id>urn:uuid:a4b3f855-ac15-44eb-ac97-a4794c722780</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:06:38.598-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are in a close race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salvadoran man complained of access to medication before death at NJ immigration jail, family says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-jersey-ice-detention-death-delaney-hall-d93129"/><id>urn:uuid:319d3db2-1c62-4dc4-9882-db9db5bc353b</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:05:34.086-04:00</updated><summary>Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at a New Jersey immigration jail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ceuta-spain-morocco-migration-w97910"/><id>urn:uuid:cf741abd-fac6-46b9-8d18-dc10602b2467</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:05:28.326-04:00</updated><summary>Social media rumors sparked a migration surge from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/missouri-election-2026-primary-k60244"/><id>urn:uuid:9b702bdb-f006-473e-a83b-ef15355e3c09</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:02:47.286-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Missouri Democratic primary against former Rep. Cori Bush, an outspoken activist who had been part of a progressive group of House members known as the Squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/virginia-primary-election-congress-democrats-republicans-redistricting-h53139"/><id>urn:uuid:160a3751-2cdc-49f7-86c8-b4ff66e2e59a</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:01:55.093-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia Democrats picked establishment candidates to take on Republican incumbents in two congressional districts the party hopes to flip in November.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/election-takeaways-michigan-senate-primary-democrats-trump-u79505"/><id>urn:uuid:99a3b588-e1e9-4280-8132-f34017e18df5</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:01:44.040-04:00</updated><summary>Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps biggest example yet that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed candidates in must-win battlegrounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/musk-spacex-tesla-earnings-merger-o41944"/><id>urn:uuid:3382b405-edbf-4522-b514-ab1471e045ec</id><updated>2026-08-04T00:01:32.780-04:00</updated><summary>SpaceX reported a smaller loss than Wall Street expected along with a surge in revenue in its first quarterly report as a public company as it sharply boosted spending, particularly on artificial intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Junior Caminero hits 2 homers, Jonathan Aranda gets 4 hits and Rays beat Rockies 13-9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-rockies-score-caminero-x22739"/><id>urn:uuid:9ac242fc-0358-43da-81e4-cd2f7a48a62b</id><updated>2026-08-03T23:41:19.899-04:00</updated><summary>Junior Caminero hit two home runs, Jonathan Aranda had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kahleah Copper scores 31 and Kelsey Plum adds 20 in Phoenix debut to help Mercury beat Sky 106-101</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mercury-sky-score-plum-c38811"/><id>urn:uuid:abf12acb-7f98-45ad-8a0a-48eb671ea299</id><updated>2026-08-03T23:40:42.095-04:00</updated><summary>Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her 31 points in the second half and Kelsey Plum added 20 points in her Phoenix debut to help the Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 106-101 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up for Palantir and others, while oil prices ease</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-dollar-yen-trump-iran-war-w21804"/><id>urn:uuid:0d652d5b-d0cb-4151-9041-59eb23de4a05</id><updated>2026-08-03T23:37:56.295-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market rallied to records as companies kept piling up profits and oil prices eased.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Cubs beat the slumping Dodgers 10-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-cubs-score-d40772"/><id>urn:uuid:2f4e063f-7d8d-48cc-886a-22fb0e2f65b3</id><updated>2026-08-03T23:05:52.178-04:00</updated><summary>Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-defense-paper-china-drones-i46558"/><id>urn:uuid:48f99d82-4485-42ff-98b7-9f44e4af016b</id><updated>2026-08-03T22:52:30.116-04:00</updated><summary>The government says Japan needs to adapt to the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence used in Ukraine and the Middle East and strengthen its defense industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kirk goes deep as the Blue Jays snap the Astros' 6-game streak in a 3-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-blue-jays-score-w34150"/><id>urn:uuid:cc439bf7-8b40-472e-86bc-d77b93a066e3</id><updated>2026-08-03T22:51:50.430-04:00</updated><summary>Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros' six-game winning streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Horwitz drives in 3 runs, Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-brewers-score-p26356"/><id>urn:uuid:cbdb2a13-2ad0-4195-b696-08d0874b1d0e</id><updated>2026-08-03T22:33:01.045-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE agents can wear masks in New York, federal judge rules</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/immigration/ice-agents-new-york-state-masks-barcfoab"/><id>urn:uuid:c2765f90-303a-4f3f-8434-c7530f8521f4</id><updated>2026-08-03T22:23:02.047-04:00</updated><summary>But local law enforcement, including in Nassau County, remains restricted from participating in federal immigration actions.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-election-inauguration-espriella-cepeda-petro-a12073"/><id>urn:uuid:1805aee4-b7c8-4580-a48d-6a6fdc954cca</id><updated>2026-08-03T22:12:51.115-04:00</updated><summary>Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims of fraud in the nation's June election, which his party lost narrowly to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella.</summary></entry><entry><title>After failing to land Tarik Skubal, Brewers get Dustin May and 2 relievers in trade-deadline deals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-trade-deadline-may-skubal-romero-senzatela-s81537"/><id>urn:uuid:b2c4d1e7-aad0-40a9-9e3b-cf9567673113</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:50:33.608-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers had their sights set on acquiring a top-tier pitcher before the trade deadline — namely Tarik Skubal — but had to shift gears when the back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-ice-face-covering-lawsuit-a94054"/><id>urn:uuid:10ab0de6-cc6e-4ab1-9663-2683ab5fd7e0</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:48:13.462-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings, or require that they wear visible identification.</summary></entry><entry><title>Derek Hill rallies Phillies with go-ahead grand slam in 7th in 6-3 win over Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-phillies-score-f68985"/><id>urn:uuid:24ba7176-8067-4718-9801-59e210707199</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:29:20.991-04:00</updated><summary>Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breaking down the Mets' and Yankees' deadline moves</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/breaking-down-the-mets-and-yankees-deadline-moves-b93924"/><id>urn:uuid:4fef3d18-0723-44d8-bddc-22e942923245</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:29:04.182-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets lost their Queens’ gambit this year, but president of baseball operations David Stearns</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackie Young has her 3rd career triple-double as the Aces beat the Dream 109-87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-dream-score-i84952"/><id>urn:uuid:03f9aa8a-f32a-419c-a4a6-61f1de2f417c</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:27:18.272-04:00</updated><summary>Jackie Young had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for her third career triple-double, A'ja Wilson added 23 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 109-87 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tarik Skubal looking to fit in as he prepares for his first start with the Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-tarik-skubal-g05305"/><id>urn:uuid:9fc05114-eac0-4dd0-82ba-9a539fd32eca</id><updated>2026-08-03T21:09:42.238-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal wants to be "a chameleon in a sense" with the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets use trade deadline moves to start building their roster for 2027 and beyond</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-trade-deadline-david-stearns-famgio94"/><id>urn:uuid:55fa91d9-9246-40cc-bb0b-1246cdcc81d0</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:51:11.939-04:00</updated><summary>The new prospects David Stearns acquired could potentially be major-league ready as soon as next year, or they could be used to trade for other players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelsey Plum expected to give Mercury a big boost after blockbuster trade with Los Angeles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/kelsey-plum-phoenix-mercury-e68557"/><id>urn:uuid:f4d32f67-d2e7-4673-93f6-68bf69a0e647</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:43:58.989-04:00</updated><summary>Kelsey Plum was 10 years old when she saw Diana Taurasi play on television, walked into the kitchen and told her mom she was going to play in the WNBA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tokito Oda and Yui Kamiji are the top seeds in the US Open wheelchair tournaments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tennis-wheelchair-p12511"/><id>urn:uuid:dc8f5452-e2e5-4d6d-be94-2ed895f46146</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:35:08.121-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Tokito Oda will try to complete a calendar year Grand Slam when he leads the men's singles field in the U.S. Open wheelchair tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees fail to fire up fanbase as MLB trade deadline passes with little movement</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-trade-deadline-ba8owopu"/><id>urn:uuid:cd9b2cd9-02e3-4c93-a656-bac182dade29</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:27:49.161-04:00</updated><summary>While the two moves the Yankees made certainly help the roster, there's still a feeling of disappointment that more wasn't done.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pelley-alfonsi-cbs-60-minutes-s60818"/><id>urn:uuid:c0d92cf7-745c-4ac9-bd01-3b782bebc0c9</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:05:16.461-04:00</updated><summary>Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently ousted from "60 Minutes," will be moving from the newsroom to the classroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venus Williams-Bublik, married couples among new teams entered for US Open mixed doubles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-mixed-doubles-c34341"/><id>urn:uuid:c2032b25-ebca-468f-9b97-f7e1bcedf9b4</id><updated>2026-08-03T20:03:57.660-04:00</updated><summary>An additional 13 teams, one featuring Venus Williams and some comprised of married couples, have entered the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>From Georgia to the NFL: Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker join forces with Eric Stokes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/raiders-georgia-walker-dean-stokes-kubiak-o49400"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf32800-8e23-48be-9fd9-f291480fc008</id><updated>2026-08-03T19:52:39.793-04:00</updated><summary>The Raiders hoped they upgraded their defense by adding former Georgia teammates Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/border-wall-wells-water-ranch-new-mexico-g96420"/><id>urn:uuid:0572aa95-3f49-4515-9dd6-27af44e1f12a</id><updated>2026-08-03T19:38:46.449-04:00</updated><summary>Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump's second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians' playoff push includes moves to strengthen rotation and offense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-griffin-adell-lowe-u19773"/><id>urn:uuid:67bc0ab4-2e30-4d0c-95b5-b99f237fe93f</id><updated>2026-08-03T19:36:21.997-04:00</updated><summary>The Cleveland Guardians have made three trades to bolster their lineup and surprisingly their rotation as they seek a third consecutive AL Central title.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release as corruption trial proceeds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hernandez-corruption-pandora-honduras-fraud-money-laundering-m30447"/><id>urn:uuid:be65c0b4-7a02-4b39-a701-cd173c7499cc</id><updated>2026-08-03T19:23:50.284-04:00</updated><summary>A judge in Honduras has ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández will not remain behind bars while awaiting trial for fraud and money laundering.</summary></entry><entry><title>Copiague airman killed in Japanese prison fire during World War II finally laid to rest</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky and James Carbone</name><email>james.carbone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/sgt-henry-harry-younge-arlington-national-cemetery-world-war-ii-tgcw0n7p"/><id>urn:uuid:82db8b77-2e94-4ffe-b02b-1829bf9fcbda</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:46:35.812-04:00</updated><summary>Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, of Copiague, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, more than 81 years after he died in a Tokyo prison fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Punishment for penalties? Push-ups</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/punishment-for-penalties-push-ups-f49688"/><id>urn:uuid:b48fb708-f881-428e-93e9-21f2aac0d26f</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:27:47.895-04:00</updated><summary>Last week, the Giants' offense saw punishments for getting penalties. Jermaine Eluemunor and Tyrone Tracy</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump &amp; Co. slam NY over Kalshi kerfuffle</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/nys-kalshi-lawsuit-letitia-james-kathy-hochul-j1rejxfo"/><id>urn:uuid:38d2818c-6786-4bda-bf89-964c490833c1</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:26:58.031-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk DA Tierney goes to Chinatown Tuesday in push to ID 'Asian Doe' remains found near Gilgo Beach</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/asian-doe-tierney-chinatown-gilgo-beach-t6869z6i"/><id>urn:uuid:ad7c9ad3-91f4-41e5-a31b-df23ddf32769</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:21:46.599-04:00</updated><summary>The push comes after more traditional investigative techniques have not been able to identify the remains found near Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mets' final tally: Who's in and who's out?</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-mets-final-tally-who-s-in-and-who-s-out--g49675"/><id>urn:uuid:1e03f919-5e28-4434-9970-ca0ec3e39ff8</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:08:02.285-04:00</updated><summary>Pencils down. The 2026 trade deadline officially has passed. Here’s the final tally of the</summary></entry><entry><title>Riley Moss sparks a training camp roar as Broncos push for more takeaways</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-riley-moss-surtain-g13483"/><id>urn:uuid:b77a9826-3a66-4900-b3b5-7a02436f6bf4</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:04:49.324-04:00</updated><summary>Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is committed to boosting the team's defensive takeaways.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethiopia-amhara-landslide-y51453"/><id>urn:uuid:46fe3eca-c784-46f7-9b9b-dafcada1ef86</id><updated>2026-08-03T18:01:39.527-04:00</updated><summary>A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Ethiopia's Amhara region has killed 14 and injured seven others.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLS investigating alleged antisemitic comments directed at Revolution's Dor Turgeman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/dor-turgeman-revolution-cf-montreal-antisemtic-remarks-d81493"/><id>urn:uuid:4a2a2037-5f44-4a13-b943-d1efeac65965</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:53:31.699-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Soccer is investigating alleged antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tracy OK with lack of attention</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/tracy-ok-with-lack-of-attention-l92457"/><id>urn:uuid:a795c780-9048-46bf-a0d3-d719931fb6da</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:51:31.169-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrone Tracy knows most Giants fans and football fans are in love with Cam Skattebo</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant leaves practice early after apparently suffering knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dallas-cowboys-princeton-fant-g67878"/><id>urn:uuid:22afa9b1-0029-4e08-ac2d-9e171c4e8b33</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:44:27.956-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mls-new-commissioner-berg-i84682"/><id>urn:uuid:28aac3ac-69bf-41fb-9639-4243bb8d2e20</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:38:14.403-04:00</updated><summary>Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will be the next commissioner of the MLS, the league said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-blue-jays-trade-varsho-arrighetti-r16831"/><id>urn:uuid:9ee96ec1-b1e3-4edb-b2cc-b12317e1a30c</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:26:39.930-04:00</updated><summary>The AL West-leading Houston Astros have acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.</summary></entry><entry><title>Churchill Downs and New York Racing Association unveil 6-race championship series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-championship-series-b54603"/><id>urn:uuid:041e7e4d-82b7-419b-a2a8-e3defa0f2a46</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:20:13.591-04:00</updated><summary>Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association have announced a six-race championship series that includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes and a $5 million prize pool.</summary></entry><entry><title>A developer is asking neighbors to buy in and own part of a north Minneapolis mall</title><author><name> Sahan Journal</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-mall-chicago-trend-community-investors-i51350"/><id>urn:uuid:fde173f6-012d-4dd8-9fc4-eadb199dfb71</id><updated>2026-08-03T17:13:53.977-04:00</updated><summary>A Chicago-based social enterprise is buying the Hawthorn Crossings strip mall in north Minneapolis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies' Bryce Harper will move to right field to make room for 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/philadelphia-phillies-arraez-mlb-trade-deadline-l60516"/><id>urn:uuid:1d5f953b-9807-473a-8e21-a66dfd0a403d</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:51:41.774-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Harper is now the Philadelphia Phillies right fielder after team president Dave Dombrowski swung a deal for three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Intensity rises at Commanders training camp during the first padded practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jayden-daniels-terry-mclaurin-commanders-dan-quinn-x62854"/><id>urn:uuid:80016724-a6c3-4dfe-83b8-3d779085a0aa</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:50:04.590-04:00</updated><summary>Dan Quinn began Washington Commanders training camp preaching the need for competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-reflecting-pool-pirro-vandalism-criticism-y33507"/><id>urn:uuid:22f19488-ac76-4753-9675-5e5d09a94563</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:44:52.478-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court won't halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plo-lawsuit-antiterrorism-act-courts-v00167"/><id>urn:uuid:efdc0207-331d-49dc-baab-fa938616318e</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:42:31.104-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/tariffs-25-supreme-court-import-taxes-l75146"/><id>urn:uuid:afb9ba14-39e0-456c-89cd-83b66e40b77d</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:25:26.702-04:00</updated><summary>Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.</summary></entry><entry><title>The players are all patched up</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-players-are-all-patched-up-e34986"/><id>urn:uuid:1bde8e1d-4c47-405b-b5d5-3411e1508cef</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:24:57.892-04:00</updated><summary>Keen observers might have seen a new patch on the Giants' practice jerseys in training</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tiger-shark-massachusetts-fishing-cape-cod-t46623"/><id>urn:uuid:886b2d9b-9b15-4f19-8eb6-8d38ff804338</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:24:00.556-04:00</updated><summary>Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in.</summary></entry><entry><title>Receiver Mike Evans misses practice for the 49ers with a strained quadriceps</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-injuries-mike-evans-n26683"/><id>urn:uuid:b4bbbe85-798d-49b5-8874-2184375fd1bd</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:22:34.729-04:00</updated><summary>Wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers because of a strained quadriceps in the latest injury to hit the team's receiver room.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luis Garcia Jr. homers in first game after being traded to Yankees</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/luis-garcia-yankees-trade-rycil6xj"/><id>urn:uuid:66a8ebbe-6c0c-4293-bfe1-4c7f44290abc</id><updated>2026-08-03T16:14:14.661-04:00</updated><summary>A two-run shot in the seventh highlighted a 2-for-4 debut for Garcia, who was born in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-orioles-adley-rutschman-trade-q38713"/><id>urn:uuid:d6419b5a-6501-4eea-8168-c52fa8685ebe</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:57:54.891-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox have acquired All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles for a package that includes three of their top prospects.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hortman-hoffman-minnesota-lawmakers-boelter-court-a95200"/><id>urn:uuid:3ffb0ee0-4351-437e-85c3-9ab8277a96c2</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:57:43.308-04:00</updated><summary>The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband has made his initial appearance in state court.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons' brotherhood on display as Matthew Bergeron celebrates extension and Jeff Ulbrich returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/atlanta-falcons-nfl-j53596"/><id>urn:uuid:e8229a72-a0f8-414e-a226-758611934157</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:54:54.889-04:00</updated><summary>Tua Tagovailoa made his 11-on-11 debut at Atlanta Falcons training camp as full pads went on for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-giants-robbie-ray-trade-b25399"/><id>urn:uuid:4bcafee8-bfd2-4c48-93ef-bf92f508ee3f</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:51:59.288-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ethics panel recommends House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethics-censure-chuck-edwards-sexual-harassment-d58514"/><id>urn:uuid:d754946b-0a38-4e43-9a28-5e321be99d29</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:28:15.321-04:00</updated><summary>The House Ethics Committee has recommended that Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina be censured after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.</summary></entry><entry><title>States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/social-service-funds-lawsuit-personal-info-s69890"/><id>urn:uuid:28e88914-aaa4-41eb-8b88-1f8ad293ba12</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:23:21.239-04:00</updated><summary>More than 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fired '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi to teach at Columbia Journalism School</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/scott-pelley-sharyn-alfonsi-columbia-sqwtk9qg"/><id>urn:uuid:e7aff830-20a2-465e-974d-04004c95e6b2</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:11:25.984-04:00</updated><summary>Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley become journalists-in-residence at Columbia Journalism School.</summary></entry><entry><title>Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal and urges a halt to strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-gaza-disarmament-hamas-netanyahu-q02733"/><id>urn:uuid:a64a4a31-2b65-4dfa-ac76-cb6904f7b45f</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:11:06.510-04:00</updated><summary>The Board of Peace official overseeing Gaza's postwar transition has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-irs-todd-blanche-tax-settlement-b46860"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe09d2d-dce9-4334-9464-27c0be8349f9</id><updated>2026-08-03T15:08:24.505-04:00</updated><summary>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" meant for his political allies.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/somos-votantes-texas-latinos-democrats-w42141"/><id>urn:uuid:ff20fa5c-ff37-4b0a-ba2c-09b581820d4c</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:58:17.907-04:00</updated><summary>A left-leaning group is spending $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luis Garcia has a jersey number now</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/luis-garcia-has-a-jersey-number-now-s96259"/><id>urn:uuid:2a49c249-f997-45b0-b2ba-e2a622b347ff</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:48:00.973-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Garcia Jr. will wear No. 26 for the Yankees, the team announced Monday. That</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers remain mum on Bryce Young's contractual future as they ponder QB's ceiling entering Year 4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-bryce-young-i81926"/><id>urn:uuid:45907a7d-a5eb-4e89-b707-478bc9c0b0d0</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:42:02.448-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Panthers remain quiet about quarterback Bryce Young's long-term contract as he enters his fourth NFL season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-capital-one-debanking-money-laundering-h17947"/><id>urn:uuid:8797623a-c901-43b5-ac51-4f67fcfce639</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:41:46.164-04:00</updated><summary>Capital One closed President Donald Trump's accounts in mid-2021 after flagging financial activity that resembled money laundering.</summary></entry><entry><title>FAA certifies Boeing's new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/boeing-737-max-7-certification-faa-approval-w10755"/><id>urn:uuid:8134e7ca-940a-4039-864a-ecc64a85f26e</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:37:43.390-04:00</updated><summary>The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the smallest model of Boeing's Max jetliners for commercial service.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mary Jane Jung sues Hofstra University over response to her cardiac arrest during bar exam</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/cardiac-arrest-hofstra-university-bar-exam-lawsuit-wyxucgwl"/><id>urn:uuid:ce539b59-48ad-434d-afbe-344ee2f6f231</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:37:32.105-04:00</updated><summary>Mary Jane Jung, 36, of New Jersey, alleges that the school failed to provide her with immediate life-saving assistance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fiction-writer-poet-benjamin-alire-saenz-died-s64156"/><id>urn:uuid:558d967f-5148-4d4d-ae12-cf4172cf5af2</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:28:05.044-04:00</updated><summary>Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner prize, has died at 71.</summary></entry><entry><title>Safety Coby Bryant leaves Chicago Bears practice with injury as running back Kyle Monangai returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-coby-bryant-kyle-monangai-k70694"/><id>urn:uuid:76c7fabd-73a7-47e3-a57e-c41ca5b0c2dc</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:23:44.046-04:00</updated><summary>The Bears had running back Kyle Monangai back on the practice field briefly and expect him back for full participation soon after a soft tissue injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Sanderson, of Bohemia, charged in Green Acres Mall storefront renovation scheme, police say</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/construction-fraud-scheme-green-acres-mall-emozj4m7"/><id>urn:uuid:245ae685-0ac7-4b3f-bb10-f01f9e5b5cff</id><updated>2026-08-03T14:02:18.063-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Sanderson, 40, allegedly took money to renovate a Green Acres Mall storefront and never did the work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Violent crime in NYC drops again while antisemitic offenses on the rise, NYPD stats show</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/new-york-city-nypd-violent-crime-antisemitism-bias-crimes-cgxj9qbu"/><id>urn:uuid:351ca8ad-b6f7-4730-ad0e-c84860731acc</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:55:11.795-04:00</updated><summary>The latest bias crime figures for the three-month period covering April through June show 138 reported hate crimes against Jewish people or over 58% of such offenses in that period.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maccabi Tel-Aviv ordered to play Europa League game in empty stadium because of fan fireworks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-europa-league-maccabi-fireworks-f93614"/><id>urn:uuid:32bafe2f-85e4-44d9-9528-b7845d8081a4</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:42:21.191-04:00</updated><summary>UEFA has punished Maccabi Tel-Aviv by ordering the Israeli club to play a Europa League home game in an empty stadium after fans lit fireworks at a game last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amityville Village seeks artists for downtown mural project</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/amityville-murals-downtown-businesses-v8dof7f2"/><id>urn:uuid:9cd11ba8-31be-43fc-8f52-da95582da8ce</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:36:55.726-04:00</updated><summary>The village is asking artists to reflect the community's waterfront heritage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal after Brentford exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-henderson-signing-r33193"/><id>urn:uuid:89f024af-027b-4a58-8eb2-0bff18eebcd4</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:35:20.699-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has signed veteran England international Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alexandra Eala rallies past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture her first WTA singles title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/dc-open-finals-o09356"/><id>urn:uuid:a82c7736-2e8e-40bf-9976-317d824db11f</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:33:58.763-04:00</updated><summary>Alexandra Eala rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture the first WTA Tour singles title of her career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after mass crossing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-migration-ceuta-morocco-b24200"/><id>urn:uuid:0d440a00-b367-4a63-82bd-f334e805c40a</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:30:46.495-04:00</updated><summary>The girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Team Europe fills out Solheim Cup team with Leona Maguire and 3 rookies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/solheim-cup-europe-usa-henseleit-netherlands-w06861"/><id>urn:uuid:5d4c52ce-d28e-45bb-9fa5-f5ad76c89850</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:16:44.526-04:00</updated><summary>Europe captain Anna Nordqvist has finalized her Solheim Cup team by adding veteran Leona Maguire and three rookies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/notre-dame-usc-football-rivalry-y47017"/><id>urn:uuid:733d21e6-650d-41b8-960a-580dba98c289</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:09:51.385-04:00</updated><summary>Notre Dame and Southern California have announced that their college football rivalry will resume in 2030.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mother files notice she will sue Port Washington library, saying tutor who allegedly molested her daughter, 7, wasn't properly supervised</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/lawsuit-tutor-molest-port-washington-library-m5aot2xl"/><id>urn:uuid:dbec158b-4f46-4667-b88f-747e544a37bc</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:02:54.129-04:00</updated><summary>The tutor has been criminally charged in connection with the alleged abuse, as well as a second alleged incident at the library.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/twin-falls-idaho-shooting-innout-chad-williams-q73541"/><id>urn:uuid:5ac87761-fecc-4c81-b277-7fc89663075d</id><updated>2026-08-03T13:00:09.088-04:00</updated><summary>Investigators are trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant, in an attack that left three people dead and seven others wounded before authorities say he killed himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hedge fund's 439% return should have been the warning</title><author><name>Aaron Brown</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/ai-hedge-funds-x8tscdw1"/><id>urn:uuid:5a47352e-4bb4-488b-b9e5-126acd21e4f0</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:59:10.946-04:00</updated><summary>Mathematics sets a speed limit on how fast a portfolio can compound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Las Vegas Aces face a brutal 4-games-in-7-days road grind, capped by Lynx-Liberty back-to-back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-aces-l61241"/><id>urn:uuid:23eb429a-d77e-4a75-b87f-0615028c305b</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:45:03.103-04:00</updated><summary>It's a busy week for the Las Vegas Aces, who play four road games in seven days, including a back-to-back pair in Minnesota on Saturday and then New York a day later.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-cyclospora-outbreak-deaths-x54369"/><id>urn:uuid:40901ab6-940d-4877-9e17-c04fb290806a</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:42:24.584-04:00</updated><summary>State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubans sleep on seaside boardwalk to seek relief from crippling blackouts and summer heat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-blackouts-trump-crisis-energy-a82466"/><id>urn:uuid:82d0f518-1865-4ef1-8b81-20fb2cd76100</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:20:03.269-04:00</updated><summary>Some Cubans are sleeping on Havana's famous seaside boulevard, the Malecón, in the face of crippling blackouts stretching up to 20 hours during suffocating summer heat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ralph's Famous Italian Ices in Franklin Square reopening in spring after fire</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ralphs-ices-franklin-square-hrm48783"/><id>urn:uuid:45982809-af14-4ce5-bef4-18e8e3a4e232</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:18:35.301-04:00</updated><summary>The popular summer staple did not open for the 2026 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's why Kenyon Sadiq didn't practice Monday</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/here-s-why-kenyon-sadiq-didn-t-practice-monday-q64060"/><id>urn:uuid:4262cfc1-8978-4c99-a8e8-0e2d12058755</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:11:42.984-04:00</updated><summary>Kenyon Sadiq was held out of practice Monday because the Jets have him on a</summary></entry><entry><title>This jersey change is not meant to stir the Sauce</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/this-jersey-change-is-not-meant-to-stir-the-sauce-y38777"/><id>urn:uuid:56818291-1dda-4faf-b23b-58a3ecdc58f8</id><updated>2026-08-03T12:08:45.639-04:00</updated><summary>Azareye’h Thomas switched his jersey number to 1 this season. Sauce Gardner’s old number. But</summary></entry><entry><title>WNBA's Dallas Wings will play all their home games in downtown Dallas next season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/dallas-wings-arena-mavericks-e37045"/><id>urn:uuid:66208c81-5e60-4728-8806-d4d043eb9f3e</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:55:42.078-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Wings are making their full-time move to downtown Dallas next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dortmund signs Greece midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk for reported $34.6 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dortmund-karetsas-transfer-genk-i50315"/><id>urn:uuid:e7251d1d-4f57-496f-92eb-30a924c89541</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:35:26.266-04:00</updated><summary>Borussia Dortmund has signed highly-rated Greece attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas for a reported fee of $34.6 million from Belgian side Genk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Abdul Carter as a DPOY? Go for it!</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/abdul-carter-as-a-dpoy-go-for-it--b82676"/><id>urn:uuid:51253a3f-0a61-49b7-aa40-658d90aeef9c</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:22:02.813-04:00</updated><summary>WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Abdul Carter leaped in the air after beating Andrew Thomas</summary></entry><entry><title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/spiderman-record-box-office-p16435"/><id>urn:uuid:e3187b36-b994-487a-88ae-e3cda7f24e9d</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:14:34.975-04:00</updated><summary>"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has broken the "Avengers: Endgame" record for the biggest North American opening weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-trade-deadline-tracker-q67188"/><id>urn:uuid:1b40c2e7-2727-464f-9c89-a2a011628350</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:12:39.775-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a big swing by acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants to create RBI opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.</summary></entry><entry><title>A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town's levee system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/border-wall-lawsuit-texas-immigration-deportations-b26251"/><id>urn:uuid:50322103-73b8-4a8d-9ed6-f51b9919a12c</id><updated>2026-08-03T11:05:08.962-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can proceed with building a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred him from running for parliament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/putin-critic-politician-nadezhdin-election-war-ukraine-k36728"/><id>urn:uuid:2dea581e-32d9-4fec-b447-2d0a7533b508</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:45:29.661-04:00</updated><summary>Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin, a critic of the war in Ukraine, has left Russia after crackdown that barred him from running in this year's parliamentary election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Court fight begins over South Africa's land law that irks the Trump administration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-land-expropriation-court-trump-o76015"/><id>urn:uuid:7fcf2105-6e9a-4ba4-be0a-399b8327ad32</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:36:24.180-04:00</updated><summary>A court case has opened challenging South Africa's new law that allows the government to seize private land.</summary></entry><entry><title>WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/us-westjet-strike-y29578"/><id>urn:uuid:dac64b43-c979-4280-8738-3547ea950f31</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:34:38.997-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, has agreed to a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swiss geologist and local miner kidnapped and killed in Central African Republic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-african-republic-killings-swiss-geologist-j03353"/><id>urn:uuid:295a84ab-100f-4a3f-9b51-b11accb712a1</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:33:30.492-04:00</updated><summary>A Swiss geologist and a local miner were killed in the Central African Republic, north of Bangui, according to the local public prosecutor's office.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/virginia-primary-kiggans-luria-wittman-o74404"/><id>urn:uuid:ca045cbf-044b-47e5-b794-31a9045f5a91</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:32:06.002-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia residents will vote in a statewide primary on Tuesday to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and U.S. House.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veteran Edin Džeko decides to stay another year for Schalke's Bundesliga return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/schalke-edin-dzeko-contract-bundesliga-w45493"/><id>urn:uuid:7fd7aee7-9226-4ef7-b679-1d288c3ed607</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:31:14.732-04:00</updated><summary>Schalke has convinced Bosnia star Edin Džeko to stay another year for its return to the Bundesliga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders add Evan Gold as assistant GM and Hamilton Hammers GM</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/evan-gold-hamilton-hammers-w2prx5b6"/><id>urn:uuid:cf8cad97-8b70-4922-936c-9d7947499572</id><updated>2026-08-03T10:12:11.579-04:00</updated><summary>Evan Gold will also be an assistant GM for the Isles to Darche</summary></entry><entry><title>How 'bout them (Oklahoma State) Cowboys</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/how-bout-them-oklahoma-state-cowboys-f71428"/><id>urn:uuid:2b3684ac-761d-451b-8675-2997eb74e708</id><updated>2026-08-03T09:54:52.687-04:00</updated><summary>The Stillwater-to-Queens pipeline? It may just be a thing. Newly acquired Mets pitching prospect Gabe</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian Embassy in Rome blames Ukraine for deadly Italian restaurant bombing in Moscow</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-bomb-ukraine-war-italian-restaurant-moscow-a14421"/><id>urn:uuid:3691360a-fd8c-4294-be4c-276fdfb7f8a5</id><updated>2026-08-03T09:21:57.259-04:00</updated><summary>The Russian Embassy in Rome has blamed Ukraine for a deadly weekend bombing at a Moscow restaurant, describing it as an attempt to intimidate the Italian community in Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Video: Offensive line drills</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/video-offensive-line-drills-l76963"/><id>urn:uuid:a4148a06-3f13-4aa3-a0ea-3b3f2677a1f1</id><updated>2026-08-03T09:11:45.638-04:00</updated><summary>O-Line Drills. #Jets pic.twitter.com/9KBBfUHPwM — Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) August 3, 2026</summary></entry><entry><title>Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pochettino-us-coach-contract-r49562"/><id>urn:uuid:077ec093-c395-4aba-87aa-e2e448e0eaa7</id><updated>2026-08-03T09:07:57.642-04:00</updated><summary>Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>At creative reuse centers, old art supplies get a new life at a fraction of the cost</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/creative-reuse-center-secondhand-art-supplies-w83866"/><id>urn:uuid:11f8e641-93fe-4176-ae8b-22715b5cb4a7</id><updated>2026-08-03T09:01:32.468-04:00</updated><summary>Creative reuse centers are keeping art supplies out of landfills by selling used materials for cheap.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/kansas-primary-w78897"/><id>urn:uuid:a2a1c4e7-a961-4ef4-a173-7e7976ed0d83</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:54:22.511-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas Republicans will narrow down a crowded field for governor in a state primary Tuesday as they look to retake the state's top office after eight years of Democratic rule.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-primary-a44837"/><id>urn:uuid:5557392c-6f48-4ea1-9573-75e5a9e32512</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:33:15.719-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan voters will decide a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in a contest that will have major implications for control of the chamber next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League draw gives Bodø/Glimt path through playoffs against Olympiakos or NEC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-qualifying-playoffs-draw-bodoglimt-v32021"/><id>urn:uuid:82b68ce0-e681-44ac-b485-987a0e7678c2</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:31:45.921-04:00</updated><summary>Bodø/Glimt must get past Olympiakos or NEC Nijmegen in the qualifying playoffs round to return to the elite stage of the Champions League this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/missouri-primary-bell-bush-cleaver-g82887"/><id>urn:uuid:197d0d08-26c9-4d53-a3d1-1b2274cad494</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:25:16.959-04:00</updated><summary>St. Louis-area congressman Wesley Bell faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday with former congresswoman Cori Bush, who lost the seat to Bell in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after strike snarled weekend traffic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/strike-westjet-flights-airline-attendants-travel-canada-n72318"/><id>urn:uuid:94a90f01-ba88-4781-9d6b-85521cd0656b</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:23:50.847-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, has agreed to a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfire-spokane-washington-evacuate-d89502"/><id>urn:uuid:883b392a-116b-478e-aafe-65074bafa64a</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:19:11.036-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say they've arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make a deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-blanche-iran-ice-poll-b69649"/><id>urn:uuid:ec2e5b9f-59a8-48ef-b51f-bfed5b02eff2</id><updated>2026-08-03T08:11:17.921-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says newly planned talks between the U.S. and Tehran are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/washington-state-primary-w61278"/><id>urn:uuid:779de082-c8a2-45be-be81-8e4a4bf73d03</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:56:07.439-04:00</updated><summary>Washington state will hold a primary Tuesday for the U.S. House and other offices as firefighters battle wildfires that have devastated the Spokane area and forced local election officials to operate under a state of emergency.</summary></entry><entry><title>Outside chance of Monday evening rain for Long Island but flash flood risk is over</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/flash-floods-thunderstorms-s33jwl1c"/><id>urn:uuid:14a20f96-1292-487f-9a89-3ccfe441e7c4</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:51:00.652-04:00</updated><summary>Morning fog should burn away to reveal sunshine Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A simple no-cook tomato sauce for peak summer heat, from Meryl Feinstein</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/nocook-tomato-sauce-recipe-meryl-feinstein-t80237"/><id>urn:uuid:b395e34b-df8d-4135-b50f-03c76a319a7b</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:34:14.035-04:00</updated><summary>When tomatoes are at their peak, a simple no-cook sauce is perfect for hot days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League qualifying playoffs round draw list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-qualifying-playoffs-draw-celtic-dinamo-x19133"/><id>urn:uuid:b7c690de-c131-47bd-8ec3-e46c410b37bb</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:29:56.884-04:00</updated><summary>The draw made Monday for the Champions League qualifying playoffs round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghana parliament backs tough cocoa farm protections, with up to 20 years in prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ghana-cocoa-prison-d38151"/><id>urn:uuid:fcb55c38-6edd-448b-b50d-19800e9bc099</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:23:41.410-04:00</updated><summary>Ghana's parliament has passed a bill that could imprison cocoa farmers for up to 20 years if they convert their farms without government approval.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cypriot court allows Briton to fly to the UK for the funeral of his son who fell from hotel window</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyprus-britain-child-fell-death-j96314"/><id>urn:uuid:96c2cca8-9565-4f6b-b6aa-343b4d6c47b9</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:16:57.865-04:00</updated><summary>The lawyer for a British man charged with negligence in the death of his 3-year-old son at a Cyprus hotel says a court has decided to allow his client to join his family for the boy's funeral back in the United Kingdom.</summary></entry><entry><title>US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-critical-minerals-defense-iran-war-china-g00526"/><id>urn:uuid:b55b3abd-b4ad-4af8-a5d6-303eb12eef30</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:10:01.240-04:00</updated><summary>A small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uganda's military unveils statue of Netanyahu's brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-israel-netanyahu-monument-entebbe-yonatan-kainerugaba-i61223"/><id>urn:uuid:ba44fdd1-310f-420a-8ab0-d9f63606435a</id><updated>2026-08-03T07:08:37.520-04:00</updated><summary>Uganda's military has unveiled a monument to Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Rail Road resumes normal service after morning delays, cancellations</title><author><name>John Valenti and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-delays-cancellations-lqe4zeqc"/><id>urn:uuid:35398d0a-454b-4e54-a9fb-f63803c36047</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:50:29.685-04:00</updated><summary>A train had struck a downed tree near Smithtown, the MTA said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/head-start-preschool-trump-v79428"/><id>urn:uuid:85709edf-564d-47de-9b0b-d79c6ec65c1a</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:40:09.032-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's administration is planning to overhaul the Head Start program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/danube-drought-energy-crisis-hungary-romania-serbia-d30274"/><id>urn:uuid:4ee37eb9-44a1-4b90-9829-d78a4a241c5c</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:27:22.919-04:00</updated><summary>Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-automakers-nissan-china-iran-profit-w05826"/><id>urn:uuid:bb706995-e2ce-46eb-ab0e-da2f9bd64d32</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:26:47.913-04:00</updated><summary>Nissan has reported a $24 million profit for April-June, a reversal from the loss it racked up in the same period a year earlier.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-quit-sunday-park-george-london-c87006"/><id>urn:uuid:af9a73bf-18d6-45d4-b0c3-aecf0458e15f</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:20:56.658-04:00</updated><summary>Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London.</summary></entry><entry><title>Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestinian display at concert</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/singapore-british-band-palestine-m05625"/><id>urn:uuid:5285b252-f16d-4bbd-9518-4e1470c88c44</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:16:27.726-04:00</updated><summary>Singapore has banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Craig's versatility helped fuel the 49ers dynasty and earned him entry into the Hall of Fame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/hall-of-fame-roger-craig-c56584"/><id>urn:uuid:bd54d4ae-15bf-4caa-9847-ed1a570226b6</id><updated>2026-08-03T06:10:28.140-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers' dynasty had launched even before Roger Craig arrived in 1983 as a fullback out of Nebraska.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-us-israel-palestinians-gaza-n24071"/><id>urn:uuid:0c1e7f53-3e12-4700-b054-9f6f3786a56e</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:52:57.834-04:00</updated><summary>After calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump says the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-kumamoto-earthquake-takaichi-aeon-c89643"/><id>urn:uuid:f9a1e4b5-6840-4b71-9146-abed6ff0e382</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:50:16.137-04:00</updated><summary>Residents of Japan's quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto are working to clear their homes in intense heat, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi briefly visited Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday for the first time since a magnitude 7.1 quake last Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Skinner steps down as Manchester United women's coach one month before start of WSL season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/wsl-manchester-united-women-coach-skinner-u13043"/><id>urn:uuid:7fd98e9d-67c6-4648-a166-b9044eb11229</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:49:01.348-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester United women's team has one month to find a new coach before the Women's Super League season begins after Marc Skinner stepped down by mutual consent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-glide-bombs-patriots-zaporizhzhia-r86033"/><id>urn:uuid:6597ab0e-96ae-4067-8b21-f6d71f2ab296</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:33:30.472-04:00</updated><summary>A regional official says Russian planes have dropped powerful glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens.</summary></entry><entry><title>European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-infantino-uefa-legal-r95855"/><id>urn:uuid:c9a3ec56-6178-4864-bde0-d4e30481902b</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:30:47.977-04:00</updated><summary>European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 new Long Island spots to grab fried chicken</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/fried-chicken-spots-csndtkv7"/><id>urn:uuid:69fcaaca-8e15-413e-9be9-cd959906322e</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>These poultry eateries are giving Long Islanders tasty options.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oyster Bay: Beaches, events, history draw buyers to Teddy Roosevelt's old digs</title><author><name>Aidan Johnson</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/oyster-bay-x5r4o0jo"/><id>urn:uuid:86332ce6-e219-4c4f-a44b-afa65f9cf6c9</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It's just been getting better and better every year," one town official said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cancer treatment takes financial toll on young adult survivors</title><author><name>Liza N. Burby</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-cancer-financial-debt-t5anm65u"/><id>urn:uuid:f9d9d09b-5377-4416-822d-57ede4e19cde</id><updated>2026-08-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Young survivors often struggle to pay bills long after active treatment has concluded.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/naoero-nauru-name-change-pacific-island-b37606"/><id>urn:uuid:afc63c24-3f00-4ee5-9a8a-792b894333d4</id><updated>2026-08-03T04:59:54.514-04:00</updated><summary>Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-south-china-sea-indo-pacific-l46160"/><id>urn:uuid:f34b4df8-0daf-4000-b0c2-f8880dd84b49</id><updated>2026-08-03T04:57:52.662-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Pacific Command chief, Admiral Samuel Paparo, is warning that coercive actions by China and others are challenging regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's register of people behind companies and foundations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/liechtenstein-cyberattack-data-register-u89572"/><id>urn:uuid:86e886e2-4500-4f6b-b01d-9e12de8d06d4</id><updated>2026-08-03T03:01:35.532-04:00</updated><summary>The government of Liechtenstein says a cyberattack was made on a register of people behind companies and foundations in the wealthy principality.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Wantagh fire medic settles claims 2 department officers raped her</title><author><name>Jim Baumbach</name><email>jim.baumbach@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/wantagh-fire-rape-mvfn1lff"/><id>urn:uuid:99d5d55a-cf8a-4709-a3c5-6b13fc613d3f</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The settlement ends litigation that made the allegations public and prompted the Wantagh Fire Department to remove the officers after they failed to cooperate with an investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mah-jongg is cool again, for playing and shopping</title><author><name>Anne Bratskeir</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/mah-jongg-u4jxevk0"/><id>urn:uuid:b5e34218-b5af-48a8-b716-0f83b45f3fca</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Players can't get enough of the game, from playing to buying boards, bags, even tables.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Fowls left to prowl grounds</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/milleridge-inn-complex-jericho-peacocks-kyvb2kvb"/><id>urn:uuid:4dcc0b30-da56-4a70-9679-a87b01c537c3</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The quick Myrtle Beach escape Long Islanders love</title><author><name>KJ Bannan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/myrtle-beach-o8lqyybj"/><id>urn:uuid:01fd7f7f-8ed2-43f1-80cb-aa7ba328e402</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore Myrtle Beach's family-friendly attractions, from Ripley's Aquarium to Broadway Grand Prix, offering endless fun for kids and adults alike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: The value — and danger — of our staying quiet</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/value-of-silence-waxr1c86"/><id>urn:uuid:f572f3d3-3416-4a8c-8a14-9d7a45056fee</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malik Nabers' progress from knee injury should make Giants fans 'optimistic,' Long Island doctors say</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/malik-nabers-giants-injury-jiatmiqp"/><id>urn:uuid:19dc0e8e-f599-4a7b-b71b-0f890e63a627</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Despite multiple tears and multiple surgeries, Big Blue's star receiver is back on the field ahead of schedule, and local sports doctors aren't shocked by this.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Risk-based survey' nursing home inspection process raises concerns despite some support</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/nursing-home-new-york-state-inspections-ogyp1wb8"/><id>urn:uuid:1660c078-53e7-4ec9-b295-8482e9e301e7</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Highly rated nursing homes, including those on Long Island, could face "streamlined" and less time-consuming inspections under a new nationwide "risk-based survey" process.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Funding minds, young and old</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/students-mental-health-gfwphaam"/><id>urn:uuid:6cdedff5-3a7a-4953-8c86-f78b9a565250</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>12 Long Island school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26, state records show</title><author><name>Dandan Zou and Michael R. Ebert</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/long-island-schools-cash-reserves-s5owqepz"/><id>urn:uuid:d3959f20-6e26-4a1c-9bf4-2b651733e9a9</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island public schools overall held $757 million in unrestricted reserves in 2025-26.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Carson Benge's background as a pitcher strengthens his skills in the Mets' outfield</title><author><name>Justin Girshon</name><email>justin.girshon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-carson-benge-c11qb5oj"/><id>urn:uuid:26695751-a422-4f84-acaa-529c3a411ea4</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Benge starred as a two-way player for Oklahoma State, attacking hitters from the mound and throwing runners out from the outfield.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island municipal water systems receive bulk of $9M in NYS grant funds for cybersecurity</title><author><name>Janon Fisher and Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/cyberattack-water-system-long-island-x954a1u8"/><id>urn:uuid:7ce0b605-faff-418a-b989-206b2efc0399</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The grants come amid increasing concerns about cyberattacks on water systems across the country, including in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island women scramble for hormone replacement therapy as demand surges</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/hormone-therapy-shortage-sgbjglb9"/><id>urn:uuid:bf1d2aae-5ec6-44f5-9b23-fae95a6a4211</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In November, the FDA said manufacturers could remove warnings on menopausal hormone therapy.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS Democrats seek to turn Big Beautiful Bill against GOP</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-big-beautiful-bill-yt4r1wgj"/><id>urn:uuid:056b9784-a90d-4fb2-b065-94c47eaacc2f</id><updated>2026-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>As Republicans tout tax cuts, Democrats are focusing on the bill's cuts to the safety net.</summary></entry><entry><title>Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-france-wildfires-helicopter-crash-evacuations-s61406"/><id>urn:uuid:4d0a9a89-c201-436e-8f59-716328d3190e</id><updated>2026-08-03T01:54:31.101-04:00</updated><summary>Europe is grappling with a record-breaking hot and dry summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unknown number of people are missing after an Indonesian ferry fire killed 5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-sumenep-surabaya-makassar-ferry-fire-p12247"/><id>urn:uuid:2e01b44f-12aa-40c4-93ff-1b7cd0a07922</id><updated>2026-08-03T01:52:38.630-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesian rescuers are searching for possible missing passengers after a ferry fire off Java on Sunday killed at least five people.</summary></entry><entry><title>This ethnic community in Estonia turns a village into a symbolic kingdom for a day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/seto-estonia-kingdom-day-k76988"/><id>urn:uuid:3b5c1add-ca2b-4d37-a0cf-4f11b14b7f35</id><updated>2026-08-03T01:22:32.015-04:00</updated><summary>The Seto ethnic community once a year turns a village in southeastern Estonia into a symbolic kingdom for a day — complete with entry visas instead of tickets, made-up currency and even a mock military parade.</summary></entry><entry><title>More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-maternal-mortality-childbirth-outbreak-r39159"/><id>urn:uuid:f35aeba6-9d18-4000-a803-30a2077bb6d4</id><updated>2026-08-03T01:17:29.693-04:00</updated><summary>Some pregnant women in eastern Congo are avoiding hospitals over fears of a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, and more of them are dying around childbirth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-red-cross-meeting-l54888"/><id>urn:uuid:f944fd54-78ee-499c-93d4-507a22c829c0</id><updated>2026-08-03T01:01:26.560-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's military government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the International Committee of the Red Cross' representative.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maryland-redistricting-special-session-q63544"/><id>urn:uuid:e393d57a-215f-4a6b-8ece-6883de39ce34</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:27:28.263-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland lawmakers have opened a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-dollar-yen-trump-oil-m90001"/><id>urn:uuid:3c0cb33d-19b3-4cf5-b8c8-dca55149d201</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:25:50.827-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street's worries that inflation could get even worse.</summary></entry><entry><title>At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/college-major-ai-computer-science-coding-l93138"/><id>urn:uuid:3c71a49c-ac7f-419e-91fc-57fcd9ab556c</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:15:11.255-04:00</updated><summary>Hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining.</summary></entry><entry><title>El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-senate-primary-elsayed-stevens-p08766"/><id>urn:uuid:f7621aff-5399-48c8-860c-148ac1b52a3b</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:10:45.680-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are spending the final hours of Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in settings that reflect their starkly different campaigns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Australian radio host and national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for sex charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-trial-alan-jones-sydney-rugby-coach-d42989"/><id>urn:uuid:944d6c4a-ad5a-4062-919c-a73e0f2b97bf</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:09:12.386-04:00</updated><summary>Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones is standing trial on accusations he committed sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lindsay Clancy's diary chronicled desperation and 'brain fog' before she killed her 3 kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-v87874"/><id>urn:uuid:d4672d7b-6d3a-4573-a73c-a1e65330cc32</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:07:11.339-04:00</updated><summary>The second week of testimony in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has resumed with a focus on her mental state when she killed her three children in 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-gulf-allies-u97645"/><id>urn:uuid:d09ad560-f7a3-4175-9962-a34ed462e563</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:05:47.678-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says new talks with Iran are the "last chance" for Tehran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vozinha-soccer-cape-verde-colo-colo-world-cup-e95975"/><id>urn:uuid:545cb01f-417a-4c69-aa68-4fbc23468218</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:05:33.458-04:00</updated><summary>Cape Verde's star World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in Chile, where he is expected to join Colo Colo after a series of delays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island school cash reserves: See how much each district had in 2025-26</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/cash-reserves-long-island-schools-h5q0kx2e"/><id>urn:uuid:7281b533-a30a-49b2-ad82-cfae77c7672b</id><updated>2026-08-03T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>School districts in New York State can have up to 4% of their annual budget in what are known as unrestricted reserves. A dozen Long Island districts exceeded that limit last school year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lia Godfrey scores in the Wave's 1-0 road victory over the Spirit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/thorns-royals-legacy-summit-wave-spirit-score-nwsl-u97630"/><id>urn:uuid:742063f3-3a3d-49af-8af4-c98bd8b1a569</id><updated>2026-08-02T23:54:35.057-04:00</updated><summary>Lia Godfrey scored the lone goal as the San Diego Wave upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senate-blanche-trump-justice-fund-m58257"/><id>urn:uuid:94cc141e-e149-44ae-9c15-a1d69014513e</id><updated>2026-08-02T23:26:32.109-04:00</updated><summary>Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves look to bolster rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-giants-trade-mahle-j00521"/><id>urn:uuid:f67ccaca-1940-4af0-b77f-0c9532461abf</id><updated>2026-08-02T23:25:37.695-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves moved to bolster their rotation only hours after placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kay-granger-texas-death-house-v62611"/><id>urn:uuid:0fcd69f4-d4fa-478b-ae75-c26e7fdb4cc4</id><updated>2026-08-02T22:50:14.263-04:00</updated><summary>Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and who served for nearly three decades, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey commits to Arizona, filling a big hole in Wildcats' roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/arizona-basketball-rj-godfrey-x34224"/><id>urn:uuid:b6c7c2e5-d5c0-43f0-979e-ea3c559953fc</id><updated>2026-08-02T22:40:35.888-04:00</updated><summary>Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey has committed to Arizona, potentially filling the biggest hole in coach Tommy Lloyd's roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-dodgers-score-d66833"/><id>urn:uuid:8fedd19e-e266-4ceb-b7ad-dd602e4abaa8</id><updated>2026-08-02T22:39:39.628-04:00</updated><summary>Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/yen-dollar-currency-trump-economy-l99210"/><id>urn:uuid:4baeb0a1-1dd6-4902-b2b4-e5a9086b6eef</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:51:10.560-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-cubs-gausman-trade-p28907"/><id>urn:uuid:0510cd0f-8c05-4c8e-9393-db541d96beb7</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:49:19.165-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Cubs have added Kevin Gausman to their rotation, acquiring the veteran right-hander in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-j87505"/><id>urn:uuid:12b7096f-a229-434a-8b3c-d5ada5125a94</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:47:13.865-04:00</updated><summary>The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order to make clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rain halts the women's final at the DC Open in the 2nd set, prevents men's final from even starting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/dc-open-c66879"/><id>urn:uuid:592f42cd-76b4-42ac-883b-292b628533ff</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:31:01.507-04:00</updated><summary>The women's final at the DC Open has been suspended until Monday with Jessica Pegula leading Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wings use 20-2 run to close third quarter, romp past Sun 83-63</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/suns-wings-score-e69137"/><id>urn:uuid:8c5533b6-d17c-47e4-9122-817e1239f7e6</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:22:23.925-04:00</updated><summary>Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale both scored 15 points and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kamilla Rakhimova beats Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match in Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/venus-williams-toronto-tennis-e61193"/><id>urn:uuid:7cba79d5-8b10-4d2b-839a-196a03aa78ed</id><updated>2026-08-02T21:09:15.184-04:00</updated><summary>Kamilla Rakhimova beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match Sunday to kick off the National Bank Open women's main draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyler Higbee embracing expanded use of tight ends, new status as Rams' longest- tenured player</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tyler-higbee-rams-g51539"/><id>urn:uuid:5e7a5fcd-87e8-48be-927c-66c1966da923</id><updated>2026-08-02T20:34:19.375-04:00</updated><summary>Tyler Higbee has been with the Los Angeles Rams long enough to see teammates come and go, and despite being the team's longest-tenured player, there were no guarantees the veteran tight end would be back for his 11th season until signing a two-year extension in March.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney reunites with the Texans on a 1-year deal, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jadeveon-clowney-texans-south-carolina-m40570"/><id>urn:uuid:39cbc00e-e708-4311-af4a-e1fc3d205145</id><updated>2026-08-02T20:10:22.522-04:00</updated><summary>Jadeveon Clowney reunited with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal, bringing his pass-rushing skills back to the team that drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2014 and where he spent five seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers offensive tackle changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/green-bay-packers-l44041"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3b80c5-1639-4795-b70e-7b5dd06a143a</id><updated>2026-08-02T20:01:02.835-04:00</updated><summary>The Green Bay Packers' starting right tackle is changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele as a way of paying tribute to his Nigerian ancestry.</summary></entry><entry><title>A bunt, a perfect game bid and a tarp: How Diamondbacks-Guardians tensions boiled over</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-guardians-tawa-williams-score-l42608"/><id>urn:uuid:47098586-b2ca-4df9-9755-635e688b886d</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:54:17.277-04:00</updated><summary>Torey Lovullo has been involved with professional baseball as a player or coach for nearly 40 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Native son Freeland dazzles in a complete game as Rockies sweep Royals 8-1 at steamy Coors Field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-freeland-complete-game-b58160"/><id>urn:uuid:26c17ac2-fb1d-4248-89d6-2a74964c755c</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:44:50.371-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Freeland delivered a standout performance for the Colorado Rockies, pitching his first major league complete game in a victory over the Kansas City Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeanty hopes to return to form that made him the Raiders' first-round pick last year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jeanty-raiders-washington-c12274"/><id>urn:uuid:d25135be-319b-44c0-b76b-4f241546999c</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:40:27.409-04:00</updated><summary>Ashton Jeanty is gearing up for a standout season with the Las Vegas Raiders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Merrill's 2-run homer helps Padres beat Giants 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-giants-baseball-score-j44757"/><id>urn:uuid:04bf1fe2-7f7f-4816-b3ab-249f1a970862</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:40:17.262-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres secured a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emerson singles in 9th for Mariners' second straight walk-off victory over the Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-twins-score-q95274"/><id>urn:uuid:22daa3e1-454c-4226-b120-9957baad8670</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:32:16.507-04:00</updated><summary>Colt Emerson singled to right in the ninth inning to score pinch-runner Stuard Fairchild from third for the Seattle Mariners' second straight walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins, 7-6 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Tigers beat the A's 11-0 to complete their first season-series sweep vs. an AL team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-athletics-score-n11465"/><id>urn:uuid:f76bdeb6-8d38-4c70-b36b-bbb9f555b89b</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:24:36.325-04:00</updated><summary>Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-prices-iran-war-trump-t99043"/><id>urn:uuid:3bc6da51-7054-4b0f-8911-199967744b4a</id><updated>2026-08-02T19:05:39.974-04:00</updated><summary>Oil prices fell sharply Sunday after President Donald Trump said he would order U.S. forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras back in lineup for series finale against Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/willson-contreras-red-sox-e77918"/><id>urn:uuid:6c901750-b725-45d7-9926-e46cf9a453c0</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:58:09.641-04:00</updated><summary>First baseman Willson Contreras was back in the lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night after clearing concussion protocol.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers reinforce status as baseball's dominant power and public enemy No. 1 with Tarik Skubal trade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tarik-skubal-dodgers-trade-i31674"/><id>urn:uuid:19e96e4f-c407-4feb-9741-ff9acba35e5c</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:41:55.139-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal was the one player the Los Angeles Dodgers believed worthy of aggressively pursuing ahead of Monday's trade deadline, and the trade to land the two-time American League Cy Young winner further boosts their push for a third straight World Series title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after LA trades Plum to Phoenix</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-fire-wnba-score-a12352"/><id>urn:uuid:592b6400-7e97-4bf1-b982-9408b8d76450</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:34:39.932-04:00</updated><summary>Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 of her 22 in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks — on a day they learned star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded — ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rocket-classic-playoff-o88567"/><id>urn:uuid:f33d38ed-c04c-424a-90ec-b5f61b0339d1</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:22:00.154-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies rout Orioles 8-0 in a game called by rain after 5 1/2 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-orioles-score-a51079"/><id>urn:uuid:8ca3fdbe-d21b-4c37-8cf5-c2feb7b2a430</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:08:32.338-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home plate umpire leaves Tigers-A's game after taking a foul ball off the mask</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-athletics-umpire-c37979"/><id>urn:uuid:6a534e33-118d-4502-83cc-bb9fa6779368</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:04:04.747-04:00</updated><summary>Home plate umpire Jeremie Rehak left the game between the Detroit Tigers and Athletics after taking a foul ball off his mask.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gavin Williams allows 1 hit, strikes out 10 to lead Guardians to 5-0 win over Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-guardians-score-williams-a32090"/><id>urn:uuid:888e5a78-1340-4a86-96f2-77c407c87b8d</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:02:55.580-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Williams allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings and struck out 10, Chase DeLauter drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 to avoid being swept in a weekend series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jose Caballero homers, Gerrit Cole pitches into sixth and gets bullpen help as Yankees edge Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-cubs-score-c61b84hx"/><id>urn:uuid:100b3797-fc2d-4378-9874-df95c3a91b4d</id><updated>2026-08-02T18:00:27.183-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from relievers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar to take two of three at Wrigley Field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the Rockies sweep the Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-rockies-score-a59798"/><id>urn:uuid:3484cacc-6340-420e-9af8-e03561f6937a</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:58:49.673-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Freeland gave up one run and struck out eight in his first career complete game, Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 to finish off a three-game series sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ureña throws 3-hit ball for 6 innings, Meckler hits 2-run homer as Angels beat Brewers 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-angels-score-o75730"/><id>urn:uuid:e71f5af7-893b-401b-a8a7-25aa70bdf569</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:57:34.505-04:00</updated><summary>Walbert Ureña pitched three-hit ball over six innings and Wade Meckler hit a two-run homer off Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Brewers 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees acquire Luis Garcia Jr. in trade with Nationals, but how will they use him?</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/luis-garcia-jr-trade-qs29xnwj"/><id>urn:uuid:e403ecf6-8895-48a5-ac87-0a51363f3b57</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:40:56.717-04:00</updated><summary>The hope is that Luis Garcia Jr., who leads the National League in slugging percentage, can add some juice to a Yankees lineup that has struggled without Aaron Judge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burns wins 12th straight decision, Stewart hits 24th HR, as Reds beat Pirates 10-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-reds-score-x17042"/><id>urn:uuid:be27911f-706c-4180-8e5e-019ea647cf24</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:11:33.007-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Burns won his 12th straight decision and Sal Stewart hit his 24th home run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/government-shutdown-deal-funding-recess-u18903"/><id>urn:uuid:60244da5-8114-4ba2-b794-54a8d7f97844</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:01:46.560-04:00</updated><summary>Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Stock's strong spot start not enough as Mets drop series to Marlins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/marlins-mets-score-ajjhdlzu"/><id>urn:uuid:64a01c98-8d2b-4a45-8839-f3b330e72a09</id><updated>2026-08-02T17:00:04.136-04:00</updated><summary>Stock (0-1) went a career-high five innings; Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazobán each followed up with hitless innings</summary></entry><entry><title>A's slugger Nick Kurtz will see a specialist about his injured right thumb</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-nick-kurtz-v54693"/><id>urn:uuid:699a0264-1ae4-4237-80ea-d97b72fa047f</id><updated>2026-08-02T16:38:32.139-04:00</updated><summary>Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday about his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fermin's tiebreaking hit in 4-run 9th helps Cardinals beat Blue Jays 5-1, avoid series sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-blue-jays-score-b43798"/><id>urn:uuid:a8662af7-87cb-4f12-8199-037a00cda511</id><updated>2026-08-02T16:22:16.367-04:00</updated><summary>José Fermin hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, avoiding a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-us-canceled-strikes-f46551"/><id>urn:uuid:c7c1f94a-9619-416e-b9ab-8d5a667ac4a7</id><updated>2026-08-02T16:09:28.564-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's announcements on Iran have followed a familiar course over the past five months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-braves-score-g88933"/><id>urn:uuid:94e3facd-2919-44ff-b28b-8ab2f87053a4</id><updated>2026-08-02T16:04:48.240-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a rare four-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>And on Sunday, they rested</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/and-on-sunday-they-rested-a50124"/><id>urn:uuid:b173d62e-a8d6-46e9-b0da-bf36a9c32cb3</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:52:03.419-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants are off Sunday in West Virginia before resuming practice Monday. The pads will</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles, Williams help WNBA-best Lynx hold off Fever 108-100</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-lynx-score-q75386"/><id>urn:uuid:b8ad0b48-72cc-4dcc-bce8-4996ef9d01d4</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:40:18.381-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Tigers face a difficult challenge after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-tarik-skubal-i10814"/><id>urn:uuid:24f741f7-33c0-4e56-b9db-e9ec68653bb4</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:24:53.899-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi provide rave reviews after 1st weekend of testing the new IndyCars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-ir28-palou-c38895"/><id>urn:uuid:22bd98e3-3a28-4ab1-af99-6e13cd8e16d6</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:17:03.239-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi were sold on the new IndyCar at first glance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marcy-kaptur-accident-ohio-y23957"/><id>urn:uuid:d237c832-91cc-4675-a29a-b2587fbc6735</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:15:34.896-04:00</updated><summary>Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-sophie-cunningham-protests-v55432"/><id>urn:uuid:b2892b49-9cac-4780-9339-5920ad665b07</id><updated>2026-08-02T15:00:04.618-04:00</updated><summary>A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets trade Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-freddy-peralta-ieot5sxb"/><id>urn:uuid:a7c2586a-21df-4b36-8116-9c328d428619</id><updated>2026-08-02T14:55:08.440-04:00</updated><summary>Peralta went 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Women's British Open on second playoff hole</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/womens-british-open-kuwaki-henseleit-playoff-y66713"/><id>urn:uuid:5943ae64-2e90-4b7d-b4b3-4e2a1824c715</id><updated>2026-08-02T14:46:23.186-04:00</updated><summary>Shiho Kuwaki has added her name to the growing list of Japanese players to win LPGA majors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pads come on Monday, and everyone's excited</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/pads-come-on-monday-and-everyone-s-excited-f31546"/><id>urn:uuid:57c68d1e-8bb9-48f0-97bf-69933a96bc38</id><updated>2026-08-02T14:45:39.655-04:00</updated><summary>Training camp began early last week. Football season starts Monday. That’s when the Jets will</summary></entry><entry><title>In Ceuta, some migrants cling to hopes of someday reaching mainland Spain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-migration-ceuta-morocco-european-union-a29428"/><id>urn:uuid:ce12caf6-ce6d-4567-8f8f-44928038cd15</id><updated>2026-08-02T14:35:26.628-04:00</updated><summary>Dikra is a 20-year-old migrant from Morocco.</summary></entry><entry><title>British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gianni-infantino-fifa-world-cup-burnham-uefa-m28708"/><id>urn:uuid:17a34ae4-269e-460b-84b6-77f0b54caba6</id><updated>2026-08-02T14:08:27.784-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says FIFA President Gianni Infantino is not the right man to lead world soccer's governing body in the latest fallout from the now abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/twin-falls-idaho-shooting-fast-food-restaurant-m12110"/><id>urn:uuid:2932de55-69ed-4c72-967d-f7cc800c6964</id><updated>2026-08-02T13:52:28.570-04:00</updated><summary>The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-lula-flavio-bolsonaro-foreign-interference-election-y75209"/><id>urn:uuid:9b704a6c-a74d-464f-9139-4dd2a9ee5c39</id><updated>2026-08-02T12:36:11.035-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed his candidacy for what is likely his last reelection bid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves place Reynaldo López on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recall JR Ritchie</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-lopez-ritchie-e39754"/><id>urn:uuid:96b84bf2-23f4-4788-87b0-2eb1479ea741</id><updated>2026-08-02T12:14:32.288-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfires-western-us-spokane-eastern-washington-o58167"/><id>urn:uuid:2e2c147b-f993-45e6-8b51-e3bff02629f2</id><updated>2026-08-02T12:03:10.078-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, including patients at its U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital, while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures.</summary></entry><entry><title>A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-suicide-bombing-swat-valley-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-w52117"/><id>urn:uuid:87c46ccd-a4c1-42c9-8cb6-b9a9802c77df</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:56:20.267-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say a suicide bomber targeted protesters at an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounding more than two dozen others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/max-miller-abuse-allegations-trump-j47485"/><id>urn:uuid:1d8f9dfb-20c9-48ff-8000-a4a67e8fd58e</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:44:49.459-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno says his former son-in-law, U.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/plum-sparks-mercury-trade-t86016"/><id>urn:uuid:21f606ec-6c23-43f8-b108-a03c36e9166e</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:44:30.703-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Sparks have traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Showers, thunderstorms and rough surf</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis and Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/rain-storms-long-island-y87hm9xl"/><id>urn:uuid:602f4b2a-7d38-4098-b2bd-8bdcfef1f430</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:36:39.137-04:00</updated><summary>Forecasters advise anyone heading to the beach to swim near lifeguards and heed warning flags.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in Germany</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-bayreuth-wagner-festival-ai-u81797"/><id>urn:uuid:39a5a6ba-9f3f-492a-a002-e4c4c4650745</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:24:38.942-04:00</updated><summary>An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/spiderman-box-office-u03136"/><id>urn:uuid:94649df3-fbbf-4f19-8200-277bc4a68a3b</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:10:24.073-04:00</updated><summary>"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Steelers want a physical camp. Mike McCarthy's answer: Thud up, no tackling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-mccarthy-mike-tomlin-d25661"/><id>urn:uuid:1fb9427c-363f-44ac-bf05-fb007879ef92</id><updated>2026-08-02T11:08:59.130-04:00</updated><summary>Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is bringing a different mindset to his first training camp in Pittsburgh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-wildberries-warehouses-drones-y47223"/><id>urn:uuid:6c709e2d-0ba1-4932-a22b-fcf0a1482afa</id><updated>2026-08-02T10:49:30.834-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, also hitting industrial sites and a further warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, local officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-approval-rating-immigration-economy-iran-healthcare-v29507"/><id>urn:uuid:537bbc8e-2a60-495a-bfae-cb2abeb9cb1a</id><updated>2026-08-02T10:04:36.463-04:00</updated><summary>A new AP-NORC poll finds that immigration remains a relative strength for President Donald Trump, even after three people were killed in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the span of under a week in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-trump-israel-hamas-palestinians-disarmament-deal-y33693"/><id>urn:uuid:5f564f42-3531-44d3-b61c-7d42f585d18b</id><updated>2026-08-02T09:51:32.134-04:00</updated><summary>Israel has shared serious security concerns with the White House about a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 men face weapons, drug charges after police witness rifle transfer in Jericho</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/rifle-exchange-jericho-arrest-a4z5ay4n"/><id>urn:uuid:b3e10b5c-d2e7-482e-bcc6-2414b45cb50d</id><updated>2026-08-02T09:20:52.541-04:00</updated><summary>One of the men is living in the country illegally, according to police, and has been handed over to ICE.</summary></entry><entry><title>Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-climber-nirmal-purja-body-recovered-v20064"/><id>urn:uuid:c25174fd-344c-4a53-8535-d4c974dcbea6</id><updated>2026-08-02T09:15:16.046-04:00</updated><summary>The remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others have been found on Broad Peak after an avalanche swept away a 10-member expedition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clutch kicker gets his due as Adam Vinatieri heads into the Pro Football Hall of Fame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/adam-vinatieri-hall-of-fame-patriots-colts-l54503"/><id>urn:uuid:8fb58f99-8637-4fe2-811e-52308dccf7ec</id><updated>2026-08-02T09:10:34.506-04:00</updated><summary>Tom Brady believes Adam Vinatieri is the epitome of clutch NFL players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-ceuta-morocco-migration-border-vox-l02177"/><id>urn:uuid:5b304ec7-5567-4d2a-9355-e569429d6bfc</id><updated>2026-08-02T08:20:03.781-04:00</updated><summary>Ceuta is grappling with the aftermath of a massive migrant surge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syosset man charged with burglary, assault, after entering home</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/syosset-man-burglary-chair-yn07g2fc"/><id>urn:uuid:8f2f8dda-4876-4fe4-b464-ceda2034eed1</id><updated>2026-08-02T08:19:47.581-04:00</updated><summary>Jason He entered a house on Kathleen Drive East and allegedly hit a man with a chair before fleeing.</summary></entry><entry><title>A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-sumenep-ferry-catches-fire-p32781"/><id>urn:uuid:3be04f78-5ae9-4756-9bc1-47acc97a18da</id><updated>2026-08-02T07:37:42.052-04:00</updated><summary>An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/democratic-national-committee-trump-martin-omalley-midterms-b28059"/><id>urn:uuid:c8a87e06-78e8-48b4-accd-b73bac613264</id><updated>2026-08-02T07:24:39.535-04:00</updated><summary>National Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-moscow-restaurant-explosion-j85229"/><id>urn:uuid:bdd1567c-7163-4e5e-8739-056fbac513de</id><updated>2026-08-02T07:11:35.443-04:00</updated><summary>Moscow's mayor has called a bomb attack on a restaurant a "brutal terrorist act" but hasn't specified who is responsible.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfires-france-greece-provence-firebreak-evacuation-u86967"/><id>urn:uuid:bfc13121-10a5-441d-8d28-58930397c25f</id><updated>2026-08-02T06:25:27.414-04:00</updated><summary>Greece's fire department says the collision of two firefighting helicopters battling a major wildfire burning out of control west of Athens left two crew members dead, while another two were recovered alive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kansas-supreme-court-elections-abortion-w45750"/><id>urn:uuid:39182148-ca08-4106-ab67-b29d6da1f0e6</id><updated>2026-08-02T06:01:47.951-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas voters will decide Tuesday whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have the governor appoint them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexicandy opens 2nd outpost in Riverhead</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/mexican-ice-cream-shop-bxkkr6xc"/><id>urn:uuid:63e12556-ee1f-4318-a076-bfa6659579a3</id><updated>2026-08-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The opening comes three years after the launch of their original Main Street location.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/strike-westjet-flights-airline-attendants-travel-canada-u87153"/><id>urn:uuid:6ed40e3a-3f9c-444e-b43b-77b050661904</id><updated>2026-08-02T04:41:36.603-04:00</updated><summary>Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from Tigers as rich get richer</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/tarik-skubal-mlb-trade-deadline-lzamuvjb"/><id>urn:uuid:ba3ad21e-5ebc-4ef8-8e91-613ecef1f6b6</id><updated>2026-08-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Dodgers operate as if they want all of the star players — collecting them like baseball cards — and it's not just about the unlimited financial resources.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Oak Beach, a rising tide of discord over a community dock</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/oak-beach-community-dock-fight-oeo01jqa"/><id>urn:uuid:ab6c070c-b010-46ac-823a-eb6e102948b9</id><updated>2026-08-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Beneath the veneer of a carefree, quiet waterfront life, animosity has simmered among some and fractured a family bond. At the center: where to build a dock.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Memo to the Jets and Giants . . . homecomings don't always work</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/jets-giants-geno-smith-demario-davis-odell-beckham-jr-jhdmabt8"/><id>urn:uuid:da01986f-b320-4f8d-a0d1-4df1336cc907</id><updated>2026-08-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets have reunited with Demario Douglas and Geno Smith and the Giants have done the same with Odell Beckham Jr.</summary></entry><entry><title>What's going on, still: One country, one unfinished story</title><author><name>Lamell J. McMorris</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/marvin-gaye-whats-going-on-xqo5aztd"/><id>urn:uuid:ed6e9bd3-b109-4aab-8d9d-016dcaa61d77</id><updated>2026-08-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In 1971, Marvin Gaye asked a question that has never stopped echoing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Gerrit Cole finds topic of playing at Wrigley Field a real blast</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/gerrit-cole-wrigley-field-rx4zfhv9"/><id>urn:uuid:76e80253-3ead-4382-9e89-53ebda60d41e</id><updated>2026-08-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees' Gerrit Cole loves the atmosphere at Wrigley Field . . . which happens to be the site of his first major-league home run.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bye scores late goal in Timbers' 2-1 victory over the Sounders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sounders-timbers-score-mls-q71026"/><id>urn:uuid:fe16436f-c69e-493b-90e9-e8f0c14c380e</id><updated>2026-08-02T01:08:00.965-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Bye scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers handed the Seattle Sounders their sixth straight loss with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>FC Dallas plays Galaxy to scoreless draw and Jonathan Sirois records 1st clean sheet of season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dallas-galaxy-score-n42659"/><id>urn:uuid:a3493f9d-53cd-4a45-81ce-92fe13236fe9</id><updated>2026-08-02T01:04:57.510-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-athletics-score-n87921"/><id>urn:uuid:21669906-385d-4d6c-bd8a-2faaba710f01</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:53:49.237-04:00</updated><summary>Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/netherlands-drought-water-dikes-climate-i40125"/><id>urn:uuid:44b0a111-5649-4729-957c-b94b9b2036b6</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:39:35.461-04:00</updated><summary>The Netherlands and Germany are suffering the consequences of a European heat wave that has brought dought and sparked devastating wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, Crete and elsewhere.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marcel Hartel scores tying goal as St. Louis plays Real Salt Lake to 1-1 draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-salt-lake-st-louis-score-e53636"/><id>urn:uuid:0e3cc2c3-5f00-41e6-a34e-0c48b81fcb6e</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:31:31.236-04:00</updated><summary>Marcel Hartel scored in the 72nd minute and St. Louis played Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers beat Angels 3-1 to move past Dodgers for MLB lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-angels-score-h45252"/><id>urn:uuid:8874d7d4-2133-429a-b8e9-130d05efcde8</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:23:17.594-04:00</updated><summary>Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-israel-gaza-mideast-r82444"/><id>urn:uuid:2d2100cc-1e27-44b1-a21c-8969f210fc09</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:12:43.205-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he has decided to hold off on ordering new strikes against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Santos and Bouzat score for Houston Dynamo, shut out Sporting KC 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dynamo-sporting-kc-a14903"/><id>urn:uuid:262406d1-5bbe-4309-8447-40950ece193a</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:05:01.915-04:00</updated><summary>Guilherme Santos and Agustín Bouzat both scored as the Houston Dynamo shut out Sporting KC 2-0 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Evander's goal, 3 assists lead Cincinnati past the Earthquakes 4-2 after long weather delay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/earthquakes-cincinnati-score-w47622"/><id>urn:uuid:ecc90f20-3739-4ded-9227-037fa60ecd1b</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:04:02.384-04:00</updated><summary>Evander scored a go-ahead goal from distance in the 82nd minute and Cincinnati beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 on in a game delayed over two hours due to weather.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-leadership-divisions-next-endgame-h09059"/><id>urn:uuid:24450fe1-957e-4727-8286-afddfe38f7f5</id><updated>2026-08-02T00:01:27.720-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's leadership is showing unity in its war strategy against the U.S., but there are sharp differences over the endgame.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fishlock scores game-winner in the Reign's 3-2 win over Bay FC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/reign-bay-dash-gotham-current-angel-city-racing-louisville-stars-score-nwsl-u93850"/><id>urn:uuid:5d0214fa-7f5c-4314-8f41-e257849216ee</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:57:45.324-04:00</updated><summary>Late substitute Jess Fishlock scored in the 85th minute to give the Seattle Reign a 3-2 victory over Bay FC 3-2 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cronenworth's single gives Padres 6-5 win over Giants after Miller blows save</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-padres-score-f46932"/><id>urn:uuid:c2b77e89-c8ef-4129-8ed5-b706507c76b3</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:47:20.871-04:00</updated><summary>Jake Cronenworth singled in Xander Bogaerts with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Navarro scores 94th-minute penalty, lifts Colorado Rapids over Austin FC 1-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/austin-rapids-score-h93896"/><id>urn:uuid:849927a8-dfae-4577-9b22-e6513525b01f</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:40:28.204-04:00</updated><summary>Rafael Navarro converted a 94th-minute penalty to lift the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 win over Austin FC on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thomas Müller's late PK helps Whitecaps battle back for 1-1 draw with LAFC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lafc-whitecaps-score-k23524"/><id>urn:uuid:b9c85b64-231c-46d4-b67b-e3c159d03ac4</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:28:58.481-04:00</updated><summary>Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-dodgers-score-k53802"/><id>urn:uuid:bd53f295-5841-4255-bc12-591a3cc3595c</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:26:53.703-04:00</updated><summary>Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Goodman homers twice, drives in 5 runs in Rockies' 12-6 victory over Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-rockies-score-s96756"/><id>urn:uuid:aa5c1319-9a5b-4881-9ab6-bf488400f234</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:21:45.973-04:00</updated><summary>Hunter Goodman homered twice, had two singles and drove in five runs in the Colorado Rockies' 12-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates beat Reds 4-1 to snap four-game losing streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-reds-score-c13069"/><id>urn:uuid:125decb8-8ac6-4e5d-b85d-de92809eb3c2</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:17:45.204-04:00</updated><summary>Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crew play Miami to a 2-2 draw as Lionel Messi returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/columbus-crew-miami-score-c71013"/><id>urn:uuid:a4a8a192-7a35-44c3-b1ff-590118158a71</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:12:31.453-04:00</updated><summary>Brais Méndez scored a late equalizer in his MLS debut and the Columbus Crew played Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' relievers fail in loss to Cubs</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-bjoz1i3q"/><id>urn:uuid:9d4bc023-e955-4f06-a9df-fac176b6ad15</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:09:28.757-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Jones homered off lefthander David Peterson to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead after 6 1/2 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners shake up roster, trading Luis Castillo to the White Sox ahead of deadline</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-white-sox-castillo-y00530"/><id>urn:uuid:3e02b6b9-698f-4320-af60-de5a7d0fdd83</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:01:29.243-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners have traded right-hander Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith and cash considerations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Perdomo, Carroll homer in 7-run 7th in Diamondbacks' 12-8 win over the Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-guardians-score-perdomo-b40566"/><id>urn:uuid:b8225fc1-905e-4c7d-8b65-30d0f1c07ecb</id><updated>2026-08-01T23:00:53.282-04:00</updated><summary>Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll homered during a seven-run seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 12-8 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lewandowski scores 2 goals in Fire home debut as Chicago beats Charlotte FC 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/charlotte-fire-score-u92582"/><id>urn:uuid:d1546684-47fa-4c62-8315-f87d6198c98b</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:43:55.333-04:00</updated><summary>Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in his home debut for the Fire, helping Chicago beat Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dreyer scores penalty kick to help San Diego FC draw Minnesota United 1-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/san-diego-minnesota-score-h15787"/><id>urn:uuid:379921aa-3c16-4400-a34c-83cb0313bf32</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:39:55.521-04:00</updated><summary>Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute as San Diego FC drew Minnesota United 1-1 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Aug. 5-9</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-saratoga-steve-matthews-vc1qaqq3"/><id>urn:uuid:8caf59d9-8dc0-4a25-80d2-29bf760c1c35</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:38:06.751-04:00</updated><summary>Wednesday, Aug. 5 Best bet: CLASSIC COMMANDER (10) Best value: IMAGINE JOHN (5) FIRST: McTigue</summary></entry><entry><title>Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wildfires-spokane-eastern-washington-evacuations-b78416"/><id>urn:uuid:01a5bcb6-df04-434c-89a6-ebb38473942b</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:32:18.411-04:00</updated><summary>A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mijahir Jiménez scores 2 goals in 1st MLS start as the Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/orlando-red-bulls-score-b36424"/><id>urn:uuid:4ea3589c-9fd1-4655-a1bc-98f1f0b1978d</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:30:30.627-04:00</updated><summary>Mijahir Jiménez scored twice in his first MLS start, Emil Forsberg added another goal in the 43rd minute and the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sánchez strikes out 11, works around walks as Phillies snap 4-game skid with 5-0 win over Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-orioles-score-m66624"/><id>urn:uuid:13137d03-4020-43aa-a2e5-66ec393a3254</id><updated>2026-08-01T22:09:40.546-04:00</updated><summary>Cristopher Sánchez struck out 11 in six innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap their four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alladoh scores winner in 97th minute as Philadelphia Union rally past Atlanta United 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atlanta-union-score-e79427"/><id>urn:uuid:72f27aff-cb0d-438e-997a-1adefca5974d</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:58:48.987-04:00</updated><summary>Ezekiel Alladoh scored the winner in the 97th minute, one minute after Neil Pierre equalized the match, as the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Saturday in stoppage time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baribo equalizes in 77th minute to help D.C. United draw Nashville SC 2-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nashville-dc-united-score-r69238"/><id>urn:uuid:eefa05da-bfe4-474b-b5ca-6a92159d865a</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:50:28.542-04:00</updated><summary>Tai Baribo equalized in the 77th minute to help D.C. United rally for a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owusu equalizes in 59th minute, CF Montréal draws New England Revolution 2-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/revolution-montreal-score-r93925"/><id>urn:uuid:53abb55c-943b-40f8-921e-a0c72fb2a374</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:50:12.816-04:00</updated><summary>Prince Owusu scored the equalizer in the 59th minute, and CF Montréal erased a two-goal halftime deficit to draw the New England Revolution 2-2 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martín Pérez flirts with a no-hitter as Braves power past Nationals 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-braves-score-martin-perez-d72815"/><id>urn:uuid:f5737527-a293-4390-87d3-a725759d1c97</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:49:08.845-04:00</updated><summary>Martín Pérez held Washington hitless until the seventh inning, Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-trump-saudi-crown-prince-call-g42906"/><id>urn:uuid:cc65e0f8-4ce2-4703-b27b-4479548ab498</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:41:00.443-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is claiming that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and says that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants scratch MLB batting leader Arraez with cramps minutes before game vs Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/arraez-giants-scratched-b51536"/><id>urn:uuid:7872b7c2-ba1c-4546-8653-176e4f7974dc</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:32:48.667-04:00</updated><summary>San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez, who's among the top trade candidates as Monday's deadline approaches, was scratched from the lineup due to cramps minutes before first pitch against the Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrone Taylor homers but two errors doom Mets on day 1986 championship team is honored</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-mets-dg5kfi0q"/><id>urn:uuid:75803004-5b41-4b38-8084-b75a52cdbef8</id><updated>2026-08-01T21:02:02.617-04:00</updated><summary>It was a great day to be a Mets fan at Citi Field . . . until the game started.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: As MLB trade deadline nears, Mets' Clay Holmes likely on his way out</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-clay-holmes-bu1haz3g"/><id>urn:uuid:cc8d2f50-7d16-4cbc-a722-4ec91b24dca4</id><updated>2026-08-01T20:35:21.267-04:00</updated><summary>Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver and Tyrone Taylor are near-locks to be traded before Monday at 6 p.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras held out against the Dodgers while being tested for concussion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-contreras-dodgers-p15749"/><id>urn:uuid:bb22e683-c44d-476f-9755-f7e4b634a47b</id><updated>2026-08-01T20:28:03.308-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox are holding out All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras against the Los Angeles Dodgers as he undergoes concussion testing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets legend Mookie Wilson recalls greatest moment at 1986 World Series 40th anniversary celebration</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-1986-world-series-mookie-wilson-vbxholuw"/><id>urn:uuid:9aa500f7-a58d-40c7-944e-f75c239320af</id><updated>2026-08-01T20:07:45.646-04:00</updated><summary>It was a day to forget about the current follies on the field and remember Game 6, Game 7 and the whole magical run.</summary></entry><entry><title>Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/shooting-idaho-twin-falls-h94636"/><id>urn:uuid:2d437f00-fdae-49b0-b334-306098078afe</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:50:52.179-04:00</updated><summary>A Twin Falls city spokesman says that three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-payton-melton-t40574"/><id>urn:uuid:46307fdd-18a4-497d-b4f1-93f95d74baa0</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:42:08.120-04:00</updated><summary>The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arozarena scores in 9th as Mariners snap losing streak with 4-3 win over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-mariners-score-a09596"/><id>urn:uuid:77b2b21f-d5ff-4414-b970-c4a74d1ed1d6</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:37:38.884-04:00</updated><summary>Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on a groundout to first base from Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons continue to invest in young starters on offense by giving 4-year extension to Bergeron</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-bergeron-contract-v78664"/><id>urn:uuid:9970ce82-7c1b-4e48-9a75-c67c0d22e623</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:29:38.779-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have continued to invest in their offense by signing left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plainedge star Jaxson Torres commits to Arizona State for baseball, will not play high school football this fall</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/jaxson-torres-plainedge-arizona-state-wg8ysslx"/><id>urn:uuid:699e87c0-2812-44c2-a1b6-461eac4d3cba</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:11:30.831-04:00</updated><summary>Torres said: "It was a tough decision me and my family went through, but overall, baseball is where my future is."</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves starter Reynaldo López to be placed on IL after being a late scratch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-reynaldo-lopez-martin-perez-p23586"/><id>urn:uuid:1695df65-bb96-4aa9-86e4-3a959937f5d5</id><updated>2026-08-01T19:03:06.941-04:00</updated><summary>Braves starter Reynaldo López was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday against the Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rasmussen, Fortes, Baker power the AL-leading Rays to a 1-0 win over the White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-rays-score-h36273"/><id>urn:uuid:f5f20d69-9a97-47fe-8120-f1cbcfd6bfb6</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:58:29.193-04:00</updated><summary>Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 in six strong innings and Nick Fortes drove in the game's only run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Knicks coach visits camp</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/former-knicks-coach-visits-camp-j22825"/><id>urn:uuid:4d1df847-1c04-43b1-bd2e-37c118d44276</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:57:04.062-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants had a coaching visitor at camp today. Former Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni. D'Antoni</summary></entry><entry><title>WR Slayton says Harbaugh is 'what we needed'</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/wr-slayton-says-harbaugh-is-what-we-needed--m44597"/><id>urn:uuid:fe6efa11-0099-4d9d-8f0d-92ff2b1c1dd5</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:48:01.048-04:00</updated><summary>Darius Slayton was held out of spring ball due to a sports hernia surgery. So</summary></entry><entry><title>Lions sign former Pro Bowl LB Devin White following his productive 2025 season with Raiders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-devin-white-b38542"/><id>urn:uuid:82602416-d446-4e77-8807-c6df88549ff2</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:23:28.668-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent linebacker Devin White.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Newsday Thorp Award winner Alex Rivas leads Long Island football clinic</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/alex-rivas-east-meadow-bh0hh5w0"/><id>urn:uuid:19c33297-8d59-48b3-a10a-59c374255f70</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:19:45.920-04:00</updated><summary>"I think it's part of the athlete journey to share what you learn with the next generation," Rivas said. "One of the joys of life is to share and contribute."</summary></entry><entry><title>Davis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rocket-classic-leaderboard-g87265"/><id>urn:uuid:8628a094-0143-4a9d-b44b-e30a6e38f3e3</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:16:41.893-04:00</updated><summary>Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the relatively easy course will give a lot of players on the tightly-packed leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pastore-sopranos-obit-g88262"/><id>urn:uuid:4e7940ec-f05f-437d-b088-532e938b87ac</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:12:27.558-04:00</updated><summary>Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seahawks' 1st-round pick Jadarian Price hopes to prove his worth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-price-holani-training-camp-h96823"/><id>urn:uuid:a8c2d270-d6f9-45ab-b4de-0af2bdc69d5e</id><updated>2026-08-01T18:07:27.042-04:00</updated><summary>When Jadarian Price went back home to Denison, Texas, this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick sought to put his first paycheck to good use.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gausman gets first win since May 22, Springer drives in two as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-blue-jays-score-e16995"/><id>urn:uuid:186a8271-a4a9-4a91-ab76-dea695a1a3a5</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:58:29.760-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ionescu has 27 points, 10 rebounds as Liberty edge Mercury 94-92</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-mercury-score-u77269"/><id>urn:uuid:5541c5de-5bf2-4f20-9934-3ab13b1df0dc</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:49:27.045-04:00</updated><summary>Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury to a 94-92.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bo Nix feels 'normal' again, and the Broncos are letting him play free after two ankle surgeries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-bo-nix-quarterback-f16963"/><id>urn:uuid:ec627252-c794-4c8f-bc09-5c64b9d7e296</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:42:02.921-04:00</updated><summary>Bo Nix is back leading the Denver Broncos after surgeries on his right ankle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington Little League baseball team feeling the love from the community after winning state title</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/port-washington-little-league-ia3haz8n"/><id>urn:uuid:9c3097f6-f9a7-4d8b-8a56-0909da9068cc</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:40:58.229-04:00</updated><summary>"The amount of outreach that we've gotten from back home has been crazy," manager Dave Gabriel said. "The town is all rooting for us."</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns' QB competition between Sanders and Watson still in early stages</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-watson-sanders-g03112"/><id>urn:uuid:672a4c5d-111f-449d-8eaa-9862fdfdedba</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:30:00.855-04:00</updated><summary>The competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson to determine the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback is not expected to be settled until at least after the second exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 22.</summary></entry><entry><title>Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lindsey-graham-darline-graham-senate-south-carolina-t43820"/><id>urn:uuid:2fa73691-220b-4798-83fa-86fdc76c41ec</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:19:57.176-04:00</updated><summary>Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Open Mosque Day invites community to learn about Islam, Muslim neighbors</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/open-mosque-day-melville-hillside-ldkdmw17"/><id>urn:uuid:58c52b91-81eb-46ec-9a67-c02be93ee9d8</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:14:57.912-04:00</updated><summary>About 100 people toured the Islamic Center of Melville, asked questions about Islam, enjoyed food and tried henna tattoos at the event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Correa's ankle recovery surges ahead, and he won't rule out a 2026 return for Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-correa-injury-p72004"/><id>urn:uuid:8fec0710-af58-42fc-a7c9-4921581d9cbe</id><updated>2026-08-01T17:05:03.553-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected and the Houston Astros' star infielder didn't rule out a return this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaquan Brisker's homecoming to Pittsburgh was about football. Family was just a bonus</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-training-camp-s94900"/><id>urn:uuid:4bf797c2-3be2-4ad2-add1-18a0643f0530</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:56:32.408-04:00</updated><summary>Jaquan Brisker is leaning into his homecoming with the Steelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens remember Timothy Stark as beloved Medford friend at celebration of life</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/tim-stark-funeral-eyva5u4f"/><id>urn:uuid:ab6abced-d93c-487a-af8d-10db5d016953</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:38:21.607-04:00</updated><summary>"I've been a pastor here for almost 30 years, and I think more people knew Tim than me," the church pastor said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees trade reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates for two prospects</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/camilo-doval-yankees-trade-n2ivqrrf"/><id>urn:uuid:5eed1a73-5509-42e2-ae49-a3791fe323b6</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:38:02.661-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees recalled hard-throwing righthander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Camilo Doval's spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte says he'll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-pulte-clayton-intelligence-director-r64021"/><id>urn:uuid:1b67c706-ab17-47d0-8dac-fb730f52a63d</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:30:16.965-04:00</updated><summary>The two-month tenure of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence will officially come to an end on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-ryan-ohearn-d60410"/><id>urn:uuid:290421ab-c4e9-4103-b4bf-90fd20427c42</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:29:36.988-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left quad and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/world-dog-surfing-championship-s39290"/><id>urn:uuid:bc3e609a-1041-4b4f-a257-eba37ef4b653</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:28:28.515-04:00</updated><summary>Dogs are catching waves at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Northern California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-plane-crash-s63190"/><id>urn:uuid:daffa933-5813-4ea4-b46e-f535a7624208</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:21:30.537-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Peru say a plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines has crashed into a field outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chicago-bears-jaylon-johnson-y23426"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe8c406-586e-4e47-9444-45a7af14fb5b</id><updated>2026-08-01T16:03:28.685-04:00</updated><summary>After a 2025 when two-time Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson suffered through groin surgery and returned to play at less than 100%, the start to this training camp has been viewed as a chance to prove he is fully recovered.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sydney Taylor's 29 points, last second 3-pointer give Sky an 84-83 win over Liberty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-sky-score-v05017"/><id>urn:uuid:064cd5d6-1e87-4bfc-95b4-30d0f7336d05</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:59:19.354-04:00</updated><summary>Sydney Taylor hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining and finished with 29 points as the Chicago Sky beat the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mitchell grabs spotlight with two-TD day</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/mitchell-grabs-spotlight-with-two-td-day-b44057"/><id>urn:uuid:37798605-fd04-4297-b7e2-a674772d4254</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:55:38.677-04:00</updated><summary>Adonai Mitchell had a good practice on Saturday, catching two touchdown passes from Geno Smith.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans' Will Levis: 'There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-qb-ward-trubisky-levis-e61631"/><id>urn:uuid:29ba2af7-9d78-4373-a2e1-d1491a26074d</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:45:42.322-04:00</updated><summary>Go ahead and call Will Levis cocky.</summary></entry><entry><title>How No. 2 overall pick Bailey deals with pressure</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/how-no-2-overall-pick-bailey-deals-with-pressure-l94088"/><id>urn:uuid:db85ac12-1697-4100-8bcf-2b7c06ca9925</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:36:58.999-04:00</updated><summary>David Bailey knows the pressure that comes with being the No. 2 overall pick. He</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners place outfielder Luke Raley on the injured list with left forearm strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/raley-mariners-injured-r05419"/><id>urn:uuid:91f6ae42-1af1-4aaf-bb36-aff15279cf17</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:35:52.062-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a left forearm strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-moscow-explosion-b75502"/><id>urn:uuid:e45c777c-5529-4471-b542-ed52dfab8e68</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:27:59.398-04:00</updated><summary>Russian state media say a bomb detonated at a restaurant in central Moscow, killing at least three people, including the bomber.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs hit by 2 training camp injuries as wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen leave practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-training-camp-injuries-n70603"/><id>urn:uuid:bc77cf50-6f54-410b-bf1f-283974ce0c54</id><updated>2026-08-01T15:16:22.987-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen have left training camp with injuries, impacting a position that struggled last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swimmers on Long Island cautioned to stay out of the surf due to rip current risk</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/rip-currents-robert-moses-smith-point-j15vcomk"/><id>urn:uuid:6a3d2e8e-dcbf-4506-82c0-c9faabdc774c</id><updated>2026-08-01T14:56:44.170-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of swimmers were rescued from the surf at Smith Point County Park and Robert Moses State Park on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil leak spreads from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman, images show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oil-tanker-spill-environment-russia-oman-marine-g31695"/><id>urn:uuid:87f9d1fd-060d-444f-93f6-dd0acdfcc5a6</id><updated>2026-08-01T14:39:51.053-04:00</updated><summary>Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press reveal there's crude oil leaking from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman's coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Truck explodes outside Colombia police base, injuring 11 officers and killing a dog</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-violence-car-bomb-cucuta-police-eln-j53676"/><id>urn:uuid:a15248a3-0c3f-4185-9cf2-f688686abf31</id><updated>2026-08-01T14:30:04.842-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia's government blamed the nation's largest remaining rebel group for an explosion outside a police base that injured 11 officers and killed a police dog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pirro-trump-reflecting-pool-damage-vandalism-j28577"/><id>urn:uuid:d061dc12-7665-479e-93c6-e1923fd793a4</id><updated>2026-08-01T14:23:02.627-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brentford pays club-record fee for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mamadou-sangare-brentford-lens-transfer-e62693"/><id>urn:uuid:aa050575-62d3-4f67-ac53-8dd9484e9a26</id><updated>2026-08-01T14:18:52.430-04:00</updated><summary>Brentford says it has paid a club-record fee to sign Mamadou Sangaré from Lens.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyberattack-minnesota-water-systems-j25836"/><id>urn:uuid:cd7b421f-4e9f-47f6-ba9c-2edeba3a9d75</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:58:23.760-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating "safely."</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraq and Turkey strike a 1-year oil pipeline deal to boost exports during ongoing Hormuz closures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-turkey-oil-pipeline-agreement-f40409"/><id>urn:uuid:fdea7cf3-de15-4a6c-a747-cbdbd6428eab</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:40:35.040-04:00</updated><summary>Iraq and Turkey have signed a deal to transport Iraqi crude oil through a pipeline to Turkey's port of Ceyhan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/west-heat-dome-climate-g82747"/><id>urn:uuid:8b9c5ee5-7f4c-400e-a0ee-13ee17deb190</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:35:51.679-04:00</updated><summary>Dangerous heat has hit parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in many areas.</summary></entry><entry><title>49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to undergo season-ending knee surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-ricky-pearsall-k78723"/><id>urn:uuid:bbf5cc3b-a2e6-46b1-9970-d438ee31fe51</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:13:37.601-04:00</updated><summary>San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending surgery on his injured right knee in the latest setback for the 2024 first-round pick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women's British Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/british-womens-open-third-round-g33379"/><id>urn:uuid:90f45f22-1fd2-4a71-bcc3-d45ded2e5346</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:09:51.555-04:00</updated><summary>Yealimi Noh has her first 54-hole lead in a major at the Women's British Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former England striker Welbeck joins Chelsea from Brighton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/danny-welbeck-chelsea-brighton-transfer-d41880"/><id>urn:uuid:be362d61-7eb5-47e8-8713-b1dca512ac7f</id><updated>2026-08-01T13:06:08.846-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has continued its off-season recruitment drive by signing former England international Danny Welbeck from Premier League rival Brighton.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longtime 49ers executive Paraag Marathe leaves the team to focus on European soccer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-paraag-marathe-i11518"/><id>urn:uuid:6028665c-4ec6-4d6b-ad85-b8e081859031</id><updated>2026-08-01T12:25:24.677-04:00</updated><summary>Longtime San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe is leaving the team to focus on the organization's European soccer teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/enbridge-pipeline-michigan-supreme-court-l55361"/><id>urn:uuid:23d4eef4-40d7-4aa0-8a3f-6ebf72163729</id><updated>2026-08-01T12:17:13.691-04:00</updated><summary>The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 men, a teen arrested in killing of 18-year-old Michael David Grajeda Suazo in Hempstead, police say</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/killing-suazo-hempstead-arrest-q9du4hks"/><id>urn:uuid:0a02a3cc-6f19-4dea-98a7-6eef0af8c51e</id><updated>2026-08-01T12:03:06.932-04:00</updated><summary>Nassau police charged 2 men and a teen with second-degree murder in the June death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/jamaica-women-of-color-hockey-collective-k44411"/><id>urn:uuid:4177ec29-e9fa-406e-832c-ff39bb67c367</id><updated>2026-08-01T11:47:15.761-04:00</updated><summary>Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by holding a recent weekend clinic in Jamaica.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians acquire Blake Perkins and Craig Yoho from Brewers for Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-brewers-trade-naylor-perkins-t72224"/><id>urn:uuid:0cadec3f-a315-40d7-b768-250e2d07ab2f</id><updated>2026-08-01T11:28:49.944-04:00</updated><summary>The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Blake Perkins and right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho from the Milwaukee Brewers for catcher Bo Naylor and right-hander Codi Heuer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/amazon-deforestation-data-colombia-2025-forest-loss-w62678"/><id>urn:uuid:ae04fc58-4ac0-452b-b3dd-3fbf42f5904e</id><updated>2026-08-01T11:26:37.485-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia's government has reported a slight increase in deforestation in 2025, but it still surpassed its four-year reduction target under President Gustavo Petro.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/palestinians-gaza-hamas-disarm-trump-israel-l55287"/><id>urn:uuid:1d9cc4b4-ee6f-4e34-88d2-373da50bcf17</id><updated>2026-08-01T10:28:07.374-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's announcement that Hamas agreed to disarm offers a glimmer of hope for Palestinians in Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie begs for 'someone to come forward' in her mother's disappearance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/savannah-nancy-guthrie-missing-mom-ransom-note-h23806"/><id>urn:uuid:3a5a5edf-c5d7-45f4-ab00-6fd14f0f1611</id><updated>2026-08-01T10:13:37.729-04:00</updated><summary>"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie said her family was "desperate" and "begging for help" in the disappearance of her mother.</summary></entry><entry><title>America In Focus: US economy expands at sluggish pace, mortgage rate hit the highest level in a year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-economy-iran-trump-unemployment-fed-mortgage-d12077"/><id>urn:uuid:2cb4f4f7-0015-47ce-84fc-54e6d72f6392</id><updated>2026-08-01T10:10:29.942-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tests reveal Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sustained a strain to his right calf, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/buffalo-bills-cj-gardnerjohnson-r18658"/><id>urn:uuid:1784bab3-3e8d-4384-b247-df0a51a536fa</id><updated>2026-08-01T10:04:35.317-04:00</updated><summary>Tests revealed Buffalo Bills safety C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition with cautious optimism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-government-opposition-talks-trump-administration-g89918"/><id>urn:uuid:6f41318f-89c0-4090-bf43-2d60370b14bf</id><updated>2026-08-01T09:49:24.572-04:00</updated><summary>Venezuelans are looking at the latest round of talks between the ruling party and the opposition with cautious optimism after several failed negotiations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sunrise Highway, LIE overnight lane closures in Nassau and Suffolk</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/lie-sunrise-highway-lanes-closed-re56dwz1"/><id>urn:uuid:2ec0dfc3-806e-48a8-ab6f-90498a7a8572</id><updated>2026-08-01T09:49:08.883-04:00</updated><summary>The state Department of Transportation is repaving parts of these roadways over the next few weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-blanche-attorney-general-cornyn-tillis-weaponization-v24221"/><id>urn:uuid:29ca32cb-bdc7-4a36-9cd5-4c319ebd56f9</id><updated>2026-08-01T09:48:56.939-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is threatening to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts won't support his nominee for attorney general.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers' resolve in sweltering heat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/croatia-serbia-traffic-border-eu-ees-n80760"/><id>urn:uuid:263a80cd-bfbd-4266-a154-57937bd0fbd3</id><updated>2026-08-01T09:16:14.593-04:00</updated><summary>Travelers at a major border crossing between Croatia and Serbia faced hourslong waits on Saturday due to peak summer holiday traffic.</summary></entry><entry><title>China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Sea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-military-drills-scarborough-shoal-philippines-b81599"/><id>urn:uuid:95602003-26f0-4024-a668-6bb28e70cd71</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:58:00.935-04:00</updated><summary>China has conducted military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday as territorial tensions with the Philippines intensify.</summary></entry><entry><title>A woman with apparent heat stroke found dead while taking shelter in a car in quake-hit Japan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-quake-kumamoto-mall-factory-search-s99559"/><id>urn:uuid:0ec9e3b3-2366-41e8-b89c-2e02ab62a967</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:57:45.836-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say the latest victim from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto last week is an elderly woman who apparently developed heat stroke while taking shelter in a car.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains its crew</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iceland-whaling-paul-watson-bandero-ship-seized-h15797"/><id>urn:uuid:230c6106-5048-4ebd-82f0-e2087eb1edac</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:34:35.901-04:00</updated><summary>Icelandic coast guards and special forces have seized a ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/max-miller-abuse-allegations-moreno-ohio-congress-e86023"/><id>urn:uuid:d6b2c77f-8a60-4ad2-a531-3f7baf2ce484</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:30:00.417-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are seeing a fresh opportunity for an upset in a northeast Ohio congressional seat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for the annual Pride boat parade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pride-lgbtqi-amsterdam-canals-security-jetten-y73370"/><id>urn:uuid:09120357-0370-4763-a8ce-34db0bcc2221</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:11:11.387-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of thousands of people are lining Amsterdam's canals for the city's annual Pride festival boat parade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dead at 50</title><author><name> Los Angeles Times</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kavinsky-french-dj-composer-a9z8mnug"/><id>urn:uuid:2ec9c203-dc08-445d-9ef0-7e4ddab99603</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:09:40.051-04:00</updated><summary>LOS ANGELES — Kavinsky, the French electronic musician and DJ whose moody single "Nightcall" scored</summary></entry><entry><title>Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/drought-heat-fishing-closures-climate-k37469"/><id>urn:uuid:14160f1d-7038-4be6-8e00-5cb3d2da124a</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:06:01.529-04:00</updated><summary>Trout need cool water to survive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in Centereach and Shoreham, Suffolk police say</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/motorcycle-crash-fatal-centereach-w7w1vnww"/><id>urn:uuid:cb6a2dff-90be-4aa1-a2c2-9e18c1cd8d7c</id><updated>2026-08-01T08:04:08.395-04:00</updated><summary>Herson Almonte, of Port Washington, and Daniel Austin, of Mastic, were killed in two separate crashes, Suffolk police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/wes-moore-trump-governors-election-security-midterms-v35304"/><id>urn:uuid:ed5a39ee-0c4a-4d4a-9804-fe9c9c61a913</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:49:03.477-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland says he's concerned that President Trump might use federal power to influence the fall elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hamburg Pride draws 300,000 with increased security, a week after a fatal attack in Berlin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-hamburg-pride-parade-berlin-attack-security-w10304"/><id>urn:uuid:48bd8814-7d69-479e-9dfc-75f37425bc8f</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:41:21.687-04:00</updated><summary>Hamburg's Pride parade, one of Germany's biggest, has made its way through the port city with increased security a week after a fatal extremist attack near its counterpart in Berlin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cape Verde star Pico Lopes gets red card in Shamrock Rovers game in Ireland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pico-lopes-cape-verde-red-card-ireland-x65770"/><id>urn:uuid:44822128-ddbb-49b9-835b-c057b70f8280</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:36:48.386-04:00</updated><summary>Roberto "Pico" Lopes got a hero's welcome in Ireland after the World Cup — and a red card on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/total-solar-eclipse-sun-moon-i29320"/><id>urn:uuid:9c73b0de-ec87-41d9-8c3e-ca04028e547f</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:25:49.723-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Europe's wildfire crisis eases in west as danger shifts east to Greece</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fires-wildfires-europe-m82452"/><id>urn:uuid:8a590b0d-2a34-4fd2-8d3b-e464511bbfc7</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:12:47.287-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters have contained a vast wildfire in southwestern France, allowing nearly 200,000 people to return home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-truth-social-media-insider-trading-posts-feeds-traders-q17510"/><id>urn:uuid:8ce86f19-44c7-4baf-9037-be8de88b78e1</id><updated>2026-08-01T07:06:46.521-04:00</updated><summary>Investors looking to get a jump on White House announcements will be able to buy sneak peeks starting Saturday as a Trump family company starts selling special, fast access to the president's posts on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/infantino-fifa-uefa-c81139"/><id>urn:uuid:4a2f1c3e-2057-4e77-98cf-03199bfc3c73</id><updated>2026-08-01T06:18:02.413-04:00</updated><summary>UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that "no option should be off the table" as it will pursue a full review of his now abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Wandering Page bookstore opens in Bellmore</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/the-wandering-page-bookshop-bellmore-xdnrbgob"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3b4f78-1d2b-41b8-9a18-7469f5efa030</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Join community events at the bookshop, where Denise Cruz creates a welcoming space for book lovers and local engagement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stony Brook University course aims to dispel misconceptions about sharks</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/stony-brook-university-sharks-jdiy6byb"/><id>urn:uuid:3a96c974-687e-438d-a4f2-1ba48a9e3ccc</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The two-week course teaches about sharks' role in marine ecosystems while also dispelling misconceptions that often portray them as dangerous.</summary></entry><entry><title>Finding a new career as a voice actor</title><author><name>Barbara Schuler</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/voice-actors-ala9gxof"/><id>urn:uuid:f873f38a-274f-43df-898a-841c5b27bbcf</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From audio books to commercials, voice acting is a whole new career for these actors.</summary></entry><entry><title>By the time they got to Woodstock, The Who, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and other legendary rock acts had already played Long Island gigs</title><author><name>Andy Edelstein</name><email>andy.edelstein@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/woodstock-grateful-dead-stony-brook-i6scqjq3"/><id>urn:uuid:3aac81f0-1541-4791-9ac8-d98badfa76e4</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>One LI college's gym was a hotbed for some of the rock's biggest names.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Massapequa's Little League baseball teams help feed a state champion powerhouse at the high school level</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/massapequa-little-league-high-school-baseball-erobmyw9"/><id>urn:uuid:ab9e3b5b-b65e-4ef9-b456-47401963494f</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I give credit and kudos to the two Little League [teams]," Massapequa varsity baseball coach Tom Sheedy said.</summary></entry><entry><title>7 best things we ate on Long Island last month</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/best-things-critics-ate-long-island-rmn389x1"/><id>urn:uuid:7c54bfb9-db95-4f67-8a5e-fbb0a89aae32</id><updated>2026-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>You think you've had chicken shawarma, you think you've had a wrap — and then you eat this.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-israel-gaza-mideast-m04540"/><id>urn:uuid:69743d1a-3d77-4d80-afc0-f57ae2b1c202</id><updated>2026-08-01T04:52:24.512-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migration-spain-ceuta-morocco-o16119"/><id>urn:uuid:3cc81366-9068-470a-926d-239a3be8fa26</id><updated>2026-08-01T04:19:16.291-04:00</updated><summary>Spain has installed a 500-meter containment barrier on the sea border between its North African territory of Ceuta and Morocco.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street week ahead: monthly jobs report, McDonald's and SpaceX earnings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wall-street-earnings-jobs-inflation-a89290"/><id>urn:uuid:d5b88ff3-626d-4bad-9bae-acb034a1b125</id><updated>2026-08-01T04:00:29.431-04:00</updated><summary>Earnings from big U.S. companies and closely-watched jobs reports are among the key updates for Wall Street this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-missing-climbers-search-resumed-broad-peak-s28629"/><id>urn:uuid:aafdec5b-ecb9-48f3-8923-a771ae98d14b</id><updated>2026-08-01T03:44:35.194-04:00</updated><summary>Renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine others have died in an avalanche in Pakistan, according to Purja's expedition company.</summary></entry><entry><title>Feds moving to fill some vacancies at WTC health program, lawmakers say</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/world-trade-center-health-program-gn939f3w"/><id>urn:uuid:dfc91c0e-ac12-4aaf-9513-14bc4c623f54</id><updated>2026-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York lawmakers say there needs to be a greater sense of urgency in hiring more workers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laurel wilt quarantine district for towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown, DEC says</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/laurel-wilt-quarantine-suffolk-wxnqtzsv"/><id>urn:uuid:37cc8d7f-fc12-456e-b211-48a80c54c10b</id><updated>2026-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The state quarantine order comes after laurel wilt was found in the towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown.</summary></entry><entry><title>New federal law opens door for more housing on Long Island</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/bipartisan-federal-housing-bill-rzv5mrda"/><id>urn:uuid:dff11ca1-a7c1-4ba4-90dd-cea7dd3d8594</id><updated>2026-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Potential for significant upsides for the region, builders and would-be homebuyers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Met Benny Agbayani excited to see his son Bruin 'continuing the legacy' with his old club</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/bruin-agbayani-benny-bobby-valentine-u87flala"/><id>urn:uuid:4878a4b2-1b41-4e7c-b883-a0591aeff625</id><updated>2026-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I didn't think he was going to get traded," Benny Agbayani said. "To have this come true, sometimes it's a blessing and sometimes you never know."</summary></entry><entry><title>Lewis hits tying homer in 7th and Keaschall provides go-ahead double as Twins beat Mariners 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-mariners-score-lewis-g21022"/><id>urn:uuid:0ce502ae-4e28-4b3b-9105-72ce7e8f1bcd</id><updated>2026-08-01T01:26:56.607-04:00</updated><summary>Royce Lewis hit a tying home run in the seventh inning and Luke Keaschall smacked a go-ahead double as the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-dodgers-score-s28217"/><id>urn:uuid:2b01e509-e434-4ba7-af2b-d90b021162e3</id><updated>2026-08-01T01:09:41.116-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 in the series opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jase Bowen hits 1st career home run and Padres toss combined 2-hitter in 7-0 win over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-giants-score-bowen-j24802"/><id>urn:uuid:34bd3ee8-9ea3-4c87-998b-698dac4487be</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:49:13.924-04:00</updated><summary>Jase Bowen hit his first major league homer, Ty France drove in three runs and three San Diego Padres pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turang, Bauers hit home runs to back Drohan's quality start in Brewers' 6-2 win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-angels-score-t66351"/><id>urn:uuid:d1c6cf56-f579-48d7-8468-318223e06098</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:44:04.224-04:00</updated><summary>Brice Turang and Jake Bauers powered a five-run fifth inning with home runs, Shane Drohan allowed two runs and four hits in six innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras exits after 95-mph pitch clips his helmet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/willson-contreras-hit-by-pitch-b29679"/><id>urn:uuid:0202bda0-f56d-4ed0-9e21-bbf6288730a8</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:38:37.619-04:00</updated><summary>Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras left the game after being hit on the side of his helmet by a pitch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clark has 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Fever's victory over the Fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-fire-score-w97935"/><id>urn:uuid:b451e742-b32d-40c9-94eb-9ac2da630182</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:35:18.684-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her fourth career triple-double, and the Indiana Fever won their their fifth straight with a 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>'I just want a chance': Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migrants-spain-ceuta-morocco-f62932"/><id>urn:uuid:9bbc3a72-44ec-4d75-b52a-50ab69ca48c1</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:34:15.503-04:00</updated><summary>When he heard that the border was breached, Abdulah Buji jumped on his motorbike and rode as fast as he could to join the tens of thousands of other Moroccans who swam en masse to reach Spanish territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/andy-burnham-manchester-number-10-north-j04649"/><id>urn:uuid:040cb5c7-008f-4731-b130-4fb5b953212e</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:28:24.548-04:00</updated><summary>Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with "No_ 10 North."</summary></entry><entry><title>Dillon Dingler's grand slam helps the Tigers beat A's 13-1 in Max Clark's debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-athletics-score-d50339"/><id>urn:uuid:87238d11-e2c2-4ee8-92dd-cd5c17244859</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:27:23.143-04:00</updated><summary>Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam in Detroit's seven-run eighth inning and the Tigers opened their longest trip of the season with a 13-1 win over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-immigration-deportation-asylum-judges-r54094"/><id>urn:uuid:397d4f17-1022-46ea-b5f9-b0db275e4640</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:07:46.460-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/dogs-rattlesnakes-avoidance-training-i10977"/><id>urn:uuid:0ea51cd4-66aa-4975-89ac-6c39525d3932</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:05:31.933-04:00</updated><summary>In parts of the U.S. where venomous snakes are more common, training programs aim to protect pets from getting bitten.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sugano helps the Rockies beat the Royals 3-1 in game delayed at start by hailstorm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-rockies-score-n90722"/><id>urn:uuid:6e8bcaea-65d9-4e62-8004-8bc47b4d11db</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:05:15.097-04:00</updated><summary>Tomoyuki Sugano allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings to win for the seventh time in his last eight starts and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night after a hailstorm delayed the start an hour.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-interest-rates-midterms-iran-w55452"/><id>urn:uuid:5b5812f2-5b3e-41dd-805f-56ba954f62c1</id><updated>2026-08-01T00:01:14.679-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has for months pressured the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, claiming it would be "Rocket Fuel!"</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins acquire right-hander Dean Kremer from Orioles for minor league outfielder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-orioles-kremer-reyes-trade-f98353"/><id>urn:uuid:fdaf16b9-f425-4eac-a3cf-cefb82627766</id><updated>2026-07-31T23:57:10.721-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have acquired pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ijeh has 3 goals in North Carolina's 5-0 rout of Orlando</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pride-courage-score-nwsl-r88756"/><id>urn:uuid:ab2ed5bc-74e5-437f-911e-da0f47a19e1c</id><updated>2026-07-31T23:31:39.515-04:00</updated><summary>Evelyn Ijeh scored three goals to lead the North Carolina Courage in a 5-0 victory over the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seahawks receiver Tory Horton hopes to pick up where he left off after 2025 season cut short</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-horton-shin-injury-healthy-e39839"/><id>urn:uuid:8f3d8558-7534-43e8-a872-59c2034be9cb</id><updated>2026-07-31T23:00:48.150-04:00</updated><summary>It was around Week 3 last season that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton felt something was wrong with his shin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sophie Cunningham says she's not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/indiana-fever-sophie-cunningham-wnba-j83105"/><id>urn:uuid:8d8bcef3-6e80-4699-ba67-3823a64a3085</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:55:59.739-04:00</updated><summary>Sophie Cunningham says she's unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation in women's sports that have accompanied the Indiana's Fever's recent games are a distraction for the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington Little League baseball team wins state championship</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/port-washington-little-league-rzqtkrop"/><id>urn:uuid:8f2a2d2d-3d49-48a3-916b-189e5f96dfcd</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:44:59.862-04:00</updated><summary>Port Washington will represent New York at the Metro Region tournament beginning Aug. 8 in Bristol, Connecticut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reese has 19th double-double of the season in the Dream's 98-89 win over the Storm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/storm-dream-score-k66986"/><id>urn:uuid:c97e238d-f840-4bf6-aa84-3db24ac52f3a</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:25:25.470-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese had 21 points and 13 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream beat the Seattle Storm 98-89 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskyy-missile-attack-ballistics-k22146"/><id>urn:uuid:5b7d5112-b208-49ab-b41a-6bcedaea4943</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:24:58.808-04:00</updated><summary>Russia has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones into Kyiv, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.</summary></entry><entry><title>SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-congress-nil-trump-sec-big-ten-n03370"/><id>urn:uuid:fa62ed13-4fd5-455c-8b9f-907b6755f54d</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:16:49.697-04:00</updated><summary>The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toronto's winless streak reaches 11 matches after 1-1 draw with NYCFC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-new-york-city-fc-score-mls-s25825"/><id>urn:uuid:e5d03e64-8476-43a5-848a-86c20e1bbeb1</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:10:53.307-04:00</updated><summary>Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks score 4 in 8th to beat Guardians 4-1 and move into second in NL wild-card race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-guardians-score-y33980"/><id>urn:uuid:6729b860-c338-4a43-8b9b-0132a127dc11</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:09:23.826-04:00</updated><summary>Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno had back-to-back RBI singles off Erik Sabrowski in a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rams won't know more about Aaron Donald's possible return before breaking camp, McVay says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-donald-rams-k45018"/><id>urn:uuid:8051871d-336e-4432-93d0-21574940499e</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:06:20.979-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Donald's potential return to the Los Angeles Rams will not be decided while they are in training camp, but coach Sean McVay said the star defensive lineman's status is "going in the right direction."</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves blast past the Nationals 6-2 as Harris and Olson launch long home runs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-braves-score-p88883"/><id>urn:uuid:5ce1eb88-bfae-4fad-bae9-38ed358820aa</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:03:36.961-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hit long home runs as the Atlanta Braves pulled away from the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 victory Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mystics beat the Wings 81-75 for 1st 4-game winning streak since 2020</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wings-mystics-score-b66646"/><id>urn:uuid:3ddc8a69-4fd2-4984-be63-49a610c02950</id><updated>2026-07-31T22:02:16.635-04:00</updated><summary>Shakira Austin scored a season-high 28 points to go with 10 rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 81-75.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injuries shadow the Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-fan-fest-e83184"/><id>urn:uuid:575cf584-7c7c-41dd-b55b-3ab79aa964ad</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:59:52.817-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Panthers scrimmaged in front of approximately 40,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium in their first appearance on their home turf since losing in the opening round of last season's playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Henderson triples in 4-run 7th in the Orioles' 6-4 win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-orioles-score-g93569"/><id>urn:uuid:6b83d5d7-b963-4025-9429-36eff76bf9db</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:55:11.025-04:00</updated><summary>Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luis Urías hits tiebreaking single in 8th inning as Blue Jays beat slumping Cardinals 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-blue-jays-score-k72524"/><id>urn:uuid:424caf53-d25a-4375-b24e-4af9ecc8d60e</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:52:24.842-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch-hitter Luis Urías broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox hit 4 homers to cruise past the Rays 6-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-rays-score-l58943"/><id>urn:uuid:4a1f39c6-d5b0-4c92-80ff-3b235d5dfa97</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:45:20.727-04:00</updated><summary>Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sal Stewart hits 2-run HR, drives in 4 as Reds come back to beat Pirates 8-7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-reds-score-c02232"/><id>urn:uuid:3eedcd8f-6acf-4b92-97c0-a974090f09b6</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:26:57.265-04:00</updated><summary>Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-five-loss-h02017"/><id>urn:uuid:dec613dd-6b2e-434b-a4c4-7ca5d2cc71d5</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:05:10.792-04:00</updated><summary>A federal court dealt a perhaps chaos-inducing blow to the NCAA's new eligibility rule when it ruled all high school class of '22 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are eligible for a fifth season this school year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-harrison-bader-g68926"/><id>urn:uuid:51ada1ad-8826-4e73-8a8f-8b7735e9cdbc</id><updated>2026-07-31T21:00:32.211-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot during a scooter accident last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners place third baseman J.P. Crawford on 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-crawford-left-wrist-inflammation-k71498"/><id>urn:uuid:c3dccfa2-7654-4bbf-9b33-deb2e6a6dceb</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:59:32.087-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners placed third baseman J.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Met's next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/met-gala-exhibit-john-galliano-m75998"/><id>urn:uuid:e41e1868-8a06-49e7-bc60-29a66c01ee59</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:55:39.535-04:00</updated><summary>The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will focus on John Galliano.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers call up outfield prospect Max Clark and scratch starter Casey Mize as trade deadline nears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-max-clark-casey-mize-o33664"/><id>urn:uuid:378c1323-0ccb-4a13-8443-b40df64664a4</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:40:06.403-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wpbl-women-baseball-d48877"/><id>urn:uuid:f911edb9-6cc3-4bd8-bc0a-a6d8dd94c0ea</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:38:59.191-04:00</updated><summary>The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League begins this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County Sheriff Anthony LaRocco retires, Robert Matarazzo named acting sheriff</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau-county-sheriff-anthony-larocco-robert-matarazzo-bruce-blakeman-pt264rj1"/><id>urn:uuid:aef96481-f13c-4e4c-ba5a-4406ec1456c5</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:36:09.393-04:00</updated><summary>Undersheriff Robert Matarazzo will serve as acting sheriff until County Executive Bruce Blakeman appoints a permanent successor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilberto Cárdenas, revered for his advocacy for Chicanos and Latino art, dies at 79</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gabriel-cardenas-latino-chicano-texas-i45295"/><id>urn:uuid:f1983bca-9a7d-4036-b1dd-84e9610f2b41</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:29:10.669-04:00</updated><summary>Gilberto Cárdenas, a highly respected sociologist who many considered a great advocate for advancing Latino and Chicano identity through academia and art, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Mets fans tell Newsday what they want club to do at trade deadline</title><author><name>Justin Girshon</name><email>justin.girshon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-trade-deadline-fans-lt5tum9g"/><id>urn:uuid:c53450fa-8958-4815-a000-05d8f1ec0cdc</id><updated>2026-07-31T20:15:50.296-04:00</updated><summary>Even with the Mets' struggles, Cecil Maloney, an 86-year-old from Lynbrook, believes they shouldn't make trades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-infantino-fifa-investors-r82287"/><id>urn:uuid:24558b4e-b2e9-4798-bac2-e4292513cff2</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:55:42.888-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles and reliever Yennier Cano agree to $7.5 million contract for 2027-28</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-cano-extension-l06294"/><id>urn:uuid:c289ecac-9a51-4c90-852a-eef24730d5c7</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:51:43.624-04:00</updated><summary>Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a deal that includes a $10 million club option for 2029.</summary></entry><entry><title>A fired-up Kirk Cousins digs in as Raiders starter while Fernando Mendoza surges in camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/raiders-cousins-mendoza-kubiak-y19986"/><id>urn:uuid:9517936c-6ad2-4a1b-9ae2-18ff110860e2</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:44:49.267-04:00</updated><summary>Fernando Mendoza eventually taking over as the Raiders' starting quarterback seems inevitable.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees pitcher Will Warren told himself, 'Go be you,' and he did just that</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/will-warren-yankees-dn57iy1g"/><id>urn:uuid:d2350b94-daad-4a59-907f-a2af2825ad2d</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:37:49.145-04:00</updated><summary>After a rough stretch, Will Warren allowed four hits and no walks in 6 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 2-0 victory over the Cubs on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie Jeremiyah Love looks the part of a star during Cardinals' first week of camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/arizona-cardinals-jeremiyah-love-u33521"/><id>urn:uuid:569e8251-3fea-4575-8614-e3e08db2ad1d</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:28:44.445-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has had an impressive first week of preseason camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ncaa-eligibility-lawsuit-injunction-granted-x17527"/><id>urn:uuid:67a38e1a-8757-4de1-826c-e200d4fb458b</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:21:12.343-04:00</updated><summary>A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out of the transfer portal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens rescued from rip currents at Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach County Park</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/smith-point-cupsogue-beach-county-park-beaches-rip-currents-ak3asnvw"/><id>urn:uuid:0af16d7f-17e2-4051-abb5-d1901fb36a59</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:20:29.415-04:00</updated><summary>Western Suffolk, as well as Nassau, were under a "moderate risk" of rip currents late Friday and that risk level will remain in effect across the South Shore on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rocket-classic-leaderboard-j95900"/><id>urn:uuid:2e2d4534-ec09-42bb-8faa-2e8973c2940b</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:14:35.034-04:00</updated><summary>Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gotham, USWNT defender Emily Sonnett out with a ruptured patellar tendon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/emily-sonnett-uswnt-gotham-fc-nwsl-l10575"/><id>urn:uuid:18977e31-f43e-4c5e-b48e-0eed7997ddcf</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:08:39.708-04:00</updated><summary>Gotham FC and U.S. national team defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the National Women's Soccer League season because of a ruptured patellar tendon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lessons from Korey Stringer's death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-heat-safety-korey-stringer-cold-tubs-x21267"/><id>urn:uuid:68d323d5-5cd4-440b-bfc3-7767a78e7c95</id><updated>2026-07-31T19:00:13.859-04:00</updated><summary>Korey Stringer's death from heat stroke in 2001 after he collapsed at practice with the Minnesota Vikings prompted many changes to safety protocols across all levels of sports.</summary></entry><entry><title>George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/george-santos-kalshi-prediction-markets-settlement-j05171"/><id>urn:uuid:123e1832-4e50-4171-9f92-f7b44a1beedf</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:59:53.590-04:00</updated><summary>Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Labour's Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Andy Burnham</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/manchester-uk-mayor-election-labour-reform-b27723"/><id>urn:uuid:692ad8ca-f52c-4004-9696-268a4141f366</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:42:36.123-04:00</updated><summary>Labour Party candidate Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester after Andy Burnham left that job to become Britain's prime minister.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros shift Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen for the Rangers series after a rough start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-imai-bullpen-h22029"/><id>urn:uuid:d0eb037c-5c52-440f-84a3-20e48de12c17</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:40:48.875-04:00</updated><summary>Houston starter Tatsuya Imai will pitch out of the bullpen for Houston's weekend series against the Texas Rangers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Korey Stringer died from heat stroke 25 years ago. His widow has made prevention her life's mission</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-training-camps-heat-safety-korey-stringer-h46398"/><id>urn:uuid:87484e8f-8384-49ac-b9fa-c3229e5e113a</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:32:16.792-04:00</updated><summary>Kelci Stringer has made a life mission out of heat safety after her husband Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat stroke suffered during training camp in Minnesota.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emotional Azizulhasni wins Commonwealth Games keirin gold at 38 for Malaysia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/azizulhasni-awang-malaysia-cycling-commonwealth-games-a64565"/><id>urn:uuid:94e59156-2338-45c8-a492-f5e64b577909</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:24:28.183-04:00</updated><summary>The tears came in a flood for Azizulhasni Awang as soon as he won the Commonwealth Games keirin in Glasgow.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Sharks re-sign F Collin Graf to a 3-year, $12.75M contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-collin-graf-b88583"/><id>urn:uuid:c4609056-7112-4ee6-b592-58cab07927dd</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:18:24.954-04:00</updated><summary>The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Collin Graf to a three-year, $12.75 million contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/reflecting-pool-damage-olympian-hearn-trump-u39854"/><id>urn:uuid:03cf846f-d4f7-4883-92b1-95d17a061627</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:17:20.603-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rico authorizes $2 billion coastal luxury development that activists oppose</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-esencia-cabo-rojo-developers-f68093"/><id>urn:uuid:ba8e3dba-d6f9-4312-88d3-1fb75da7fd17</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:14:31.406-04:00</updated><summary>Puerto Rico's government has authorized construction of a $2 billion luxury development in the island's southwest region that environmentalists have decried, warning it would strain the U.S. territory's resources and threaten wildlife.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haslam: I'll take the over on the Browns' 5 1/2-win projection</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-haslam-monken-o42994"/><id>urn:uuid:a64f0c08-cef1-404c-90e5-8b1c5efe0378</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:14:08.276-04:00</updated><summary>The Cleveland Browns made the postseason the last time they had a first-year head coach on the sidelines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Citibank teller Darren Stephenson, of Valley Stream, charged in $1.6 million bank swindle</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bank-fraud-debit-cards-stephenson-ixz8p6s7"/><id>urn:uuid:81a9da7a-fc3f-4e32-b31f-d351d6dfc005</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:10:18.469-04:00</updated><summary>The Valley Stream man allegedly provided customer information to a co-conspirator who then ordered replacement debit cards in the customers' names to make withdrawals from their Citibank accounts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nabers doesn't practice, but there's no reason to worry</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nabers-doesn-t-practice-but-there-s-no-reason-to-worry-a58771"/><id>urn:uuid:6febbd9d-eef8-4437-b022-b1fe4b5ba46c</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:09:01.178-04:00</updated><summary>Malik Nabers didn't practice on Friday and John Harbaugh said that was part of the</summary></entry><entry><title>Skattebo speaks about his backflip backlash</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/skattebo-speaks-about-his-backflip-backlash-q80470"/><id>urn:uuid:094a8c66-e016-4d18-92f0-ac9c6780c190</id><updated>2026-07-31T18:06:14.106-04:00</updated><summary>It didn't take long to remember why Cam Skattebo remains popular with Giants fans despite</summary></entry><entry><title>Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/college-basketball-ncaa-union-s19495"/><id>urn:uuid:3b373371-95ac-4675-9422-b2f7aefaf451</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:45:55.585-04:00</updated><summary>Over 100 women's college basketball players have formed the United College Athletes Association, a union for college athletes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles' Mountcastle strains oblique; Bautista faces live hitters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-mountcastle-bautista-r18660"/><id>urn:uuid:e436450d-03bb-4bcf-940d-235dd2118bca</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:42:56.809-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and might not return this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-ukraine-zelenskyy-starlink-musk-y54529"/><id>urn:uuid:bba67e04-7902-4113-a158-1d3fe512c8df</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:33:41.024-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials to help Ukraine gain permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use Starlink for guiding strikes inside Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike McDaniel's new Chargers role comes with a familiar sideline staple: the sweatshirt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chargers-mike-mcdaniel-j38658"/><id>urn:uuid:6e2887e3-1b0f-4510-8dbf-44935a37c29a</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:32:17.333-04:00</updated><summary>New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is on the field wearing his signature sweatshirt.</summary></entry><entry><title>Santos ordered to pay $35K for Kalshi trades on himself</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/george-santos-kalshi-g9zrzmlm"/><id>urn:uuid:8cd21d22-73f8-4991-a6c8-575dd17ed31c</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:26:25.755-04:00</updated><summary>Regulators said the former congressman traded on whether he would be at the State of Union speech.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boxer earns Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal despite losing her only bout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tuvalu-boxing-taafaki-commonwealth-games-l72539"/><id>urn:uuid:c7903edf-aea0-4a14-8f68-5ab660bd64ea</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:21:10.214-04:00</updated><summary>A boxer from Tuvalu has earned her tiny South Pacific nation's first ever Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight in Glasgow.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish man arrested in UK on US charges accusing him of aiding Hamas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hamas-arrest-hasna-extradition-turkey-i81310"/><id>urn:uuid:c0a0fd8b-b6c4-4d27-8ef6-c25fbbc50dba</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:18:46.610-04:00</updated><summary>A Turkish man has been arrested in the United Kingdom on charges alleging he conspired to funnel money and supplies to Hamas through his senior role in what prosecutors say was a sham global humanitarian organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vozinha wins special jersey approval in Chile as Colo-Colo arrival remains uncertain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vozinha-chile-cape-verde-v86192"/><id>urn:uuid:74c81d78-341e-4df6-b5f5-ca2ada05cd77</id><updated>2026-07-31T17:06:58.844-04:00</updated><summary>Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper who gained fame during the World Cup, has been granted permission to display his nickname on his jersey in Chilean football.</summary></entry><entry><title>Abdul Carter's goal: NFL DPOY</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/abdul-carter-s-goal-nfl-dpoy-r88494"/><id>urn:uuid:ef721a20-f4b1-450b-824b-e79fa308fa8d</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:44:41.836-04:00</updated><summary>Abdul Carter set a lofty goal for this season on Friday: NFL Defensive Player of</summary></entry><entry><title>More addition and subtraction</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/more-addition-and-subtraction-b84653"/><id>urn:uuid:1f8808c6-7cb8-473f-b8d9-22329e1d8a6b</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:43:46.891-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets signed wide receiver Cam Camper and waived wideout Gee Scott with an injury</summary></entry><entry><title>Lindenhurst parents charged after 2 children found with heart damage due to poor diet, lack of medical care</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/lindenhurst-children-critical-condition-deprived-medical-care-tho4ksr2"/><id>urn:uuid:69cead23-84ca-4f6f-94a5-1f6a062d8758</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:40:17.896-04:00</updated><summary>Both children, ages 4 and 9, suffered "chronic iron deficiency anemia caused by a diet consisting of primarily cow's milk mixed with strawberry syrup," prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Habitat's 60th Long Island house to belong to special education teacher and her 2 children</title><author><name>Angelina Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cadogan-habitat-home-bay-shore-yo7cen6m"/><id>urn:uuid:5d5de128-9767-4e1b-b083-660a0cd7f295</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:28:05.249-04:00</updated><summary>Single mother Trevi Ann Cadogan will own the Bay Shore home being built by Habitat for Humanity of Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drake Maye is being more vocal and it's already paying off as he prepares for Year 3 with Patriots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/drake-maye-patriots-training-camp-e67313"/><id>urn:uuid:88678948-1cd3-4485-8ff4-af5a0e0ac234</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:14:02.495-04:00</updated><summary>Drake Maye thrived in his first season working with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-festival-shooting-police-a40992"/><id>urn:uuid:1b911a75-d7ad-4bfa-9361-392d98cc9023</id><updated>2026-07-31T16:10:04.703-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is defending her decision to oust the city's police chief as the "right decision at the right time."</summary></entry><entry><title>FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fcc-brendan-carr-abc-licenses-h97475"/><id>urn:uuid:ddaed00c-3afa-4ec4-aa25-7c6724d46989</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:59:02.053-04:00</updated><summary>Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Minnesota governor for cyberattacks against the state. Cites no evidence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/fact-check-trump-minnesota-prescriptions-immigration-r96314"/><id>urn:uuid:271444d4-07e1-49b7-934b-c34cf1a6ecb4</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:50:58.645-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is claiming, without evidence, that recent cyberattacks in Minnesota were the fault of the state, including Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man whose slain brother led Mexican cartel pleads guilty to drug charges in US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cjng-el-mencho-mexican-cartel-p50289"/><id>urn:uuid:f42634db-2e30-432b-b7e1-49a7447b4ede</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:50:09.040-04:00</updated><summary>A man whose slain brother led one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug cartels has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S. Prosecutors say Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho" who was killed by the Mexican army in February.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/blanche-tillis-cornyn-trump-attorney-general-settlement-y96677"/><id>urn:uuid:8fd2b37d-c36d-4c44-a16d-c644eb5e1b95</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:47:54.174-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is "dead" while also continuing to defend it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why do these researchers want your baby teeth?</title><author><name> The Reporting Project</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ohio-researchers-baby-teeth-oilfield-brine-health-t31815"/><id>urn:uuid:2a25ac77-234d-4e81-9695-30884aeffd58</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:47:31.697-04:00</updated><summary>Researchers from Ohio State University are asking for baby teeth and toenail clippings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons announce death of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's wife, Cristina, at 48</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/atlanta-falcons-nfl-ulbrich-f94896"/><id>urn:uuid:827904e4-2148-4d3a-bdc6-87818148f6e6</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:44:21.600-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons announce the death of Cristina Ulbrich, wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, after a battle with cancer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/massachusetts-abortion-bill-late-pregnancy-p26652"/><id>urn:uuid:b09fe3bf-e3ce-4ad3-a774-bcf747a5e556</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:40:35.521-04:00</updated><summary>Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final say on whether to perform late abortions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyclef Jean 'took over' Gurney's in Montauk as part of new hospitality venture</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/wyclef-jean-gurneys-montauk-ts7udfqm"/><id>urn:uuid:7f79e99d-f0e4-4d07-8205-af07dff4edea</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:40:16.581-04:00</updated><summary>The rapper took part in a new venture from a culture-oriented hospitality group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-deputy who shot Sonya Massey is denied a request for medical release from prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sean-grayson-sonya-massey-illinois-springfield-medical-release-j93546"/><id>urn:uuid:a8933c83-4bf7-407c-a5ab-e513916558c2</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:36:52.124-04:00</updated><summary>Illinois prison officials say the former sheriff's deputy who killed Sonya Massey won't get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/savannah-nancy-guthrie-missing-mom-ransom-note-u77042"/><id>urn:uuid:afa1163f-518d-49c1-9170-3ed59ea5021e</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:30:28.359-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.</summary></entry><entry><title>Athletes Unlimited pauses its winter basketball league amid a shifting women's hoops landscape</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/au-womens-basketball-paused-p47828"/><id>urn:uuid:2839c0ee-1dc6-4c08-89d8-5e4770a3ee1a</id><updated>2026-07-31T15:05:47.515-04:00</updated><summary>Athletes Unlimited has decided to pause its women's basketball league this winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migrant-children-deport-unaccompanied-k17214"/><id>urn:uuid:07c3d149-8c16-4b17-b400-1fa87751d4fe</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:58:20.382-04:00</updated><summary>Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation.</summary></entry><entry><title>What reception will Jets get from fans on Saturday?</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-reception-will-jets-get-from-fans-on-saturday--l39008"/><id>urn:uuid:25e47297-1b6a-492f-8c86-e740a618c6d7</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:57:05.489-04:00</updated><summary>An interesting dynamic is sure to play out on Saturday morning when the Jets hold</summary></entry><entry><title>FAU hires Josh McCowan as athletic director and vice president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/josh-mccowan-fau-athletic-director-s21449"/><id>urn:uuid:ad709e6b-630e-447b-9481-445a127129a3</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:55:57.738-04:00</updated><summary>Josh McCowan has been hired as Florida Atlantic vice president and athletic director, filling the positions vacated six weeks ago when Brian White left the Owls to take over Virginia Tech's athletic department.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-ten-sec-f12071"/><id>urn:uuid:0335f169-5154-443a-b8f5-8996f7cc1600</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:48:59.931-04:00</updated><summary>The Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three titles in the debate over which college football conference is strongest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected safely</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-corp-f35-jet-crash-miramar-m07568"/><id>urn:uuid:cbf681a6-2214-49b4-b362-81d1e70aa8ca</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:48:43.936-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets scratch Freddy Peralta from Friday start vs. Marlins as trade rumors intensify</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/freddy-peralta-trade-deadline-bannng3l"/><id>urn:uuid:5f990276-ad78-4892-a591-e4c5600266d7</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:45:15.803-04:00</updated><summary>Interim manager Andy Green said the move is "a prudent path" given the stage of trade talks involving Peralta, but added that it "doesn't mean something is going to materialize tonight."</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexican-train-crew-english-union-pacific-cpkc-y93148"/><id>urn:uuid:4e98610b-a128-4bed-9b63-05eccdbdf94f</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:41:34.329-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration wants to make sure that the Mexican train crews hauling freight just over the border can understand key safety information in English and that the common practice of using foreign crews to cross into America doesn't threaten U.S. jobs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Warsh's approach to Fed policy is deeply flawed</title><author><name>Bill Dudley</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/kevin-warsh-fed-policy-lg6bhlc0"/><id>urn:uuid:35a42cda-3b97-46f6-94cf-1748b97d6d27</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:38:35.847-04:00</updated><summary>Warsh's idea of outsourcing monetary policy to financial markets is a bad idea.</summary></entry><entry><title>US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/visa-bonds-permanent-us-state-department-travelers-p19099"/><id>urn:uuid:4f80a507-2549-4d7f-b86c-15aea0563986</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:34:50.123-04:00</updated><summary>The State Department is making permanent a pilot program under which citizens from 50 countries, mainly in Africa, are required to post bonds to apply for a U.S. visa, and it's raising the cost as well, to as much as $20,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-migration-ceuta-morocco-facts-c50525"/><id>urn:uuid:d8104448-e6e8-4d0c-a4e8-a8359593ef73</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:29:11.752-04:00</updated><summary>A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain's migration policies.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Hampton sues to demolish towering shipping container sculpture</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-montauk-sculpture-container-lawsuit-xkeh6rab"/><id>urn:uuid:33b44190-46f0-4d34-b222-d5d39ac06faa</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:28:05.552-04:00</updated><summary>The 60-foot-tall sculpture is made entirely of shipping containers and sits on property housing a horse farm and art gallery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jags 2-way player Travis Hunter returns stronger and fast after knee injury cuts short rookie year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/travis-hunter-jacksonville-jaguars-knee-injury-b16881"/><id>urn:uuid:42e90b23-8c18-4189-a15e-4f6bcadef6c4</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:20:54.084-04:00</updated><summary>Travis Hunter really does like to do it all.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baldwin woman charged with stealing deed from 75-year-old homeowner, renting properties she didn't own</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/aurelia-soogea-forged-documents-west-hempstead-lejsnmjf"/><id>urn:uuid:c03f4b13-c6e8-4b47-9ef5-44f60bddabf7</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:17:26.470-04:00</updated><summary>Aurelia Soogea, 39, faces charges after, police said, she fraudulently transferred the deed to a West Hempstead house to her own name.</summary></entry><entry><title>Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan after seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-infantino-investors-o26931"/><id>urn:uuid:0b21d0a2-9dbd-492d-a43e-7730cf3db9a0</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:03:03.122-04:00</updated><summary>Gianni Infantino has abandoned his plans to invite investors to buy a stake in future profits from the World Cup and all FIFA events.</summary></entry><entry><title>The incalculable impacts of Trump's attack on TPS</title><author><name>Jenice Armstrong</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/tps-haitians-syrians-temporary-protected-status-xvvw0qg1"/><id>urn:uuid:a1b06a34-cb65-4039-b82d-917797948558</id><updated>2026-07-31T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of Haitians and Syrians are scrambling to figure out their next move.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to get your Suffolk red light camera ticket fee refund</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/how-to-refund-red-light-camera-ui2pl8da"/><id>urn:uuid:603a5279-900f-4493-850d-51937240a20d</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:58:06.778-04:00</updated><summary>Drivers can seek reimbursement for $30 red light camera administrative fees, plus interest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens' Derrick Henry enters season No. 11 and says he isn't thinking about retirement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/derrick-henry-baltimore-ravens-j80202"/><id>urn:uuid:1a5afbfc-b95a-4bd1-a3e4-dfe3fa2ae0c7</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:55:59.096-04:00</updated><summary>Derrick Henry is entering his third season with the Baltimore Ravens after eight with Tennessee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/community-reinvestment-act-banks-ncrc-occ-fdic-x69802"/><id>urn:uuid:6fa518a2-3e36-4848-bb76-8e190b5c514d</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:55:18.086-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump Administration has announced changes to the Community Reinvestment Act, a law that requires regulators to document how well banks do in lending to low-to-middle income neighborhoods.</summary></entry><entry><title>A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/caribbean-mexico-seaweed-record-beaches-b32112"/><id>urn:uuid:ed31ee49-43f9-4db6-863d-3f628f024939</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:47:07.548-04:00</updated><summary>Swaths of sargassum are blanketing the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, suffocating shorelines and snuffing out marine life while spooking visitors in areas that depend heavily on tourism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bulgaria sets its next presidential election for Oct. 25</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bulgaria-election-president-radev-yotova-october-v11743"/><id>urn:uuid:43580fc2-ee03-47e4-a82f-2bd714ee39bc</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:44:37.231-04:00</updated><summary>Bulgaria's Parliament has set October 25 as the date for the next presidential election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toronto Tempo land forward Aneesah Morrow in trade with the Connecticut Sun</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/morrow-sun-tempo-trade-wnba-r35952"/><id>urn:uuid:022f12b8-5b2e-42ef-94b0-0a8c5e125380</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:39:24.610-04:00</updated><summary>The Tempo acquired forward Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun for Toronto's second round pick in 2028 and the rights to Maria Kliundikova.</summary></entry><entry><title>State agrees to exempt Catholic groups on Medical Aid in Dying Act during court fight</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/medical-aid-in-dying-c6riq7r5"/><id>urn:uuid:a9489cc3-0f0c-4f9f-84f1-f90c628b465a</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:35:36.803-04:00</updated><summary>New York State agrees to a restraining order as Catholic nuns and ministries sue, seeking to avoid providing information about the law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brentwood to hold celebration of life service for late boys soccer coach Ron Eden</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-soccer/ron-eden-brentwood-celebration-of-life-service-p2vnhw6n"/><id>urn:uuid:1c13282e-297b-4677-8af2-7d32f0e08cd3</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:32:21.553-04:00</updated><summary>Ron Eden died from prostate cancer on July 19 at 72 years old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wichita State rewards Paul Mills with a 3-year extension through 2031 after fast turnaround</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/wichita-state-shockers-college-basketball-paul-mills-f37480"/><id>urn:uuid:58c7ec45-ea5d-4a67-9ff9-63b6c322f877</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:26:24.499-04:00</updated><summary>Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the Shockers through the 2031 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bengals have one of their deepest defensive tackle groups despite Hill's injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bengals-hill-lawrence-jenkins-mafe-g93298"/><id>urn:uuid:e69c7b5d-9bbf-4b68-ad72-b7a9123e8680</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:20:30.761-04:00</updated><summary>While BJ Hill is opening Cincinnati Bengals training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury, the Bengals have the benefit of entering the year with the deepest group of defensive tackles that the team has had in years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea winger Mudryk cleared to play after FA and WADA resolve doping case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mudryk-doping-chelsea-f28414"/><id>urn:uuid:209e8108-aac1-43f4-9397-6b29d3c89989</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:13:45.064-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to play after the English Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency resolved his doping case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs: Talks underway to host Super Bowl, Final Four in new $3B domed replacement for Arrowhead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-arrowhead-stadium-u64596"/><id>urn:uuid:167ee08f-1f3b-44ef-ab5e-d53aace86a0f</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:13:21.164-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Chiefs are aggressively pursuing the Super Bowl and Final Four for their $3 billion replacement for Arrowhead Stadium, which is due to open in 2031.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lions' Gibbs, Falcons' Robinson remain sidelined at training camp as contract talks continue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-falcons-jahmyr-gibbs-bijan-robinson-n46877"/><id>urn:uuid:34fb5d07-2706-4123-8098-5dbb80cb686d</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:11:51.328-04:00</updated><summary>Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson are two of the NFL's top running backs and both are sitting out practices as the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons begin training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bulgaria-united-states-refueling-aircraft-middle-east-m18138"/><id>urn:uuid:2eeab48d-abed-4dc4-964c-625923f92e5f</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:03:39.737-04:00</updated><summary>The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to support operations in the Middle East have arrived at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-newsom-tax-returns-income-f92158"/><id>urn:uuid:8a27221c-c1d3-4d66-96f4-592ce80b0a18</id><updated>2026-07-31T13:00:21.253-04:00</updated><summary>California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pacheco provides 'Pop' in the Lions' backfield while awaiting Gibbs' return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-pacheco-gibbs-t83120"/><id>urn:uuid:c360ee54-fdd2-4de5-b0c8-907de368224d</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:59:27.019-04:00</updated><summary>Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home insurance is the stealth political issue of 2026</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/home-insurance-prices-election-i3mcejpg"/><id>urn:uuid:020b0bdd-5fa7-4558-9689-a0b31fe15fbc</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:48:04.594-04:00</updated><summary>The more chaotic and dangerous weather gets the more premiums will become part of the national political conversation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penguins sign veteran forward Tommy Novak to a 3-year contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-tommy-novak-k14665"/><id>urn:uuid:79e6a523-3dda-4b33-95c8-5d016a2d1e88</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:47:22.667-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers tight end Tucker Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-tucker-kraft-b57283"/><id>urn:uuid:f4b43801-b01a-4851-809d-336ea4dd89b5</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:40:42.331-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is coming off the physically unable to perform list as he continues his comeback from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.</summary></entry><entry><title>La Nonna Bella closes in Garden City</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/la-nonna-bella-italian-garden-city-m07i3hw4"/><id>urn:uuid:c3528342-4697-4619-99c0-a6cea7af8c32</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:37:54.394-04:00</updated><summary>It drew customers from all over Long Island for its regional cuisine.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/el-nino-climate-change-warming-drought-un-i30829"/><id>urn:uuid:8583d1b1-cac9-47bc-89a4-25d71f738c48</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:37:23.626-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations warns that a strengthening El Nino is intensifying global weather extremes and is adding fuel to a planet that it says is already on fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea hit with $13M fine but no suspended points deduction after agent breaches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-fine-agents-transfer-ban-b84377"/><id>urn:uuid:d04781b6-ba8c-4692-b98d-41cf05c01c30</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:33:37.029-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has been fined 10 million pounds ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tippmann talks Reich, may make you feel old</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/tippmann-talks-reich-may-make-you-feel-old-o14439"/><id>urn:uuid:49057c04-6091-45d2-822b-491c7a8d6d17</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:21:03.051-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Tippmann provided a sharp reminder of just how quickly time flies. Asked on Thursday</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan's military rejects UN report alleging hundreds of civilian deaths in strikes on Afghanistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-military-rejects-un-report-afghan-casualties-u01941"/><id>urn:uuid:a2de9f3e-efd0-477f-a42b-087d96e1d7ab</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:15:52.704-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan's military has rejected as "baseless" a recent U.N. report that said Pakistani cross-border military operations killed nearly 500 civilians and wounded over 1,000 in neighboring Afghanistan between October and June.</summary></entry><entry><title>CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/tony-romo-cbs-leave-x26822"/><id>urn:uuid:68918d6b-f15d-4127-9840-42dd7ce094c7</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:12:57.608-04:00</updated><summary>Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS' NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/indiana-trump-rodric-bray-y94937"/><id>urn:uuid:b9bb6e0f-c9ce-433a-a859-4ada4721fe9d</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:10:46.412-04:00</updated><summary>The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is giving up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angel Sarah Rampersad, of Queens, Army staff sergeant killed in Iranian attack in Jordan, remembered as a 'real hero'</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/funeral-angel-sarah-rampersad-soldier-jhdjh8qy"/><id>urn:uuid:7189fcfb-6ccb-403f-99ec-91b2822c56c1</id><updated>2026-07-31T12:04:43.551-04:00</updated><summary>Mourners bade farewell to the soldier from Queens killed this month, along with two other soldiers, during an Iranian attack at an air base in Jordan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-jury-site-visit-s87140"/><id>urn:uuid:426c92b5-58b5-44cc-888e-07837d3aa9a1</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:44:42.643-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors have walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/camp-david-history-timeline-photos-t69757"/><id>urn:uuid:9412344d-a4f4-4dcb-9fac-ca1cfddfc519</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:32:29.868-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump had held a rare Cabinet meeting at Camp David, leaving behind the gold-accented White House for the rustic retreat in Maryland's mountains.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-nuclear-power-plant-shutdown-danube-drought-f81859"/><id>urn:uuid:47b7b45c-7636-4cd5-b6d9-36234fed9a95</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:29:14.563-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the prospects the Mets received in their MLB trade deadline deals</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-trade-deadline-prospects-p9iqi8os"/><id>urn:uuid:04381355-42ae-4405-9d74-d600e5a69a7c</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:29:03.835-04:00</updated><summary>A trade-deadline fire sale netted the Mets some prospects that they hope can kickstart their rebuild.</summary></entry><entry><title>Omar Cooper Jr. grew up a Garrett Wilson fan; now he's learning from him</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/omar-cooper-jr-grew-up-a-garrett-wilson-fan-now-he-s-learning-from-him-c83661"/><id>urn:uuid:24c97623-fd40-446e-a5c5-a25fba02c7b0</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:27:49.629-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. grew up a fan of Ohio State and Garrett Wilson.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: 'Ted Lasso,' Billie Eilish, Stray Kids, 'You Me &amp; Tuscany' and 'The Shards'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/august-2026-streaming-music-movies-tv-e36475"/><id>urn:uuid:b7b71c9b-3040-4035-9aea-c6b48c6b9259</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:14:24.370-04:00</updated><summary>This week, streaming platforms offer a variety of new entertainment options.</summary></entry><entry><title>Under Taliban, barring Afghan girls from school takes an emotional toll — and a community one, too</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-taliban-education-bans-impact-women-girls-n43523"/><id>urn:uuid:c38e7c4f-e042-49b8-90b2-72ec32deda09</id><updated>2026-07-31T11:05:19.467-04:00</updated><summary>The education ban on girls in Afghanistan has a personal cost, as evidenced by one young woman's suicide when she was taken out of school.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawaiʻi Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-officials-bribery-charges-t95797"/><id>urn:uuid:1afc7438-34e9-45bf-9177-b3d4bda7a6b0</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:59:34.673-04:00</updated><summary>Four current and former Hawaiʻi officials have pleaded not guilty in a major public corruption case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-river-drought-reclamation-interior-arizona-california-m20333"/><id>urn:uuid:8d07f9e4-d224-4f18-a487-b7dd0d5fa3cf</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:55:46.842-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona, California and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.</summary></entry><entry><title>White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-gaza-iran-israel-palestinians-strait-hormuz-d18803"/><id>urn:uuid:1e099c3a-93f6-4f11-a0dc-780dccd2370d</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:53:44.477-04:00</updated><summary>A main development in the Middle East is that the White House is signaling that President Donald Trump is weighing carrying out new strikes on Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says "Hi"</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-patti-smith-pope-leo-o58627"/><id>urn:uuid:48b969eb-59ff-4085-b905-b5b3f03d996a</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:52:24.392-04:00</updated><summary>Rock legend Patti Smith has met with Pope Leo XIV.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-malaysia-airlines-pilot-arrest-drug-smuggling-t35972"/><id>urn:uuid:ed1f95b4-3e91-433f-91e3-83ce6014e984</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:51:42.956-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesian authorities on Friday arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling more than 26 kilograms (57 pounds) of ecstasy and a package of methamphetamine into Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/meta-tiktok-youtube-snap-lawsuit-t91039"/><id>urn:uuid:3754105b-6e97-485b-8438-91774072bc50</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:48:36.983-04:00</updated><summary>The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.</summary></entry><entry><title>A high-stakes test for Trump's Gaza ceasefire board as Hamas disarmament looms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-hamas-gaza-trump-disarmament-palestinians-board-of-peace-mladenov-u91579"/><id>urn:uuid:f9de725e-634c-45e3-b684-2a94c0a92428</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:43:11.640-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and Israel's withdrawal from the area.</summary></entry><entry><title>France's forest management may need to change to prevent more wildfires in Les Landes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-landes-forest-pines-wildfires-management-a12624"/><id>urn:uuid:582531b1-11fc-4743-8cb0-02386b2b6fa6</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:21:02.359-04:00</updated><summary>An area of forest in the Les Landes department of southwestern France has been devastated by another wildfire, just four years after a massive blaze in 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haeran Ryu takes a 1-shot lead after 2 rounds of the British Women's Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/british-womens-open-w77428"/><id>urn:uuid:168ba2ab-a7eb-4cb2-ab6a-6e56cf04c3b4</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:17:08.883-04:00</updated><summary>Haeran Ryu has birdied No. 18 to complete a 2-under 69 for a one-shot lead after two rounds of the British Women's Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN expert flags human rights concerns over Cambodia after talks with PM in Phnom Penh</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-andrews-united-nations-human-rights-cybercrime-v08591"/><id>urn:uuid:627440b5-1489-4599-81ba-70ca01219402</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:05:00.028-04:00</updated><summary>The U.N. expert on human rights in Cambodia has expressed concerns about displaced people, cyberscam trafficking, and citizens jailed for expressing their opinions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hallmark-style summer towns to visit in the Northeast</title><author><name>Arlene Gross</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/cold-spring-woodstock-lambertville-yxenllop"/><id>urn:uuid:e53f9381-9e4c-4afe-bcc9-c4743a36a47a</id><updated>2026-07-31T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Seeking a delightful getaway within a short distance by car or train? Explore these small towns brimming with charm, heritage and outdoor activities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk County agrees to refund drivers $45M for illegal red light camera fees</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/red-light-camera-refund-tzazb4fc"/><id>urn:uuid:89d56109-a886-4f96-9f15-445871fcf7e8</id><updated>2026-07-31T09:58:46.538-04:00</updated><summary>The county would repay drivers up to $36 — the $30 fee plus $6 interest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two former Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death for negligence in deadly Easter bombings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sri-lanka-easter-bombings-police-chief-islamic-state-u89717"/><id>urn:uuid:5a162021-532b-4fb5-a0a4-e0c0edd38cf3</id><updated>2026-07-31T09:55:05.050-04:00</updated><summary>A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a former police chief and a former top Defense Ministry official to death for criminal negligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Feds target another dataset</title><author><name>Randi F. Marshall</name><email>randi.marshall@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/randi-f-marshall/eeoc-companies-demographic-data-mkotlr2y"/><id>urn:uuid:2db10180-03f2-4449-bfd0-642f58e9c091</id><updated>2026-07-31T09:44:30.501-04:00</updated><summary>Now in the crosshairs: the demographic info the EEOC has long collected from companies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brentwood charter schools will delay opening 1 year amid legal challenges</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/academy-charter-school-brentwood-dxiuadco"/><id>urn:uuid:e33be475-525a-4e51-8864-e23012faea0c</id><updated>2026-07-31T09:36:52.795-04:00</updated><summary>The Academy Charter School system had planned to open two new schools in Brentwood this fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Algerian bus plunges into a ravine near Algiers, killing at least 25 and injuring 44</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/algeria-bus-crash-x00527"/><id>urn:uuid:0f478e8a-6be7-4ed4-bacf-d9ada674d95c</id><updated>2026-07-31T09:22:27.119-04:00</updated><summary>At least 25 people have been killed and 44 injured in a bus accident in Algeria.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-cabinet-blanche-gaza-fifa-iran-e54451"/><id>urn:uuid:116d923f-bf4d-40ad-94a4-e5a3d6409596</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:35:10.399-04:00</updated><summary>Hamas says it has reached an agreement to disarm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Read the full text of the deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to leave Gaza</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-hamas-israel-deal-text-a03055"/><id>urn:uuid:a3284914-207a-4f7d-988a-06d8f7505a9a</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:33:26.566-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw</summary></entry><entry><title>New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prediction-markets-kalshi-lawsuit-new-york-p40366"/><id>urn:uuid:f48d9416-2781-491c-965b-c558200a1b52</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:30:20.261-04:00</updated><summary>New York officials have sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK funeral director sentenced to 20 years in prison after bereaved families given wrong ashes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-funeral-director-trauma-crime-t29879"/><id>urn:uuid:19914c45-4ffe-4979-bcf8-286219689e0a</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:28:15.439-04:00</updated><summary>A British funeral director was sentenced to 20 years in prison after the judge heard emotional testimony about how he gave families the wrong ashes for their cremated loved ones, improperly retained corpses for months and stole charity donations collected at memorial services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eddie Howe confirms exit as Newcastle coach weeks before Premier League season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/newcastle-coach-premier-league-v23761"/><id>urn:uuid:cdc1a47f-a754-47f1-8c9b-feb879532e56</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:20:06.257-04:00</updated><summary>Eddie Howe has stepped down as coach of Newcastle less than a month before the start of the Premier League season.</summary></entry><entry><title>A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/spacex-rocket-moon-crash-b56997"/><id>urn:uuid:54efa971-ddd0-46fa-97cd-710df3605bc1</id><updated>2026-07-31T08:01:13.077-04:00</updated><summary>A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-oprah-winfrey-school-closure-c86876"/><id>urn:uuid:609b8722-b28e-45d3-b7aa-3b5c4ccb3a2c</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:51:38.002-04:00</updated><summary>Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spaniard Santi Denia is named coach of the Czech Republic national team after poor World Cup showing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/czech-spanish-coach-denia-t41586"/><id>urn:uuid:dc704772-3801-41f8-af7f-1ad39d0b64ec</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:43:45.885-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish coach Santi Denia has taken over the Czech Republic national soccer team.</summary></entry><entry><title>As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/progressive-democrats-economy-faith-p20657"/><id>urn:uuid:29a2e5cd-6bbd-481a-800d-775b90f61606</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:25:34.884-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says his Muslim faith shapes his progressive views.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS sues Kalshi, accusing it of running illegal, unlicensed gambling operation</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/kalshi-lawsuit-nys-xmu8lgmt"/><id>urn:uuid:48eca6e1-55d2-4673-a413-216e3f2c6d1d</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:22:19.269-04:00</updated><summary>The platform allows users, including those under 21, to bet on the outcome of future events, violating state laws, according to the lawsuit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hamas-disarm-trump-gaza-board-of-peace-p07668"/><id>urn:uuid:2c7a555e-87a3-4b72-ab48-f0279f913d10</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:12:08.934-04:00</updated><summary>Hamas has confirmed that it will disarm as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Myanmar's president outlines policy road map, criticizes ASEAN peace plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-president-100-day-speech-road-map-asean-g63756"/><id>urn:uuid:a507f89e-230d-402f-970d-0bdca093d511</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:06:19.504-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's president marked his government's first 100 days in office on Friday with a speech defending his record and outlining a five-year road map for his administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/citizen-initiatives-ballot-amendments-missouri-j44139"/><id>urn:uuid:85660744-c87f-458b-bc1a-74310c2ed64a</id><updated>2026-07-31T07:00:52.650-04:00</updated><summary>Missouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution.</summary></entry><entry><title>Noskova, Rybakina and Zheng nominated to play in Billie Jean King Cup finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/billie-jean-king-cup-finals-v42528"/><id>urn:uuid:044c923d-69a1-43a2-b3a7-687229d24927</id><updated>2026-07-31T06:55:46.165-04:00</updated><summary>Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen highlight the lineup of players nominated to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Briton to petition Cyprus court to let him attend funeral of his son who fell from hotel window</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyprus-british-man-funeral-son-fall-window-p17070"/><id>urn:uuid:064b5d5c-9eea-4bb3-9937-2d39a0cd71f3</id><updated>2026-07-31T06:54:13.431-04:00</updated><summary>A British man charged with negligence in his 3-year-old son's death in Cyprus has sought court permission to attend the funeral in the U.K. His lawyer plans to file the petition next week, with a decision expected by August 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets another month shaved off his federal prison sentence</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/sean-diddy-combs-oehm3t4r"/><id>urn:uuid:5604a0c7-b161-4fa3-8620-c13e2af2549e</id><updated>2026-07-31T06:42:26.800-04:00</updated><summary>For music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, freedom from federal prison inches closer once again. Combs</summary></entry><entry><title>Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-haiti-nursing-homes-elderly-tps-d81598"/><id>urn:uuid:96573d6a-0e43-438e-abf9-4f061d63b397</id><updated>2026-07-31T06:02:56.496-04:00</updated><summary>A Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians is rippling far beyond immigration courts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cordeiro-infantino-fifa-executive-world-cup-l76457"/><id>urn:uuid:97bafc0c-5cda-4b76-b731-678d443f14eb</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:49:43.933-04:00</updated><summary>Two senior FIFA officials have criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eu-ai-regulation-deepfakes-hacking-w31183"/><id>urn:uuid:dc8a25e3-23b7-40c6-a407-f2d93804dc26</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:47:49.971-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union has introduced a new team to regulate AI companies globally.</summary></entry><entry><title>As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-spain-greece-wildfires-heat-climate-change-a37631"/><id>urn:uuid:8d3586f9-26f4-4166-92b3-787b551f6b34</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:39:36.147-04:00</updated><summary>Jean-François Pauner is among many volunteers helping firefighters battle wildfires in southwestern France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mali-human-rights-watch-africa-corps-airstrike-j05945"/><id>urn:uuid:685707f3-3159-4fd1-b89d-e81ac8f5d1ce</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:13:55.674-04:00</updated><summary>Human Rights Watch says Russian-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians in an airstrike in central Mali last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown post office murals a letter carrier's artistic Long Island vision</title><author><name>Ava Shea</name><email>ava.shea@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/united-states-postal-service-mural-smithtown-richard-clarkson-or90lmsg"/><id>urn:uuid:3d7e3660-a52d-4d2c-9f47-c65b8cdae683</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Letter carrier and artist Richard Clarkson's murals are his vision of the eastern tip of Long Island to the borough it borders.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Massapequa's Dawn Sachs balances being a mother and coaching the Mercy women's lacrosse team</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/working-moms-vpyhpafu"/><id>urn:uuid:d2a6702b-e204-4109-a5ef-a474215dedad</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Watching her 5-year-old daughter, Shea, celebrate a conference championship with the Mercy University women's lacrosse team was her ultimate joy.</summary></entry><entry><title>SUNY Old Westbury to partner with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/suny-old-westbury-iit-bombay-tihnj669"/><id>urn:uuid:4f131aa4-b03d-44e5-8d08-b3450da4aeb9</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The partnership comes at a time when international students face more challenges obtaining visas.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Trump talks about election fraud, NYS Democrats prep for mayhem in November</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/schumer-trump-election-gyg2rve7"/><id>urn:uuid:0bce999f-50ec-4204-9363-f821faebdc84</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats have described Trump's push to overhaul voting ID requirements and mail-in voting rules as an illegal power-grab.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 North Shore school districts urge NYS to reject $3.6B power cable project</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/propel-ny-energy-cable-roslyn-syosset-north-shore-ddtkd8vl"/><id>urn:uuid:a9ba84c9-b096-4a51-bd2d-4536312328f2</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The districts say the plan fails to adequately "identify and evaluate the project's probable environmental impacts to the school districts."</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island nonprofits plan $20M expansion to cut wait for trained dogs</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/guide-dog-foundation-smithtown-mq0hzwz7"/><id>urn:uuid:d44fe4df-ae56-49dd-a6da-b10363176e58</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A planned 30,000-square-foot center could help place more guide and service dogs with veterans and people who are blind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul appeals Trump denial of blizzard disaster aid for New York State</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-trump-blizzard-yve0llaa"/><id>urn:uuid:f5f92592-89ab-4cab-89e2-6bb5793323b2</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The governor said damages from the February storm were more than double the federal government's threshold.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 creative twists on Long Island's lobster roll</title><author><name>Andi Berlin and Marie Elena Martinez&amp;nbsp;</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/lobster-roll-egg-sandwich-grhuuols"/><id>urn:uuid:896ccd07-0c19-4374-bf0e-c0bdc4dd44d0</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Move over BEC sandwich. It's time for the LEC.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Hampton Town sues Montauk's Barlume Beach resort</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-montauk-beach-resort-kxsgf9sz"/><id>urn:uuid:716d7dc7-a5bf-4b68-9717-1e31a4b68264</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Barlume Beach resort was six times over the legally approved seating capacity, the lawsuit alleged.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellport High grad Sara Repper wins Youth Humanitarian Award</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/sara-repper-bellport-youth-humanitarian-rmw7u53n"/><id>urn:uuid:3db41d39-f6ad-43cf-995c-25a1e30be87e</id><updated>2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Repper earned this year's Youth Humanitarian Award for Suffolk County from the New York State PTA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid signs Spanish striker Carlos Espí from Levante</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-madrid-carlos-espi-levante-x39580"/><id>urn:uuid:feca0895-3207-4c12-9854-58495c89e6e6</id><updated>2026-07-31T04:52:55.395-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid says it has signed 21-year-old striker Carlos Espí from fellow Spanish club Levante.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-investors-infantino-asia-afc-r50509"/><id>urn:uuid:a72af3ca-afba-4156-a762-5432ab97cb08</id><updated>2026-07-31T04:34:44.123-04:00</updated><summary>Pressure is growing on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-ceuta-migration-d26226"/><id>urn:uuid:05129542-23e4-4305-b985-96bd01e4ba37</id><updated>2026-07-31T03:23:18.639-04:00</updated><summary>Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain's tiny Ceuta territory have returned voluntarily to Morocco.</summary></entry><entry><title>'The Malvinas are Argentine': A World Cup banner makes the Falkland Islands a cultural obsession</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-malvinas-falklands-world-cup-banner-fifa-j39106"/><id>urn:uuid:463253c7-b8de-467b-9ca6-223154512e6e</id><updated>2026-07-31T03:21:45.442-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina's World Cup players have sparked a cultural moment for the disputed Falkland Islands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Africa's off-grid solar sector courts mainstream investors with landmark financing deals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/grid-solar-renewable-energy-finance-king-a62453"/><id>urn:uuid:25dacb6b-dcf3-4a0a-88f9-2c337364f16f</id><updated>2026-07-31T03:20:55.574-04:00</updated><summary>Landmark fundraising deals by two of Africa's largest off-grid solar companies are raising hopes that private capital markets could become a major source of funding to help bring electricity to millions of homes lacking access to reliable power.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a UK military base for Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-cyprus-akrotiri-spying-iran-arrest-q80933"/><id>urn:uuid:bd391f24-6d4c-4d6c-aa04-7fe173fce8dc</id><updated>2026-07-31T03:12:07.815-04:00</updated><summary>A London man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a U.K. air force base on the Mediterranean island for Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>34 miners killed in a methane explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-coal-mine-blast-balochistan-rescue-concludes-s84282"/><id>urn:uuid:85748cd6-6c0b-4dfc-983e-1feaecb2507c</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:55:04.770-04:00</updated><summary>A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan has killed 34 miners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi, one of Italy's most acclaimed defenders, dies at 66</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/franceo-baresi-ac-milan-obit-p38881"/><id>urn:uuid:8d2302cc-b0fe-4de7-b87f-eef3d07c54dd</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:40:17.674-04:00</updated><summary>Former AC Milan defender Franco Baresi has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-united-states-jewish-americans-relationship-ap-poll-c92031"/><id>urn:uuid:c250719e-7297-4aac-953a-34a3de805144</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:23:01.665-04:00</updated><summary>Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/anthropic-ai-models-hack-cybersecurity-a77163"/><id>urn:uuid:a162fb95-8ac7-4553-bdad-16693b3347f6</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:12:11.292-04:00</updated><summary>Anthropic says its AI models hacked into three organizations during testing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Manhasset resident Nikolaos Kotsopoulos, who murdered wife in front of children, denied parole</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/nikolaos-kotsopoulos-parole-denial-e4emyn16"/><id>urn:uuid:c6edb551-8807-43f5-82ba-21e9640d24ed</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The brothers were 12 and 10 when their father flew into a rage at their mother, Carol Lyn Fraser Kotsopoulos, and gunned her down as she prepared Greek Orthodox Easter dinner.</summary></entry><entry><title>How former Met Ed Hearn, a 1986 World Series champion, got a second chance at life from an Islip native</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ed-hearn-1986-mets-rfaumosd"/><id>urn:uuid:21487d8a-f25c-40f7-a3ea-02ff76788145</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Lisa Wolf is responsible for Ed Hearn receiving his fourth kidney transplant in May 2023, but their story began 37 years earlier.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR needs to listen to customers on ticket rules</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lirr-ticket-policies-ji9q9vn7"/><id>urn:uuid:abfeabd7-3a13-4f5b-9321-9409f4d152e9</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>LIRR's president said he takes customer feedback seriously. Now, he needs to show it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nursing aides, street racing, triumphal arch</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/street-racing-atv-dirt-bike-takeovers-triumphal-arch-t4vha62u"/><id>urn:uuid:72a867f6-89d2-4a61-b378-24ad487600d4</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bert Nelson, retired superintendent of Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools, dies at 83</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/bert-nelson-superintendent-hewlett-obituary-d4a193s4"/><id>urn:uuid:03b40526-0628-4414-8855-c99e798a0eb1</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Hewlett resident navigated crises like the AIDS epidemic and championed such causes as early-childhood education and English-as-a-second-language for immigrant students.</summary></entry><entry><title>Remembering when the Giants held training camp at C.W. Post for the summers of 1970-71</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-nn6iekdf"/><id>urn:uuid:89b41c5f-90d5-439f-97e2-996068eb60f8</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants held training camps for the 1970 and 1971 seasons at what was then called C.W. Post College and now goes by LIU Post.</summary></entry><entry><title>Developer plans to remediate Inspiration Wharf, where more than 60 toxins were found</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/port-washington-sbarro-inspiration-wharf-krkx8tg0"/><id>urn:uuid:ab268ebb-b3bc-4561-a382-839714b08bc9</id><updated>2026-07-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The proposal sparked a backlash from Port Washington residents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-earnings-sony-entertainment-electronics-playstation-d26692"/><id>urn:uuid:2936de6c-a566-410b-9435-7a8ed44c3c1b</id><updated>2026-07-31T01:57:32.344-04:00</updated><summary>Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter, even as the Japanese entertainment company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-yung-filly-rape-trial-barrientos-b33196"/><id>urn:uuid:6c9798e1-a299-4ea7-acf4-ac9851bc3fc4</id><updated>2026-07-31T01:41:33.101-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian jury has convicted the British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly of assaulting a fan following a music performance two years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world's most terrorized region</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mali-conflict-qaida-jnim-fla-what-to-know-n22938"/><id>urn:uuid:cc58807c-c4e4-40b8-9706-ad9073e8ed59</id><updated>2026-07-31T01:07:20.563-04:00</updated><summary>Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels join forces to intensify attacks against the military.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-dodgers-score-w60709"/><id>urn:uuid:c9f14945-4727-446f-b105-b02d0f7b76d1</id><updated>2026-07-31T01:06:11.476-04:00</updated><summary>Dalton Rushing hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández added a solo shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie Susac homers again, Ray wins his 7th straight decision as Giants beat Padres 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-padres-score-a07285"/><id>urn:uuid:02b03f6a-7ef8-4610-bda2-febfd769784e</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:41:42.952-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Daniel Susac hit a two-run home run and had three RBIs, and Robbie Ray pitched six impressive innings to win his seventh straight decision and lead the San Francisco Giants to a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilson, Young help the Aces beat the Liberty 104-99</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-aces-score-f14628"/><id>urn:uuid:6ea72acd-2125-4223-b741-45b312890658</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:25:32.522-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Jackie Young added 27 points and nine assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the New York Liberty 104-99 on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox hit back-to-back HRs in 8th to beat A's 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-athletics-score-a06927"/><id>urn:uuid:c8671b8d-ab84-4fa1-8241-a0521a663287</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:19:07.307-04:00</updated><summary>Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning, Sonny Gray went seven innings for his 13th win of the season, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/storm-reid-shotty-music-release-x43656"/><id>urn:uuid:e8d44b37-c8a5-4d63-8a22-6e75a6256c71</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:04:50.825-04:00</updated><summary>Storm Reid wants people to see a different side of her through her new music.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: Ariana Grande's 'Petal' displays a pop star at her most restrained</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-petal-album-music-review-d53570"/><id>urn:uuid:82af626b-925f-4e41-8a91-b026cbdb25e8</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:04:29.977-04:00</updated><summary>Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/defund-police-democrats-mamdani-wisconsin-michigan-v23797"/><id>urn:uuid:027f9697-a5ea-4e86-a644-4d73aea394cb</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:02:15.471-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are trying to convince voters that lawlessness under President Donald Trump is a major threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's factory activity unexpectedly slips into contraction in July</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-exports-r07353"/><id>urn:uuid:6694e49e-fe44-49d6-8483-2fe3d24ba8bb</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:01:59.281-04:00</updated><summary>An official survey shows China's factory activity slowed in July, the first time it has contracted in in five months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-companies-profits-exxon-chevron-u05178"/><id>urn:uuid:81c1088d-35ba-4fd6-9283-5a3b0d6b0a0d</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:01:22.808-04:00</updated><summary>Major oil companies reported massive profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-meeting-cabinet-camp-david-w88508"/><id>urn:uuid:0cfa190e-98fb-45f0-8a6d-766a4d73d5e6</id><updated>2026-07-31T00:01:15.078-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump takes his Cabinet meeting to Camp David, using the setting to highlight his administration's achievements.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-earthquake-kumamoto-mall-factory-u55623"/><id>urn:uuid:83b7bbcf-0487-41db-b6e4-1ce5348677f7</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:43:19.016-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan have spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they face shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that have stoked fears of heat-related illness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Elly De La Cruz scores in the ninth as the Reds beat the Pirates 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-reds-score-v88916"/><id>urn:uuid:6f9ecd10-6f29-4311-aff3-c16ca86f5955</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:29:17.474-04:00</updated><summary>Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder's choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of a four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardoso scores 18 points in 4th quarter, Sky rallies to beat Sun 94-88</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sun-sky-score-x67277"/><id>urn:uuid:38799a11-9bcd-4777-85d5-8f9c7cb8ae3c</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:27:33.430-04:00</updated><summary>Kamilla Cardoso scored 18 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter, Sydney Taylor had 14 points and six assists and the Chicago Sky overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Connecticut 94-88 on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tatis makes spectacular catch to rob Devers of a 3-run home run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-tatis-catch-c42030"/><id>urn:uuid:6060ddf8-caf1-4af6-868c-de06ba745172</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:21:25.440-04:00</updated><summary>San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular leaping catch to rob San Francisco's Rafael Devers of a three-run home run in the first inning of the Padres' 4-1 loss Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Collier, Miles, Williams help Lynx beat Tempo 104-72 for 9th consecutive win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-tempo-score-v47421"/><id>urn:uuid:201752af-7de5-41c0-a062-15caddc10d72</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:06:06.345-04:00</updated><summary>Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night for their ninth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers trade Rogers to Baltimore as Orioles try to solve catcher woes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-tigers-trade-jake-rogers-m57892"/><id>urn:uuid:ec5426fe-1ee3-4c61-b9a8-f16d487666ed</id><updated>2026-07-30T22:02:29.142-04:00</updated><summary>The Baltimore Orioles have acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-braves-score-q41233"/><id>urn:uuid:3877311e-656b-40cc-afad-cb223f5f6382</id><updated>2026-07-30T21:50:35.234-04:00</updated><summary>Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-deebo-samuel-a80042"/><id>urn:uuid:c0ab6985-72c9-4b1d-8e11-9b66f5f219e2</id><updated>2026-07-30T21:43:59.606-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-mountaineers-missing-avalanche-broad-peak-f32822"/><id>urn:uuid:36efc450-1fbb-46a3-b642-70794320c888</id><updated>2026-07-30T21:35:14.408-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistani officials say rescuers have recovered three bodies among the 10 international climbers missing since an avalanche on Broad Peak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-y93099"/><id>urn:uuid:e725ccb4-e4b8-48c7-b568-7a986bcc68d8</id><updated>2026-07-30T21:16:57.513-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani was set to return as the leadoff hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, a day after he wasn't in the lineup because of lingering soreness in his left knee that is keeping him off the mound.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-rates-korea-ai-oil-k41243"/><id>urn:uuid:0e4a5a78-0817-4d74-b7ce-379c66275061</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:52:40.031-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks rose to the finish of a wild July as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's men's basketball players Ian Jackson, Ruben Prey team up for first pitch at Mets game</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/st-johns-ian-jackson-ruben-prey-hy1r3s28"/><id>urn:uuid:ca065ebc-6796-425e-b411-324762721730</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:52:39.232-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Jackson couldn't remember the last time he'd thrown a baseball. Ruben Prey had never worn a baseball glove.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hamas-disarming-gaza-israel-trump-a03654"/><id>urn:uuid:82cfd00c-0c5a-4785-8754-ee1170793d75</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:44:15.612-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell to have season-ending surgery on his knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-brazzell-seasonending-surgery-t70508"/><id>urn:uuid:9f5934a2-a2d7-4643-b106-85332cc082d6</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:31:13.590-04:00</updated><summary>Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Brazzell's rookie season is over before it had a chance to begin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ella-mae-begay-preston-tolth-missing-indigenous-x32816"/><id>urn:uuid:edfec3a7-c9b1-4192-8b64-6ece09315560</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:13:28.636-04:00</updated><summary>The last person known to have seen a Navajo elder alive has been arrested in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: How can the Yankees find some offense? That's the issue on the table.</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-ad0j6lpc"/><id>urn:uuid:f850984e-be08-4383-9741-5fc5f609d65b</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:13:28.194-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees scored two runs in the final 23 innings against the White Sox and suffered two frustrating losses in extra innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blazers representatives, Portland officials meet to discuss Moda Center renovation, lease</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/portland-trail-blazers-to-dundon-n86746"/><id>urn:uuid:8f5e25e1-0c44-4515-8d4a-6036f14af72e</id><updated>2026-07-30T20:07:33.468-04:00</updated><summary>Representatives from the Trail Blazers met with Portland city councilors to discuss a new lease and the commitment of public funds to renovate the aging Moda Center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dak Prescott setting high expectations for Cowboys and their offense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dak-prescott-dallas-cowboys-v96361"/><id>urn:uuid:4dbcbe95-ba78-43f8-aeb3-76f193d61011</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:58:50.389-04:00</updated><summary>After 10 years in the NFL without a meaningful playoff run for an organization that hasn't celebrated a championship since after the 1995 season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants to end those droughts.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Mets pitchers Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes likely headed elsewhere as MLB trade deadline nears</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/freddy-peralta-clay-holmes-mlb-trade-deadline-lr9jg7pr"/><id>urn:uuid:9c8ed4a2-8e22-4d08-a38e-f74fc31e1cc8</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:55:23.749-04:00</updated><summary>Another signal that Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes are going to be dealt, sooner rather than later? The Mets haven't pitched Kodai Senga since July 10.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raiders hope Linderbaum's addition and Miller's return to health boost ailing offensive line</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/raiders-offensive-line-linderbaum-miller-b81737"/><id>urn:uuid:29288b1b-cb2e-444d-8967-69bf8a442327</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:36:35.358-04:00</updated><summary>Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek made significant moves to improve the NFL's worst offensive line.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inter Miami's Mas says club followed rules in Casemiro signing amid MLS investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/inter-miami-casemiro-c07913"/><id>urn:uuid:36f56827-3380-4df2-b96b-3cd831276674</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:21:33.431-04:00</updated><summary>Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says the club followed league rules to sign new player Casemiro, despite an ongoing MLS investigation into tampering allegations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-keisean-nixon-d39899"/><id>urn:uuid:4f2161b4-8cf6-45a9-84c0-5082f75462f4</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:16:31.089-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon wanted no part of any conversation about his contract situation Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Rabbit fever' warning in Suffolk after 3 cases of tick-borne tularemia</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/rabbit-fever-tularemia-ticks-suffolk-county-uptynzax"/><id>urn:uuid:f7027c3e-9782-40e6-bd99-ce23fbdd62a3</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:14:16.311-04:00</updated><summary>Tularemia can be transmitted to people by ticks and flies from sick wild rabbits, Suffolk County health officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>US cites 'unauthorized travel' to end DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/daca-immigration-texas-uscis-y21916"/><id>urn:uuid:d4218de2-cc67-4291-b286-bbd29bad0355</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:12:40.003-04:00</updated><summary>A woman deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to remain in the U.S. has filed suit against the federal government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives about him, but ready to help Seahawks defend Super Bowl crown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-darnold-super-bowl-narratives-c55654"/><id>urn:uuid:ff52ec49-7999-4bc0-8c5f-d0aaf5a657c1</id><updated>2026-07-30T19:12:36.843-04:00</updated><summary>Less than six months removed from his first NFL title, Sam Darnold briefly chuckled to himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saints receiver Chris Olave agrees to a 4-year extension worth up to $132 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/new-orleans-saints-chris-olave-extension-i36400"/><id>urn:uuid:b045a93f-8d95-4884-b98c-5f474216e74c</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:58:38.626-04:00</updated><summary>The New Orleans Saints and top receiver Chris Olave have agreed upon a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nolan-wells-ben-crump-horn-island-q49710"/><id>urn:uuid:2bcd90b4-5c2b-4457-9df9-8bd5e002f809</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:55:52.670-04:00</updated><summary>The family of Nolan Wells has hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani, looking to boost number of affordable units, unveils NYC housing tracker</title><author><name>Ashna Balroop</name><email>ashna.balroop@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/new-york-city-mamdani-affordable-housing-dw5smt9o"/><id>urn:uuid:3eb9c9af-217d-466a-ab05-0a1c01d86b09</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:50:20.231-04:00</updated><summary>Among the creative ways are to stack apartments atop library branch buildings, which are on city-owned land.</summary></entry><entry><title>In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/nil-sec-big-ten-congress-o00624"/><id>urn:uuid:fdf7bfc5-2dfe-4c9f-b4ff-eaa680f9d87e</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:45:57.681-04:00</updated><summary>One key difference between Senate negotiators and the conferences holding out on proposed legislation to regulate college sports is whether language in the bill would truly create a "hard salary cap" that would eliminate many third-party payments that have sent roster costs skyrocketing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways and observations from Day 2 of camp</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/takeaways-and-observations-from-day-2-of-camp-e61392"/><id>urn:uuid:ff284a8b-291f-4b0d-a564-f7b6e430832c</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:43:09.809-04:00</updated><summary>Abdul Carter's strong practice highlighted a great day for the defense. Kayvon Thibodeaux tipped a</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-ten-scheduling-n06361"/><id>urn:uuid:70f0b352-92a3-49a1-8001-2e8e01279645</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:33:15.058-04:00</updated><summary>The Big Ten appears in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn't require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power Four member each year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another weekend of LIRR disruptions lasting until early Monday morning</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-mta-service-disruptions-suglysp6"/><id>urn:uuid:243b1f6b-4300-48cd-914a-32811c19254d</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:32:00.963-04:00</updated><summary>Similar service changes are planned for every weekend in August.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants add and subtract</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/giants-add-and-subtract-p69538"/><id>urn:uuid:d44f530b-8c0c-47a1-8fea-7447eaa894ec</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:17:58.060-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants made a pair of roster moves on Thursday, signing linebacker Anfernee Orji and</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/seattle-festival-shooting-police-chief-space-needle-e19653"/><id>urn:uuid:85254d14-5575-4aa6-9b74-28a35c126713</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:17:38.577-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle's police chief has resigned amid criticism that the city was slow to release key information about a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last year's stinging sell-off</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-trade-deadline-k99300"/><id>urn:uuid:cc471a90-26b0-4aab-bd86-e5666c421007</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:08:07.198-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins haven't forgotten the sting from the day of the trade deadline last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/global-warming-wildfires-spain-france-climate-change-j16800"/><id>urn:uuid:535a22c9-84ad-4147-95cd-5f2cbaa17a2b</id><updated>2026-07-30T18:00:51.820-04:00</updated><summary>Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France.</summary></entry><entry><title>WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike during long August weekend in Canada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/westjet-strike-airline-canada-a90738"/><id>urn:uuid:e0a8a04c-11cf-4798-8e88-287518468865</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:56:08.284-04:00</updated><summary>Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have threatened to strike over unpaid work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alaska-plane-crash-icing-bering-air-g05533"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a79f60-9a49-4351-b195-0ef72b27f5a7</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:55:40.227-04:00</updated><summary>Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights.</summary></entry><entry><title>England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan and says he is 'hungry to win again'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/stones-inter-transfer-man-city-h77774"/><id>urn:uuid:740e665e-9801-41d4-b87b-9a34f7a30cca</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:52:14.941-04:00</updated><summary>England defender John Stones has joined Serie A champion Inter Milan after a decade and numerous titles at Manchester City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns sign safety Grant Delpit to a 3-year, $48 million extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-training-camp-delpit-verse-h35113"/><id>urn:uuid:de7f6216-9c9f-4f40-9594-9a8ccbdef497</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:48:09.821-04:00</updated><summary>Safety Grant Delpit signed his three-year, $48 million extension with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haiti starts to register voters in violent capital under gang menace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-elections-voter-registration-gang-violence-x20993"/><id>urn:uuid:18f64191-c387-4099-91ed-db98de49bead</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:47:42.426-04:00</updated><summary>Voter registration has started in Haiti's capital and beyond, marking a critical milestone in the push for general elections even as concerns over widespread gang violence persist.</summary></entry><entry><title>TSA finds stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase at an Alabama airport</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alabama-airport-stolen-cannonballs-q08640"/><id>urn:uuid:1f297eae-f039-4776-a410-e8061956b883</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:41:37.992-04:00</updated><summary>Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bregman lifts Cubs to 4-2 victory over Cardinals in 10 innings.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cardinals-score-i23198"/><id>urn:uuid:82c1de68-6b00-4981-9e92-c91c3b68b3a6</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:39:18.171-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Bregman drove in the go-ahead run with a 10th-inning double and the Chicago Cubs went on to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indiana's Curt Cignetti is 'stalking complacency' as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-ten-indiana-hoosiers-k28565"/><id>urn:uuid:bf950bff-95c5-4f80-ace0-c2cd0f67a413</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:27:13.927-04:00</updated><summary>Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he's "stalking complacency" as he makes sure there's no championship hangover now that he's orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie hazing with right guard Francis Mauigoa</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/rookie-hazing-with-right-guard-francis-mauigoa-r55440"/><id>urn:uuid:f3c8a197-642b-4cbd-bee6-f1f4b500a8f8</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:21:10.853-04:00</updated><summary>Training camp means rookies have to do some extra duties to earn respect. For right</summary></entry><entry><title>From 'stay away' to the bleachers: Deion Sanders visits Browns' camp as Shedeur vies for starting QB</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-deion-sanders-shedeur-sanders-x30934"/><id>urn:uuid:e7f8f205-7963-493c-842b-2b12013f060d</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:19:43.416-04:00</updated><summary>Shedeur Sanders asked his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, not to come to his first training camp with the Cleveland Browns last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans' new-look defensive front eager to 'get pads on' in Robert Saleh's fast defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-simmons-franklin-myers-pass-rush-b02947"/><id>urn:uuid:8409fddc-c9b5-41d4-8ac2-ffbd115c75cc</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:08:58.672-04:00</updated><summary>Defensive end Jeremiah Johnson II cannot wait until the Tennessee Titans finally put the pads on.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/deportation-foster-care-new-mexico-c08161"/><id>urn:uuid:502e1815-0909-47ec-a53e-e9e3c909563c</id><updated>2026-07-30T17:02:39.722-04:00</updated><summary>The New Mexico attorney general is asking a judge to prevent the state child welfare agency from removing children from the U.S., absent a court order.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arlene Smith, lead singer of pioneering '50s girl group the Chantels, dies at 84</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/arlene-smith-dies-chantels-x45821"/><id>urn:uuid:18df8f74-be63-4f33-9210-7fe46e804efc</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:55:23.314-04:00</updated><summary>One of the first "girl group" stars has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paxton lawsuit prompts end of federal endangered species protection for Texas lizard</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dunes-sagebrush-lizard-lawsuit-protection-ended-h79938"/><id>urn:uuid:ea7c427f-aa7c-4c23-a276-b2635537fa5c</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:55:01.880-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ended endangered species protections for a Texas lizard after a lawsuit by state Attorney General Ken Paxton.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past Wall Street's expectations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/apple-earnings-revenue-iphone-ai-y27020"/><id>urn:uuid:cde51d27-03f6-4884-8629-0d54e88174d6</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:54:35.450-04:00</updated><summary>Apple posted a solid fiscal third quarter on Thursday, climbing past Wall Street's expectations thanks to strong sales of the iPhone and MacBook computers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeeno Thitikul opens with 64 in Women's British Open in quest to finally win a major</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/womens-open-british-p64402"/><id>urn:uuid:f8ce8b2e-0d9b-49e2-aa7d-240d68cdc354</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:53:55.300-04:00</updated><summary>Jeeno Thitikul has taken the first step toward finally winning a major.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Bears banking on better speed to bolster a defense that's still adjusting to new lineup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-grady-jarrett-coby-bryant-dennis-allen-a70646"/><id>urn:uuid:ce1e3935-84dc-4efd-8403-259104234cb6</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:50:12.161-04:00</updated><summary>After adding Coby Bryant, Devin Bush and Dillon Thieneman and getting back injured Jaylon Johnson, the Chicago Bears defense looks like it will need an adjustment period to new personnel.</summary></entry><entry><title>After a Parkinson's diagnosis, Suzanne Posner turned to sculpting. She's inspiring many.</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/great-neck-exhibit-library-parkinsons-sculptor-g7at4125"/><id>urn:uuid:031fe08b-0658-44d4-88e4-d36ed6f7e2f6</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:45:32.148-04:00</updated><summary>Posner's "Swim or Fly" exhibit is featured at the Great Neck Library this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Viable Cesspool Alternative Emerges On Hawaiʻi's Coasts</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-reefs-wastewater-cesspools-sewer-system-r03612"/><id>urn:uuid:65c0cd23-ff14-44d1-ae8f-34bdbf530e85</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:40:29.788-04:00</updated><summary>Residents of Puakō, a coastal community in Hawai'i, have been working for over a decade to reduce wastewater impact on coral reefs.</summary></entry><entry><title>National Guard officer forged records and stole public money to facilitate secret second marriage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/national-guard-secret-marriage-d67095"/><id>urn:uuid:7043a769-1daa-435b-8b2b-153911b11413</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:40:26.643-04:00</updated><summary>A National Guard officer has pleaded guilty to leading a double life, marrying a woman he met in Mongolia while still married in the U.S. Prosecutors allege Maj. Collin Welch used a government travel card and forged documents to facilitate his actions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets add and subtract wideouts</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/jets-add-and-subtract-wideouts-p41370"/><id>urn:uuid:88fb1caf-015e-403f-a0e0-d80ff8ee59ed</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:35:45.459-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets signed receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. and waived wideout Jalen Walthall with an injury</summary></entry><entry><title>Nabers speaks for first time since last season</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nabers-speaks-for-first-time-since-last-season-s50277"/><id>urn:uuid:bad0c460-ba90-4cb2-8e9f-090cfc1f3ffc</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:33:18.957-04:00</updated><summary>If Wednesday was a first for Malik Nabers in practicing since his ACL/meniscus surgery, Thursday</summary></entry><entry><title>Kody Clemens hits a walk-off grand slam with 2 outs in the 9th to send the Twins past the Royals 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-twins-score-i67990"/><id>urn:uuid:b2355c08-50b8-4e65-8df7-f90651ab3029</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:29:32.331-04:00</updated><summary>Kody Clemens hit a game-ending grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 after being no-hit by Noah Cameron until the seventh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amazon to boost spending on AI and other technology by $20 billion after strong Q2 results</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/amazon-second-quarter-earnings-cloud-s51166"/><id>urn:uuid:d2abf6a6-65b9-4241-9a07-393398a0d868</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:26:50.223-04:00</updated><summary>Amazon said it will be increasing this year's capital spending on technology, mostly artificial intelligence, by an additional 10% after the tech and e-commerce giant delivered strong profits and net sales during for fiscal second quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.</summary></entry><entry><title>IIHF says Russia will remain barred from four world championship tournaments in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/russia-iihf-2027-c45114"/><id>urn:uuid:52e97ac2-f706-426f-a25c-1dce092d973f</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:19:33.862-04:00</updated><summary>The International Ice Hockey Federation says Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sean Payton reflects on Drew Brees' Hall of Fame career ahead of QB's enshrinement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/sean-payton-drew-brees-hall-fame-r08213"/><id>urn:uuid:006facfa-bad4-4052-8a7e-f743443e7401</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:06:29.871-04:00</updated><summary>Drew Brees has especially been on Sean Payton's mind lately.</summary></entry><entry><title>Broderick Jones is not worrying about his future in Pittsburgh, being healthy is enough</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-training-camp-p31545"/><id>urn:uuid:3a8f4974-95be-4490-99ea-af6a054c8eb4</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:04:56.428-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Broderick Jones is trying to stay patient as he recovers from a neck injury that cut short his 2025 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investors are buying Ohioans' unpaid property tax debts, with 18% interest</title><author><name> Signal Ohio</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ohio-delinquent-property-tax-sold-investors-protections-t01695"/><id>urn:uuid:949a81f1-991e-4659-98ee-a67f69ff2937</id><updated>2026-07-30T16:03:06.227-04:00</updated><summary>Investors have been buying delinquent property tax debts from Ohio counties, setting records in several areas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan's Whittingham, Michigan State's Fitzgerald have similar missions in a bitter rivalry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/michigan-state-michigan-college-football-big-ten-t26139"/><id>urn:uuid:53266396-8d4b-44bd-9c7f-9cdb161bd69d</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:59:30.770-04:00</updated><summary>Pat Fitzgerald fought his way back to coaching in the Big Ten.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/flooding-new-york-albany-hudson-valley-w68667"/><id>urn:uuid:39a4593c-f62f-4822-a7df-e13f555fd668</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:52:51.446-04:00</updated><summary>Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of upstate New York following two days of heavy rains that led to flash flooding, water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baker Mayfield feels 'disrespected' by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mayfield-buccaneers-vea-m74975"/><id>urn:uuid:36c2cfb9-440a-4512-a536-1bb1b09d31bd</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:38:33.881-04:00</updated><summary>Baker Mayfield feels "disrespected" by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine as senior police officials are implicated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/liberia-cocaine-drug-burning-a04862"/><id>urn:uuid:9d067793-a90f-4e9d-a127-beeadd849ff3</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:27:30.219-04:00</updated><summary>Liberian law enforcement agents have burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins' Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-twins-cameron-nohitter-r41538"/><id>urn:uuid:89e75844-cc6e-44d9-a1d4-109418128c33</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:20:12.060-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron had his no-hitter broken up in the seventh inning by the Minnesota Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-passports-state-department-u57996"/><id>urn:uuid:3231ae38-6b19-4b5b-a0b3-8ac0f74f9d34</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:18:19.849-04:00</updated><summary>Americans outside the nation's capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America's 250th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scouting-america-national-jamboree-inclusion-hegseth-s71229"/><id>urn:uuid:db8918c8-83da-427f-b2ef-1c39c02e4838</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:14:47.493-04:00</updated><summary>One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jimmie Johnson adds Bryce Harper, Andy Roddick and other winners as investors to his NASCAR team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/legacy-motor-club-celebrity-investors-nascar-o66769"/><id>urn:uuid:35c77f67-f98b-4504-be46-5770f15e2df2</id><updated>2026-07-30T15:14:29.581-04:00</updated><summary>Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is adding some big-time winners to his race team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strangest TSA security finds</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/tsa-finds-yhm37pv4"/><id>urn:uuid:e7e2533c-046c-46c7-9286-48e06694178a</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:52:47.674-04:00</updated><summary>Cannonballs, grenades and other questionable items passengers tried to bring on board planes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/wisconsin-governor-barnes-democrats-primary-t86560"/><id>urn:uuid:a5439b11-4712-4547-b9fb-0313925f0617</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:37:18.374-04:00</updated><summary>Mandela Barnes has dropped out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Milei empowers Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-world-cup-milei-h23744"/><id>urn:uuid:7af457b3-86c2-49f2-bad7-fda168f88008</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:35:51.290-04:00</updated><summary>Argentine President Javier Milei has signed an emergency decree allowing the government to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court rejects the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-mandatory-detention-trump-bond-court-r88525"/><id>urn:uuid:acd64125-c4db-4b73-9923-7248dffc8480</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:25:43.511-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge grants a restraining order, making Missouri lineman Sterling Webb eligible this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/missouri-tigers-ncaa-eligibility-webb-w02919"/><id>urn:uuid:88a86da2-decf-4281-8317-bde8965d550c</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:22:16.913-04:00</updated><summary>Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb has been granted a temporary restraining order by a St. Louis County judge, making him eligible to play this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barranquilla FC stuns parent club Junior in Colombia cup upset as Luis Diaz watches on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barranquilla-junior-colombia-luis-diaz-w50706"/><id>urn:uuid:169a34d1-89b4-4a89-b51d-4fc4bed48d93</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:21:54.496-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Diaz experienced the "magic" of the FA Cup when he played for Liverpool.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dem district's road paving up five-fold in GOP town</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-dalimonte-district-6-north-hempstead-gop-q7b1hdj9"/><id>urn:uuid:314b6aab-ff16-4190-86e5-a5a6472f866d</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:21:49.658-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead man charged, after more than a year, in 2025 Flanders hit-and-run that left 2 with injuries</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/riverhead-hit-and-run-crash-serious-injuries-fugitive-th6rbsfl"/><id>urn:uuid:db0e2eeb-8bd7-4e0f-b52a-b5cc7e0d8ae6</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:21:25.718-04:00</updated><summary>Santiago Barreto-Gomez, 20, was arrested more than a year after the crash and charged with aggravated vehicular assault, Southampton police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/smallpox-virus-chile-ancient-mummy-dna-q77235"/><id>urn:uuid:19ac9da3-ef06-439d-99f7-d9e98f22f0e1</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:16:59.314-04:00</updated><summary>New research says ancient mummy DNA provides the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Half of all nursing homes in Massachusetts are understaffed</title><author><name> The New Bedford Light</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nursing-homes-massachusetts-understaffed-care-e75569"/><id>urn:uuid:37301127-c027-429c-8399-cfd74f7cc431</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:16:08.871-04:00</updated><summary>Many Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tammy Robinkoff, Riverhead GOP chairwoman, faces new charge of aggravated DWI in May crash</title><author><name>John Asbury and Angelina&amp;nbsp;Livigni</name><email>angelina.livigni@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/tammy-robinkoff-gop-riverhead-dwi-s0321y30"/><id>urn:uuid:1693b3ec-f914-46c1-b8ad-a1216ff9585c</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:13:30.257-04:00</updated><summary>Tammy Robinkoff faces the elevated misdemeanor charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of 0.18%, according to court records.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/tanning-beds-sun-teens-skin-cancer-trends-b57648"/><id>urn:uuid:9012dc1c-0d69-4f59-aa69-094fdf3b1bd8</id><updated>2026-07-30T14:01:17.934-04:00</updated><summary>Experts are worried about tanning's resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marc Henry Menard, who admitted stealing more than $600,000 from investors, targeted Haitian communities in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/marc-henry-menard-fraud-letitia-james-haitian-community-vf1cigy5"/><id>urn:uuid:489aa1cc-4cf6-41e9-8386-1e6d58b78186</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:57:31.870-04:00</updated><summary>Marc Menard persuaded his victims to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars with him, claiming he could generate returns of up to 20% a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cara Gardner Morey steps down as Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill team's head-coaching vacancy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/gardner-morey-goldeneyes-womens-hockey-e37173"/><id>urn:uuid:5e1b222e-fa88-4fdf-a648-a6af18f1e0a0</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:53:39.298-04:00</updated><summary>Cara Gardner Morey is filling the Vancouver Goldeneyes' head-coaching vacancy while relinquishing her duties as the team's general manager.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers because of back tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-mcclanahan-back-b13595"/><id>urn:uuid:eaba1dfb-5942-472e-8b4d-1e8be8a64ffe</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:51:33.312-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday's win over the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>174 Flushing Bank workers in Uniondale face layoffs after merger</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/flushing-layoff-bank-warn-merger-reljp3gm"/><id>urn:uuid:e947642d-af8c-4950-8b21-34dcc5717f79</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:49:15.731-04:00</updated><summary>The cuts, which would reduce half of Flushing Bank's Uniondale workforce, are set to begin Aug. 10, according to a state filing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fires, burns and a death spur recall of 1.5 million hand warmers sold by Amazon, Walmart</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ocoopa-hand-warmer-recall-sezw01mr"/><id>urn:uuid:01ebecca-f0a8-4c54-8ce1-82476ae96ee4</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:43:02.656-04:00</updated><summary>Ocoopa Direct's rechargeable hand warmers can overheat and ignite, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here's how to check whether yours is included in the recall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bengals-shemar-stewart-f61224"/><id>urn:uuid:637e15ff-3db0-44db-91a7-cbc0b6355f6d</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:42:20.589-04:00</updated><summary>Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to miss most of training camp after hyperextending his left knee during Wednesday's practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/medicare-drug-subsidy-trump-biden-insurance-y84788"/><id>urn:uuid:acb20190-a594-4902-b078-86929a81e372</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:41:28.680-04:00</updated><summary>Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prosecutor: Deadly pursuit of LI homeless man a rare act of 'brazenness'</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/homeless-man-killing-joseph-norton-charged-timothy-stark-victim-exvbjxdd"/><id>urn:uuid:c0a08f9d-244d-4d41-af79-adc01bf34df0</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:34:48.653-04:00</updated><summary>Joseph Norton chased Timothy Stark before stabbing him to death with "a very long knife" in his back, lungs and heart, prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mother, daughter charged with operating retail theft ring out of Valley Stream home</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/retail-theft-fence-valley-stream-mother-daughter-mgdezcah"/><id>urn:uuid:07bf4585-1bb5-4870-a36e-a798bc9029ca</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:34:21.778-04:00</updated><summary>The duo was arraigned on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, grand larceny, and conspiracy</summary></entry><entry><title>College Sports Commission approves reworked NIL deals worth total of $7.5M for 18 Nebraska players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/csc-nebraska-nil-m91871"/><id>urn:uuid:3f0177b3-d71c-4436-9d10-9099afd00ffd</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:32:23.431-04:00</updated><summary>The College Sports Commission has approved $7.5 million in restructured name, image and likeness deals for 18 Nebraska football players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giunta's Meat Farms buying King Kullen supermarket chain</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/king-kullen-giuntas-meat-farms-wfcsrgut"/><id>urn:uuid:982873c3-68c2-4f2e-a272-3f7c6dac7a92</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:30:36.710-04:00</updated><summary>King Kullen Grocery Co. has 24 supermarkets and four Wild by Nature natural food stores on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roma signs Santiago Castro from Bologna ahead of Champions League campaign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/santiago-castro-roma-transfer-e66245"/><id>urn:uuid:cc327077-95d7-4826-a68c-a2d96d97848c</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:28:24.695-04:00</updated><summary>Roma's first Champions League campaign in eight seasons has led the team to make a change at center forward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 remain missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-chongqing-landslide-death-toll-search-c65123"/><id>urn:uuid:1961c695-26d7-4339-a946-f9d41434b82f</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:16:27.930-04:00</updated><summary>The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China has risen to 51.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-coal-mine-explosion-workers-trapped-southwest-q42306"/><id>urn:uuid:4673127f-282c-44ed-9ff5-dd71b31dca69</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:10:39.284-04:00</updated><summary>An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alien-terrorist-removal-court-deportation-dormant-trump-d51002"/><id>urn:uuid:e6b430fc-c664-4d86-90d6-d29eeeda982c</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:05:00.941-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against an Afghan woman who's the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration's activation of a long-dormant court based in Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Spanish territory of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-morocco-immigration-european-union-o61115"/><id>urn:uuid:547880aa-1fd1-4025-9dc6-ccd0d8c51afc</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:04:00.833-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with at least 57 dying in the attempt, prompting local officials to seek help from Spain's national government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/rocket-classic-leaderboard-k40715"/><id>urn:uuid:5f8e3505-eb1f-4ff0-aac4-11a47284a4df</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:03:24.221-04:00</updated><summary>Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-saudi-iraq-yemen-egypt-f78645"/><id>urn:uuid:61b9bf00-8785-4a77-b2c8-dc8e2a148fcb</id><updated>2026-07-30T13:02:06.475-04:00</updated><summary>Recent days have seen a series of attacks across the Middle East, from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq to drones setting ships ablaze in Egypt.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don't call it a rebuild: Hafley's Dolphins aren't viewing this season as a bridge year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dolphins-training-camp-r41194"/><id>urn:uuid:d00f2bc9-1668-40e0-84ea-64f883616f60</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:57:12.592-04:00</updated><summary>Don't call it a rebuild.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkey wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UN mission ends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-lebanon-new-initiative-after-unifil-o60801"/><id>urn:uuid:9275afd6-2a17-4f3d-abd9-4d729f591a63</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:56:43.675-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is interested in joining a new security initiative for Lebanon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big ex-Giants, bigger bobbleheads</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/big-ex-giants-bigger-bobbleheads-e12886"/><id>urn:uuid:063251e8-4eec-44dd-bbdc-3ca3675947e6</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:56:43.599-04:00</updated><summary>The 3 Kings overseeing Giants training camp. pic.twitter.com/D02YJTAi5a — Evan Barnes (@evan_b) July 30, 2026</summary></entry><entry><title>Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zoox-nhtsa-robotaxi-steering-wheel-y97217"/><id>urn:uuid:ba25af2e-6ebb-43ec-b946-5445c7ee0010</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:48:39.976-04:00</updated><summary>Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington Little League team ready for shot at state baseball title</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/port-washington-little-league-baseball-vxt16dhu"/><id>urn:uuid:bcd38da6-a5c1-4aff-8fdc-971984457a93</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:39:17.603-04:00</updated><summary>The 12U team will face Mid Island for a chance to advance to the Metro Region tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Omar Cooper Jr. talks transition from college to NFL</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/omar-cooper-jr-talks-transition-from-college-to-nfl-r61637"/><id>urn:uuid:6d15f3c9-a487-4b0b-be22-2259a3ef7272</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:28:12.969-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. said the biggest adjustment from college to the NFL isn’t</summary></entry><entry><title>UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/palestine-action-terror-ban-arrests-supreme-court-v13510"/><id>urn:uuid:fd0ff3a6-fec6-443f-b157-d0887a9ee7ef</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:21:41.302-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of people have been arrested outside a London courthouse after expressing support for Palestine Action.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plo-lawsuit-antiterrorism-act-courts-v91147"/><id>urn:uuid:e083e0a7-ce6c-47a6-81b6-0845f587ab80</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:20:37.521-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian authorities have asked the Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment in favor of Americans killed or wounded by attacks in Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guilty plea in sale of THC gummies that sickened William Floyd Middle School students</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gummies-william-floyd-school-n4k122kb"/><id>urn:uuid:7ccb462d-2d88-40d1-8abb-b0f8fa509744</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:12:54.359-04:00</updated><summary>The gummies got into the hands of children, some of whom were hospitalized, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-home-buying-federal-reserve-m13905"/><id>urn:uuid:942dd04b-7044-4b71-8045-3f697baf4b94</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:02:11.659-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>The No Surprises Act needs a dose of sunlight</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/no-surprises-act-healthcare-costs-qstbyoi2"/><id>urn:uuid:1b99b5f6-e006-4b14-9b7a-dc3867956c99</id><updated>2026-07-30T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration could wind up raising healthcare costs for everyone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chiefs-eric-bieniemy-shooting-m71965"/><id>urn:uuid:0a429697-dbd5-4495-9349-64aac31ee8ff</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:53:20.713-04:00</updated><summary>The 27-year-old son of Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy has had his court appearances in connection with the shooting of his mother delayed pending a mental health evaluation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tony-romo-owi-arrest-s40820"/><id>urn:uuid:2e4d10c3-07fe-4dd8-a330-ae7006363e75</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:50:03.021-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>WPBL secures media rights deal with ESPN and Scripps Sports Network for inaugural season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/womens-pro-baseball-league-espn-q38808"/><id>urn:uuid:92fac5ce-bb05-400f-8d34-313b8afed265</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:39:22.740-04:00</updated><summary>The Women's Pro Baseball League has secured a media rights deal with ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network to air regular-season and postseason games in its inaugural campaign.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-data-center-kentucky-uranium-gas-h49789"/><id>urn:uuid:32c99352-d59d-47a9-8e74-a0b35c16fef0</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:31:02.994-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barnes &amp; Noble to open its 10th LI location, in Commack</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/barnes-noble-commack-tmu6s8nd"/><id>urn:uuid:33f1b63e-bf8c-4b05-8618-b952e9e3a47b</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:30:24.822-04:00</updated><summary>While there aren't any plans for another LI location to follow, the bookseller will be opening another new store in Bayside, a company official said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-blanche-attorney-general-nomination-trump-p49651"/><id>urn:uuid:80627e05-0e09-47be-a14c-7c07bcd4f44c</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:29:36.032-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP story on child soldiers trained by Colombian mercenaries in Sudan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-colombia-child-soldiers-war-rsf-uae-takeaways-u06573"/><id>urn:uuid:53e622c4-0616-4cc8-bac6-9c2352b4bd3d</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:21:04.332-04:00</updated><summary>A new report by The Associated Press shows that child soldiers fighting for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in its war have been trained by Colombian mercenaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan's war and presence of Colombian mercenaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-child-soldiers-colombia-mercenaries-uae-rsf-s43036"/><id>urn:uuid:cb9898f2-be76-48e5-a0b8-634a8d25d734</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:13:55.062-04:00</updated><summary>Teenagers conscripted by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to battle the army in the country's war say they were trained by Colombian mercenaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Optimum and MLB Network carriage dispute leaves LI baseball fans caught in the middle</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/optimum-tv-mlb-network-carriage-dispute-kdn5as4x"/><id>urn:uuid:6a7daa80-7110-4b98-adcc-8fb1fa7b4241</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:11:21.926-04:00</updated><summary>Optimum subscribers on Long Island missed Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame induction speech because of the carriage dispute that started Jan. 31 and seems to have no end in sight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ahman-green-packers-parkinsons-w83985"/><id>urn:uuid:ffb6e7be-4377-4c08-b845-9a67cf6fb692</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:08:19.996-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson's disease.</summary></entry><entry><title>No charges for Arizona parents in case of toddler who was alive after being declared dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arizona-boy-declared-dead-g49919"/><id>urn:uuid:cb2bfba8-64e4-4e43-849f-f8fb68abdf2f</id><updated>2026-07-30T11:01:33.654-04:00</updated><summary>No charges will be filed against the parents of an Arizona toddler who was declared dead after being found in a family pool but was breathing hours later at a hospital morgue.</summary></entry><entry><title>10-year-old boy drowns in New Jersey river, sister lives, and another child is missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brother-died-saved-sister-river-new-jersey-o39358"/><id>urn:uuid:2648e757-5719-489e-9d9d-d420a571a418</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:41:44.861-04:00</updated><summary>One child has died and another is missing after the two 10-year-olds went into a rain-swollen New Jersey river.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cdc-director-erica-schwartz-kennedy-trump-senate-u33753"/><id>urn:uuid:c89bbb92-4ea5-4f06-beb1-4f0100d848aa</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:41:02.150-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/bts-grammys-recording-academy-response-p24488"/><id>urn:uuid:4444688b-6ad6-4dde-96a1-77e5856c3d88</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:24:14.796-04:00</updated><summary>Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.</summary></entry><entry><title>A magical silver for lifter Tchatchet, 12 years after defecting at the Commonwealth Games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tchatchet-commonwealth-weightlifting-defector-b29812"/><id>urn:uuid:46f1edaf-6acd-490f-b5dd-51a3d690e3c8</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:23:41.370-04:00</updated><summary>Cyrille Tchetchet's weightlifting career at the Commonwealth Games has come full circle after he won a silver medal in Glasgow.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/unc-football-belichick-lombardi-x36234"/><id>urn:uuid:7f1f46a4-74f4-4414-abf5-c7b865492bbd</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:23:20.384-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a school investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frank Reich, Jets QB?</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/frank-reich-jets-qb--e47083"/><id>urn:uuid:ae01dbdf-4099-431f-9632-9b948b9226b6</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:19:46.603-04:00</updated><summary>#Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich can still chuck it a bit. (via @TomRock_Newsday) pic.twitter.com/X9Z1F8PEE8 —</summary></entry><entry><title>Police describe a father's horror as he realizes then-wife Lindsay Clancy killed their 3 kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-c59562"/><id>urn:uuid:672e9033-fc83-401d-912c-89028055af00</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:17:52.107-04:00</updated><summary>First responders have given jurors firsthand accounts of what they found after Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and tried to take her own life.</summary></entry><entry><title>English soccer strengthens sanctions on discrimination</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-fa-discrimination-penalties-d94162"/><id>urn:uuid:b43b4743-b29d-4b0a-83a4-f2a5fcac47de</id><updated>2026-07-30T10:11:38.924-04:00</updated><summary>English soccer is strengthening sanctions on discriminatory behavior.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Eagles put their faith in Jalen Carter. They can only hope their risk is worth the reward</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/philadelphia-eagles-carter-davis-i72555"/><id>urn:uuid:c5e09de1-03bb-41cb-aa8b-a2bc40619f33</id><updated>2026-07-30T09:58:00.107-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Hurts shares a lighthearted moment about his wife slipping a $5 bill into his backpack.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Sharkzilla Takes New York' viewing party to be held in Montauk</title><author><name>Andy Edelstein</name><email>andy.edelstein@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/sharkzilla-discovery-channel-montauk-lnzv04eu"/><id>urn:uuid:7ddd8b9a-5e3b-4e00-865b-eda523411a62</id><updated>2026-07-30T09:11:09.501-04:00</updated><summary>The viewing party celebrates the Discovery channel special featuring Montauk shark expert Craig O'Connell.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-wildfires-clooney-family-evacuate-v31732"/><id>urn:uuid:2ed3fd2b-80c3-4a9c-a57d-aea509740668</id><updated>2026-07-30T09:03:11.479-04:00</updated><summary>George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire.</summary></entry><entry><title>European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-investors-infantino-kushner-uefa-afc-i16814"/><id>urn:uuid:188b3058-b01f-4d01-a453-a0cfb7e56a75</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:56:45.852-04:00</updated><summary>UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/saints-taysom-hill-n09508"/><id>urn:uuid:d079538c-3e92-46a8-9973-fbef0b2c38f0</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:53:45.597-04:00</updated><summary>Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/economy-inflation-spending-growth-consumers-growth-jobs-d59158"/><id>urn:uuid:634e8662-56df-40b9-b482-9426e60d3c76</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:47:50.038-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth.</summary></entry><entry><title>US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-f02690"/><id>urn:uuid:c50a779e-9f9b-4c02-83b3-c112fad56daa</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:44:55.014-04:00</updated><summary>The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination for now</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-blanche-disapproval-c69114"/><id>urn:uuid:854bf294-fb8b-49de-9bde-2b9b5a1bb669</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:34:58.839-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border and at least 9 die</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-ceuta-tarajal-morocco-migrants-l81019"/><id>urn:uuid:cde6e87d-9f36-4cfc-83d5-702330bc02ff</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:30:18.839-04:00</updated><summary>Spain is deploying its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>At 60, Too $hort has no plans to stop his hip-hop voyage with new album produced fully by Lil Jon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/too-short-interview-new-album-e44318"/><id>urn:uuid:5ce1e0c0-fe87-4e4a-9daa-38eadda5fae1</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:24:58.863-04:00</updated><summary>Too $hort, the Oakland hip-hop legend, is defying age norms in the music industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lidl recalls shortbread cookies in New York due to undeclared ingredients</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/lidl-recall-short-bread-lnvc2ivi"/><id>urn:uuid:39808c43-b923-49fe-ae9f-e5604b8daece</id><updated>2026-07-30T08:22:37.546-04:00</updated><summary>Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, milk or eggs should not consume this product, the company said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prague-zoo-polar-bears-ice-heat-k86684"/><id>urn:uuid:00a4cb3d-274c-42f0-89f5-23951c52a0f4</id><updated>2026-07-30T07:50:33.405-04:00</updated><summary>Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malaysia begins screening 5,000 refugees for their planned return to Myanmar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-myanmar-repatriation-rohingya-r97069"/><id>urn:uuid:e7c2d628-a8de-4ae9-a5ca-f4b54ba2e510</id><updated>2026-07-30T07:31:49.618-04:00</updated><summary>Malaysia has started documenting and screening detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea signs France center back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-transfer-lacroix-c36463"/><id>urn:uuid:94667dbe-a01f-4a8c-a10c-bcb527efa7c7</id><updated>2026-07-30T07:25:59.165-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($70 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Police seek help finding person who set fire to truck in Central Islip</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/police-seek-arson-truck-oe7a35uo"/><id>urn:uuid:ff161e7e-8568-4f87-895a-1936747d5652</id><updated>2026-07-30T07:13:35.224-04:00</updated><summary>Surveillance video shows a hooded figure walking up to a row of parked trucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-economy-interest-rates-a00141"/><id>urn:uuid:6cb14851-4621-45dd-8be1-d63205947941</id><updated>2026-07-30T07:05:28.017-04:00</updated><summary>The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/manchester-mayor-election-labour-reform-burnham-g19197"/><id>urn:uuid:0d3f8df3-aa1c-4f5c-a5b3-9173007b7a29</id><updated>2026-07-30T06:56:47.727-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain's prime minister.</summary></entry><entry><title>French authorities say 4 people have died trying to cross the Channel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-britain-channel-migrants-deaths-h33083"/><id>urn:uuid:bd2a37fd-98fc-406c-b908-2a9dad2990d9</id><updated>2026-07-30T06:43:28.553-04:00</updated><summary>French authorities said four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in small boats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monsoon rains trigger house collapse in Lahore, killing 9 family members</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-monsoon-rains-roof-collapsed-lahore-j19503"/><id>urn:uuid:eb2c043c-885a-483e-a319-1eed3370ca46</id><updated>2026-07-30T06:25:33.786-04:00</updated><summary>Monsoon rains have collapsed the roof of a multistory house in eastern Pakistan, killing at least nine family members and injuring several others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-death-toll-bundibugyo-virus-response-treatment-a42507"/><id>urn:uuid:c8e3428d-0f78-4cc9-8f78-ff7722d3c5fd</id><updated>2026-07-30T06:09:58.661-04:00</updated><summary>Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eu-ai-gigafactories-china-us-data-center-y10823"/><id>urn:uuid:9ce08f62-4b98-4a64-a449-0cdd5b65922b</id><updated>2026-07-30T06:02:12.957-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/eddie-howe-newcastle-coach-h55145"/><id>urn:uuid:a9f65af2-0417-43ae-968b-ad784ca29da7</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:36:56.457-04:00</updated><summary>Eddie Howe is expected to leave his role as Newcastle head coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season.</summary></entry><entry><title>A book found bricked in a fireplace is returned to an Australian library, 150 years overdue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-library-book-overdue-kiama-f77259"/><id>urn:uuid:89cf9d63-f3fa-4a39-98d4-1e3dc6096e7a</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:26:35.042-04:00</updated><summary>A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library about 150 years late, with water damage from years bricked into a fireplace.</summary></entry><entry><title>How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-approval-iran-war-poll-republicans-election-m40539"/><id>urn:uuid:a4c7356c-11f3-4860-9b93-8b7b05eee170</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:06:57.079-04:00</updated><summary>A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.</summary></entry><entry><title>As voters focus on energy, Blakeman and Hochul disagree on solutions</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-energy-mpgadjx1"/><id>urn:uuid:834288fb-776c-45f3-b747-2b6c01cea4b3</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Energy costs are rising for a host of reasons including the Iran war, supply chain disruptions, the cost of replacing aging infrastructure and increased demand, experts said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk finalizing $4M deal with Flock Safety for gunshot detection sensors, but some are raising privacy concerns</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-flock-technology-woq0g026"/><id>urn:uuid:5dcbacd1-1bf7-4ba6-9388-01e6c3187a76</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The new technology from the manufacturer of license plate readers has drawn some pushback from lawmakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sag Harbor condo plan raises new concerns about toxic contamination at site</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/sag-harbor-toxic-contamination-dec-condo-sm4s5jjz"/><id>urn:uuid:da692004-ba7e-4e74-9058-db287823d183</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A developer wants to demolish buildings, remove contamination and erect a 48-unit condo complex on an adjacent one-acre site.</summary></entry><entry><title>Viral model of NYC on display at the Museum of the City of New York</title><author><name>Barbara Schuler</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/new-york-city-model-museum-bvmz4o1j"/><id>urn:uuid:9c530298-2203-4f94-9840-bdbcb515b8d8</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Painstakingly created by truck driver Joe Macken the model encompasses all five New York City boroughs and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island rental scams exploit desperate search for affordable apartments</title><author><name>Celia Young and Ada Carlston</name><email>ada.carlston@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/long-island-rental-scams-ukvhgnq7"/><id>urn:uuid:7185ea3a-c667-4c3a-9b0b-0f80b8afce9c</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Fake listings, bogus fees and stolen data target renters squeezed by Long Island's high housing costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>132 senior apartments planned for Valley Stream parking lot near LIRR</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/valley-stream-senior-apartments-55-and-up-v0mg8f38"/><id>urn:uuid:8e0996f9-833d-43df-b85d-731a92407f61</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Developers seek tax breaks for the five-story project, which would include 13 affordable units.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 Amtrak getaways from NYC: Montreal, Brattleboro, Virginia Beach</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/amtrak-getaways-nyc-a0q3vmfs"/><id>urn:uuid:4ee8d3b1-94d0-4b4d-a6da-db4a3498f5b8</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Amtrak's routes offer picturesque journeys to Montreal, Vermont and Virginia Beach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emily Finn's parents sue alleged killer Austin Lynch, seeking compensation for funeral expenses, other costs</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/austin-lynch-emily-finn-killing-lawsuit-i8ph9lxq"/><id>urn:uuid:54e5231a-d715-4562-8cf9-258c70885151</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The filing marks the second lawsuit Finn's parents filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court since her death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton seeks to buy Water Mill property for $11.6 million for preservation</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/southampton-waterfront-property-mecox-bay-deo5sitd"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe785fa-879e-49c6-879d-52046fb7635d</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Water Mill property spans 2.37 acres on Mecox Bay.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets to sell big again? A look back at the 2023 trade deadline, when they dealt Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-trade-deadline-yl1n20az"/><id>urn:uuid:9267b3a6-8e7f-418c-a20f-f351a35fba5f</id><updated>2026-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In the week leading up to the 2023 deadline, the Mets traded six players as owner Steve Cohen's $377 million team was dismantled.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monaco signs France U21 striker Abline to join Balogun in forward line</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/france-transfers-monaco-abline-c35176"/><id>urn:uuid:682e97ac-9ef1-4481-9270-d8bb072fdfc7</id><updated>2026-07-30T04:47:04.668-04:00</updated><summary>Monaco has signed Matthis Abline from Nantes and he could form a potential forward line with United States striker Folarin Balogun.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is unconscious in hospital after collapsing in court, wife says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-detained-opposition-leader-besigye-f91904"/><id>urn:uuid:b798afef-4cc0-42e3-8f57-8380f33ef1d8</id><updated>2026-07-30T04:14:54.789-04:00</updated><summary>Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is hospitalized after collapsing during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish police detain actor-turned-mayor Erdal Besikcioglu in latest raids targeting opposition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-besikcioglu-opposition-etimesgut-arrests-behzat-j44072"/><id>urn:uuid:b0ef3e21-0f48-47fe-91bc-d4a935d86b48</id><updated>2026-07-30T03:01:47.165-04:00</updated><summary>Police have detained a former TV actor-turned-mayor in the latest wave of arrests targeting the opposition.</summary></entry><entry><title>As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-spain-greece-wildfires-heat-climate-change-c63398"/><id>urn:uuid:33ec8aba-3e73-407f-832b-036ec9399185</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:40:04.513-04:00</updated><summary>France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-militant-attack-northwest-police-post-taliban-m63163"/><id>urn:uuid:83c667b9-df0e-4486-b93d-9e84c5e84bba</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:36:17.129-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say the death toll from a militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan has risen to 11.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskyy-missile-attack-y72009"/><id>urn:uuid:08fd000b-106f-44e2-ad3d-383320877114</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:28:03.143-04:00</updated><summary>Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and injured over 50 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-lifeguard-rescue-n09803"/><id>urn:uuid:49851fe1-4cf7-40cd-acd9-db68ea7ddabb</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:20:43.282-04:00</updated><summary>The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video says he is beyond grateful to the teenage lifeguard who saved his son.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island diners adding trendy dirty sodas, loaded bread bowls</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/island-lake-diner-viral-menu-long-island-hgrwmzt6"/><id>urn:uuid:e4f3efbd-bdb9-40d6-b4f5-3af9eceb50a9</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Diner owners say camera-ready creations tap into a dining trend that brings in a new crowd.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soft Sips coffee shop, selling dessert-themed drinks, opens with sweet start in Baldwin</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/soft-sips-coffee-shop-baldwin-n5c9f35r"/><id>urn:uuid:bf1eccbe-3c91-4280-afc2-581128f69dea</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Soft Sips, which employs six part-time workers, brews Colombian and Ethiopian coffee purchased from a Rochester-based roaster, Kopani, one of the co-owners said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Renaming Penn Station, LIRR ticket rules</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/renaming-penn-station-lirr-ticket-rules-i4pfx8jw"/><id>urn:uuid:ca474609-d8cd-46ae-bf7c-ebaf65e92d1e</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Planting Fields Arboretum ready for its year-round garden</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/planting-fields-arboretum-garden-piet-oudolf-u61yrcix"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c3f28d-8e18-416d-90a9-199f55903407</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Volunteers are realizing Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf's vision for a year-round garden.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 pickleball courts added at Westbury's Martin 'Bunky' Reid Park</title><author><name>Ava Shea</name><email>ava.shea@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/pickleball-courts-open-westbury-park-ynhxld8h"/><id>urn:uuid:78d4b791-eb53-483e-bb54-0a763f13749a</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The project included resurfacing the courts and adding new nets and lighting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman says Democrats will try to 'steal' gubernatorial race</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/bruce-blakeman-kathy-hochul-election-vtw243u7"/><id>urn:uuid:24384692-3b3a-4981-92c1-4e1f6c825515</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made the comments during early morning appearances on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republican candidate for Nassau Legislature seat made derogatory Facebook posts in high school</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-facebook-comments-oj4nsm84"/><id>urn:uuid:bdc45f55-ccf0-48de-ac96-8b3e81c3a4f8</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Capone, 31, took down the posts following Newsday's inquiries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bring back the LIRR's Road 'n' Rail</title><author><name>Gerard Bringmann</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/lirr-road-n-rail-yaphank-bnl-station-tlic36l6"/><id>urn:uuid:76d485c4-1826-4c48-9cae-873387caf2cd</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>An answer from the past can be a bridge to the future for the LIRR on the North Fork.</summary></entry><entry><title>NUMC saw turnover in CFO job after taking over insurance plan</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/numc-insurance-gyxaq59u"/><id>urn:uuid:cca69c17-aaa6-4b39-9bbd-325c1b11b31a</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The turnover came as executives took more responsibility for the company's medical malpractice insurance, which current leadership says led to the $110 million shortfall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ward Melville swimmer Brendan Miller makes a big splash: 10 medals at Maccabi Games in Israel</title><author><name>Justin Girshon</name><email>justin.girshon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/brendan-miller-swimming-c0nbzziv"/><id>urn:uuid:5c8931a0-19f0-4a04-aca5-d16a6a910c0e</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I got 10 medals: five gold, four silver and a bronze," Brendan Miller said about his performance in the Maccabi Games. "And then I broke three meet records."</summary></entry><entry><title>Schumer, Gillibrand question potential closure of trade office in NYC</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/schumer-gillibrand-export-import-yd9z8c4y"/><id>urn:uuid:ca64e4d0-c6f9-4bfa-92c0-d42745677a0b</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Export-Import Bank provides loans and other financial assistance to help boost U.S. companies' exports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets players prepare for 'human side' of trade-deadline fire sale: 'It's much more difficult on families'</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-feature-trade-deadline-jv7c8yax"/><id>urn:uuid:fb558750-8a94-423f-889b-3e762422e688</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"When you get to your next [destination], in a snap, you're in a pennant race . . . but it ends up being [more of] a big deal [to families] and getting them settled," Daniel Murphy told Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Make streets safe from ATVs and dirt bikes</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/bike-life-suffolk-atvs-dirt-bikes-yi6nxuga"/><id>urn:uuid:1b032521-3fd6-463b-85b6-6f1482e1eff7</id><updated>2026-07-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>'Bike life' is a familiar hazard across Long Island communities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/telegram-australia-legal-action-terrorist-buffalo-christchurch-n26724"/><id>urn:uuid:d2088f64-02dc-4e28-883e-da3f45b4e1cd</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:50:10.242-04:00</updated><summary>Australia's online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content.</summary></entry><entry><title>Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-rates-korea-ai-oil-g09980"/><id>urn:uuid:641492e6-3456-409e-aa9e-90fc4d7234b5</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:13:23.196-04:00</updated><summary>A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox beat the A's 4-2 on Monasterio's 2-run homer in the 10th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-athletics-score-a86350"/><id>urn:uuid:ed5958c7-2216-48eb-9745-5c00f941559c</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:10:34.762-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/cyclospora-lettuce-taco-bell-restaurants-customers-n99541"/><id>urn:uuid:be7fb682-f07e-4f4c-9d94-cf98df7a489b</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:10:22.350-04:00</updated><summary>It's been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-us-hormuz-strait-july-30-2026-n70550"/><id>urn:uuid:bf0bb560-29fd-4d6f-b5ab-0e3037ebb190</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:08:28.199-04:00</updated><summary>The United States and Iran have each fired barrages of missiles as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes takes hold again and hope dims for a quick end to the five-month conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/danube-river-record-lows-tourism-industry-drought-w37668"/><id>urn:uuid:465ab8ba-dbaf-4d05-819a-e2517884d248</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:04:37.604-04:00</updated><summary>As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small changes in Hanoi's streets can mean big disruptions for those who depend on them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hanoi-vietnam-redevelopment-property-vingroup-n56154"/><id>urn:uuid:20c78c7f-7b06-48d1-9467-0bafec3470df</id><updated>2026-07-30T01:04:24.735-04:00</updated><summary>Vietnam's capital Hanoi is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in a century, with billions of dollars in projects reshaping the city with new roads, urban districts and flood-control systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rodman scores in the Spirit's 1-0 victory over the Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/royals-spirit-bay-gotham-racing-louisville-current-score-nwsl-h31323"/><id>urn:uuid:32a2c210-d19e-4fbd-8c0b-c4527d50e348</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:59:47.046-04:00</updated><summary>Trinity Rodman scored her eighth goal of the season in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over the Utah Royals on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Copper and Thomas help the Mercury beat Valkyries 91-89</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/valkyries-mercury-score-o82703"/><id>urn:uuid:9dbaf574-563c-48dd-89af-87c7a51ffda4</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:58:27.842-04:00</updated><summary>Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star break for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/billy-ray-smith-chargers-j40944"/><id>urn:uuid:3b2be21a-e537-46ac-aa69-b6bc687e7f89</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:55:31.982-04:00</updated><summary>Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eric Lauer stifles the Mariners in the Dodgers' 4-2 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-dodgers-score-f67458"/><id>urn:uuid:309435a8-f5f7-411c-a1b1-5c2f1fdd0db6</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:51:26.532-04:00</updated><summary>Eric Lauer tossed one-hit ball over six scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros beat Angels 7-4 for a 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-angels-score-s43663"/><id>urn:uuid:0a52a9c6-1204-4ad2-a88c-b316627c9a57</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:41:37.446-04:00</updated><summary>Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montana-hiker-impaled-pole-self-rescue-o90742"/><id>urn:uuid:ddaa4b19-4405-4496-ad17-3fe4ca0c4226</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:14:27.232-04:00</updated><summary>David Cifaldi was approaching the top of Montana's highest peak with two friends when their hiking adventure took a dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/black-america-report-national-urban-league-2026-b70621"/><id>urn:uuid:f7b3dea0-7c4b-4d14-8bba-b800c207181d</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:12:38.270-04:00</updated><summary>The National Urban League's latest "State of Black America" report warns that the American Dream may be slipping away for many Black Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mediterranean-heat-invasive-fish-temperatures-climate-change-o57518"/><id>urn:uuid:9d8ecc56-a54a-4b80-8447-89996d64a1d1</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:10:36.141-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists say climate change is heating the Mediterranean Sea, inviting invasive fish species that harm native populations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/apalachee-georgia-school-shooting-colin-gray-y09680"/><id>urn:uuid:5fb98246-603a-44ee-b8a3-f3428a4e02ed</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:10:23.619-04:00</updated><summary>A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-michigan-midterms-tariffs-automakers-a70478"/><id>urn:uuid:474168e1-c7f3-4b4f-b9e2-71990e70868f</id><updated>2026-07-30T00:01:48.915-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says car companies are thriving due to tariffs and other key policies he's instituted as president.</summary></entry></feed>