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President Donald Trump has announced the US will inflict “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Iran.He wrote in all capital letters on Truth Social he was launching “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country!” He gave no further details, and did not name any other nation. It comes after a 60-day ceasefire with Iran expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict that the US and Israel began at the end of February.Trump’s latest move appears to extend the pressure campaign of Operation Economic…

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Earlier this week, Josh Bell stood in a quiet clubhouse after a crushing Minnesota Twins loss and spoke of hope.His teammates were feeling down yet again after blowing a 5-0 lead as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to complete a devastating sweep. Yet the slugger demonstrated for the umpteenth time this season why he’s beloved in the Twins clubhouse.Whether the Twins are winning or losing, Bell’s presence doesn’t waver. The veteran never runs too hot or too cold, instead providing the same baseline level of behavior every day.For the third straight game Wednesday, Bell also showed why the Twins cherish him…

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As data centers proliferate in Mexico, President Sheinbaum has taken a nuanced stand that  recognizes the need for the centers but is skeptical about the country becoming a hub for them. During her Tuesday morning press conference, Sheinbaum said she believes Mexico needs data centers to develop artificial intelligence (AI) but opposes becoming a “global data center” to meet external demand. President Sheinbaum is seen during her mañanera press conference Tuesday, when she outlined her view on the burgeoning presence of data centers in Mexico, which is essentially: Data centers, Sí! Global data center hub, No! (Galo Cañas / Cuartsocuro.com)…

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The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. could cost about 4,500 film and TV jobs over three years, according to a new report issued by Los Angeles County. The report, prepared by CVL Economics, argues that the merger would accelerate the downturn in L.A. production, which has already cost 52,000 jobs over the last four years. The report also notes that the combined company would face significant pressure to reduce costs in order to pay down debt, which could entail moving production out of Los Angeles and consolidating slates. “Two buyers become one,” the report notes. “The merger reduces independent…

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More than 100 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in ​Central ‌African Republic on Tuesday, ⁠a senior official at a local mining association ‌said. A prosecutor confirmed there had been ⁠a mine collapse in the village of Zamboye near the border ​with Cameroon but said the number ‌of deaths and other details were still being established. Footage showed miners, mostly young men and women covered in mud, pulling a body from the pit while dozens of other miners and workers were scattered around the expansive site, some shouting for help. Watch moreMauritania sees gold rush in Sahara…

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Ariana Grande has won a court order that allows her to subpoena various online platforms for the identities of people who have leaked her unreleased content. On Wednesday (Aug. 19), a judge granted Grande’s request to immediately send subpoenas to social media sites and third-party payment services that allegedly have been used to facilitate the theft and publication of her unreleased music, photos and video footage. “On the merits of the motion, good cause is shown,” reads the court order, obtained by Billboard. Related Grande initiated a lawsuit last month with the goal of unmasking anonymous individuals who’ve violated the…

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 Inside: Readers pick the destination for a non-U.S. NFL team, plus Mike Sando revisits Dak Prescott’s 2026 QB Tier ranking and we have an exclusive Aaron Glenn interview. Only 21 days till kickoff!This article is from The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. It’s free to subscribe. NFL’s international franchise ideasNot once in the 100-plus years since Jim Thorpe was elected the first president of the American Professional Football Association (which then became the National Football League) has an NFL team been based outside the United States.Could that change? I’m skeptical, given how well the 32-team, eight-division format works…

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