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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Deferred Prosecution Agreements: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about deferred prosecution agreements, or DPAs, and how they’re helping corporations avoid prosecution for serious crimes. It’s also about things like NPAs at places like UBS, and the larger question of how many acronyms John can say in one episode. youtu.be/xNo8Ve-Ej6U

Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

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The business of Major League Baseball in a minor league park Major League Baseball's Athletics are temporarily in Sacramento. How's it going so far?

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YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart Reacts to Colbert's Cancellation & Trump's "Bawdy" Epstein Doodles | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart Reacts to Colbert's Cancellation & Trump's "Bawdy" Epstein Doodles

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Bernice, weighs in on Trump's release of the MLK Jr. files

Will Trump lose support from his base over handling of Epstein case? Donald Trump’s newest beef is with the MAGA movement. Could the honeymoon be ending? Plus, is tourism to the United States in trouble?

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NYM 7
BAL 6
Final/10

The Mets came from four runs down in the eighth. The high-leverage arms came through.

The Mets are 53-39.

YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart on Who Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Really Helps — and Hurts | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart on Who Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Really Helps — and Hurts

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Bob Costas warns legalized sports betting will ‘ruin some lives’: Full interview In a Meet the Moment conversation with Kristen Welker, sports broadcaster Bob Costas warns about the rise of online sports betting and reflects on how his father’s gambling shaped his perspective.

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The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body...

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Marine Corps art exhibit marking 250 years honors its triumphs and sacrifice The Marine Corps has opened a new art exhibit at its national museum documenting the service’s 250th anniversary. It’s called “250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage,” and it celebrates th...

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Trump says he didn’t know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic By MICHELLE L. PRICE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscru…

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Francisco Lindor's solo home run (17)

Francisco Lindor drills a solo home run to right-center field that extends the Mets' lead to 5-0 in the 2nd inning

Brandon Nimmo's grand slam (16)

Brandon Nimmo launches a grand slam to right field, driving in Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Hayden Senger

How to protect yourself from high tick season | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News It’s tick season, and according to Fordham University’s tick index, the risk of being bitten by one of the parasitic arachnids in the New York region this summer is high. Tom Daniels ...

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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” what exactly is in it, what will happen if it’s passed, and a brand new campaign slogan for Joni Ernst: youtu.be/vjFL-cBcjKc

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So you, too, may learn the ways of dew, I've put together this Handy Dew Point Guide: Below 60: Good! 60–65: Not great, kind of sticky, but hey, that’s life! 66–70: Pretty bad. 71–75: Extremely gross. 76+: God! God!!! I can’t bear to live!!

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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight AI Slop: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about the AI-generated content that’s taking over the internet, why it can be harmful, and the heartbreaking tale of a single AI cat father. He made us feel again. youtu.be/TWpg1RmzAbc

YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart on Israel’s "Urgent" Iran Strike, Minnesota Murders & MAGA’s Blame Game | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart on Israel’s "Urgent" Iran Strike, Minnesota Murders & MAGA’s Blame Game

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"The biggest tension is that [Trump] sees himself as someone who can make deals," said @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social.

"He's dealing with — and his team is dealing with — all of these promises they made the MAGA base for years, really, saying that we're not going to be entangled in wars."

Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance As Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Juan Soto's two-run homer (13)

Juan Soto launches a two-run homer to right-center field to extend the Mets' lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the 3rd inning

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Med Spas: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about the booming industry that gives us botox, lip filler, IV drips, salmon sperm facials, and unfortunately sometimes also drug-resistant infections: med spas youtu.be/pzggl8C2fvs

On Friday’s episode of Washington Week, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg and his panelists reflected on President Donald Trump’s recent actions mixing personal benefit with public office.

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released

The 1983 pilot of “Thomas & Friends,” featuring narration from Ringo Starr, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday. Watch here.

YouTube video by The Daily Show Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show

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"Republicans are completely silent about it," said @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social.

"But another thing is the president is immune from any sort of repercussions other than congressional impeachment, right? ... Republicans do not have any motivation ... to break with the president on this."

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Air Traffic Control: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about air traffic control, the people who do it, the conditions they work in, and – you guessed it – how Ronald Reagan helped make it worse! youtu.be/YeABJbvcJ_k