Wilyer Abreu now has four home runs over his last three games, with at least one homer in all three. He's now the second Red Sox hitter to reach 20 homers this season, joining Willson Contreras, which is notable given some preseason projections doubted the Sox would have any.

A little help goes a long way for the teachers of the world

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BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.

If your reaction to a mass casualty event in the community is ”HELL YEAH BUY OUR MERCH ACT NOW” then you do not belong in this community and should get the fuck out. It's mourning, not merchandise. Holy shit.

People need social workers. People need art. People need art. People need music. Once again, this administration continues to (aim to) hamper people who are more creative, more empathetic, more intelligent, and, quite frankly, better than they are.

Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees

Under a new rule, if your degree doesn’t make enough money, you won’t be able to get a student loan.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration has detained more than 50 spouses, parents of US troops in immigration crackdown, AP review finds.

The fire smoke makes for a beautiful sunset. Climate change is not a hoax.

She was absolutely fantastic in The Odyssey (and, well, basically everything she is in). And, sidenote, I am gonna believe Christopher Nolan is a fan of The Walking Dead, since three actors from the series appeared in the film.

‘The Odyssey’ Star Samantha Morton ‘Hasn’t Worked for a Year’ After Making Nolan’s Epic Because ‘I’m 49’ Years Old and ‘There’s Other Good Actors Out There’

Samantha Morton has not worked in a year since 'The Odyssey' wrapped filming.

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JFC...This shouldn't even have to be a thing to be proposed but here we are

Senators warn wildfire prediction markets could spur arson for profit

Oregon's senators are demanding the CFTC crack down on prediction markets that let people bet on wildfires — warning the practice could tempt gamblers to start fires themselves to win their bets.

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Just catching up but... a six-run first inning for the Red Sox!?!

Joey Tribbiani's 'Not Bad, Whatever' Reaction

ALT: Joey Tribbiani's 'Not Bad, Whatever' Reaction

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Some firefighters pulled off the Tartar Fire after they "were being harassed and threatened". No further detail provided. #idpol www.facebook.com/USWFSGreatBa...

That's what taxes are, man. That's the definition of taxes. "You are subsidizing things you might never use" man shut the fuck up. My taxes currently subsidize like oil company exec private jets, you think I'm upset at low-income people eating inexpensive bananas?

USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 3d ago

Opinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.

I think I have more Capital One accounts in good standing than the Trump Organization. I definitely pay more in taxes. Do I get audit immunity or nah?

ICE agents raided the family dormitories at the Dilley detention center and snatched this Bluey coloring page from a child before they could finish. I sued ICE to get these drawings back. You can what they sent me here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/breaking-e...

"You've never done nothin' but build to destroy. You play with my world like it's your little toy." Bob Dylan

“You have to constantly zoom out to remind yourself that what you’re trying to do is improve your major league team in this season.” With Adley Rutschman the headliner, Craig Breslow was bold in bolstering Red Sox at trade deadline: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/03/s...

With Adley Rutschman the headliner, Craig Breslow was bold in bolstering Red Sox at trade deadline - The Boston Globe

Boston's chief baseball officer consummated three deals on a busy day.

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every single time this happens the next reporter should ask the same question. and then the next. and the next. he’s not going to cut off access. he craves attention too much for that. call his fucking bluff.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d ago

Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" and then snaps at a reporter who asks if her job is safe: "Don't ever talk again"

If you're a cis person insisting that the prospect of trans children playing youth sports is not only "a problem" but in fact one of the biggest problems we currently face as a nation, I'd be happy to introduce you to literally a million other things that should be worrying you more.

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Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit. n.pr/4pTaS3j

U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.

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Flashing the leather tonight!

Police in Twin Falls have identified the suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting that has left at least three people dead and seven injured. In a press conference this afternoon, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the gunman was 24-year-old Chad Williams.

At least 3 dead, 7 injured in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting

At least three people are dead and seven are injured after a shooting Saturday afternoon at the Twin Falls In-N-Out.

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Andrew Friedman said he went into the deadline intent on being aggressive for only one player. They started talking to the Tigers on Friday and got it done. Skubal starts on Tuesday. Eric Lauer goes to the bullpen.

The front page of this morning’s Spokesman-Review, Aug. 2, 2026, the day after one of the worst wildfires in Washington state history. More than 600 structures, mostly homes, have been lost in the #OldTrailsFire. Read local news.

It’s so funny (and even more telling) that the owners of professional sports teams acknowledge that there’s a problem with having an enormous wealth gap, but it only matters to them when it’s the difference between different magnitudes of billionaire.

Could Tanner Houck pitch for the Red Sox in 2026? The right-hander has progressed in his recovery from Tommy John surgery to a point where the club isn't ruling it out. www.bostonherald.com/2026/08/01/r...

Red Sox not ruling out possible Tanner Houck return in 2026

Could Tanner Houck pitch for the Red Sox in 2026? The right-hander has progressed in his recovery from Tommy John surgery to a point where the club isn’t ruling it out.

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Oh he’s going to lose his mind over this. Potentially the end of Jeanine Pirro’s tenure. abcnews.com/Politics/doj...

DOJ dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, citing 'flawed' work by contractor

The Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn.

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A govt that arrests innocent people to perpetrate the leader’s false claims seems bad

Scott MacFarlane@macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d ago

FLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"