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    Vancouver Whitecaps faced DC United in a Major League Soccer matchup, drawing attention from fans checking stats and head-to-head records ahead of and during the game. The fixture pits the Canadian side against the American club in regular league play, with supporters on both sides following the result and standings impact.

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    U.S. Stocks Rise to End Volatile Week●U.S. Stocks Rise To End Volatile Week https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stocks-rise-to-end-volatile-week-c8b2dc82?mMmastodonBusinessMarkets348 min ago

    U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday, wrapping up a week marked by sharp swings between gains and losses. The rally offered relief to investors after days of choppy trading, with Wall Street benchmarks finishing the session in positive territory and steadying sentiment heading into the weekend.

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    The FDA has announced a recall of raw milk cheese linked to an E. coli outbreak. Multiple US news outlets, including DC News Now, WTNH and NewsNation, are reporting the recall, which affects consumers who may have purchased the cheese. Health officials typically urge anyone with symptoms of E. coli infection, such as severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, to seek medical attention. Further details about the brand and affected states have not been provided in early reports.

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    Vancouver Whitecaps face DC United in an MLS fixture, with head coach Jesper Sorensen urging his squad to keep performing at an extremely high level. The matchup is drawing attention from fans following both clubs' recent form, as the Whitecaps look to maintain momentum in the Western Conference race.

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    EFF urges court to strike drone ban on filming immigration agents●Vacate a drone restriction that criminalized recording immigration agentsYhnWorldImmigration951 h ago

    The Electronic Frontier Foundation is pressing the DC Circuit to vacate a drone flight restriction that effectively criminalized recording immigration agents from the air. The group argues the restriction violates First Amendment rights by blocking documentation of federal immigration enforcement. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over transparency and accountability in immigration operations.

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    Hong Kong deepens economic ties with Central Asia●# HongKong is stepping up efforts to deepen # economic and professional # ties with # CentralAsia . The # HKTDC and # HKMmastodonBusiness749 min ago

    Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic and professional links with Central Asia. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, together with the city's Department of Justice, led the Collaborate2Win campaign across Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, promoting Hong Kong's financial, legal and professional services to businesses in the region as trade and investment between the two sides grow.

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    Robot measures vital signs in concussion patients●Digital-Health-Podcast 🎧: Roboter 🤖 misst Vitaldaten bei Gehirnerschütterung | heise online heise.de/news/… #DigitalisieMmastodonTechnologyRobotics331 min ago

    German tech outlet heise online reports on a digital health podcast episode describing a robot that measures vital data in patients with concussion. The system could help standardise diagnosis and monitoring of brain injuries, reducing reliance on subjective assessment. Health-tech commentators are sharing the story under digitalisation and robotics tags, reflecting growing interest in automation of medical diagnostics.

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    Giggly Squad Podcast Draws $150 Million Bidding War●Inside the ‘Giggly Squad’ Podcast Bidding War — $150M Offers, 3 Suitors✉newsWar55 min ago

    The comedy podcast 'Giggly Squad' is reportedly at the center of a bidding war, with three suitors said to have tabled offers worth up to $150 million. The report, from industry outlet The Ankler, signals that major audio and media companies continue to pay premium prices for established podcast brands with loyal audiences. Details of the bidders and terms have not been confirmed, and no deal has been announced.

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    DC United are taking on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Major League Soccer fixture that is drawing attention on both sides of the border. Fans are looking up stats and head-to-head records ahead of the match, with interest particularly high in Canada, where the game is the top trending search topic.

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    Coinbase Launches USDC Lending in the UK●Coinbase Brings USDC Lending to UK Backed by BTC and ETH✉newsTechnologySoftware34 min ago

    Coinbase has introduced USDC lending in the United Kingdom, allowing customers to borrow against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. The move expands the exchange's credit products to British users, letting them access liquidity in the USDC stablecoin without selling their crypto. It marks another step in Coinbase's international growth push as it brings US-style borrowing services to European markets.

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    Man admits impersonating FBI agent at Virginia polling place▼Man pleads guilty to impersonating FBI agent at Falls Church polling site✉newsWorldReligion57 min ago

    A man has pleaded guilty to impersonating an FBI agent at a polling site in Falls Church, Virginia, according to WTOP News. The offense occurred at a voting location, raising concerns about voter intimidation during an election period. Residents and election officials in the Washington, DC suburbs are closely following the case and its sentencing.

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    Kids turned an NPR podcast's comment section into a group chat●Kids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1001056/this-MmastodonTechnologyInternet333 min ago

    Children have overrun the comment section of NPR's This American Life podcast, treating it like a group chat with casual, chatty messages. The trend, reported by The Verge, has amused listeners and sparked discussion about how young audiences use public comment spaces as their own social hangouts.

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    Weekend storm raises nor'easter vs hurricane questions on East Coast●Nor'easter or hurricane? What this weekend's storm means for the DMV and East Coast✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    Forecasters and residents across the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia region and the wider East Coast are watching a powerful storm expected this weekend, with uncertainty over whether it will behave more like a nor'easter or a hurricane. The distinction matters for wind, coastal flooding and rain impacts, and local outlets are laying out what the storm could mean for travel and coastal communities.

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    CDC warns of more US measles cases during travel season●CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season✉newsLifeTravel1 h ago

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that additional measles cases are expected in the United States as the upcoming travel season approaches. The health agency is cautioning travelers about the risk of exposure and spread of the highly contagious virus, urging people to check their vaccination status before domestic and international trips.

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    Midcentury raises $15 million seed to tackle robotics data bottleneck●Midcentury emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed round to address the data bottleneck in robotics. Source: VenturMmastodonBusinessStartups144 min ago

    Robotics startup Midcentury has come out of stealth with a $15 million seed round aimed at solving one of the field's biggest constraints: the shortage of usable training data for physical AI systems. The funding, reported by Ventureburn, positions the young company among a growing wave of startups betting that better data infrastructure will unlock progress in real-world robotics.

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    CDC and FDA link E. coli outbreak to raw milk cheese brand▼E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA✉newsHealthPandemics2 h ago

    Federal health agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has been linked to a raw milk cheese brand. The CDC and FDA have identified the cheese as the likely source of the infections. Raw milk products carry a higher risk of bacterial contamination because they are not pasteurized, and officials typically urge consumers to avoid affected products while the investigation continues.

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    Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding▼Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    A nor'easter is slamming the Eastern Shore, driving heavy surf and coastal flooding, while the Washington, DC area is seeing rain from the same storm system. Local news outlets are tracking the coastal impacts and warning residents about flooding conditions as the storm moves through the mid-Atlantic region.

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    CDC Staffers Say Cuts and Politics Are Hurting the Agency●Staffers Say Cuts, Politics Hinder CDC's Mission✉newsWorldPolitics2 h ago

    Staff members at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say budget cuts and political interference are hindering the agency's ability to carry out its public health mission, according to a report circulating in US news outlets. The claims add to ongoing debate over the state of America's leading health agency.

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    New Tom Brady book calls his social media move a 'middle finger' to Gisele▼New Tom Brady book claims this social media move was a ‘middle finger’ to ex-wife Gisele Bündchen✉newsCultureBooks1 h ago

    A newly released book about Tom Brady claims the retired quarterback made a pointed social media move that was intended as a 'middle finger' to his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen. The claim is drawing attention to the couple's much-publicized 2022 divorce and to Brady's post-retirement life, with readers and sports media weighing in on the details revealed in the book.

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    DC volunteers join Ocean Conservancy coastal cleanup along Anacostia●DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia✉newsEnvironmentOceans19 min ago

    Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup at the Anacostia River, joining a global effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws participants worldwide to collect and log litter, with the Anacostia site highlighting ongoing local efforts to restore one of the region's most polluted rivers.

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    Startup Midcentury has raised a $15 million seed round to build training data for physical AI systems such as robots and autonomous machines. The funding signals continued investor appetite for startups supplying high-quality data to the physical AI sector, where collecting real-world sensor and motion data is considered a key bottleneck for training capable models.

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    Hong Kong's sustainable fashion ranking rises in latest ESG index●# HongKong ’s status as a # leading # sustainable # fashion # hub in # Asia has been reinforced by the latest # HKTDC ESMmastodonBusiness43 h ago

    Hong Kong's position as a leading sustainable fashion hub in Asia has been strengthened by the latest HKTDC ESG Index 2026, which scored the city's fashion industry at 65.5, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from 2025. The index, released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, points to growing adoption of sustainability practices among local fashion businesses.

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    Slain real estate agent mourned as man confesses to pastor●Murdered real estate agent mourned; Man confesses to pastor | Crime in the DMV✉newsBusinessReal Estate2 h ago

    A real estate agent in the Washington DC area has been killed, and community members are mourning the victim. In a separate development in the case, a man has reportedly confessed to a pastor, according to FOX 5 DC's Crime in the DMV coverage. Details about the victim's identity, the circumstances of the killing, and the confession have not been made public.

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    Bank of Korea Governor Backs CBDCs, Silent on Stablecoins●Bank of Korea's New Governor Backs CBDCs, Skips Stablecoins✉newsBusinessBanking4 h ago

    Bank of Korea's newly appointed governor has voiced support for central bank digital currencies while avoiding any clear position on stablecoins. The remarks signal the country's monetary authority remains focused on a state-issued digital won rather than privately issued tokens, leaving Korea's approach to stablecoin regulation an open question for markets and crypto firms.

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly struggling under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with observers citing leadership instability, staff departures, and disputes over vaccine policy. Commenters express concern that political interference is undermining the agency's scientific credibility and its ability to respond to public health threats.

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    Olney Theatre Center in Maryland will stage Les Misérables with members of its Broadway cast joining the production. The regional theatre's decision to bring in New York talent for the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical is drawing attention from theatre fans, who are discussing casting details and what the reunion means for the DC-area venue.

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    Obama announces book podcast, drawing Trump comparisons online▼The Internet Compares Barack Obama To Donald Trump After Obama Announces New Podcast Exploring Books: 'A President With A Brain'✉newsTechnologyInternet6 h ago

    Barack Obama has announced a new podcast focused on exploring books, and reactions online quickly turned into comparisons with Donald Trump. Many commenters praised the former president's literary project, with some calling him 'a president with a brain' and contrasting the venture with Trump's media activities. The announcement has sparked broad discussion about the two presidents' post-White House paths.

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    Report alleges Israeli quadcopters deliberately target Gaza civilians●Report: "They see them, then kill them: Israeli quadcopters track, deliberately target civilians in Gaza" "Israel employMmastodonWorldUS Politics77 h ago

    A new report claims Israeli quadcopters are being used in Gaza to identify specific individuals, track their movements and strike them with precision, allegedly despite clear civilian status. The report describes a pattern of tracking then killing civilians. Critics are sharing the findings as evidence of unlawful targeting, reigniting debate over Israel's use of surveillance and drone technology in the war.

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    Anacostia River cleanup targets litter before it reaches the ocean▼Anacostia River cleanup this weekend aims to stop litter from reaching the ocean, gather data for researchers✉newsEnvironmentOceans5 h ago

    A volunteer cleanup on the Anacostia River is being held this weekend, focused on removing litter before it can flow toward the ocean. Organizers also plan to collect data on the trash gathered, which will be shared with researchers studying pollution. The event highlights ongoing local efforts to restore one of the Washington, DC area's most polluted waterways.

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    New Book Reveals Gisele Bündchen's Handwritten Plea to Tom Brady▼New Book Details Gisele Bündchen’s Handwritten Plea to Tom Brady Years Before Their Divorce✉newsCultureBooks6 h ago

    A newly published book reports that Gisele Bündchen once wrote a handwritten note to Tom Brady, years before the couple finalised their divorce in 2022. The letter, described as a personal plea, sheds new light on tensions in the marriage during Brady's playing career. The claim has drawn wide attention as fans revisit the couple's high-profile split.

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    Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell●Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDA✉newsHealthPandemics9 h ago

    Federal health authorities have linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. The CDC and FDA are investigating the cases, and the fast-food chain is drawing scrutiny as the affected lettuce supply raises food safety concerns for customers and regulators alike.

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    News reports say contact tracing for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is falling far short of what is needed, according to the head of Africa CDC, the continent's public health agency. The warning comes as the outbreak spreads, suggesting health workers are struggling to identify and follow up with people exposed to the virus. Readers are discussing the gap between what outbreak control requires and what is happening on the ground.

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    DC has officially changed the title of the next Batman movie. No further details about the new title, the film's plot, or a release date are included in the available reporting, so the specifics of the change remain unknown. Fans of the franchise are likely watching closely for announcements about the direction of the Batman film series.

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    Max Oseredchuk, a former producer for ABC News, has been killed in a Russian drone attack in Ukraine. The news was reported by ABC News, which paid tribute to its former colleague. Oseredchuk's death adds to the growing toll of the war on journalists and media workers, with colleagues mourning a producer remembered for his work in international broadcasting.

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    The New York Times reports that the CDC has lost nearly a third of its staff over the past year, with entire teams effectively shut down. Interviews with current and former employees describe an agency now tightly controlled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team, raising concerns about the future of US public health leadership.

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    DC's largest retail property hits the market▼News | DC retail property called city's largest is up for grabs✉newsBusinessRetail8 h ago

    A large retail property in Washington, DC described as the city's biggest is being put up for sale. The listing has drawn attention from commercial real estate watchers, coming at a time when the retail property market faces questions over pricing, vacancy rates and demand in the capital. Details on the seller, the asking price and potential buyers have not yet been made public.

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    DC's Theatrical Flop Tops HBO Max Weekly Charts●DC’s Theatrical Flop Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week✉newsCultureFilm9 h ago

    A DC film that underperformed in theaters has become the most-watched movie on HBO Max this week. The turnaround highlights how streaming audiences are giving a second life to titles that failed commercially on the big screen, a pattern increasingly common for superhero releases. Commentators note the gap between box office results and home viewing as studios weigh shorter theatrical windows.

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    The US Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex is marking its 75th anniversary with a look back at its role in the Gemini programme, whose test jumps and ground trials helped pave the way for the Apollo moon flights. The retrospective highlights how Cold War-era ground testing at the Tennessee facility supported early crewed spaceflight milestones.