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Jets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason

Jets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason

Geno Smith is eager to focus on football with the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason
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Jets QB Geno Smith regrets 'distraction' to team from off-field incidents

Jets QB Geno Smith regrets 'distraction' to team from off-field incidents

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith said Tuesday that he regrets if he was a distraction to the team because of incidents in the offseason and wants to move forward.
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Cedar Key Shark Swim 2026: Community Event Supports Local School and Conservation

Cedar Key Shark Swim 2026: Community Event Supports Local School and Conservation

Cedar Key Shark Swim 2026: Community Event Supports Local School and Conservation
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Bengals 53-man roster prediction: Training camp begins

Bengals 53-man roster prediction: Training camp begins

Training camp is finally arriving for the Cincinnati Bengals! How will the 53-man roster shape out over the next month?
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Palm Beach County Initiative Aims to Provide 36,000 Backpacks to Needy Students

Palm Beach County Initiative Aims to Provide 36,000 Backpacks to Needy Students

In Lake Worth Beach, Florida, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is spearheading an initiative to fill 36,000 backpacks with school supplies for students in need. Led by James Gavrilos, the foundation's president and CEO, the initiative involves a large team of volunteers working to ensure that students from 55 Title I elementary and middle schools receive the necessary tools for the upcoming school year. The effort is part of the foundation's annual Backpack Initiative, which aims to provide hope, confidence, and equity to students living below the poverty level.
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Analysis-Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

Analysis-Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

By Niket Nishant, Ashitha Shivaprasad and Manya Saini July 27 (Reuters) - For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but decades of population growth along coastal areas and rising property values are forcing them to
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FBI Captures COVID Relief Fraudster Elaine Eskow, Returns Her to Florida for Charges

FBI Captures COVID Relief Fraudster Elaine Eskow, Returns Her to Florida for Charges

Elaine Eskow, a Jamaican national, has been apprehended and returned to Florida to face charges related to a $92-million COVID relief fraud scheme. Eskow was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for orchestrating a fraudulent operation that targeted relief funds intended for Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Her capture in Jamaica marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to address fraudulent activities that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. The scheme involved falsifying documents to obtain funds meant for businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic, highlighting vulnerabilities in the relief distribution process.
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Cleveland Swept in Tampa

Cleveland Swept in Tampa

With the looming threat of a series sweep, the Cleveland Guardians headed into today’s matinee game against the Tampa Bay Rays only two games above .500. Parker Messick was about as great as you could ever hope from a starter, but what is quickly becoming the norm for the rookie lefty. Messick went 7.2 innings […]
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USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked

USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked

Princeton and Rutgers are the two biggest university represented on our list of the 10 greatest college athletes from the state of New Jersey.
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USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Nebraska

USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Nebraska

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Nebraska:
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Grandparents Sacrifice Retirement to Raise Grandchildren Amid Financial Strain

Grandparents Sacrifice Retirement to Raise Grandchildren Amid Financial Strain

Vicki and Sal Parisella, like many grandparents in the U.S., have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren due to various family circumstances. This trend is growing, with over 1.1 million grandparents aged 60 and older stepping into parenting roles. The Parisellas, who live in Lakeland, Florida, have been raising their granddaughters since their daughter's relationship ended in 2017. Despite financial challenges, including relying on food banks and facing eviction, they are committed to providing a stable environment for their grandchildren. The couple's story highlights the broader issue of grandparents sacrificing their retirement plans and financial security to prevent their grandchildren from entering the foster care system.
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NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Station Mission

NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Station Mission

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, have successfully returned to Earth after a 241-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The trio landed safely on the steppe of Kazakhstan, marking the end of their long-duration stay in space. The Soyuz MS-28/74S spacecraft, which carried the crew, undocked from the ISS and completed a fiery re-entry before landing. During their mission, the crew participated in various spacewalks and maintenance activities, contributing to the ongoing operations and research aboard the ISS. Williams, who has a background in astrophysics and medical physics, fulfilled a lifelong dream by participating in this mission.