Five years after the July 2020 expansion of his territory to encompass the Inland Empire, columnist David Allen gets good grades from readers.

https://www.sbsun.com/2025/07/06/at-5-year-mark-readers-say-just-keep-doing-what-youre-doing/

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More than 200 S&P 500 companies scrubbed 'diversity' and 'equity' from annual reports in 2025

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-than-200-sp-500-companies-scrubbed-diversity-and-equity-from-annual-reports-in-2025-143039186.html

The Princess of Wales rocked an above-the-knee bridal dress for Princess Charlotte's christening which was 10 years ago on Saturday. See throwback photos.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/842432/princess-kate-rocked-above-the-knee-bridal-white-dress-milestone-occasion/

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With the regular season of the PGA Tour coming nearly to an end and just seven more events left until the FedEx Cup playoffs begin, the conversation around next year’s schedule is emerging. A fresh wave of speculation is emerging around how the Tour might evolve in the coming years, specifically the structure and the […]The post Pressure Mounts on New PGA Tour CEO to Overhaul Schedule as Jay Monahan Departs: ‘Not Everyone’s Satisfied’ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pressure-mounts-on-new-pga-tour-ceo-to-overhaul-schedule-as-jay-monahan-departs-not-everyones-satisfied/

Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.

https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2025/07/06/gen-z-housing-market-adults-home-buying-conditions/stories/20250706057

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“I’ve been pushing myself to be where my feet are. To appreciate the moments I’m in while I’m in them,” Taylor Rooks wrote in a heartfelt birthday post this May. And while it’s easy to say that when you’re one of the most respected journalists covering both the NBA and NFL, Rooks truly walked the […]The post Taylor Rooks Turns Heads With Cooper Flagg as Scenes Emerge From Meeting Future Colleagues appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-taylor-rooks-turns-heads-with-cooper-flagg-as-scenes-emerge-from-meeting-future-colleagues/

“Ion bow down to nobody,” WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson tweeted back in April, regarding a dispute over the William Zepeda fight purse with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. Although it turned out to be a misunderstanding, the Newark native may have caused irreparable damage to his relationship with the Saudi boxing powerbroker. So, he did […]The post Turki Alalshikh Ramps Up Pressure on Shakur Stevenson, Teases Hilarious ‘Surprise’ for Zepeda Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-turki-alalshikh-ramps-up-pressure-on-shakur-stevenson-teases-hilarious-surprise-for-zepeda-clash/

The Horned Dinoshroom is a new crop that debuted in Grow a Garden via the Prehistoric update on July 5, 2025.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/roblox-news/horned-dinoshroom-grow-garden-harvest-value-rarity-seed-price

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This is the endgame. On Sunday, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team will hit the NRG Stadium in hopes of clinching its 8th CONCACAF Gold Cup trophy. However, it’s easier said than done as the team is set to clash against the stacked Mexico, the most successful national team in the history of the […]The post USMNT Star Issues Major Warning to Mexico as Gold Cup Finals Lingers Overhead appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-soccer-usmnt-star-issues-major-warning-to-mexico-as-gold-cup-finals-lingers-overhead/

On July 4th, the eve of American Independence Day, Taylor Fritz proved his mettle in London while keeping his Wimbledon dream alive this week. The World No.5 is turning into an unstoppable force at the moment. After earning victories across cliffhanger battles in the first and second rounds, the 27-year-old brushed aside Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich […]The post Taylor Fritz Draws Alcaraz-Sinner Parallel as 25-Year American Dream Lives at Wimbledon appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-taylor-fritz-draws-alcaraz-sinner-parallel-as-twenty-five-year-american-dream-lives-at-wimbledon/

We pose an alternative that steers clear of politics and parliamentary procedure. Call it Option Hybrid.

https://www.orovillemr.com/2025/07/06/modest-proposal-for-south-park-drive-editorial/

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Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe has briefed his legal team to mount a fresh legal battle for a permanent stay of prosecution of the corruption charges against him by the State, Sunday World has reliably learnt. To read this full story, Click here to buy the e-edition of Sunday World. https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Fundudzi-Media/Sunday-World/Newspaper Visit SW YouTube […]The post Pule Mabe out to quash graft charges against him appeared first on Sunday World.

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Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/us-news/tropical-storm-chantal-strengthens-as-it-nears-landfall-in-south-carolina/

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Manly Sea Eagles take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 18 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-highlights-sea-eagles-v-rabbitohs-round-18-20250706-p5mcx3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

On yet another day when the Yankees offered a reminder that it can always get worse, he took a turn doing his part. 

https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/sports/carlos-rodons-miserable-outing-put-yankees-in-early-hole/

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We are nearing the end of UFC lightweight veteran Dustin Poirier‘s journey in the promotion with his “last dance” at UFC 318. As ‘The Diamond’ prepares to take on BMF champion Max Holloway, he has expressed his wish for a special walkout. And how do you make it special? Well, the former interim champion wants Dana […]The post Dustin Poirier’s Lil Wayne Wish Gains Traction as UFC 318 Star Makes Walkout Demand appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dustin-poiriers-lil-wayne-wish-gains-traction-as-ufc-318-star-makes-walkout-demand/

Team India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, believes Mohammed Siraj deserves a lot more credit than he gets for putting in the hard yards in every Test.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-don-t-think-sometimes-give-enough-credit-morne-morkel-s-massive-statement-team-india-star-day-4-eng-vs-ind-2025-2nd-test

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Iowa coach Jan Jensen showed love to former Hawkeye Kate Martin, who played alongside Caitlin Clark during her time in Iowa. The two played together for four seasons and have remained close since.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-basketball/news-love-you-iowa-hc-jan-jensen-shows-love-caitlin-clark-s-former-teammate-ahead-minnesota-vs-golden-state-matchup

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Some homeless pets jump off the page – and Marilyn Mon’Ruff, age 5, “is ready to steal your heart and ride shotgun on all your adventures,” according to volunteers at Lowell Humane Society. She is a large mixed-greed spayed female who’s friendly and laid-back. Marilyn enjoys an occasional play-date with a canine pal, but needs to be the only superstar dog in your home. She has a starlet’s soul and is the toast of any party. She’s good with older kids and can be endearingly goofy. Marilyn is ready to begin her next adventure with a person or family who […]

https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/07/06/pet-of-the-week-marilyn-monruff-at-the-lowell-humane-society/

King Letsitsa Moloi, representing the Bakholokoe Kingdom in the Free State and the Pan African Council of Traditional Customary Authority (Pactca), has filed urgent court papers seeking to strip the ANC top seven leaders – including President Cyril Ramaphosa – of their powers as office bearers of the party’s national executive committee. To read this […]The post Traditional leaders seek the removal of the ANC’s top 7 and restore own powers appeared first on Sunday World.

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As the clergy in Ireland ages, it has become difficult to source priests able to climb Co Mayo’s Croagh Patrick to celebrate Reek Sunday.

https://www.thejournal.ie/priest-to-climb-croagh-patrick-reek-sunday-6751264-Jul2025/

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Rickea Jackson hits a go-ahead shot with 57.4 seconds left and Azurá Stevens posts 21 points, 12 rebounds in an 89-87 road win.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/07/05/sparks-edge-fever-in-final-minute-as-caitlin-clark-misses-fifth-straight-game/

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Billy Slater speaks to the media as Cameron Munster leaves camp to be with his family following the passing of his father.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/slater-speaks-after-death-of-cameron-munsters-father-20250706-p5mcuv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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It’s not the first time the UFC has been doubted, and it’s unlikely to be the last. Since Donald Trump announced plans to organize a UFC event on the White House grounds in 2026, critics have lined up to question the logistics, particularly the idea of building a temporary stadium for 20,000 to 25,000 fans. […]The post Huffington Post Under Fire for Doubting UFC: White House Capacity in $1.8B Comparison appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-huffington-post-under-fire-for-doubting-ufc-white-house-capacity-in-one-billion-eight-hundred-million-comparison/

Damian Lillard is back where he belongs. While everyone expected him to be devastated following his shocking departure from Milwaukee, turns out, the Bucks’ decision was a blessing in disguise for the sharpshooter. With no rush to join a new team, thanks to the Bucks paying him $112.6 million over the next five years because […]The post Damian Lillard Sends 3-Word Message to Ex-Teammate After Portland Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-damian-lillard-sends-three-word-message-to-ex-teammate-jabari-walker-after-portland-return/

At times, the band’s opening show in Wales was pure triumph, the grandest pub singalong fathomable. At other moments, it was a ramble in the dark.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/music/oasis-reunites-its-songs-still-stomping-and-wounds-still-healing-20250706-p5mct6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

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“Momma, I graduated🙏🏽🎓.” That was the message Caleb Love posted on Instagram, celebrating a milestone that clearly meant everything. But the real headline? Jayson Tatum quietly reposted it to his story with… silence. Not a caption, not a clapping emoji. Just a quiet repost on his story. To the casual fan, it might seem like […]The post Jayson Tatum Has No Words for Arizona Star’s Personal Announcement Amid Injury Recovery appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-jayson-tatum-has-no-words-for-arizona-star-s-personal-announcement-amid-injury-recovery-caleb-love/

Day 7 (Sunday, July 6) will mark the halfway point at the 2025 Wimbledon with four Round of 16 matches scheduled in the top half of the women's singles draw.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/wimbledon-2025-day-7-women-s-singles-predictions-ft-aryna-sabalenka-vs-elise-mertens

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Patrick Herbert’s impressive of-filed decision! NFL TE, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, has been enjoying life beyond football. Despite going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, the Former Oregon Ducks player has something bigger in his personal life to cherish forever. Yes, Patrick Herbert said yes to his athletic […]The post Who is Patrick Herbert’s Fiance, Carly? All About NFL TE’s Sweetheart Who Played for Oregon’s Beach Volleyball Team appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-who-is-patrick-herberts-fiance-carly-all-about-nfl-tes-sweetheart-who-played-for-oregons-beach-volleyball-team/

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou recently spoke about the incident that occurred after the second practice session.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/indycar/news-alex-palou-breaks-silence-will-power-s-mid-ohio-confrontation

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A person is in critical condition after a fatal crash that killed three people in Bolinda, east of Gisborne, on Sunday morning.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/three-dead-one-fighting-for-life-after-crash-in-macedon-ranges-20250706-p5mcup.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Sydney’s finals hopes are fading, so a win over the Dockers is essential to keep them alive. But how will the turf hold up? Follow all the action live. First bounce at 1.10pm AEST.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/scg-surface-in-the-spotlight-as-swans-host-freo-in-must-win-clash-20250706-p5mctp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

With NASCAR’s schedule flirting more and more with road and street courses, the spotlight has increasingly turned to Chicago’s downtown circuit. The Grant Park 150, set against the skyline of the Windy City and Lake Michigan, is entering its final year in 2025, and the future looks murky. As traditional speedways slip off the calendar […]The post Denny Hamlin Drops Bombshell Solution for NASCAR’s Chicago Dilemma appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-denny-hamlin-drops-bombshell-solution-for-nascars-chicago-dilemma/

Mali Women and Tanzania Women lock horns at the Berkane Stadium in Morocco on Monday in their opening game of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/mali-women-vs-tanzania-women-prediction-betting-tips-7th-july-2025

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WWE Evolution 2025 is shaping up to be a massive all-women’s premium live event. Unlike the previous edition in 2018, this time, the roster and stakes are much higher.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/returning-wwe-legend-may-turn-heel-7-years-insert-iyo-sky-vs-rhea-ripley-evolution-2025

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The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/night-texas-officials-caught-off-guard-deadly-rainstorms/story?id=123499929

Paige Spiranac, a pro golfer turned content creator, shared an X post on the Fourth of July. She wished her followers a happy American Independence Day.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-paige-spiranac-dons-bikini-wishes-followers-happy-american-independence-day

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WWE Night of Champions 2025 marked the debut of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Hikuleo in the Stamford-based promotion. Today, the company and the 34-year-old star confirmed his new name going forward.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-hikuleo-s-new-name-officially-confirmed-wwe

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The reigning F1 world champion beat the McLarens and Lewis Hamilton to top spot in qualifying

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/max-verstappen-f1-british-gp-2025-silverstone-qualifying-b2783271.html

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Man, the 50th anniversary of the Prefontaine Classic was shaping up to be an absolute spectacle, set to light up Hayward Field on July 5, 2025. With over 30 world-class events packed into a five-hour window, starting at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time, fans were absolutely buzzing for a showdown featuring Olympic legends and rising stars. […]The post Prefontaine Classic Hit by Triple Withdrawal as 2x Olympic Medalist Joins Kenny Bednarek and Quincy Hall appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-track-and-field-news-prefontaine-classic-hit-by-triple-withdrawal-as-two-times-olympic-medalist-joins-kenny-bednarek-and-quincy-hall/

Iowa State transfer guard Jada Williams was hyped about Aziaha James' historic performance in the Dallas Wings’ 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-basketball/news-iowa-state-s-jada-williams-shares-2-word-reaction-aziaha-james-historic-performance-vs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs need to replace Mitch Marner, as he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-nhl-insider-urges-maple-leafs-fill-in-mitch-marner-s-void-soon-nikolaj-ehlers-s-51m-hurricanes-signing

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