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TSMC boosts US investment after record quarterly profit

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:55:03 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) pledged another US$100 billion investment in its Arizona operations on July 16 after reporting record quarterly profit and raising its spending outlook, underscoring its confidence in sustained demand for artificial intelligence chips.

The world's largest contract chipmaker, a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, said the latest investment would add to t

MLB roundup: Nationals extend A's losing streak to 10 in 23-4 beatdown

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:40:21 GMT

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Andres Chaparro hit two homers and had eight RBIs -- more than doubling his season total from 7 to 15 -- as the Washington Nationals torched the lowly Athletics 23-4 on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Nationals opened the scoring with a three-run third before busting the game wide open with four-plus runs in the fifth through seventh innings. That prov

NFL suspends Cards exec Ryan Gold for violating gambling policy

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:05:03 GMT

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The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely on Friday after finding he disclosed confidential draft details and placed wagers involving football games.

The league revealed that Gold disclosed inside information regarding Arizona's 2026 draft picks prior to their announcement. Addition

Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:40:28 GMT

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The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor.

The ceremony is planned for halftime of the Titans' 2026 season opener on Sept. 13. The Titans will host the New York Jets, for whom Johnson played one season.

The Titans selected Johnson with the No. 1 overall

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Strengthens South India presence with its first store in Bengaluru

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:10 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group enters South India with the launch of its first store in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in the brand's retail expansion journey in India. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, one of Bengaluru's premier luxury retail destinations, the new store strengthens Forevermark's presence in one of the country's fastest g

Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has unfairly become a 'political football'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:40:23 GMT

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that issues facing the WNBA and Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark are about more that officiating, calling her a 'political football' in the country.

The physicality in how opposing teams defend Clark and fouls are or aren't called has been an issue since she entered the league in 2024 a

Brittney Griner, Sun finding their footing while Mercury has gone cold

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:55:05 GMT

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Brittney Griner will return to Phoenix for only the second time following her 11-year career with the Mercury when the Connecticut Sun visit for consecutive games, beginning with a contest on Friday night.

Connecticut (6-18) will then play Phoenix (8-17) on Sunday in a two-game set between two struggling teams, although the Sun have won four of their last seven gam

Cards, D-backs open second half in thick of NL wild-card hunt

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:25:06 GMT

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It was a middling first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. However, things started to look up leading into the All-Star break, with the Diamondbacks winning four straight, including a three-game sweep against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Diamondbacks look to continue that success wh

Dodgers visiting Yankees for first time since 2024 World Series

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:40:23 GMT

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The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees convened at Yankee Stadium, massive amounts of champagne were sprayed in the visiting clubhouse to celebrate a World Series title.

The only celebrations this time will be one team shaking hands on the field after securing victories starting Friday night when the Dodgers visit the Ya

TSMC to invest additional USD 100 billion in Arizona for advanced chip manufacturing: Report

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:58:45 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], July 16 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest an additional USD 100 billion in Arizona as it plans to expand capacity to deliver advanced chips to the AI industry, Focus Taiwan reported.

The announcement was made by its chairman C.C. Wei on Thursday as the company announced blockbuster second quarter earnings with net profit zooming more than 77 per cent.

The

Red-hot rookie Olivia Miles leads Lynx into clash with Sparks

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:05:07 GMT

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While pursuing their second winning streak of at least four games this season, the Minnesota Lynx have had a knack for keeping things interesting.

Owner of the league's best record, Minnesota (18-6) seeks a more comfortable showing on Wednesday afternoon when it hosts the Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) in Minneapolis.

The Lynx have had to mount fourth-quarter rallies

First look of 'Friday The 13th' prequel series 'Crystal lake' out; to stream from October 15

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:59:08 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 14 (ANI): The first look of the horror film 'Crystal Lake', the prequel to 1980 horror movie 'Friday the 13th', has been unveiled by the makers on Monday. It stars Linda Cardellini in the lead role.

In the film Linda plays the role of Pam Voorhees, a single mother who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year be

Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles power Lynx to comeback win vs. Mercury

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:40:30 GMT

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Kayla McBride scored 37 points on 11-for-17 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied for a 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Olivia Miles added 33 points and a team-high eight assists for Minnesota (18-6), which won its third game in a row. Natasha Howard finished with 13 points.

Kahleah Copper scored 26 points on 9-for-14 s

Eleven athletes file lawsuit to challenge new NCAA eligibility rules

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:25:07 GMT

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A collection of 11 athletes from around the country and across multiple sports have filed a class action lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging its new eligibility rules.

In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the State of Colorado, the group, which includes Minnesota basketball player Cade Tyson and Northern Colorado basketball player Broc

Iowa farm groups call egg collusion settlement inadequate

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:51:04 GMT

Small farm supporters in Iowa called a recent settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and three egg companies "inadequate."

The Justice Department ruled Iowa-based Versova Management Cooperative colluded with Mississippi-based Cal-Maine and Hickman's Eggs in Arizona to Kanopy in their homes. The streaming platform is similar to Netflix and others charging a hefty mont

2026 Vikings Training Camp Preview: Offensive Line

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings offensive line is under new guidance in 2026.

Minnesota elevated Keith Carter, whom they hired as assistant offensive line coach in February 2025, to the position's top coach after declining to renew Chris Kuper's contract this offseason. The Vikings added assistant OL coach Derek Warehime, as well as Assistant Head Coach Frank Smith, who has multiple y

Cardinals Roster Reset 2026: Safety

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:24:31 GMT

Room dynamic changes without Jalen Thompson

Zach Gershman

As the Cardinals head toward training camp, azcardinals.com takes a look at each position on the roster before report day. Next up, safety.

THE ROOM: Budda Baker, Andrew Wingard, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Isaiah Oliver, Joey Blount, Kitan Crawford, Wydett Williams Jr.

WHO COULD SEE THE FIELD ON GAME DAY:

Get to Know: Domata Peko

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

Get to know defensive line coach Domata Peko, including what he loves about coaching.

What got you interested in coaching:

"I played a long time in the league, 15 years total. When I got to double digits in year 10, that's where I got the itch for coaching. I was a player, but I felt like I was player-coach then. I was knowing the details of the job, helping our young guys out, all the r

Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 70-79

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

It's another round largely made up of the big men in the offensive trenches as we continue our trip through the Bucs' 91-man camp roster, guessing at what could be the prime areas of focus for each of those players

Scott Smith

Barring any 11th-hour personnel moves, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to carry 16 offensive linemen on their training camp roster, with the first practice now just two weeks away.

Inbox: He's still very much at the top of his game

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Theres a handful from each year so far

Mike Spofford

Gretchen from Dousman, WI

The "Green Bay Smackers"! Love it! That's their nickname in my head from now on. Just the best stories. Thank you everyone.

Kudos to Wes for putting together another entertaining edition of OI, thanks to all who participated, and a heartfelt tip of the posthumous cap to Roger from McGrath for a well-deserved

Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 60-69

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Buccaneers hope to have the same lineup and the same effectiveness from their offensive line as they did during an excellent 2024 campaign, and four of those five starters are included in this entry of our camp goals series
Scott Smith
The first jersey number ever officially retired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was in the 60s range. After being drafted first overall in 1976, as the first college player

Five Fast Facts: Max Iheanachor

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
Learn more about offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in this edition of Five Fast Facts.
1. The Steelers drafted Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the 21st overall selection. Iheanachor appeared in 32 games for Arizona State, starting 31.
2. He was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection in 2025 when he didn't allow a single sack, and only allowed three quarterback hits an

No.11) Most Important Game on 2026 Schedule

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:31:19 GMT

byTommy Yarrish,Nick Eatman&Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, Texas- Football season is getting closer and closer.
The Cowboys are set to depart for training camp in less a month. That's when we'll get an up-close look at Brian Schottenheimer's second season with this revised roster and coaching staff. When we get to Oxnard, that's when we'll start to get some real answers about this 2026 Cowboys

Led by Jordan Walker, Cardinals seek another win in rematch vs. D-backs

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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It's been quite a season already for St. Louis right fielder Jordan Walker, and he'll look to continue his success when the Cardinals face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game set.
Walker, now in his fourth season in the majors, has been consistent throughout the 2026 season. The 24-year-old is batting .29

Roundup: U.S. national park workers unionize as federal cuts strain public lands

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:45:18 GMT

by Julia Pierrepont III
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. National Park Service employees across the Mountain West have voted overwhelmingly to unionize, joining a widening Western and West Coast labor movement by federal land workers who say staffing cuts, low pay and unsafe or unaffordable housing are undermining some of the world's most admired public lands.
The National Treasury Employees Union sa

Cardinals pull out victory in 9th to defeat Diamondbacks

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:05:14 GMT

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Ivan Herrera delivered the game-winning RBI in the ninth inning to lift the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
Herrera drove in Jose Fermin with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly off reliever Paul Sewald (2-5).
Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy allowed two runs on six hits and struck out five with one w

Hao-Yu Lee comes through in clutch as Tigers rally past Angels

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Hao-Yo Lee lined a two-run double into the gap in right-center with two outs in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.Lee hit a 1-0 fastball by Los Angeles reliever Kirby Yates (0-5) that one-hopped the wall to drive in pinch runner James Outm

Rising Sun earn wire-to-wire win over falling Mercury

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:19:08 GMT

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The upstart Connecticut Sun, led by Leila Lacan's career-high 26 points as one of five players scoring in double figures, never trailed in their 96-83 victory Friday night at the Phoenix Mercury.
Connecticut (7-18) has won five of its last eight games. Phoenix (8-18) is mired in a five game-losing streak. The teams meet again at Phoenix on Sunday.
Brittney

Feature: As migrants await repatriation, South Africa faces persistent anti-immigration tensions

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:28 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Wrapped in blankets against Johannesburg's biting winter cold, hundreds of Malawian nationals waited outside their country's consulate, hoping to board buses home after fleeing their residences amid escalating anti-immigration tensions in South Africa.
"There were about 1,000 Malawians who were sleeping in the open after fleeing their homes while waiting to be repatriated," said

Reservoir Farms Launches Pilot in Arizona for Physical AI Innovation in Specialty Crops

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

SALINAS, CALIF., JULY 9, 2026
Reservoir today announced its pilot expansion into Arizona with a new location live and operational on October 1, 2026, in time for the fall and winter growing season. Developed in collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Yuma Center for Excellence in Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) and the Yuma Agricultural Ce

Receiver appointed in Arizona prison healthcare reform case

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:44:52 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry may soon be under control of a court-appointed independent receiver due to its failure to comply with a 14-year-old order demanding it deliver constitutionally adequate healthcare to prisoners.

U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver