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href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-record-breaking-heat-wave-scorches-southeast-us/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254242" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-record-breaking-heat-wave-scorches-southeast-us/us-florida-extreme-weather-heat/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"6.3","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"Children play in the water to avoid the heat at the Titusville Splash Pad, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Titusville, Fla. (AP Photo\/Chris O'Meara)","created_timestamp":"1753810203","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"174","iso":"250","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"US Florida Extreme Weather Heat","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="US Florida Extreme Weather Heat" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Children play in the water to avoid the heat at the Titusville Splash Pad, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Titusville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to heat in the summertime. But this week's sweltering hot weather set at least one record and has forecasters urging residents to limit time outside on Tuesday if possible — and stay hydrated.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/">Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254223" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/election-2026-governor-harris/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-9M3","caption":"FILE - Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Washington, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin, File)","created_timestamp":"1730928768","copyright":"Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"200","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.0015625","title":"Election 2026 Governor Harris","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Election 2026 Governor Harris" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Washington, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">5 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-gunman-who-killed-4-at-manhattan-office-building-was-targeting-nfl-headquarters-mayor-says/">Gunman who killed 4 at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-gunman-who-killed-4-at-manhattan-office-building-was-targeting-nfl-headquarters-mayor-says/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254162" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-gunman-who-killed-4-at-manhattan-office-building-was-targeting-nfl-headquarters-mayor-says/shooting-new-york-city/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-9M3","caption":"The ambulance carrying the body of Didarul Islam exits NewYork-Presbyterian\/Weill Cornell Medical Hospital during the dignified transfer of the slain officer, who was shot and killed by a gunman Monday evening, early Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo\/Angelina Katsanis)","created_timestamp":"1753767043","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"24","iso":"2000","shutter_speed":"0.005","title":"Shooting New York City","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Shooting New York City" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>The ambulance carrying the body of Didarul Islam exits NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Hospital during the dignified transfer of the slain officer, who was shot and killed by a gunman Monday evening, early Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">6 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/">Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254138" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/election-2026-south-carolina-senate/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-9M3","caption":"FILE - Paul Dans, director of Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, Feb. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo\/George Walker IV, File)","created_timestamp":"1708651327","copyright":"Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved","focal_length":"600","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.004","title":"Election 2026 South Carolina Senate","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Election 2026 South Carolina Senate" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Paul Dans, director of Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, Feb. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year's midterm election.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/">Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos to begin serving his 7-year fraud sentence</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254105" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/george-santos-2/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-9M3","caption":"FILE - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)","created_timestamp":"1745576322","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"24","iso":"125","shutter_speed":"0.0003125","title":"George Santos","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="George Santos" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence on Friday for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.</p> </div> </div></div><div id="saganewswidget-4" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>Lifestyle News</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">5 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-to-stay-sharper-while-aging-get-active-challenge-your-brain-and-eat-healthy/">To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-to-stay-sharper-while-aging-get-active-challenge-your-brain-and-eat-healthy/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254179" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-to-stay-sharper-while-aging-get-active-challenge-your-brain-and-eat-healthy/be-well-protect-your-brain/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"AP","camera":"","caption":"FILE - An elderly couple walks down a hallway in Easton, Pa., on Nov. 6, 2015. (AP Photo\/Matt Rourke, File)","created_timestamp":"1446810108","copyright":"Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Be Well-Protect Your Brain","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Be Well-Protect Your Brain" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – An elderly couple walks down a hallway in Easton, Pa., on Nov. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25206726997622.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>It's official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-what-to-know-about-soda-sweeteners-as-sugar-returns-to-american-coke/">What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-what-to-know-about-soda-sweeteners-as-sugar-returns-to-american-coke/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254011" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-what-to-know-about-soda-sweeteners-as-sugar-returns-to-american-coke/coca-cola/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"AP","camera":"iPhone 14 Pro","caption":"Bottles of Mexican Coca-Cola are displayed at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo\/Nam Y. Huh)","created_timestamp":"1752778333","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"2.22","iso":"250","shutter_speed":"0.0083333333333333","title":"Coca Cola","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Coca Cola" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Bottles of Mexican Coca-Cola are displayed at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198788207277.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it Tuesday: a cane sugar-sweetened version of the beverage maker's trademark soda will be released in the U.S. this fall.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-keeping-animals-of-all-sizes-from-cats-to-horses-cool-during-record-heat/">Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-keeping-animals-of-all-sizes-from-cats-to-horses-cool-during-record-heat/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253906" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-keeping-animals-of-all-sizes-from-cats-to-horses-cool-during-record-heat/extreme-heat-animal-safety/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,768" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"AP","camera":"Jpeg File","caption":"Dogs are seen at Animal Care and Control on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The shelter is educating the public on how to protect animals from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. (AP Photo\/Cody Jackson)","created_timestamp":"1752611749","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Extreme Heat-Animal Safety","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Extreme Heat-Animal Safety" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Dogs are seen at Animal Care and Control on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The shelter is educating the public on how to protect animals from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25197479513399.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-the-grueling-135-mile-journey-of-a-66-year-old-runner-through-one-of-the-hottest-places-on-earth/">The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-the-grueling-135-mile-journey-of-a-66-year-old-runner-through-one-of-the-hottest-places-on-earth/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253872" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-the-grueling-135-mile-journey-of-a-66-year-old-runner-through-one-of-the-hottest-places-on-earth/climate-heat-death-valley-ultramarathon/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-9M3","caption":"Danny Westergaard, left, competes during the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon beside Jennifer Drain, his cousin and crew lead, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, near Lone Pine, Calif. (AP Photo\/John Locher)","created_timestamp":"1752100037","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"119","iso":"250","shutter_speed":"0.0001","title":"Climate Heat Death Valley Ultramarathon","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Climate Heat Death Valley Ultramarathon" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Danny Westergaard, left, competes during the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon beside Jennifer Drain, his cousin and crew lead, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, near Lone Pine, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198013106924.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>When the running gets hard in this desert dubbed "hell on Earth," Danny Westergaard tells himself: "Slow and steady" or "smooth as butter."</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-one-tech-tip-click-to-cancel-is-over-but-there-are-other-ways-to-unsubscribe/">One Tech Tip: ‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-one-tech-tip-click-to-cancel-is-over-but-there-are-other-ways-to-unsubscribe/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253787" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-one-tech-tip-click-to-cancel-is-over-but-there-are-other-ways-to-unsubscribe/ftc-click-to-cancel/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,660" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"AP","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark IV","caption":"FILE - The logos for streaming services Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Sling TV are pictured on a remote control on Aug. 13, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo\/Jenny Kane, File)","created_timestamp":"1597340037","copyright":"Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.","focal_length":"0","iso":"500","shutter_speed":"0.0125","title":"FTC-Click to Cancel","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="FTC-Click to Cancel" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – The logos for streaming services Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Sling TV are pictured on a remote control on Aug. 13, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25190445114548.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>A "click-to-cancel" rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions and memberships, even if they take some work.</p> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="span6" id="largecol"> <div id="saganewswidget-7" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>Lafayette Sports</span></h1></div></div><div id="saganewswidget-5" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>National Sports</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-espn-cuts-ties-with-shannon-sharpe-following-settlement-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit-ap-source-says/">ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-espn-cuts-ties-with-shannon-sharpe-following-settlement-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit-ap-source-says/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254239" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-espn-cuts-ties-with-shannon-sharpe-following-settlement-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit-ap-source-says/shannon-sharpe-sex-assault-lawsuit/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,698" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4.5","credit":"Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP","camera":"ILCE-9M2","caption":"FILE - Former NFL football player and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film \"The Redeem Team,\" Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello, File)","created_timestamp":"1663897769","copyright":"2022 Invision","focal_length":"155","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.005","title":"Shannon Sharpe Sex Assault Lawsuit","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Shannon Sharpe Sex Assault Lawsuit" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Former NFL football player and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film “The Redeem Team,” Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/">Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254236" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/braves-royals-baseball/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after scoring on a three-run double hit by Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)","created_timestamp":"1753755285","copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved","focal_length":"560","iso":"8000","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":"Braves Royals Baseball","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Braves Royals Baseball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after scoring on a three-run double hit by Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation Wednesday, though the exact severity of the injury to the slugging outfielder may not be known until additional testing is done.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/">Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254233" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/gilbert-arenas-illegal-gambling-basketball/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"AP","camera":"NIKON Z 9","caption":"FILE - Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Nick Wass, File)","created_timestamp":"1668820328","copyright":"Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved","focal_length":"60","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":"Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said.</p> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="span4" id="mediumcol"> <div id="whwidget-2" class="widget news widget_whwidget"><div class="whats-happening"><h1><span>What's Happening</span></h1><div class="items"> <div class="item"> <h2><a href="https://lafayettemediagroup.com/2025/07/22/beers-and-more-across-the-wabash/#new_tab">Beers and More Across the Wabash</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://lafayettemediagroup.com/2025/07/22/beers-and-more-across-the-wabash/#new_tab"><img src="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2-125x100.png" class="attachment-thumb-image size-thumb-image wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2-125x100.png 125w, https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2-100x80.png 100w, https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2-70x56.png 70w" sizes="(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px" data-attachment-id="305" data-permalink="https://lafayettemediagroup.com/2025/07/22/beers-and-more-across-the-wabash/#new_tab/beers-wabash-2025-dl2/" data-orig-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2.png" data-orig-size="620,400" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Beers Wabash 2025 DL2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2.png" data-large-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/07/Beers-Wabash-2025-DL2.png" /></a> </div> <p>Get ready for an even bigger celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with premium distilled spirits in addition to Indiana’s finest craft beers, wines, cider and mead.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/2025/07/01/purdue-half/">Register Now & Save!</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/2025/07/01/purdue-half/"><img src="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL-125x100.png" class="attachment-thumb-image size-thumb-image wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL-125x100.png 125w, https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL-100x80.png 100w, https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL-70x56.png 70w" sizes="(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px" data-attachment-id="299" data-permalink="https://1017thehammer.com/2025/07/01/purdue-half/boilermaker-half-2025-dl/" data-orig-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL.png" data-orig-size="620,400" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Boilermaker half 2025 DL" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL.png" data-large-file="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2024/09/Boilermaker-half-2025-DL.png" /></a> </div> <p>Support local, undeserved youth through the Purdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS) by participating in in the 14 annual Purdue Boilermaker…</p> </div> <div class="item"> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/2025/06/26/tuesday-august-26/">Tuesday, August 26</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/2025/06/26/tuesday-august-26/"><img src="https://1017thehammer.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/296/files/2025/06/Mile-of-Remembrance-DL-125x100.png" 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(Photo by Scott A Garfitt\/Invision\/AP, File)","created_timestamp":"1749578518","copyright":"Invision","focal_length":"200","iso":"1250","shutter_speed":"0.0015625","title":"American Eagle Sydney Sweeney","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="American Eagle Sydney Sweeney" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>FILE – Sydney Sweeney poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Echo Valley’ on June 10, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210789530338.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210789530338.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included "clever, even provocative language" and was "definitely going to push buttons," the company's chief marketing officer told trade media outlets. It has.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">5 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/entertainment">Entertainment</a>, <a href="/news/sections/music">Music</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-as-beyonces-cowboy-carter-tour-draws-to-a-close-blue-ivy-emerges-as-a-star/">As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-as-beyonces-cowboy-carter-tour-draws-to-a-close-blue-ivy-emerges-as-a-star/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25207419069424-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25207419069424-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25207419069424-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25207419069424-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254170" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-as-beyonces-cowboy-carter-tour-draws-to-a-close-blue-ivy-emerges-as-a-star/beyonce-blue-ivy/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25207419069424.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"AP","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"FILE - Beyonc\u00e9, center left, and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, perform during halftime of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. 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For many, the answer has been Blue Ivy.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">5 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/entertainment">Entertainment</a></p> <h2><a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-fantastic-four-first-steps-scores-marvels-first-100-million-box-office-opening-of-2025/">‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://1017thehammer.com/news/030030-fantastic-four-first-steps-scores-marvels-first-100-million-box-office-opening-of-2025/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254167" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-fantastic-four-first-steps-scores-marvels-first-100-million-box-office-opening-of-2025/film-review-the-fantastic-four-first-steps/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"AP","camera":"Jpeg File","caption":"This image released by Disney shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from \"The Fantastic Four: First Steps.\" (Marvel\/Disney via AP)","created_timestamp":"1752884896","copyright":"\u00a9 2025 20th Century Studios \/ \u00a9 and \u2122 2025 MARVEL","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Film Review - The Fantastic Four: First Steps","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Film Review – The Fantastic Four: First Steps" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>This image released by Disney shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” (Marvel/Disney via AP)</p> " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25200016975567.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Marvel's first family has finally found box office gold. 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