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Thursday, July 9

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Graham Platner ended his Maine Senate campaign.
The countdown is on for the "The Odyssey" to hit theaters.
NBA free agency winners and losers from a wild offseason shakeup.

Jane Onyanga-Omara here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday.

Platner's exit leaves Dems' Senate plans in disarray

Graham Platner is suspending his U.S. Senate candidacy in Maine, halting a tumultuous campaign. Following a steady drumbeat of scandals, Platner’s bid for an elusive GOP-held seat imploded this week after a woman accused him of sexual assault — an allegation he denies. Platner's withdrawal intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to find a new nominee to replace him by the end of business on July 13.

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The US conducted a new round of airstrikes Wednesday on Iran, casting major doubt on the prospects for a long-term peace deal.
Bonnie Tyler, ​famous for power ballads such as "Total Eclipse of the ​Heart" and "Holding Out ​for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup kick off today when France takes on Morocco. But first, here's a look back at the round of 16.

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Stars assemble for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

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From left, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Donna Langley, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Brian L. Roberts, Zendaya, Samantha Morton, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Mike Cavanagh, John Leguizamo and Hoyte van Hoytema attend the world premiere of "The Odyssey" on July 6, 2026, in London. Gareth Cattermole, Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

In some way or another, we all know “The Odyssey” (in theaters July 17). For many, it’s a distant memory from English class. For others, it’s the countless films loosely adapted from Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old poem, ranging from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” to “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” But for director Christopher Nolan, it was seeing an elementary school play that left an indelible mark on him.

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NBA free agency winners and losers

For the most part, the major players in the NBA have already found their new homes, though the one notable exception remains. LeBron James has yet to decide on his next stop after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he was becoming an unrestricted free agent and moving on. Here are the early winners and losers of the NBA offseason.

Before you go

A paper airplane started a chain reaction that reached Taylor Swift.
See the full list of Emmy nominees.
This is what a "Freedom Fuel" gas station actually looks like.

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Judge orders Trump's $5.8 million to be paid to E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll leaves the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York City on Jan. 25, 2024, after proceedings ended for the day in the defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. Carroll is suing Donald Trump for assailing her character and credibility after she accused him of sexual assault.

E. Jean Carroll leaves the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York City on Jan. 25, 2024, after proceedings ended for the day in the defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. Carroll is suing Donald Trump for assailing her character and credibility after she accused him of sexual assault. Seth Harrison, USA TODAY NETWORK

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Loved ones and a congresswoman described Lorenzo Salgado Araujo as a hardworking 52-year-old father of three U.S. citizens with no criminal convictions.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a vehicle stop in Houston, stands behind a birthday cake in an unknown location in this this picture obtained from social media, released July 8, 2026.

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The CDC is warning about a rise in cyclosporiasis cases. Here's how to reduce your risk.

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Loved ones and a congresswoman described Lorenzo Salgado Araujo as a hardworking 52-year-old father of three U.S. citizens with no criminal convictions.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a vehicle stop in Houston, stands behind a birthday cake in an unknown location in this this picture obtained from social media, released July 8, 2026.

We round up all the stars and TV shows who were conspicuously missing from the list of 2026 Emmy nominations.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in "The Bear."

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for more than three weeks. His latest reported conversations with colleagues are drawing attention.

Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell speaks during the 60th annual Kentucky State Fair Ham Auction Thursday morning, August 22, 2024.

The CDC is warning about a rise in cyclosporiasis cases. Here's how to reduce your risk.

'Explosive-diarrhea parasite' Cyclosporiasis surges in some states. We show where.
 

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