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Search narrows for new APD chief of police

Kxan.com 

The City of Austin has named two finalists in the search for the next chief of police, according to an internal memo sent to the mayor and city council.

Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party

Ksnt.com 

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A freshly renovated event space in Topeka's downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor's Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market [...]

Google Pixel 9 Series Revealed: at Least Four Models This Year

Phonescoop.com 

Google's Pixel 9 series of phones has leaked via official regulatory filings for Taiwan. In addition to a standard, Pro, and Fold model, this year's lineup will include a Pixel 9 Pro XL, meaning the Pro model will come in two sizes. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been revised with a shape and size that appears closer to Samsung's Z Fold. All three Pro models appear to have periscope telephoto camera lenses for extended optical zoom. The Pro models also have UWB, while all four models have a Thread radio for better Matter smart-home support. Читать дальше...

Could China's Navy Avoid U.S.-Style Fleet Aging Issues?

The National Interest 

It has been a rare helter-skelter summer at the Holmes compound somewhere along the shores of the Narragansett Bay. Road trip to State College, Pennsylvania, and onward to Pittsburgh—via one of America’s incomparable architectural marvels—to give a talk about China and maritime strategy. Short-notice invitation to write and deliver a lecture series on sea-power theory at the Naval War College in Goa, India. (Not in person for that one, sadly.) Summer seminar for rising scholars on the China challenge... Читать дальше...

How JD Vance Went From ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ to the Ultimate Celebrity Apprentice — Thanks to Hollywood’s Help

Variety 

On day one of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump tapped JD Vance to be his vice-presidential running mate. And with that announcement, a four-year-old movie — the Ron Howard-directed adaptation of Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy” — leapt almost instantly into the Netflix top 10. For many Americans, that chicken-fried Bildungsroman will be their introduction to a […]

Oil tanker sinks off Oman coast; 13 Indians among 16 missing crew

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Comoros-flagged Prestige Falcon had a 16-member crew - 13 from India and three from Sri Lanka - and search and rescue operations to locate missing seafarers are underway. The incident happened Monday 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah. An official at the Maritime Security Center declined to say whether the incident caused an oil spill. It was unclear from ship tracking data whether the vessel was laden at the time.

Lamine Yamal's father claims his son can be an even bigger star than Lionel Messi

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Lamine Yamal and his connection with Lionel Messi began when he was just a baby. Pictures of a younger Messi bathing Yamal as a toddler was viral after the Spaniard's sensation semifinal goal in the Euro Cup 2024. Now, Yamal's father has claimed that his son could become an even bigger name in the world of football than Lionel Messi.

The only 11 Prime Day deals you need to know about: Peloton, Apple, Bissell, Keurig and more

AOL.com 

If you haven't heard, let us be the first to let you know: Amazon Prime Day is underway, and this year's 48-hour sales event (which runs through Tuesday, July 17) will bring with it "millions" of deals on name brand and best sellers. Even retailers like Walmart and Nordstrom are getting in on the action with comparable markdowns and sales events. The only problem? Combing through millions of deals across so many different retailers sounds, quite frankly, impossible!

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Woman killed after tree falls on home as severe storms roll through Midwest

CBSNews.com 

A woman is dead after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, on Monday. The National Weather Service reported at least 10 tornadoes as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for a second night. That weather is expected to hit the East Coast over the next two days. CBS News Chicago reporter Marissa Perlman has more.