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Extra Extra: Should the Calico Critters corporation be suing the Sylvanian Drama creator, or thanking her?


Because I wouldn’t really know what these little dolls are if it weren’t for the crude videos, here are your afternoon links: City of dogs, city of restaurants, tanlines are dangerous and more.

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Citing Texas, Gov. Hochul says NY should abandon independent redistricting


The Democratic governor said she was “tired of fighting with my hand tied behind my back.”

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‘Bring It On’: Hochul Declares ‘War’ on the GOP as Texas Redistricting Fight Goes National


‘The gloves are off,’ the governor says.

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How the Yankees stack up in the American League wild card race


The American League wild card race is getting, well, wild.

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‘Long overdue’ – Democrats urge Trump to recognize ‘Palestine’


By World Israel News Staff Numerous Democrats in the House of Representatives have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to officially recognize a Palestinian state, according to a report from Axios. Axios quoted the letter as describing American recognition of Palestine as “long overdue,” arguing that the “tragic” war between Israel and Gaza has […]

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The New York Post Goes West: Launching “The California Post” at a Defining Moment for the Golden State


By: Ariella Haviv The nation’s most popular tabloid is officially heading to Hollywood. The New York Post, a newspaper synonymous with punchy headlines, fearless reporting, and a uniquely American mix of seriousness and wit, announced this week that it will launch The California Post early next year — a bold expansion into one of […]

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Cat lovers crowd the stands for Cyclones’ first ‘Purrrrfect Game’


Take meow to the ball game!

In a Coney Island first, the Brooklyn Cyclones welcomed cats to the ballpark for the team’s inaugural “Purrrrfect Game” on Tuesday, July 29, at Maimonides Park, giving the borough’s feline fanatics a chance to enjoy America’s pastime alongside their four-legged companions.

Minor league baseball is no stranger to quirky theme nights, and the New York Mets affiliate once again leaned into the fun with a cat-centric twist on the classic “Bark in the Park” promotion. Fans who purchased the special ticket package were allowed to bring up to two cats to the game.

The $25 promo included a game ticket, a commemorative “Purrrrfect Game” T-shirt — available in sizes small to extra-large — and access to cat-friendly sections 22 and 24 down the right-field line. All felines were required to be leashed or in a carrier. First pitch was at 6:40 p.m.

The Cyclones may have lost the game, but cat lovers scored big at the team’s first pet-friendly night for felines.Bella Dunning/Brooklyn Cyclones

From cat treats to Cracker Jack, the night was a paws-itively delightful time for people and pets alike.

Brooklynites showed up with their fuzzballs in tow, swapping cat stories and snapping selfies in the stands.

Among the VIPs (Very Important Pets) was Pumpkin, an adventurous, fluffy calico Ragamuffin from Manhattan. A certified therapy cat and seasoned traveler — she’s visited 28 states and counting — Pumpkin took a well-deserved break from her day job as a feline influencer to catch the game.

Another crowd favorite was Red Lobster (Lobster, for short), who showed up with a trio of human pals to root for the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Team mascots Pee Wee and Sandy the Seagull warmly welcomed their new feline fans. The event was held in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, which hosted an informational booth for game attendees. Cats and their people watched the Cyclones face off against the Jersey BlueClaws in a three-hour matchup.

Brooklyn lost the 7-4 showdown during the “Purrrrfect Game.” The teams met again on Aug. 2 for “Seinfeld Night,” and the result was the same. The Jersey Shore BlueClaws once again defeated the Cyclones 7-4, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit in front of a crowd of 6,640 fans at Maimonides Park.

For more information on promotional games, visit milb.com/brooklyn/tickets, or see Brooklyn Paper’s preview of the summer at Coney Island.


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Олимпийский комитет США дал запрет трансгендерам



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Kremlin Downplays Trump Moving Nuclear Submarines but Warns Over ‘Nuclear Rhetoric’


Mr. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is headed to Moscow this week ahead of a deadline on a Ukraine ceasefire.

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At 75, Norma Desmond of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Is More Ready Than Ever for Her Close-Up


In honor of its 75th anniversary, Paramount Pictures has mounted a 4K Blu-ray edition of Billy Wilder’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and is re-releasing the movie…