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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in next year's draft,...

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DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash has agreed to buy Instacart for $17 billion in a big consolidation of the grocery delivery business.

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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.

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Knife-wielding migrant stopped by armed citizens at Polk County Dollar General

A knife-wielding woman from Colombia sparked panic at a Dollar General store in Polk County, though she was eventually stopped by a pair of armed citizens, according to Sheriff Grady Judd on Wednesday.In a video released on Facebook, Judd said the incident happened after the woman — identified as...

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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.Young ace Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball, rookie...

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Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host

Ernie Johnson will retire as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, capping a 37-year run with the popular studio show.Johnson announced his decision on Wednesday, saying, “It's just time,” and that the decision was his alone.“As the years have gone by and I turned 70 this past summer, folks have asked...

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Wendy's, struggling with beef prices and growing competition, gets a buyout offer

Wendy’s shares jumped more than 14% on Wednesday after a noted investor made an offer to buy the chain, which has been struggling with high beef prices, aging stores.

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Downtown Orlando bar owners hope safety changes bring back Halloween crowds

Two years after a deadly Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando, bar owners are hoping enhanced security measures will help visitors feel confident returning for the holiday weekend.

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