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Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? 07/27/2026 07:19am • Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn't belong to him. Four years ago, George P. Bush went after Paxton by putting up billboards that said “he's a cr HBT Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/27/2026 07:11am • BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — HBT Financial Inc. (HBT) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $27.8 million. The bank, based in Bloomington, Illinois, said it had earnings of 76 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 78 cents per share. The res Brothers keep Germany’s ancient charcoal-burning tradition alive, in photos 07/27/2026 07:08am • HASSELFELDE, Germany (AP) — Brothers Immo and Sascha Feldmer preserve the centuries-old tradition of charcoal burning in Germany’s Harz Mountains, where beech wood smolders for weeks in earth-covered mounds before the charcoal is bagged and sold for home grilling. Lakeland Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/27/2026 07:06am • WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — Lakeland Financial Corp. (LKFN) on Monday reported net income of $28.4 million in its second quarter. The Warsaw, Indiana-based bank said it had earnings of $1.13 per share. The holding company for Lake City Bank posted revenue of $107.7 million in the per Bank of Hawaii: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/27/2026 06:51am • HONOLULU (AP) — HONOLULU (AP) — Bank of Hawaii Corp. (BOH) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $63.8 million. The bank, based in Honolulu, said it had earnings of $1.47 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Inves Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm 07/27/2026 06:39am • ROME (AP) — Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. The flap over Pirlo reportedly has Paolo Maldini considering stepping down just 16 days into his new job as the technical director charged with restoring ord China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai 07/27/2026 06:37am • HONG KONG (AP) — Shares of CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, shot skyward Monday as they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent years. CXMT's shares surged 466% in their first day of trading. The company has become the most valuable on Ensign Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/27/2026 06:11am • SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — The Ensign Group Inc. (ENSG) on Monday reported net income of $99.7 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the San Juan Capistrano, California-based company said it had net income of $1.68. Earnings, adjusted for Jets' Glenn, Bucs' Bowles and Bengals' Taylor among NFL coaches facing hot-seat pressure 07/27/2026 06:00am • The heat is on several NFL coaches — and it has nothing to do with the soon-to-be steamy dog days of training camp. The regular season is still more than six weeks away, but some coaches already face questions about their job security. For a few, such as the New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Tampa Ba A reliever performs well, then gets sent down. Weiss blames limit on pitchers for roster churn 07/27/2026 06:00am • The Atlanta Braves called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minor leagues, and a few days later he finally appeared in his first big league game since 2024. After throwing three scoreless innings in relief and earning the win at Baltimore, he was immediately designated for assignment. “ Manassas Park man, 94, dies after Nokesville crash; truck driver charged 07/27/2026 05:55am • A 94-year-old Manassas Park man died Sunday, two days after his pickup was hit by a Freightliner truck in Nokesville. Police said a 2021 Freightliner M2 was traveling north on Nokesville Road about 7:15 p.m. Friday when the driver failed to see another vehicle stopped to make a left turn onto Fau Column: Jayden Daniels' 7-game 2025 cameo made Commanders' collapse a mirage 07/27/2026 05:15am • The Commanders went 12-5 in 2024 and reached the NFC championship game. They went 5-12 in 2025. The symmetry is as perfect as it is worthless. Records don't invert because a truth reveals itself, so the main question swirling through Ashburn as the 2026 Commanders open training camp: Which previo South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign 07/27/2026 05:10am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of making false statements during his presidential campaign in the latest verdict after he was removed from office last year over his brief imposition of martial law. Yoon denied the charges and appealed, Hurricane Genevieve strengthens to a Category 5 storm, the first in the East Pacific region in 2 years 07/27/2026 04:53am • MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Genevieve strengthens to a Category 5 storm, the first in the East Pacific region in 2 years. Construction at Alexandria City Hall raises concerns for Old Town retailers 07/27/2026 04:47am • Alexandria City Hall is getting a major makeover, but nearby businesses said the yearslong construction project is already affecting foot traffic, especially among customers who can no longer find convenient parking. Businesses in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street, including the Today's C