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IBM's stock tumbles as preliminary 2Q results come in below Wall Street's expectations 07/14/2026 09:57am • Shares of IBM are sliding before the market open on Tuesday as the company provided preliminary second-quarter results that are below Wall Street's expectations. International Business Machines said that it anticipates a quarterly adjusted profit of $2.93 per share on revenue of $17.2 billion. That' Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby 07/14/2026 09:53am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and Prince William County native Brett Renfrow selected by Minnesota Twins in MLB Draft 07/14/2026 09:50am • The Minnesota Twins picked Colgan High School graduate Brett Renfrow with the 74th overall pick Saturday in the 2026 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Renfrow went in the Competitive Balance Round B of the draft. That round was between the second round and the compensation pick round Saturday. Grains mixed, livestock mixed 07/14/2026 09:45am • CHICAGO (AP) _ Grain futures were mixed in early trading Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Jul. corn was up 2 cents at $4.40 a bushel. Jul. wheat lost 0.75 cent at $6.26 a bushel. Jul. oats lost 6 cents at $2.95 a bushel. Jul. soybeans was up 2.25 cents at $12.04 a bushel. Beef was lower and po Meet Layla, a darling puppy who's learning to trust 07/14/2026 09:43am • Layla is a bit on the shy side, and it took her a bit of time to come out of her shell, but she's shown that she can learn to trust and connect with people. Since she's gone into her foster home, she's made great progress! Her foster shares that Layla has proven to be incredibly smart and eager t How to protect your roses from black spot disease 07/14/2026 09:41am • Few garden plants attract as much admiration as roses. They’re as beautiful in the garden as they are in a vase, and their flowers are almost universally a symbol of love. Unfortunately, they don’t always grow without challenges. Wilting, infestations and infections are not uncommon. And none ar Meet Jersey, a kitty looking for a home with lots of love and toys 07/14/2026 09:38am • This young, fun feline has the cutest kitty markings and a look that makes him truly unforgettable. Jersey is an awesome kitty who’s eager for cat toys, great meals, maybe a cozy lap to snuggle in — but most of all, he wants love and kindness. He's a 1-year-old domestic shorthair who weighs 6 British Open returns to Royal Birkdale and PGA Tour holds tournament in Dominican Republic 07/14/2026 09:24am • The Royal & Ancient BRITISH OPEN Site: Southport, England. Course: Royal Birkdale. Yardage: 7,223. Par: 70. Prize money: TBA ($17 million in 2025). Winner's share: TBA ($3.1 million in 2025). Television: Thursday-Friday, 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (USA Network); Saturday, 1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims 07/14/2026 09:02am • NOISY-SUR-ÉCOLE, France (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled two blazes Tuesday in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris that have consumed nearly 2,000 hectares (about 4,900 acres) and forced the evacuation of 1,000 people, local authorities said. Bigger fires have been ravaging areas of so Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage 07/14/2026 09:01am • From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer. People need solutions to keep medical devices, cellphones and other important appliances powered up. “If you Cash App parent company to pay $45 million in multistate fraud settlement, Va. AG says 07/14/2026 08:56am • Cash App’s parent company will pay $45 million and overhaul its fraud prevention and customer service practices under a multistate settlement, resolving allegations that the popular payment app failed to protect users from scams while misleading them about the security of customers’ money. Vi UK watchdog upholds ICC prosecutor Khan's suspension as US threatens to 'dismantle' court 07/14/2026 08:55am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Britain's legal watchdog announced on Tuesday that it has upheld a suspension for the International Criminal Court's embattled chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct, banning him from practicing law in his home country. The global court’s oversight b Manchester United lands Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a deal through 2028 07/14/2026 08:46am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on Tuesday. United said the 35-year-old Wales international signed a contract until June 2028, with the option for another year. Darlow was Leeds' starting goalkeeper last season. He became a free agent after his c Inflation fell last month on lower gas prices, while underlying inflation also cooled 07/14/2026 08:34am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation fell last month on lower gas prices, while underlying inflation also cooled. This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He's proving an inspiration 07/14/2026 08:28am • SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. By the time he was a teenager — well before recent medical advances for this rare genetic condition — he’d found out via internet searches he wasn’t expected to live beyond his mid-20s. Imagine, t