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Cupertino Chamber President Claudio Bono Invited to White House with GiveaRoof 3-Year Plan to End Homelessness

Cupertino Chamber President Claudio Bono Invited to White House with GiveaRoof 3-Year Plan to End Homelessness

GiveaRoof.org founder presents a private-sector model built around Welcome Centers, shared intake, coordinated nonprofit resources, healthcare partnerships, hotel capacity, and donated travel rewards

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Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round

Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round

World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.

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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran.

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Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash

Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash

Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is a doubt for next week's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship after a head-on car crash that left her with severe concussion.

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Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window

Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window

Manchester City launched a new era by setting a Premier League transfer window record, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers the most expensive British player in history.

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Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round

Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round

World number three Jessica Pegula raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, dominating on serve in a 6-3, 6-1 victory over compatriot Sofia Kenin.

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Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'

Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'

Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, the Ligue 1 club's managing director said on Wednesday.

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Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide

Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide

Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of "significant organizational changes," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday.

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Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock

Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock

Northampton are attempting to find a "happy medium" in order to keep Henry Pollock at the Prem champions after his agent said that the rising England star was worth a seven-figure salary.

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EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'

EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'

EU countries on Wednesday summoned Russia's envoys and discussed fresh sanctions after a drone incident in Germany that the bloc's foreign policy chief said bore the marks of "state-sponsored terrorism".

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