1. ‘This One Sucks’: Naomi Osaka Distraught After Tokyo Defeat

  ‘A BIT MUCH’ 

World No. 2 says Olympic pressure was too much for her after shocking loss Tuesday.

2. Trump Snubs Bush Family With Texas AG Endorsement

 ‘TRUE TEXAN’ 

George P. Bush, Jeb Bush’s son, broke ranks with his own family to endorse Trump for president in 2016, despite attacks on both of his parents.

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3. This Juicer Will Change Your Mind About Juicing

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This juicer’s low and slow approach is quieter without sacrificing on power.

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4. Alaska 17-Year-Old Stuns With 100m Breaststroke Gold

 HOMETOWN HERO 

Video from Seward, Alaska showed a gymnasium full of supporters getting hype for the hometown hero as she beat the world record holder and took gold.

5. 2.5 Million-Carat Sapphire Cluster Discovered in Backyard

 FAMILY JEWELS 

The gems, valued at around $100 million on the international market, were found by a crew digging a well at the home of a gem trader.

6. These Silicone Lids Fit Practically Everything in My Kitchen

 AIRTIGHT 

Food52’s airtight silicone lids come in five different colors, and can sub in for any other lid in the kitchen—whether it’s for your saucepan, Tupperware, or even mugs.

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7. Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism

 DANGEROUS PRECEDENT 

Tong Yink-kit, age 24, is the first to be tried under Beijing’s tough new security law.

8. Wyoming Republican Senator Mike Enzi Dies in Bike Accident

 R.I.P. 

The moderate conservative just retired in January.

9. Tunisia President Fires Government, Sets Curfew

 SPIRALING  

Kais Saied dismissed his prime minister and set a month-long curfew in an attempt to tighten his grip on protesters calling for his ouster.

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10. Parents of British Teen Say American Who Killed Him Is a Spy

 NOT GIVING UP 

The parents of Harry Dunn, who was killed by American Anne Sacoolas when she drove on the wrong side of the road in England, want the U.S. government to reveal her spy status.

11. Italian Island of Sardinia Devastated by Historic Wildfires

 BURNING RING OF FIRE 

More than 50,000 acres of farmland, homes, and villages have been scorched in fires pushed by strong winds.

12. ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Who Fought for Recognition Has Died

 ‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’ 

Phyllis Gould worked relentlessly to bring attention to the millions of women who worked in defense plants during the second world war.

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13. Jeff Bezos Offers NASA $2 Billion for Moon Mission Contract

 POCKET ROCKET 

The Amazon founder and world’s richest man sent a letter to the space agency with an offer they will likely refuse.

14. Atlanta Cop Suspended for Kicking Handcuffed Woman in Head

 BRUTAL 

“Upon reviewing the video, the actions of the sergeant appear to be unacceptable,” said the department in a statement.

15. V.A. Says All Its Healthcare Workers Must Get Vaxxed

 A FEDERAL FIRST 

About 70 percent of the V.A.’s 115,000 frontline workers have been fully vaccinated, but officials say it’s not enough.

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