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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.Chávez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a prison outside of the city of Hermosillo, in the northern state of Sonora, an official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the news at her daily press conference.“I understand he was deported. I don’t know…

NEW YORK (AP) — Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It’s often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.Parents and families can help make things feel more manageable. If kids feel supported, they might even look forward to some of the changes and gain confidence, experts say.“When routines, familiar places and even knowing where things are in the house are suddenly gone, it forces youth to relearn their daily lives from scratch,” which can be stressful, says Victoria Kress, a professional counselor and…

In 2025, the United States has recorded the most measles cases in more than 30 years, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. A large share of the infections were connected to an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.The number of cases in Texas alone grew to over 760 before the state declared it officially over in August, while total cases nationwide have topped 1,300, with infections confirmed in at least 39 states.Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases, can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive…

Low-performer quotas can lead to some “mea culpa” moments for managers — especially if a manager has been telling their team they’re all aces, says startup founder Stefan Mai.Mai, who cofounded Hello Interview, previously worked as a senior engineering manager at Meta and a software development manager at Amazon. Both workplaces have instructed managers to be stricter in how they review employees, which has sometimes led to cuts for “low performers” or placements on performance improvement plans.Low-performer quotas typically require managers to label a certain percentage of their teams as underperformers. The quotas can be a way for a company…

John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons.Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game.“Today, I’m stepping off of the court, but not away from the game,” Wall said in a social media post on Tuesday. “Basketball will always be in my life, and new opportunities present themselves. I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter.”Wall played most…

Spotify’s ad business is floundering.”We have simply been moving too slowly,” CEO Daniel Ek said on the company’s latest earnings call.Spotify has said it wants advertising to make up 20% of its overall revenue. As of June, that figure stood at 11% — a share that has barely budged over time. Second-quarter ad revenue was down 0.7% versus the prior year, and media industry analyst Brian Wieser pondered in a recent note to clients whether it had plateaued.Chris Camacho, CEO of the ad agency Cheil UK, said cracks in Spotify’s ad business have been visible for some time. That contrasts…

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge blocked portions of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools from being enforced while a lawsuit against it is underway.The provisions blocked by U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate on Monday seek to prohibit public schools from discussing a list of “divisive concepts” related to race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and national origin. They would also prevent public schools from maintaining programs, courses or offices that promote DEI or endorse “divisive concepts” and ban diversity training requirements.The law, which took effect in April, aims to prevent public schools from…

One Austin-based startup may have the answer to a crucial problem that the AI industry is still stuck on: how to power it all.Aalo Atomics says the answer isn’t the hulking nuclear plants of decades past. Instead, it’s betting on mass-manufactured smaller reactors built to sit beside the data centers they’ll fuel.That pitch earned the company a hefty check. Aalo recently closed a $100 million Series B, CEO Matt Loszak told Business Insider. Valor Equity Partners led the round, and Harpoon Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and others participated, bringing Aalo’s total funding to north of $136 million.The startup’s trajectory shows just…

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with 28-year-old Melody Koh, a product designer from Germany. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve worked in tech for just under 10 years. The first half of my career and the second half tell completely different stories.I built a career as a product designer working for startups, but my career has dipped since 2021.After being laid off in May 2025, I was unemployed for over two months. In August, I landed an opportunity to work as a contractor on product design for an e-commerce company. It’s tech-adjacent, but…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones chose the Indianapolis Colts because he wanted a chance to prove he could still be a starting NFL quarterback.The gamble paid off Tuesday when coach Shane Steichen announced that Jones would start the Sept. 7 season opener against Miami, beating out Anthony Richardson, who just two years ago was dubbed the franchise’s quarterback of the future.The reason: consistency and accuracy.“The operation at the line, discernment, checks, the protection, the ball placement, I think all of that played a factor in it,” Steichen said. “I think Daniel did a great job doing that.”Steichen hinted a decision…