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It's peak mosquito season, and you're not alone if you've suffered more than a couple bites over the Fourth of July weekend. But as much as you're tempted to scratch the bites, health experts warn that doing so can risk infection. So what should you do about the swollen, itchy bumps? Here are some tips recommended by the Cleveland Clinic. Why do mosquito bites itch?

July 7, 2026, 12:01 a.m. CT The A's (41-49) and Detroit Tigers (40-50) tangle in the Tuesday lid-lifter of a 3-game series in Detroit, Michigan. The first pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the A's vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. 2025 season series: A's won 4-2 The A's head out on the road after going 1-5 across 6 home games last week. The club was swept 3-0 by the Miami Marlins over the weekend.

The Powerball jackpot for the Monday, July 6, 2026, drawing was an estimated $416 million. The winning numbers for the drawing were 17, 44, 63, 66, 67, with a Powerball of 4. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. A single Powerball ticket costs $2, with options to add Power Play or Double Play for an additional $1 each. The Powerball results are in for Monday night's Powerball drawing, worth an estimated $416 million.

In-N-Out Burger is expanding again, with six stores slated to open in five states. The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee. The company also previously announced its intention to open a store in New Mexico by 2027.

Updated July 6, 2026, 9:02 p.m. CT Belgium defeated the United States, eliminating the last host nation from the 2026 World Cup. Belgium will now face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 10, in Los Angeles. Tickets for the Belgium vs. Spain quarterfinal match start at $1,494. Editor's note: Follow LIVE World Cup coverage today Belgium dominated the United States on Monday night, eliminating the third and final remaining host at the 2026 World Cup.

The Powerball jackpot rose to $416 million with a cash value of $186.6 million ahead of the Monday, July 6, drawing. Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.

Swifties spotted the hints early: Taylor’s repeated Dior looks foreshadowed a wedding day aesthetic. Updated July 6, 2026, 7:54 p.m. CT Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture for their wedding ceremony. Swift has been hinting at her bridal style for months with her fashion choices. Official photos from the wedding have not yet been released by the couple.

If you subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream over the past several years, you could be eligible for a payment as part of a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company. But the deadline to file a claim is quickly approaching. The lawsuit stems from a 2022 federal class-action complaint filed by YouTube TV subscribers, who argued Disney's control over popular channels and programming gave the company outsized influence over the live TV streaming market.

July 6, 2026, 5:13 p.m. CT Federal law enforcement officials in Chicago are declaring victory after what they have dubbed "Operation New Dawn." In all, 179 people were charged as part of 140 cases in the Chicago and Rockford areas over 60 days, according to a news release.

July 6, 2026, 5:08 p.m. CT Argentina and Egypt meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Tuesday. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, is set for noon ET (FOX). Let's analyze World Cup odds around Argentina vs. Egypt odds and make our expert soccer picks and predictions. Argentina, the No. 2 team in the FIFA World Rankings is one of the best teams in the tournament and the winners of the 2022 World Cup. They edged massive underdog Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in the Round of 32.