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Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests

The US Open singles champions will earn $5.5m, the highest winnings in grand slam tennis history

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Ninja Slushi Twist review: a frozen drink maker that’s like having a 7-Eleven in your kitchen

The Ninja Slushi Twist makes it easy to achieve fantastic, bar-quality drinks without much fuss

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

ICE detains captain of New York boat that capsized and led to death of mother and daughter

DHS says Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is in US illegally after lying to border patrol when he entered in 2007

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say

Max Lederer, longtime head of the US military news outlet, says his ‘philosophy of leadership’ differs from Pentagon’s

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm

Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

‘It kept adding up’: how add-on utility fees can lead to eviction for tenants

Tenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid rent – tenants and their allies are fighting back

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

This California town booted out its leaders. Now they’re refusing to leave

Avenal has been rocked by the council’s refusal to accept the results of a recall election – and the repercussions extend far beyond the Central valley

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Their cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watched

Despite policy victories over Flock, Americans are finding themselves under similar monitoring by a new company – or unable to remove the original cameras

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs

The format would resemble that of Australian rules football, and the changes would pair with a structural move from two conferences to five divisions

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Where did all the XXL clothes go? Fashion brands are scrapping plus sizes in the GLP-1 era

As weight-loss drugs gain popularity in the US, brands are scaling back their ranges – and frustrating customers

The Guardian - US · Aug 20