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NFL's Week 1 viewership increased by 5%, reaching over 21 million on average, driven by new measurement methods and streaming innovations. Key games, including the season opener and international broadcast, attracted large audiences, reflecting growing engagement across platforms amid changes in broadcast formats and advertising.
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A helicopter crashed during the 'Cars N Copters' event in Huntington Beach, injuring five people including a child. The aircraft spun out of control, with the cause under investigation. Two on board and three on the ground were hospitalized, with the child undergoing surgery for serious injuries.
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The US has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and additional military assets to the Caribbean amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. The US claims the deployment aims to combat drug trafficking, but Venezuela and regional allies see it as a threat to sovereignty. Diplomatic and military tensions are rising.