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Today: Friday, July 28

An inside-the-newsroom view of politics via our Cup of Politics podcastUSA TODAY politics reporters join Washington correspondent Paul Singer to talk about the stories they are covering.  8 a.m. ET

Inspiring video via HUMANKINDShekira Farrell’s son’s autism diagnosis lit a spark in her to raise awareness through art. 8 a.m. ET

Instagram Stories: Hear from poets at the Asian American Literature Festival in Washington, D.C. 11 a.m. ET

Brigsby Bear via our Fan Theory podcast: We talk to the director and star of the indie comedy-drama Brigsby Bear, which premiered at Sundance. 9 a.m. 

Dining-out tips via our Travel sectionHoping to try something new for dinner this weekend? Check out this roundup of noteworthy restaurants that have opened this month. 10 a.m. ET

Facebook live: Veterans report to Los Angeles Rams training camp. Will DT Aaron Donald show up? today, 1 p.m. ET

Facebook live: Atlanta Falcons open training camp. 2 p.m. ET

Terry Crews, left, and Will Smith pose at the Netflix Films' "Bright" panel on day one of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 20, 2017, in San Diego. (Photo by Al Powers/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CADA148

Comic-Con highlights on the Mothership podcastWe give you the latest news and insights from San Diego Comic-Con. 5 p.m. ET

The Rest of the Week 

Saturday, July 29

The latest gadgets and more via our Talking Tech newsletter:  USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and his tech team colleagues offer a guide to the biggest trends in tech and explain what they mean for you.  6 a.m. ET

Sunday, July 30

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Catch up on weekend news via our fact-packed Biggest News You Missed story: We give you updates so you can start the week feeling informed. 5 p.m. ET

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Newsletters:

Daily Briefing: Start your morning well-informed, with a daily dose of news, sports, money, life, weather and tech stories. 

The Short List: End your day by catching up on the top headlines.

OnPolitics:  A go-to read for first-time voters and political junkies alike who want important issues explained in clear and entertaining ways.

Podcasts:

5 Things:  Give us 3 minutes and you'll get the top stories developing today. Just the facts, fast.  6 a.m. E.T. 

Punchlines:  Each weekday, we compile the best late-night show jokes about the trends of the day.  6:30 p.m. E.T. 

Talking Tech:  USA TODAY tech reporter Jefferson Graham provides a quick hit on the hottest new gadgets, apps and news. You can also listen in on chats with tech insiders.  6 a.m. ET 

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