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Today we're covering Target and Amazon price increases, a name change decision from the Washington Commanders, and LeBron James longevity routine.

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Target announced Monday it will discontinue its price-matching program with competitors starting July 28, citing financial difficulties. The retailer will only match prices between its own stores and website, similar to Walmart's current policy. The company confirmed the change affects matching with Amazon and Walmart.

Target's first-quarter results showed net sales declined nearly 3 percent year-over-year, with transactions dropping 2.4 percent. CEO Brian Cornell called the current retail environment "exceptionally challenging," pointing to declining consumer confidence and potential tariff impacts as major headwinds facing the business.

Retail analysts view the policy change as necessary financial discipline but insufficient to address Target's broader struggles. The move reflects growing pressure on big-box retailers amid persistent low consumer confidence and squeezed profit margins from rising costs and tariff uncertainties. Amazon has also raised prices on hundreds of essentials.

Police and hunters in Tochigi Prefecture conducted a joint training exercise Monday to simulate bear deterrence operations following multiple deadly attacks across Japan. Officers demonstrated techniques including fireworks deployment as part of improved preparedness efforts against increasing bear encounters in mountain areas.

Recent incidents include a brown bear killing a 52-year-old newspaper deliveryman in Fukushima on July 12. DNA tests confirmed the same bear previously killed a woman in her 70s four years earlier. The attacks highlight growing concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in rural areas.

Akita Prefecture reported over 650 bear sightings since early July, nearly triple last year's numbers for the same period. The training exercise reflects authorities' efforts to develop better response protocols as bear encounters surge across multiple Japanese prefectures this summer.

See the training video here.

President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to block Washington's new stadium deal unless the Commanders restore their former "Redskins" name, calling the current moniker "ridiculous." Trump also wants Cleveland's baseball team to revert from Guardians back to Indians, citing supposed voter demand for the change.

Both teams adopted their current names in 2022 following national discussions about racial sensitivity. The Commanders announced their name change in 2020 during broader reckonings with systemic racism. Cleveland dropped "Indians" in 2020 and became the Guardians in 2021, also retiring the "Chief Wahoo" logo.

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson downplayed Trump's ability to interfere, noting he's heard zero resident complaints about the name change. Both teams have stated they don't plan reversions. The federal land for Washington's RFK Stadium site was already transferred to D.C. in January.

The history of the name here.

LeBron watched NBA legends crumble by 32, their bodies destroyed by "grind harder" mentality. He faced the same wall until discovering a career-extending truth: most athletes overtrain when they should be over-recovering.

LeBron's business partner Maverick Carter revealed James spends roughly $1.5 million annually on training, recovery and diet.

LeBron's Recovery Arsenal:

Traditional athletes chase extra reps. LeBron's trainer Mike Mancias explains: "Off days are vital. Off days give us an opportunity to work on the body."

The Results: At 35, LeBron played 82 games for the first time in his career, followed by 22 playoff games while maintaining elite performance into his late 30s. LeBron talks to Steve Nash about his routine here.

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple eye break cuts digital strain symptoms in half despite having minimal scientific backing. Your blink rate drops from 14-16 times per minute to just 4-6 when staring at screens creating chronic eye muscle tension. Studies show significant improvements in dry eye symptoms and tear film stability when people follow the rule consistently. The secret isn't the exact timing — it's forcing regular micro-breaks that reset your visual system.

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