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Thousands take part each year, but the risks remain real. AP reports on the latest bull run at Spain's San Fermín festival, where one runner was gored and others were injured. Read more: buff.ly/6q4ewv7 #APHighlights

Fermented foods are having a moment, but not all offer the same benefits. AP explains what nutrition experts say about choosing and eating fermented foods as part of a healthy diet. Read more: buff.ly/FaC1Ytt #APHighlights

Changes to election administration can have far-reaching implications. AP examined President Trump's changes to the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission and what they could mean for federal election oversight. Read more: buff.ly/OjJIpWG #APElections

What does judicial independence mean in today's political climate? AP examined a nationwide tour by retired judges promoting the rule of law and judicial independence amid ongoing debates over the courts. Read more: buff.ly/sszKsJs #APElections

President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass. Read more: buff.ly/xbBE4Th #APElections

Can a global sporting event change how a city gets around? AP explores how Los Angeles is using the FIFA World Cup to encourage public transit ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Read more: buff.ly/88ExK0H #APHighlights

What happened to the EPA's promised MAHA agenda? AP examined why the EPA has yet to release a formal MAHA agenda and why some supporters say they've lost confidence in the effort. Read more: buff.ly/LfKBzok #APElections

How do you bring one of history's greatest epics to the big screen? AP explores Christopher Nolan's ambitious adaptation of The Odyssey, filmed entirely on IMAX with real locations and practical effects. Read more: buff.ly/ZXhh3lN #APHighlights

How do you honor an artist known for challenging convention? A Dutch museum recreated Wim T. Schippers' iconic peanut butter floor, celebrating the conceptual artist's enduring legacy. Read more: buff.ly/QXq5tYp #APHighlights

AI notetakers can make meetings more efficient, but at what cost? AP examined the privacy and security concerns surrounding AI tools that record, summarize and store meeting conversations. Read more: buff.ly/GlsUg8C #APHighlights

After three wildland firefighters were killed, AP journalists examined how changes in federal wildfire policy could affect firefighter safety and wildfire response. Read more: buff.ly/XtfpUk2 #BestoftheAP

When a traditionalist Catholic group consecrated bishops without the pope's approval, AP journalists delivered unmatched coverage of one of the year's most significant Vatican stories. Read more: buff.ly/dvrA36w #BestoftheAP

AP journalists delivered comprehensive coverage of one of the year's most closely watched celebrity events, breaking key details ahead of the ceremony and providing live reporting throughout the day. Read more: buff.ly/g77nqBL #BestoftheAP

An AP investigation revealed how American technology is being used to power global scam operations, connecting AI tools, internet services and cryptocurrency to criminal networks. Read more: buff.ly/J9Hh6h8 #BestoftheAP

AP journalists combined exclusive reporting with innovative data visualization to examine how Russia's suspected shadow fleet is being used to monitor military sites, disrupt aviation and test NATO defenses. Read more: buff.ly/ruOy0tZ #BestoftheAP

A series of AP-NORC poll stories explored how Americans view national pride, civil rights and the country's future, highlighting both deep divisions and areas of common ground. Read more: buff.ly/QPV2rqu #BestoftheAP

When the U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of landmark rulings to close its term, AP journalists delivered fast, clear coverage that helped audiences understand the decisions and their impact. Read more: buff.ly/5v0i6DL #BestoftheAP

Graham Platner's bid for Maine Senate may be all but over, but it's likely other candidates will find themselves on a similar path in the future. Read more: buff.ly/xfsBN9G #APElections

After reports emerged that a strike during the opening day of the Iran war had hit a school and killed students, AP journalists spent weeks investigating what really happened. Read more: buff.ly/xOH1TNp #BestoftheAP

A new AP-NORC poll highlights divisions among American Jews regarding Israel. The survey shows that religiously affiliated Jews often support Israel, while religiously unaffiliated Jews are more critical of Israel's actions. Read more: buff.ly/3jJJ9SJ #APHighlights