California Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments
Officials in San Francisco say they have already started clearing encampments and are helping bring unhoused people…
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2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Bloodied children ran screaming from a dance and yoga class “like a scene from a horror movie” to escape a…
Continue Reading At these locations around the world, cats are the star
Associated Press From the White House to a Puerto Rican coffee shop. From 10 Downing St. to Russia’s state museum. Cats are beloved mascots and…
Continue Reading Former South Africa president Zuma is expelled by his former ANC party after forming a challenger
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been expelled by his former African National Congress party…
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Women’s rugby recap, July 29: GB, Australia win; France tops USA
The third session of women’s sevens matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics decided the classification and quarterfinal…
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Photos: Iconic Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues
The 2024 Olympics are placing some of Paris’ most famous landmarks at center…
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Great Britain makes equestrian history with eventing team gold
Eventing came to a triumphant finish Monday in Paris as Great Britain made history and claimed equestrian’s first gold medal of the…
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Canada women’s soccer head coach apologizes for drone scandal, takes accountability
Suspended Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman apologized on Sunday to her players and the nation for the drone scandal that led to her exit…
Continue ReadingLongtime Phelps coach Bob Bowman was in tears watching new star pupil Léon Marchand win gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Bob Bowman teared up, just as he used to do watching Michael Phelps win Olympic gold medals. This time it…
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Olympic tennis recap, July 29: A sweet 16 for Swiatek
Day 4 of Olympic tennis sifted the draw to the remaining sweet 16, and the on-court action was even sweeter, with the game’s biggest name…
Continue Reading Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The entrance of name, image and likeness deals in college sports has raised questions about what it means to be a…
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Updated weather forecast for the 2024 Paris Olympic men’s golf event at Le Golf National
The weekly weather forecast for the Olympic men’s golf event at Le Golf National outside of Paris,…
Continue Reading Skyrocketing power bills draw protests near Pakistan’s capital
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Protests over skyrocketing power bills have shut down a major road into Pakistan’s capital as some 3,000…
Continue Reading China’s Xi calls for cooperation with Italy, evoking ancient ‘Silk Road’
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for further cooperation with Italy on Monday at a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
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At just 17, Lithuanian breaker Dominika Banevic eyes Paris gold
At just 17 years old, Lithuania’s Dominika Banevic is on the verge of a possible Paris Olympic gold medal in the debut of Olympic…
Continue Reading Turkish official accuses Israel of targeting Erdogan after he seemed to threaten to invade over Gaza
ISTANBUL (AP) — A senior Turkish official accuses the Israeli government of trying to hide war crimes by targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
Continue Reading McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
AP Business Writer McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers…
Continue Reading High Court judge in the UK upholds the government ban on puberty blockers
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A High Court judge has upheld the British government’s emergency ban on puberty blockers. Justice Beverley Lang…
Continue Reading From the opening ceremony to DiscOlympics, Cerrone still reigns nearly 50 years on
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Disco might seem like a thing of the past, but legendary Frecnh artist Cerrone is bringing it into the present…
Continue Reading Australian inquiry will hear evidence that Christian extremists killed 3 in an act of terrorism
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An expert will tell an inquiry that three Christian extremists killed two police officers and a…
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