Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby was strengthening rapidly Sunday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico…
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The U.S. 3×3 basketball teams’ biggest supporters in Paris: Their 5×5 counterparts
LeBron James, A’ja Wilson and more of America’s biggest basketball stars have shown up at La Concorde to show their…
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2024 Paris Olympics tennis: U.S. seizes bronze in men’s doubles
The U.S. men’s Olympic tennis tournament finished on a highly-decorated note on Saturday, when doubles pair Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz took home the…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarter
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarter
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove…
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Boxing preview, Aug. 3: Team USA’s Harvey, Jones fight in separate QFs
On Saturday, Team USA’s last remaining boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics — Omari Jones and Jahmal Harvey — fight separate quarterfinal…
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South Korea’s Lim edges Nam for gold in women’s individual archery
South Korea’s incredible run in archery continued with Saturday’s guaranteed gold medal match, where Lim Si-hyeon defeated Nam Su-hyeon 7-3 at…
Continue Reading Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. It…
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Gymnastics recap, Aug. 3: Biles wins career gold No. 7, Yulo & McClenaghan make history
Artistic gymnastics continued on Aug. 3 with the first day of event finals. Simone Biles grabbed career gold No. 7 and Carlos Yulo and Rhys…
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U.S. women’s field hockey earns first win in final Paris match, tops South Africa 1-0
Despite getting off to another slow start, the United Eagles put it all on the line in an attempt to nab their first win of the Olympics, beating…
Continue Reading IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here’s what you should know
AP Health Writer Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you’d like? Loads of TikTok posts show you’re not alone. Young people,…
Continue Reading Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing
AP Health Writer Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when she realized a bout of food…
Continue Reading Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government’s resignation
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of people have protested peacefully in Bangladesh’s capital to demand justice for more than…
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Who to watch and what to know ahead of women’s road race at Paris Olympics
The women’s road race will take place on Sunday at 8 a.m. ET, one day after the men. The distance of the women’s race is significantly shorter…
Continue Reading Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in an emotional fight Saturday that…
Continue Reading What’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules. And they are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take in.…
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Boxing recap, Aug. 2: Team USA’s Alyssa Mendoza out in split decision
With American boxer Alyssa Mendoza ousted on Friday, only two Team USA fighters remain medal contenders at the 2024 Paris…
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U.S. skateboarder Nyjah Huston shares post-Olympics blues after missing out on gold
Nyjah Huston shared on Instagram Friday that it was “taking everything” in him to “get out of bed and start living…
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South Korea’s Yang Ji-In wins women’s 25m pistol gold via shoot-off
South Korea’s Yang Ji-in won the gold in the women’s 25 meter pistol event at the Paris Olympics after a shoot-off with France’s Camille Jedrzejewski…
Continue Reading Death toll from apartment block collapse in Russia’s Ural Mountains reaches 10 as search ends
MOSCOW (AP) — A total of 10 people died after an apartment block in Russia’s Ural Mountains partially collapsed following a gas explosion earlier…
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