Beyond Meat reports better-than-expected sales despite demand remaining weak
AP Business Writer Beyond Meat on Wednesday reported better-than-expected sales in the second quarter despite continuing weak demand for its…
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Beyond Meat’s second-quarter revenue fell nearly 9% on lower demand for plant-based burgers, chicken and other products
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Beyond Meat’s second-quarter revenue fell nearly 9% on lower demand for plant-based burgers, chicken and other…
Continue ReadingAfter baby’s death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis
AP Health Writer The parents of a Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue Abbott…
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After baby’s death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis
AP Health Writer The parents of a Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue Abbott…
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U.S. takes artistic swimming team silver in Olympic return
The United States returned to the artistic swimming Olympic team competition for the first time since 2008, and after three spectacular routines…
Continue ReadingJosh Bell homers twice, drives in three as Diamondbacks beat Guardians 5-3 to sweep doubleheader
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Bell homered twice and drove in three runs, Eduardo Rodriguez went 5 2/3 innings to win his season debut,…
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County of Imperial issues PSA on road closure
According the PSA, the road, which the County named Cuff Road, is closed from Beal to Coachella Canal due to a storm…
Continue ReadingYankees honor late MLB executive Billy Bean with moment of silence before doubleheader vs. Angels
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees honored late Major League Baseball senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion…
Continue Reading Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris…
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Sarah Hildebrandt grapples USA its second wrestling gold in two days
Team USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt won gold in women’s 50kg wrestling one night after compatriot Amit Elor took gold in the 68kg division. Until Tuesday,…
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Olympic cycling recap, Aug 7: Team pursuit headlines record-breaking day
Dutch cyclist Harrie “The Beast” Lavreysen set a world record in the men’s individual sprint. The U.S. women’s team pursuit won gold, making history…
Continue Reading Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case
Associated Press The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020…
Continue ReadingArizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case
Associated Press The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020…
Continue Reading Jury selection set for Monday for ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jury selection will begin Monday in the trial of a former Las Vegas-area politician accused of killing an…
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In epic sprint to the finish, Quincy Hall wins 400m gold
In a gutsy finish, American Quincy Hall took gold in the men’s 400m for his first Olympic…
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U.S. archery legend Brady Ellison leaves Paris Olympics with two medals, plenty of pride
Brady Ellison missed a gold medal by millimeters. But the American archer leaves the 2024 Paris Olympics with two medals and plenty of pride in the…
Continue Reading 3 years after the NFL added a 17th game, the push for an 18th gets stronger
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The debate about whether the NFL will expand the regular season once again seems to have been…
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France breezes by Italy to reach men’s volleyball final in front of home crowd
France made it look easy against Italy en route to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal match appearance as the host nation seeks to repeat as…
Continue Reading Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire on Greek island of Crete. A village has been evacuated.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 200 firefighters on the southern Greek island of Crete are striving to contain a large wildfire that has forced…
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California zoo rescues mountain lion cub named ‘Briar’
According to a press release, “This is the 27th mountain lion rescue through the Zoo’s Bay Area Cougar Action Team (BACAT)…
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