Léon The Great: Marchand accomplishes a feat that was downright Phelps-like
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — If there’s anyone who can appreciate the magnitude of what Léon Marchand has done at the Paris…
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Women’s handball recap, Aug. 1: Sweden, Netherlands closer to advancing
Details and takeaways from Wednesday’s pool play in the women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingDutch province warns parents against taking young children to forests following wolf encounters
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A central Dutch province is urgently warning parents not to take young children to a popular forest area near the…
Continue ReadingJournalist associations condemn sexist radio comments at Olympic tennis
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The French association of women sports journalists and the union of sports journalists in France have condemned…
Continue ReadingMohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct.…
Continue ReadingIn an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have…
Continue ReadingBangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the…
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Rowing recap, Aug. 1: U.S. wins first Olympic rowing medal since 2016
Recapping a loaded day of rowing action at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, featuring finals in the fours and double sculls. The U.S. men’s four…
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Men’s golf, Day 1 recap (Aug. 1): Hideki Matsuyama leads with Xander Schauffele two back
Results, highlights and updates from the opening round of the men’s golf competition at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingMpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa in the last year, but few treatments and vaccines available
Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% in the last year, warning the…
Continue ReadingMoldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s foreign ministry says it has expelled a Russian diplomat after two Moldovan officials were detained on…
Continue ReadingIndia offers $300 million loan to build up Vietnam’s maritime security, saying it is a key partner
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India has offered Vietnam a $300 million loan to build up the Southeast Asian country’s maritime security,…
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Jets’ McCutcheon has made mental health awareness his mission since best friend’s death in 8th grade
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Lance McCutcheon can’t remember what caused the sudden rift between him and his best friend. The…
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U.S. can’t capitalize on opportunities in men’s water polo loss to Greece
The U.S. played close with Greece for most of Thursday’s pool play contest, but an inability to capitalize on extra player shots cost the Americans…
Continue ReadingUber, China’s BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
BANGKOK (AP) — The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on…
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Field hockey recap, July 31: Germany men stun medal-favorite Netherlands to reach quarterfinals
The field hockey tournament continued in Paris on Wednesday, with six women’s matches and two men’s. Here’s what…
Continue ReadingTahiti’s youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — As the heavy, barrel-shaped waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti — where the Paris Olympics surfing…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains…
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Women’s volleyball recap, Aug. 1: Top-ranked Italy sweeps outmatched Netherlands
Matchday 2 of the women’s volleyball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games wraps up with four games on the…
Continue ReadingJapan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and…
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