U.S. women’s field hockey blanked by quarterfinals-bound Australia
A sluggish start from the United States women’s field hockey team against Australia resulted in a 3-0 shutout that puts the team’s chances of…
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Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three…
Continue ReadingThe war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh’s replacement. Here are the possible contenders
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in…
Continue Reading9 tips from decor experts for a comfortable and functional dorm room
Associated Press For many college students, a dorm room is their first home away from home. How do you turn it into a work, sleep and hangout space?…
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Meet the Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris. The Olympics superfan…
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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reaches tennis quarterfinals in Paris Olympics
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reached the Olympic singles quarterfinals for a record fourth time by beating Germany’s Dominic Koepfer, 7-5, 6-3, on…
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New Zealand women’s soccer honors sidelined captain Ali Riley with Haka
In a video posted by Ali Riley on Tuesday, the New Zealand squad honored their captain with a performance of the Haka, a traditional dance meant to…
Continue ReadingBoeing names its next CEO while posting a quarterly loss of more than $1.4 billion
AP Airlines Writer Boeing has a new chief executive. The company says aerospace industry veteran Robert “Kelly” Ortberg will take over as CEO…
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What golfers can earn at Olympics: Financial bonuses, major invites, Hall of Fame points at stake
From financial bonuses to Hall of Fame points, more than just medals are on the line this week in golf at the Paris…
Continue ReadingEtsy plans to test its first-ever loyalty program as it aims to boost sales
AP Business Writer Etsy says it will begin testing its first-ever loyalty program in September. The effort is designed to boost the e-commerce…
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Canada women’s soccer appeal over points deduction in drone scandal dismissed
Canada’s appeal against its soccer team’s points deduction at the 2024 Paris Olympics amid a drone scandal was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration…
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Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson withdraws from 100m at Paris Olympics
Jamaican star Shericka Jackson is out of the women’s 100m event at the Paris Olympics. She earned bronze in the event at the Tokyo…
Continue Reading China sanctions US Rep. McGovern for ‘interference’ in its domestic affairs
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China has sanctioned another U.S. lawmaker for “frequently interfering” in China’s domestic affairs. The…
Continue Reading Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Canada has lost its appeal against the deduction of six competition points following a drone-spying scandal in the…
Continue Reading China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist…
Continue ReadingUS BMX star Alise Willoughby aims for first gold at her fourth Olympics after triumph and tragedy
AP Sports Writer MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France (AP) — Alise Willoughby is back at the Summer Olympics for the fourth time, trying to win the gold…
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Women’s water polo recap, July 31: Australia wins thrilling penalty shootout against Netherlands
In 10 shots, Australia defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, plus a look at all four games during Day 3 of competition in the women’s water…
Continue ReadingCroatia reports its toughest day for firefighters as Balkan nations battle wildfires in a heat wave
Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Balkan countries are battling wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weekslong drought.…
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Basketball recap, July 31: Jokic leads Serbia past Puerto Rico, Spain women escape again
A full recap of Olympic basketball on July 31, including the U.S. men in action against South Sudan and Nikola Jokic and Serbia facing Puerto…
Continue ReadingGermany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Officials in Berlin say an investigation has determined that “Chinese state actors” were responsible for a 2021…
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