Disneyland workers vote to ratify new contracts that raise wages
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland workers have voted to ratify new contracts that include wage hikes and changes to sick leave policies after…
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Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingHarris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingHarris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingDes Moines officers kill suspect after he opened fire and critically wounded one of them, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say officers shot and killed a man in Des Moines after he opened fire and critically wounded one of them.…
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Team element for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics popular with golfers
There has been discussion of a mixed-team event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and players have expressed…
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BMX freestyle recap, July 30: Hannah Roberts dazzles in qualification
Hannah Roberts booked her spot in the women’s BMX final, dazzling with a sensational 91.45 performance on Tuesday. She led the group of qualifiers on…
Continue ReadingAmerican consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve
AP Business Writer American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of…
Continue Reading Full-time scientist and part-time basketball player Canyon Barry chases gold in 3×3 at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Canyon Barry is a part-time basketball player. His full-time job is system engineer for a defense and space…
Continue Reading Simone Biles has redefined her sport — and its vocabulary. A look at the skills bearing her name
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles has spent the last decade-plus redefining what is possible in gymnastics. The American star has had…
Continue ReadingU.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the…
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China’s Wang and Sun win table tennis mixed doubles gold
China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha beat North Korea’s Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong 4-2 in the table tennis mixed doubles final to win the gold medal…
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U.S. beach volleyball duo Miles Partain, Andy Benesh grind out win vs. Morocco
U.S. beach volleyball team Miles Partain/Andy Benesh bounced back and grabbed a much-needed Pool D win against Morocco at Eiffel Tower…
Continue Reading A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A lawyer for Ilya Yashin says the prominent Kremlin critic has been moved to an unknown destination from…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Trailer being flipped during storm in Tennessee
Video from Middle Tennessee State University shows a gust of wind tossing and dragging an equipment trailer near Floyd Stadium and Reese…
Continue ReadingFull-time scientist and part-time basketball player Canyon Barry chases gold in 3×3 at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Canyon Barry is a part-time basketball player. His full-time job is system engineer for a defense and space…
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Olympic experience has France’s Matthieu Pavon favoring a gold medal over a major win
France’s Matthieu Pavon has long considered winning a major championship to be golf’s greatest achievement. But this week in Paris has changed his…
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U.S. women’s rugby puts forth valiant effort in New Zealand loss, will face Australia for bronze
The U.S. women fell to New Zealand, 24-12 but will advance to the bronze medal match for the first time in team…
Continue ReadingGreek firefighters spare forest from cross-border blaze
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dozens of firefighters in northern Greece are battling a cross-border wildfire following a deadly blaze in neighboring North…
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California police unveil electric police cruisers
On Monday, the police department and other local leaders unveiled the nation’s first all-electric police fleet and charging infrastructure, all made…
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