Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Israel’s Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris. It comes amid larger…
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High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey
AP Medical Writer A government survey shows small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers. But the share of students —…
Continue Reading How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is ‘weird’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ decision to tap Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee reflects the…
Continue Reading What investors should do when there is more volatility in the market
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are bouncing back after the market experienced its worst day in two years on Monday, but the average…
Continue Reading Jets punter Thomas Morstead dedicates his season to ALS awareness in honor of Steve Gleason
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Thomas Morstead’s punts this season will do more than just change field position for the New…
Continue Reading 2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 7: A’ja Wilson and US women, Lin Yu-ting in action
The U.S. women’s basketball team can get closer Wednesday to its record eighth-consecutive Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The U.S. is on…
Continue Reading Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pakistani man alleged to have ties to Iran has been charged in a plot to carry out political assassinations on…
Continue Reading UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips country
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has called on Elon Musk to act responsibly after the tech billionaire used his social media…
Continue Reading Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its…
Continue Reading Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the…
Continue Reading US imposes sanctions on Paraguayan cigarette producer for allegedly enriching the former president
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on a Paraguayan tobacco company for allegedly financing the country’s…
Continue Reading Russian pianist dies in jail after criticizing Moscow’s action in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian piano player has died in jail while awaiting trial on charges linked to his criticism of Moscow’s military action in…
Continue Reading Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
AP Sports Writer Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday…
Continue Reading Man known as pro-democracy activist convicted in US of giving China intel on dissidents
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese American scholar has been convicted of U.S. charges of using his reputation as a pro-democracy activist…
Continue Reading 5 US troops, 2 contractors hurt in rocket attack as details emerge about strike at Iraq base
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say five U.S. service members and two contractors were injured when two rockets hit a military…
Continue Reading NYC journalist who documented pro-Palestinian vandalism arrested on felony hate crime charges
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City journalist has been arrested on felony hate crime charges after filming a pro-Palestinian protest…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s X sues advertisers over alleged ‘massive advertiser boycott’ after Twitter takeover
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser…
Continue Reading Parisians once scoffed at hosting the Olympics. Now, here come the conga lines
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Impromptu conga lines at beach volleyball. Spontaneous street dancing during cycling. And serious people wearing…
Continue Reading Tunisian opposition figure Moussi is sentenced to prison amid crackdown ahead of October election
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison. It’s another…
Continue Reading Pitbull Stadium is the new home of FIU football. The artist has bought the naming rights
AP Sports Writer Welcome to Pitbull Stadium, the home of your FIU Panthers. Florida International announced what could end up as a 10-year agreement…
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