Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Un hombre de California fue condenado por importar ilegalmente un antiguo mosaico, que se cree que se hizo en la Siria moderna hace casi dos mil años y está valorado en casi medio millón de dólares. Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi, de 56 años, fue declarado culpable de un cargo de ingreso de
Continue ReadingBy JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people in Serbia’s capital have rallied outside a pro-government TV station that protesters say promotes a culture of violence. They say it should be stripped of its broadcasting license after two mass shootings in May stunned the Balkan nation. The protest started outside the
Continue ReadingBy Claudia Dominguez and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A rabid bobcat attacked a children’s camp leader as he slept in a hammock at a state park, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The man was guiding an overnight youth camping expedition at Selden Neck State Park in Lyme at
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from soccer on Saturday at the age of 36 — nearly 20 years after making his debut for Arsenal as a 16-year-old. The 2010 World Cup winner made the announcement on Twitter, one year into a two-year contract he signed last summer
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A new method of boosting the immune systems of honey bees could help the pollinator ward off different types of deadly viruses, a recent study has found. Researchers from the University of Florida, Louisiana State University and the
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The Washington Wizards agreed to deal away two of their top players this offseason. So it’s a bit of a surprise that they’re keeping the third. A person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that Kyle Kuzma agreed to a $102 million, four-year
Continue ReadingWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The swanky, celebrity-studded city of West Hollywood officially has the highest minimum wage of any U.S. city after pay zoomed to $19.08 an hour Saturday. Workers in West Hollywood welcomed the increase amid rising rent, gas and food prices, although employers grumbled about growing labor costs that they say could
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick who was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks will get back two second-round picks, according to a person with knowledge
Continue ReadingSUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — English trio Andy Sullivan, Oliver Wilson and James Morrison were part of a six-way tie going into the final round of the British Masters, while tournament favorite Justin Rose remained in contention despite carding a 2-over 74. Joost Luiten of the Netherlands, Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and Niklas Norgaard of Denmark
Continue ReadingCNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Another controversial change is coming to Twitter. Soon, only verified users will be able to access TweetDeck, the dashboard that allows users to organize and easily monitor the accounts they follow, the platform tweeted Monday. Many businesses and media organizations use the feature to manage and
Continue ReadingCNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Thousands of Twitter users across several countries were unable to access the social media site, or faced difficulty and delays, Saturday. “Rate Limit Exceeded” and “#TwitterDown” are the two top trending topics on the app in the US, for those who have use of it. The
Continue ReadingBy BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Miami Marlins announced they have designated pitcher Archie Bradley for assignment prior to Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Marlins recalled rookie right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville. The 30-year-old Bradley appeared in four games for the Marlins this season and
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can be given to people who have hard-to-treat
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ringo Starr is doubling down about the authenticity of the vocals on the highly anticipated new Beatles song recently teased by former bandmate Paul McCartney. Starr spoke with Rolling Stone for an upcoming podcast, in which he ensured that they would “never” fake the late John Lennon’s vocals for
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aroldis Chapman is back in the bullpen for a division-leading team, though he won’t initially be the primary closer for the Texas Rangers. The once-dominant closer joined the AL West leaders on Saturday, a day after being acquired in a trade from the last-place Royals.
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can be given to people who have hard-to-treat
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka says she wants to talk only about tennis during Wimbledon and not the war in Ukraine that became a contentious topic for the Belarusian during the last Grand Slam event. Sabalenka is seeded No. 2 at the All England Club and considered among
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka says she wants to talk only about tennis during Wimbledon and not the war in Ukraine that became a contentious topic for the Belarusian during the last Grand Slam event. Sabalenka is seeded No. 2 at the All England Club and considered among
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A California man has been convicted for illegally importing an ancient floor mosaic, believed to have been made in modern-day Syria nearly two thousand years ago and valued at almost half a million dollars. Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi, 56, was found guilty on one count of entry of false classified
Continue ReadingBy BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Eighteen private Jewish schools run by New York City’s politically powerful Hasidic community deprived thousands of students the required secular education in English, math, science and social studies that they need to function successfully outside their religious enclaves, according to findings from an eight-year investigation
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