Stephen Nedoroscik flawless on pommel horse in qualification
Pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik brings in a big points haul for Team USA with a seamless routine in the first rotation of the opening qualifying round.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’s’ four TOTALLY INSANE cameos explained
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — With the months of buildup for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” it’s hard to believe that the movie is finally out in theaters. Much of that hype, of course, had to do with speculation around who would cameo in the threequel, which doubles as a belated, warts-and-all love letter to the
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Spain outlasts Slovenia in men’s handball opening match
The Spanish men’s handball team defeated Slovenia, 25-22, in the opening match of the men’s Olympic handball tournament in Paris led by a strong performance in net and high scoring fast break offense.
Continue ReadingMexican kingpin’s arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new era is coming for Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel in the wake of the capture by U.S. authorities of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the last of the grand old Mexican drug traffickers. Experts believe his arrest will usher in a new wave of violence in Mexico even as
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Pet Pals: Yoda and Chewbacca are two sweet little kittens
If you love little furry kitty-cats, Yoda and/or Chewbacca could be just what you’re looking for. They’ll be ready for adoption soon at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
Continue ReadingJustice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. Government lawyers wrote in documents filed late Friday
Continue ReadingJustice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Allowing TikTok to continue to be operated by its current parent company could allow the Chinese government to covertly influence US elections, the Justice Department said in a court filing late Friday. In a federal appeals court filing, prosecutors raised concerns that TikTok’s algorithm could be
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Michael Ledecky remembers the day he was first beaten by his younger sister Katie in the pool, wrenching his goggles from his head and breaking them in two, an odd mixture of pride and anger enveloping him on that August evening. Time hasn’t faded the memory. The race, a
Continue ReadingThe alleged Mexican drug cartel bosses arrested or extradited in recent years
By Karol Suárez, CNN (CNN) — Federal agents arrested two Mexican alleged cartel bosses on Thursday, including Joaquin Guzmán López, the son of infamous cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, in one of the biggest victories for US law enforcement in recent years. The two detained men belong to the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world’s
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Remember the Newberry geothermal project? It’s back with new tech in bid to achieve ‘economic extraction’ of earth’s heat
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — Mazama Energy Inc., a company founded by Alta Rock Energy and Blade Energy Partners, has announced the start of work on a new demonstration project at AltaRock Energy’s Newberry Geothermal site in Central Oregon, operated by Davenport Newberry Holdings, and ARE. NewsChannel 21 has reported on previous work at or plans for
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Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area size of Los Angeles
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the weather Saturday hours after it exploded in size, scorching an area greater than the size of Los Angeles. The blaze was one of several tearing through the western United States and Canada, fueled by
Continue ReadingFirefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area size of Los Angeles
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the weather Saturday hours after it exploded in size, scorching an area greater than the size of Los Angeles. The blaze was one of several tearing through the western United States and Canada, fueled by
Continue ReadingPhilippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beijing’s forces in the South China Sea and no confrontations were reported, Philippine officials said. It was the first Philippine government supply trip to the
Continue Reading‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — “ Brats for Harris.” “ We need a Kamalanomenon. ” “ Gen Z feels the Kamalove.” In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer” memes — reflecting
Continue ReadingRobert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel’s Comic-Con twists
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr. Downey is returning to Marvel’s films, but not as Iron Man. He’ll play
Continue ReadingCalifornia date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Associated Press COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Small date palm ranch owners in Southern California’s Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties. The move aims to authorize a long-standing tradition in the region’s predominantly Latino community of holding outdoor events on largely agricultural properties.
Continue ReadingTrump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn’t backed the GOP in 52 years
Associated Press ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100 day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the White House since 1972. The rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, was designed
Continue ReadingWith trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As former President Donald Trump faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort, a persistent drag on his campaign’s coffers may be easing: legal expenses. A new report shows that the Save America political action committee paid about $827,000 in June for Trump’s legal bills — the first time a monthly total
Continue Reading‘Twisters’ tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The blockbuster opening of “Twisters” has whipped up moviegoers in Oklahoma who are embracing the summer hit, even in towns scarred by deadly real-life tornadoes. In its opening weekend, the action-packed film generated $80.5 million from more than 4,150 theaters in North America. The film far exceeded expectations in
Continue ReadingShould you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here’s what to know
Associated Press For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things can be true, but the differing advice has created some confusion. Stretching can help make you
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