AP Basketball Writer LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A British-Canadian couple who were attempting to sail across the Atlantic have been found dead on an island off the east coast of Canada. Brett Clibbery, 70, and his wife, Sarah Packwood, 60, had been sailing on their 42-foot sailboat the SV Theros, but their bodies were found in
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Australia’s Oscar Piastri won his maiden Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, but probably not in the circumstances he would have dreamed. The McLaren driver qualified second and snatched the lead at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix from teammate Lando Norris and looked set to take claim
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to a special edition of 5 Things, where we catch you up on the latest developments in President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the 2024 race. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Biden drops out President Joe
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to a special edition of 5 Things, where we catch you up on the latest developments in President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the 2024 race. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Biden drops out President Joe Biden
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Ryanair said Monday that it expects airfares during the busy summer travel season to be “materially lower” than last year as the low-cost carrier reported a plunge in profits. Europe’s biggest airline by passenger numbers, comparable in size to Delta Air Lines in the United States, said its
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced dozens of Bangladeshi nationals to prison, including three for life imprisonment, over protests against their home government in the Gulf country. The state-owned Emirates News Agency said the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on Sunday handed 10-year
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Miles de personas protestaron este domingo contra el turismo de masas en la isla española de Mallorca, pidiendo que se pongan límites. La protesta fue organizada por el grupo “Menos turismo, más vida” y contó con la participación de otros 110 grupos y movimientos sociales, según la radiotelevisión pública española RTVE.
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We will remain in the 90s for the first half of this week. Today will be low and mid 90s across the high desert. Breezy conditions will be of concern today, fanning the surrounding fires. Last night, parts of Central Oregon saw some isolated showers and storms with lightning detected which was another concern for
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Portugal’s Nuno Borges played the match of his life to comfortably beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Swedish Open and claim the first ATP title of his career. Borges’ victory in his maiden ATP Tour final – against Nadal on clay, no less – lifts
Continue ReadingBy Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — On July 7, emergency dispatchers in North Carolina received a call from a passerby that a child was walking by himself on a Union County road. When deputies responded, they were unable to locate the child’s home or parents due to the boy being both autistic and non-verbal, according
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Prince George has turned 11, and as per tradition his proud parents have released an official portrait to mark the occasion. The young prince, who is second in line to the throne, is shown smiling and looking relaxed – though dressed smartly in a suit and shirt, accessorised
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — When Greg Cook’s car of 12 years, a 2010 Honda Fit, up and quit on him in May 2022, he knew it would land him “between a rock and a hard place.” He couldn’t afford to go without a car: He knew he’d be out of work soon —
Continue ReadingAP National Writers PARIS (AP) — Paris is a popular destination for tourists, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks. And so on. The city itself will be one of the protagonists of the 2024 Olympics. That’s why the Eiffel Tower and Seine River are featured just as prominently as
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Continue ReadingAssociated Press DARUVAR, Croatia (AP) — Croatian police say an armed assailant entered a care home for older people on Monday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding six others. Croatia’s prime minister said the victims were mostly in their 90s. The police chief said five people died at the scene in the town
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is still without internet for a fifth day and the government declared a public holiday Monday, as authorities maintained tight control despite apparent calm following a court order that scaled back a controversial system for allocating government jobs that sparked violent protests. This comes after a curfew with
Continue ReadingBy Sean Coppack, CNN Kaptagat, Kenya (CNN) — In northern Kenya, under a sunny May sky that offers a rare respite during the worst rainy season in recent memory, Faith Kipyegon pursues a singular goal: “It’s history I’m looking for,” she says. But for the 30-year-old middle distance superstar, success is no longer simply measured
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one of the world’s biggest aviation trade fairs. But an ongoing safety and manufacturing crisis has rival Boeing keeping a lower profile at the Farnborough International Air Show. The beleaguered American company isn’t
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Police say a man has died after being hit by lightning near the summit of Germany’s highest peak. The 18-year-old resident of western Germany was one of a group of three young men who took the mountain railway up the Zugspitze late Sunday afternoon and then continued to the summit, which is
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