Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian strikes overnight left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine and cut off the water supply to a…
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Angel Reese dominates and extends record streak in Chicago Sky win over Seattle Storm
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Angel Reese had a dominant performance on Friday, extending her WNBA single-season record streak for double…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz survives five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe to advance to Wimbledon fourth round
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For most players, a deciding fifth set is an ordeal to be endured, a moment when the match rests on a knife edge…
Continue ReadingA new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both…
Continue ReadingTornado leaves 5 dead and dozens injured in eastern China
By Shawn Deng, Isaac Yee and Martha Zhou, CNN (CNN) — Five people were killed and nearly 100 injured when a tornado ripped through a town in…
Continue ReadingThis Italian vacation hotspot is turning tourists away as it runs out of water
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Set atop a hill on the Italian island of Sicily, Agrigento is a heritage tourist’s paradise. Beneath the…
Continue ReadingAsia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here’s what to know
NEW DELHI (AP) — In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest…
Continue Reading2 teenagers die while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach, police say
Two teenagers died while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn. The New York Police Department says it received an emergency call…
Continue ReadingFrance’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The…
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Saving Grace relocating administrative offices to better serve community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Saving Grace is pleased to announce that effective Tuesday, July 9th, our administrative offices will be relocating. In an…
Continue ReadingThe case of an abandoned newborn who died ran cold for 23 years. Texas authorities just charged her mother with manslaughter
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A newborn baby girl who was abandoned in a Texas ditch and left to die went unidentified for 23 years until…
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String of dangerously hot days has begun, high fire danger as well
The mercury in the thermometer will push over the century mark today as a ridge of high pressure dominates the west coast. Today we are likely…
Continue ReadingNigeria claims it has degraded extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — For the first time since 2020, three female suicide bombers attacked the Nigerian border town of Gwoza,…
Continue ReadingHow France’s Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may…
Continue ReadingShark Week! How to avoid attacks and more
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: Shark attacks are very rare, but our fascination with them is endless. Also, rough…
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Pet Pals: Bill is a cute and mellow kitten
Lynne brings by Bill – his partner is Ted, which is excellent – and they are part of a litter found at the Best Buy loading dock recently who have…
Continue ReadingThe UK used to be a European tourism hot spot. Here’s how it all went wrong – and how it could be fixed
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It’s hardly a great tourism slogan. “Britain is grinding to a halt” was the verdict of the UK’s Labour…
Continue ReadingD’Aquila’s goal in the 85th gives the Thorns a 1-0 win over the Wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Izzy D’Aquila scored in the 85th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave in the…
Continue ReadingSurvival story as Hurricane Beryl razes smallest inhabited island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Associated Press MAYREAU, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (AP) — Mayreu is one of the smallest inhabited islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.…
Continue ReadingTexas coast braces for looming hit by Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strength
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials urged coastal residents to brace for a looming hit by Beryl, which was a tropical storm on Saturday…
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