Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympics organizers are banking on the sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River…
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Income gap between Black and white US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
Associated Press The income gap between white and Black young adults was narrower for millenials than for Generation X, according to a new study that…
Continue ReadingKari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against…
Continue ReadingPassenger train derails in India, killing 2 passengers and injuring 20 others
NEW DELHI (AP) — A passenger train has derailed in eastern India, killing at least two passengers and injuring 20 others. A railroad official says…
Continue ReadingSenate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content. It’s pushing…
Continue ReadingAt boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days…
Continue ReadingThe top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The prosecutor elected in George Floyd’s county after his murder is facing fierce backlash not even halfway…
Continue ReadingActing Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service’s acting director told lawmakers on Tuesday that he considered it indefensible that the…
Continue ReadingWhy Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance ‘weird’
Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are emphasizing a new line of criticism against Republicans — branding…
Continue ReadingWhite House says no need to restrict ‘open-source’ artificial intelligence — at least for now
AP Technology Writer The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that…
Continue ReadingHow Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy
AP Technology Writers Artificial intelligence’s growing visibility in everyday life has made it a popular discussion topic but hasn’t yet…
Continue ReadingLandslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris,…
Continue ReadingOlympic officials postpone men’s triathlon due to pollution in the Seine
By Homero De la Fuente, Kyle Feldscher and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — The men’s individual triathlon race at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has…
Continue ReadingSotheby’s expands Hong Kong footprint with cavernous new exhibition and retail space
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A fossilized mammoth skull, centuries-old ceramics and Banksy’s famous self-shredding painting are among…
Continue ReadingSecurity forces protecting Haitian leader provide ‘cover’ fire after he leaves interview with CNN
By Larry Madowo, Caitlin Stephen Hu and Jessie Yeung, CNN Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — Security forces protecting Haiti’s leader provided…
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A deep dive into how Olympic surfing is scored
How do the judges actually determine what scores they will give though? NBCOlympics.com spoke with a few experts to get a more in-depth understanding…
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The preterm birth rate is up 8% from 2014
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore the rising rate of preterm births in the U.S. using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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15 formerly popular foods in America that are rarely eaten today
Stacker researched the history of popular foods, from Jell-O salads to Salisbury steak, and highlighted 15 that are no longer widely…
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The 25 fastest-growing US imports
Machinery Partner used Census Bureau trade data to identify the 25 U.S. imports that grew most from 2022 to 2023, ranked by percent change in…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump to attend Black journalists’ convention in Chicago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago…
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