By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW CASTLE, Delaware (KYW) — Delaware Gov. John Carney signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that support student mental health in schools. The first new law will help establish a mental health services unit for high schools in Delaware. This unit will lower the
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After Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade claimed the gold medal in the women’s floor final, her two friendly rivals, Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles, showed their love on the podium.
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City has filed a lawsuit alleging that the facility was negligent for not warning customers that it is unsafe to jump into the sprinkle pool. Plaintiff Jeremy Shorr says
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Tee times and groupings for the third round of the Olympic women’s golf competition, Friday, Aug. 9, at Le Golf National.
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin and Rosanne Roobeek, CNN (CNN) — A Belgian publisher has removed an opinion column that has been accused of dangerously inciting antisemitic hatred, in which the writer said that the humanitarian suffering in Gaza made him want to “ram a sharp knife through the throat of every Jew I meet.” He later
Continue ReadingBy Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — US security officials are on alert for possible retaliatory attacks against Democrats following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, according to a new intelligence report obtained by CNN. The threat assessment — prepared jointly by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, including local police
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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chang wins her first gold in her second Games appearance. This is China’s first-ever gold medal in women’s boxing.
Continue ReadingHAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A fire that destroyed a vacant landmark building in a southwestern Ohio community this week is considered suspicious because the building had no utilities. The fire at the former Beckett Paper Company building in Hamilton, a Cincinnati suburb, was reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The building was completely engulfed in flames
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — A French police officer who killed a teenager during a traffic stop performed for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The family of the 19-year-old who was shot and killed is shocked and angry. An internal police investigation found that the young man had backed up his car and
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Oregon voters will decide in November whether state and federal elections will implement ranked-choice voting. The first big hurdle for proponents will be explaining how it works, followed by why they think it will benefit the state.
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, federal food safety officials announced Thursday, and the overall number of people sickened rose to 43. The additional death happened in Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release Thursday.
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Previously labeled the “Trifecta”, USWNT star forwards Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman have a new nickname to proffer the world.
Continue Reading Previously labeled the “Trifecta”, USWNT star forwards Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman have a new nickname to proffer the world.
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Pandemonium came to Paris on Thursday, as Bercy Arena erupted following France’s Olympic semifinal win over Germany in a celebration that featured Victor Wembanyama in tears, a Tony Parker sighting and more.
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The U.S. came roaring from behind in the fourth quarter against Serbia on Thursday, coming from 15 points down to snatch a win and advance to the gold medal game.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — With blue, white and red flags waving in the stands and cheers blaring around them, France’s players took in the moment. Matthew Strazel erupted in dance. Evan Fournier ripped his jersey off and skipped around. Later, the team gathered in a circle at center court as fans erupted in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s president has sacked the country’s prime minister and replaced him with another Cabinet member, the latest shakeup in the North African country ahead of the October presidential election. President Kais Saied announced late Wednesday that he was dismissing Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani after only one year in office.
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After taking an early lead, Australia was able to force a shootout against Team USA and knocked off the three-time defending gold medalists in the women’s water polo semifinals.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities say two suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait that links the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. The Houthis did not immediately claim the assaults on Thursday and Friday, though they follow a monthslong campaign by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month. The European climate agency Copernicus said Thursday that July 2024’s average heat just missed surpassing the July of a year ago. While the slight cooling is good news
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