French earn clean sweep im men’s BMX racing; Aussie Saya Sakakibara gold in women’s
The French pulled off the clean sweep in the men’s BMX race. Australia’s Saya Sakakibara dominated the women’s event all day, never losing a run.
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French earn clean sweep im men’s BMX racing; Aussie Saya Sakakibara gold in women’s
The French pulled off the clean sweep in the men’s BMX race. Australia’s Saya Sakakibara dominated the women’s event all day, never losing a run.
Continue ReadingHarvard appoints Alan Garber as president through 2026-27 academic year
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University has announced that its interim president Alan Garber will serve as president of the school through the end of the 2026-27 academic year. The university says Friday it plans to launch a search for Garber’s successor in the late spring or summer of 2026. Garber has served
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U.S. needs a win against Montenegro; What to watch on Day 4 of men’s water polo
The U.S. needs a win over Montenegro, plus a look at Day 4 of men’s water polo action in Paris.
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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec puts on cool, calm performance
Cool, calm, collected. Witness the aura of Turkiye’s Yusuf Dikec as he competes in the gold medal final for mixed team air pistol.
Continue ReadingEx-Louisiana mayor is arrested and accused of raping minor following abrupt resignation
DERIDDER, La. (AP) — A woman who abruptly resigned her mayoral seat in a small southwest Louisiana city a week ago is now facing a rape charge involving a minor. Louisiana State Police arrested 42-year-old Misty Clanton Roberts on Thursday on charges of third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. New outlets
Continue ReadingCommunity rallies behind firefighters, victims in Stone Canyon Fire
By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story LYONS, Colorado (KCNC) — It has been a grueling three days for firefighters in Colorado like Caleb Landry, who came all the way up to the Lyons area from Sedalia to help tackle the ongoing Stone Canyon Fire in Boulder County. “You hate to see
Continue ReadingA critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
By Angela Dewan and Angela Fritz, CNN (CNN) — A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists have suggested in a new study — a planetary-scale disaster that would transform weather and climate. Several studies in recent years have suggested the
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Track and field recap, Aug. 2: Sha’Carri dominates Olympic debut, Grant Fisher earns 10,000m bronze
Recapping the first full day of Olympic track and field action at the Stade de France, featuring the men’s 10,000m final, plus opening rounds in the women’s 100m, men’s 1500m and more.
Continue Reading Track and field recap, Aug. 2: Sha’Carri dominates Olympic debut, Grant Fisher earns 10,000m bronze
Recapping the first full day of Olympic track and field action at the Stade de France, featuring the men’s 10,000m final, plus opening rounds in the women’s 100m, men’s 1500m and more.
Continue ReadingNearly 600 animals relocated by Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as Stone Canyon Fire neared facility
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — Staff at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew closer to the facility. Staff saw the flames rising over a ridge behind the center and activated an emergency evacuation plan. Nearly 600
Continue ReadingNearly 600 animals relocated by Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as Stone Canyon Fire neared facility
KCNC By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — Staff at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew closer to the facility. Staff saw the flames rising over a ridge behind the center and activated an emergency evacuation plan. Nearly
Continue ReadingJustice Dept. says it’s committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year’s elections. That’s according to a speech given Friday by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco to a lawyers’ conference. Monaco said that though it’s ultimately up
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Women’s basketball quarterfinal tracker: Who’s in and who’s out?
Keep track of which teams are advancing to the knockout round and which are going home.
Continue Reading Women’s basketball quarterfinal tracker: Who’s in and who’s out?
Keep track of which teams are advancing to the knockout round and which are going home.
Continue ReadingMayor Whitmire Announces New Police Chief for Houston Police Department
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police
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Oregon DEQ continues air quality advisory for Deschutes County, ‘intermittent’ for Jefferson County starting Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued a new air quality advisory Friday due to more smoke from wildfires in Oregon, California, Idaho, Washington and Canada. The following areas are affected: Deschutes County Eastern Douglas County Grant County Harney County Klamath County Lake County Eastern
Continue Readinghttps://stylemagazine.com/news/2024/aug/02/taking-care-of-business-strength-in-solidarity-for-hurricane-beryl-aid/
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an open letter to Houstonians, Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges the city’s resilience and unity, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Despite thorough preparations, the storm exposed critical weaknesses in Houston’s infrastructure and emergency readiness, attributed to
Continue ReadingDrexel University agrees to bolster handling of bias complaints after probe of antisemitic incidents
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education. The voluntary resolution announced Friday calls for the school to review complaints and reports of such incidents during the past two academic
Continue ReadingMayor Whitmire Announces New Police Chief for Houston Police Department
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police
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