Everything to know about Michael Phelps at the Paris Olympics
Michael Phelps has won the title of Ultimate Olympic Superfan in Paris, from cheering on Team USA from the stands to jumping in the pool with Snoop Dogg.
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Egypt moves on after edging Paraguay 5-4 in PKs
It took 120 minutes and a penalty shootout for Egypt to narrowly defeat Paraguay in a quarterfinal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Egypt will now face France in the semifinals.
Continue ReadingAn Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Olympic glory is thrilling, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. Veronica Fraley, a discus thrower on Team USA, shared as much earlier this week, when she told her followers on X that she was struggling to make ends meet. “I compete in the Olympic Games TOMORROW and can’t
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Bend climbing coach receives 120-day work release sentence in Washington child molestation case
PASCO, Wash. (KTVZ) — A rock-climbing instructor from Bend, accused of molesting a 15-year-old female climbing student in Leavenworth, Washington, will serve a 120-day sentence on work release under a plea agreement, News Radio KONA reported. A plea deal reduced assault charges against 37-year-old Brady Wayne Kendrick, who is being allowed to serve his sentence through
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Brazil’s Evandro, Arthur best Czechia for impressive win
Brazil’s Evandro and Arthur defeated 2023 world champions Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner of Czechia in straight sets, 21-18, 21-16, during the final match of beach volleyball Pool E play.
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Hungary narrowly swipes men’s team epee gold from Japan
Hungary won a thrilling gold medal match against defending Olympic champion Japan. Gergely Siklosi of Hungary won the match 26-25 in a sudden-death tiebreaker round against Japan’s Koki Kano.
Continue ReadingD’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says
By Raja Razek and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — D’Vontaye Mitchell, the 43-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in June by security officers outside a Hyatt Regency hotel in Milwaukee, died from “restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine,” according to an autopsy report released Friday by the Milwaukee County Medical
Continue ReadingAn assassin, a Putin foe’s death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was December 2022 and the U.S. government’s chief hostage negotiator had just delivered Brittney Griner back to America after her 10-month imprisonment in Russia. Roger Carstens went to his hotel room anticipating a quick snooze after several sleepless days and had just put his head on the pillow when
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Denmark’s Axelson blows past Loh in badminton singles QF
Denmark’s Viktor Axelson dominated Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in a badminton men’s singles quarterfinal match.
Continue ReadingHarris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party’s nominee, chair says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from delegates to become her party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. The announcement was made before the online voting process ends on Monday, reflecting the breakneck speed of a campaign that is eager to maintain momentum
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Olympic record, American bronze highlight epic 10,000m final
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei won men’s 10,000m final in Olympic-record time. American Grant Fisher took bronze, becoming just the second U.S.-born men’s 10,000m medalist since 1964.
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India hockey survives late surge from Australia, wins 3-2
India survives a late surge from Australia and holds on for a 3-2 win to finish off men’s field hockey pool play.
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China asserts dominance, takes first gold medal of badminton tournament
China’s Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong demolished South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in mixed doubles to win the first medal of the badminton tournament at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena on Friday.
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Richardson eyes gold in Paris after Tokyo heartbreak
Janelle Monáe traces Sha’Carri Richardson’s emotional journey from missing the Tokyo Olympics to becoming the fastest woman in the world, heading to Paris with gold in sight. Unreleased song courtesy of Atlantic Records.
Continue ReadingDow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data
CNN By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks tumbled Friday as a disappointing jobs report added to fears that the US economy is weakening. The Dow closed 612 points, or 1.5%, lower, after falling more than 900 points earlier in the session. The S&P 500 lost 1.8% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 2.4%.
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Olympic men’s golf preview, Aug. 3: Xander Schauffele the weekend favorite?
Three players share the lead through two rounds of the Olympic men’s golf event. Here’s what to watch for in Round 3, Saturday at Le Golf National.
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Saya Sakakibara wins gold in women’s BMX race
Australia’s Saya Sakakibara was perfect all day in the semifinals and then won the winner-take-all final to claim gold. Alise Willoughby had a disappointing sixth-place finish after strong quarter and semifinal runs
Continue ReadingSF Mayor London Breed directs city staff to offer homeless bus tickets before housing
By Tara Campbell Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In a controversial push to get San Francisco’s unhoused population out of town, Mayor London Breed has put out an executive order to buy bus tickets for the homeless population as the city’s shelters near full. This comes as Mayor Breed
Continue ReadingJudge suspends Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license in New York over DWI arrest
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island. The former NSYNC singer said little during the remote arraignment. Police arrested Timberlake after they say he ran a stop sign
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How Ilona Maher, U.S. women’s rugby made ‘her-story’ as darlings of the 2024 Paris Games
Ilona Maher’s social media gained fame during the 2024 Paris Games and after the U.S. women’s rugby team won bronze, it rose to new meteoric heights.
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