Basketball recap, Aug. 2: Greece holds on for first Olympic win, Canada stays perfect
A full recap of all the Olympic basketball action on Aug. 2, starting with Brazil earning its first win of the Paris Games vs. Japan.
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No ‘tangible’ terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says
PARIS (AP) — French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of the Olympic Games. He said about 200 people have been arrested by security forces for various crimes. He said hey include some “individuals” who “could have” committed attacks, including on the day of
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 2: Prisoner swap, Campaign funds, Middle East, Airline fees, Venezuela election
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A summer surge of Covid-19 is underway as immunity begins to wear off from the last set of shots. Watch this video to learn which variants are on the rise and when you should get your next Covid booster. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to
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Long Daoyi, Wang Zongyuan win men’s 3m, secure China’s sweep of synchro diving events
China’s mistakes weren’t enough for Mexico to overcome as Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan won gold in the men’s synchronized 3m springboard finals to help China sweep the synchro events in Paris.
Continue Reading Long Daoyi, Wang Zongyuan win men’s 3m, secure China’s sweep of synchro diving events
China’s mistakes weren’t enough for Mexico to overcome as Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan won gold in the men’s synchronized 3m springboard finals to help China sweep the synchro events in Paris.
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USA’s Chase Budinger, Miles Evans fall to Spain
Miles Evans and Chase Budinger of the United States fell to Spain’s Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira in straight sets on Friday, dropping to 1-2 in Olympic beach volleyball Pool F play.
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Germany clinches knockout berth with win over China
Germany snuck in three unanswered goals in the first half to secure the third quarterfinal slot in Pool A, beating China 4-2. Nike Lorenz and Charlotte Stapenhorst led, scoring two apiece for Germany.
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Ebden and Peers push past Fritz and Paul to doubles final
Matt Ebden and John Peers of Australia bested Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, 7-5, 6-2, in the men’s doubles semifinal. The Aussies will move on to the Olympic men’s doubles gold medal final.
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Fire danger raises into the weekend with chance thunderstorms
Highs today will reach triple digits across most areas. Little relief will occur in the nighttime hours tonight and tomorrow night with lows in the 60s. Today will be sunny but clouds will come in for the weekend.The ridge centered over the Four Corners is the dominating pattern for our region. However, there is a
Continue ReadingHarris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November’s election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2. The haul by
Continue ReadingUK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England made court appearances Friday as officials braced for more clashes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned and blamed on “far-right hatred.” Starmer vowed to end the mayhem and said police across the
Continue ReadingSwimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack
AP Sports Writers NANTERRE, France (AP) — Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics. A Slovakian team spokesman says Potocka suffered an asthma attack after the race. She was given first aid and carried off on a stretcher. The spokesman
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Truls Moregardh upsets Wang Chuqin in round of 32
In a massive upset, Sweden’s Truls Moregardh, ranked 26th globally, survived No. 1 Wang Chuqin in the table tennis men’s singles round of 32. Moregardh won the match 4-2.
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Ireland takes second gold in men’s lightweight double sculls
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy continue their dominant streak for Ireland in men’s lightweight double sculls with another Olympic gold medal in Paris. The pairing have been untouchable since Tokyo.
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Truls Moregardh perseveres, advances to table tennis final
After grabbing an initial two-set lead, Truls Moregardh battled to keep Hugo Calderano at bay, winning the match 4-2 to advance to the men’s singles final in his first Olympic appearance.
Continue ReadingHas the AI bubble burst? Wall Street wonders if artificial intelligence will ever make money
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — There’s been one big question on the minds of Wall Streeters this tech earnings season: When will anyone start making actual money from artificial intelligence? In the 18 months since ChatGPT kicked off an AI arms race, tech giants have promised that the technology is poised to
Continue Reading‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC
By Priscilla Alvarez, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — In the moments after President Joe Biden pulled out of the 2024 race, a scramble unfolded as officials raced to reframe the Democratic National Convention around a new candidate: Vice President Kamala Harris. Officials quickly moved to tailor the Chicago convention to Harris with
Continue ReadingResumen de noticias de las elecciones en Venezuela 2024 del 2 de agosto
Julia Hernández Esta obertura en vivo finalizó. Para ver las últimas noticias de Venezuela haz clic aquí. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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Carlos Alcaraz overwhelms Auger-Aliassime to reach final
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz overwhelmed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada to reach the men’s singles final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Friday.
Continue ReadingKendall Ellis rides porta potty mishap to a deal with a toilet paper company, and a trip to Olympics
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The summer has been flush with opportunities for American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis. Track fans might remember Ellis as the runner who found herself stuck in a porta potty at the U.S. track trials, in a semi-panic as she banged on the door for 10 minutes trying to
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