Nintendo reports trailing profit as sales of aging Switch game console slide
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo has reported a 55% drop in its profit in the April-June quarter as sales slipped…
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Switzerland’s Chiara Leone wins 50m rifle 3 positions; American Sagen Maddalena earns silver
Switzerland’s Chiara Leone won the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions final, setting an Olympic record of 464.4 at the Chateauroux Shooting Center, just…
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Hamby’s last-second layup gets U.S. women’s 3×3 past France
Dearica Hamby scored the game-winning lineup in the final seconds vs. France as the U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team bounced back from a rough start…
Continue ReadingTres estadounidenses regresaron a casa como parte de un histórico intercambio de prisioneros. Esto es lo que hay que saber
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Unos 20 minutos antes de la medianoche de este jueves, un avión que transportaba a tres ciudadanos estadounidenses…
Continue ReadingJD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters
By Lauren Fox and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — JD Vance’s Republican colleagues in the Senate say they’re largely sticking with the Ohio…
Continue ReadingRights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A rights group says at least nine people have been killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests…
Continue ReadingJapan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who was arrested in Greenland last month.…
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The Netherlands wins first ever gold in women’s pair final
The Netherlands crossed the line first, winning the gold medal in the rowing women’s pair final. It is the nation’s first ever gold in the event, in…
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Team USA crushes mixed medley relay prelim
In the always thrilling mixed medley relay, the United States got off to a strong start, setting the top time in the prelims led by Caeleb Dressel…
Continue ReadingAn Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian investigation has found the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that…
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The Salvation Army partners with Fred Meyer for annual school supplies drive
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Salvation Army has partnered with Fred Meyer for its annual school supplies drive. Throughout the month of August,…
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Great Britain cruises in women’s lightweight double sculls
Great Britain took home the gold in the women’s lightweight double sculls race, coming back from their Tokyo fourth-place finish. It was the…
Continue ReadingTurkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram. The…
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Caboclo shoots Brazil past Japan for first win in Paris
Bruno Caboclo put up 33 points and 17 rebounds and Brazil kept its faint knockout-round hopes alive with a fast-paced 102-84 win over…
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Ledecky, Madden set top times in 800m freestyle prelims
Team USA set the pace in the women’s 800m freestyle prelims as Katie Ledecky and Paige Madden secured middle lanes for the…
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Future Olympians: You name the sport, remember these young C. Oregonians’ names
Here’s another group of young Central Oregonians excelling in a variety of sports at an early age. Who knows what lies ahead? Olympic gold? You can…
Continue ReadingCientíficos revelan nuevos detalles sobre la vida y muerte de una momia egipcia “gritona”
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Con la boca abierta de par en par, encerrada eternamente en lo que parece ser un grito, una antigua mujer egipcia…
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China holds off Mexico’s challenge, wins synchro springboard
Mexico’s Juan Celaya Hernandez and Osmar Olvera Ibara gave China’s Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan everything they had, but the Chinese divers were…
Continue ReadingA fire sweeps through a building in Manila’s Chinatown, killing at least 11
MANILA, Philippiines (AP) — A fire swept through a part of a small building in Manila’s crowded Chinatown district Friday, leaving at least 11…
Continue ReadingShares sink in Japan as a tech-driven retreat on Wall St drives selling of chip makers and exporters
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dropped nearly 6% after a broad retreat on Wall Street. The decline was the worst for…
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