Alice Bellandi wins Italy’s first judo gold since 2008
Alice Bellandi of Italy won the Olympic gold medal in the women’s 78kg judo, defeating Israel’s Inbar Lanir at Champs de Mars Arena in Paris.
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USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh defeat Brazil to reach beach volleyball Round of 16
U.S. duo Miles Partain and Andy Benesh earned their spot in the men’s beach volleyball Round of 16 with a three-set victory over Brazil’s George and Andre Thursday at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue Reading USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh defeat Brazil to reach beach volleyball Round of 16
U.S. duo Miles Partain and Andy Benesh earned their spot in the men’s beach volleyball Round of 16 with a three-set victory over Brazil’s George and Andre Thursday at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue ReadingWWE’s SummerSlam to be filled with action – and lots of sponsors
AP Business Writer Just days away, WWE is gearing up for this year’s SummerSlam, which promises to bring lots of action – and sponsorships. The premium live event will have 12 total sponsors and six sponsorships for matches, both records for a non-WrestleMania premium live event. Sponsorship revenue is also booming, surging more than 60%
Continue ReadingDon’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — It seems like every week a new product or viral hack promises to change your life forever — until you forget about it and another one comes out the following week. It’s past time for New Year’s resolutions, but maybe August — which is National Wellness Month — is
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Power Rankings: Women’s soccer tournament enters knockout rounds at 2024 Paris Olympics
The USWNT has been fantastic at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but do they deserve to be the favorites over the reigning World Cup champions and the defiant nation that won the last Olympic gold?
Continue Reading Power Rankings: Women’s soccer tournament enters knockout rounds at 2024 Paris Olympics
The USWNT has been fantastic at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but do they deserve to be the favorites over the reigning World Cup champions and the defiant nation that won the last Olympic gold?
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Suni Lee wobbles, perseveres for beam finish
Despite a few mid-routine wobbles, Suni Lee persevered for a clean finish on the beam at the women’s all-around final. Lee grabbed bronze in the event.
Continue ReadingUK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings
By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Far-right demonstrations turned violent for a second night across England Wednesday, in the wake of this week’s mass stabbing in Southport – the worst attack on children in the country in recent history. While a community continues to grieve the murder of three young girls, far-right agitators have mobilized
Continue ReadingCoast Guard repatriates 32 migrants to Cuba
By PATRICK CHALVIRE Click here for updates on this story MARATHON, Florida (WSVN) — Thirty-two migrants were repatriated to Cuba on Wednesday following an interdiction near Marathon. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew spotted the migrant vessel about 41 miles southeast of Long Key on Friday at approximately 2 p.m. The
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U.S. downed by Great Britain, 5-2, in pool round match
Despite a valiant two-goal effort from Abby Tamer, the Eagles failed to outlast Great Britain’s offense, falling 5-2 in pool play.
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Olympic fencing preview, Aug. 2: Hungary, France seek men’s epee redemption
Hungary and France are looking for redemption as the Olympic fencing team events push on to Day 7 with the men’s team epee competition.
Continue ReadingKey Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall
By RUBÉN ROSARIO Click here for updates on this story KEY LARGO, Florida (WSVN) — A Key Largo resident made a surprise find. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the resident found a package containing one kilo of cocaine washed up along a seawall at around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Authorities said the drugs
Continue ReadingFamine conditions in Sudan’s North Darfur are likely to continue through October, IPC warns
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A global authority on food security has warned that famine conditions in Sudan have spread in the North Darfur region and are likely to continue through October due to the ongoing conflict that has torn the country for over 15 months. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC’s report
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Equestrian recap, Aug. 1: U.S. soars as Sweden stumbles in team jumping
Equestrian’s third discipline kicked off Thursday morning when riders took to the course in the first round of the team jumping competition. The United States trails only Germany, which put together a perfect zero-point round to lead the way.
Continue ReadingItaly confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers
ROME (AP) — Italian officials have confirmed that Italy’s controversial new migrant processing centers in Albania won’t be operational for several more weeks because of construction delays. Cabinet undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano cited the hot weather, which has forced work pauses during the hottest times of the day at the Gjader site, as contributing to the
Continue Reading3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Three newly freed Americans are back on U.S. soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia. Journalist Evan Gershkovich, corporate security executive Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist with dual U.S.-Russia citizenship, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland shortly before midnight Thursday for a reunion with their families.
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Simone Biles looks unbeatable with Yurchenko double pike
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles performs a Yurchenko double pike vault in the opening round of the women’s all-around final, astonishing fans in Paris as she chases a sixth Olympic gold medal.
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Kaylia Nemour proves to be a top contender on uneven bars
Kaylia Nemour competed with ease on the uneven bars during the all-around final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing fifth.
Continue ReadingWoman recounts escape from flash flood at Dollywood theme park
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WLOS) — An East Tennessee woman is sharing her story after making it out of Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park on Sunday, July 28 during flash flooding. Strong thunderstorms caused high water to move so fast that parts of the park looked
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