As India ages, a secret shame emerges: Elders abandoned by their children
AP National Writer GARHMUKTESHWAR, India (AP) — They were found in gutters, on streets, in bushes. They were boarded on trains, deserted in…
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Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth ‘devastated’ after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property
By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For the last 30 years, Our Next…
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Boxing preview, Aug. 1: Team USA’s Jennifer Lozano, Morelle McCane make Olympic debuts
Team USA boxers — both six seeds in their weight class — Jennifer Lozano and Morelle McCane make their 2024 Paris Olympics debut on…
Continue ReadingThe Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate as inflation falls and the economy slowly recovers
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row as inflation falls and the economy…
Continue ReadingBuckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly.…
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Undefeated France thrashes Angola 38-24 in women’s handball
France is still undefeated in the women’s handball tournament after beating Angola 38-24 in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris…
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Simone Biles looks unbeatable with Yurchenko double pike
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles performs a Yurchenko double pike fault in the opening round of the women’s all-around final, astonishing fans in…
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U.S. fencers secure win against Canada in women’s team foil
Americans Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, and Jacqueline Dubrovich advanced to the gold medal match after a landslide win against Canada in women’s team…
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Rebeca Andrade stuns with Cheng vault in all-around finals
Rebeca Andrade stuns with a stuck Cheng vault in the opening rotation of the women’s all-around finals as she pushes for an all-around Olympic medal…
Continue ReadingF-16 fighter jet drops fuel tanks during emergency over Michigan, one of which exploded in Lake Huron
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — An F-16 fighter jet from the Ohio Air…
Continue ReadingVenu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99…
Continue ReadingThe number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year
AP Business Writer The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market…
Continue ReadingAfrica’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters
Associated Press Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t…
Continue ReadingEstados Unidos y Rusia llevan a cabo un intercambio masivo de prisioneros que incluye a Evan Gershkovich y a Paul Whelan
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Estados Unidos y Rusia llevaron a cabo un histórico intercambio de prisioneros este jueves que involucró a dos…
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Team USA advances after women’s team foil win over China
Team USA won against China to advance to the semifinals in the women’s team foil event on Day 7 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. built upon the…
Continue ReadingRussia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Russia carried out a historic prisoner exchange…
Continue ReadingSuspected human remains found at Michigan construction site determined to be from pre-modern era
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Suspected human remains were discovered…
Continue ReadingFour-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament
By Jill Martin and Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Iga Świątek, the Polish world No. 1 and top seed in the Olympic tennis tournament, lost…
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Azerbaijan’s Kotsoiev defeats Sulamanidze for 100kg gold
2024 world champion Zelym Kotsoiev of Azerbaijan defeated Georgian Ilia Sulamanidze in the men’s 100kg judo after a penalty was granted to win his…
Continue ReadingProposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
AP Business Writer The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their…
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