Faulkner, Dygert lead U.S. women’s team pursuit to gold over New Zealand
The U.S. women’s team pursuit team won the gold medal behind the efforts of Kristen Faulkner, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams.
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High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here’s what happened.
By Elizabeth Holmes Click here for updates on this story HOPEWELL, Virginia (WTVR) — The family of Hopewell High School student Jayvion Taylor told CBS 6 their loved one died of a heart attack during football practice Monday night. They said they have appreciated the community’s support during this difficult time. Taylor, a 10th grade
Continue ReadingUS auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas
DETROIT (AP) — Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is gathering information on the crash and fire from Tesla. The agency did not send crash investigators,
Continue ReadingDelta passengers sue airline over refund refusals after CrowdStrike meltdown
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Some Delta Air Lines passengers whose flights were canceled when the airline melted down due to a global tech outage in July have sued the airline in a class action, alleging that Delta refused or conditioned refunds to passengers as it struggled with mass cancellations. The lawsuit,
Continue ReadingComando con Venezuela denuncia detención de líder local en el estado Portuguesa
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Una líder estatal de la oposición venezolana fue detenida el martes por la noche por funcionarios de contrainteligencia, según reportó en X Comando con Venezuela. El grupo, también conocido como el comando nacional de campaña de la Plataforma Unitaria Democrática, publicó un video que mostraba cómo detuvieron a María Oropeza,
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2024 Olympic women’s golf Round 2 preview, Aug. 8: Can Lilia Vu bounce back?
Can Celine Boutier keep up the pace? Can Lilia Vu bounce back from a tough finish? These storyline and more entering the second round of the Olympic women’s golf event.
Continue ReadingCommunity fighting against tiny homes for the homeless
By Perla Shaheen Click here for updates on this story LEMON GROVE, California (KGTV) — A painted car and a handful of posters made it clear: people in Lemon Grove feel like they were lied to. “They said we were going to get to give input,” said resident Tina Cupp. “Then they took it downtown
Continue ReadingPolice issue violation notices to migrant families at park
By Aaron Dickens Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — As more than 60 tents were set up at Cesar Chavez Park in Barrio Logan, the Harbor Police Department issued notices to the people living in them that the Port of San Diego is empowered to “address encampments” under the
Continue ReadingAsí han sido las políticas progresistas de Tim Walz como gobernador de Minnesota
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Allí donde el Gobierno de Biden ha tenido problemas, el gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, ha tenido éxito. El exmaestro de escuela transformado en político, a quien la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris eligió como compañero de fórmula en la carrera presidencial de 2024, ha sido capaz de promulgar muchas de las políticas
Continue ReadingEverything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted: four medals, an online feud with a former teammate and a social media post that appeared to take a swipe at presidential candidate Donald Trump. Her TikToks regularly draw millions of views — 14.4 million
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Aussie park skateboarder Keegan Palmer defends Olympic gold, Tom Schaar of U.S. earns silver
Keegan Palmer fends off American favorites Tate Carew and Tom Schaar to successfully defend his Olympic gold medal. Schaar and Brazil’s Augusto Akio won silver and bronze, respectively.
Continue Reading Aussie park skateboarder Keegan Palmer defends Olympic gold, Tom Schaar of U.S. earns silver
Keegan Palmer fends off American favorites Tate Carew and Tom Schaar to successfully defend his Olympic gold medal. Schaar and Brazil’s Augusto Akio won silver and bronze, respectively.
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China survives Belgium in semifinal shootout win
A last-minute push from Belgium forced the semifinal match to a shootout, but China persevered, earning a bid to the gold medal match for the first time since 2008 with a thrilling 3-2 shootout win.
Continue ReadingNeighbors voice health concerns over excessive dust on golf course during storms
By Kenny Darr Click here for updates on this story ORO VALLEY, Arizona (KGUN) — Residents of the Links neighborhood in Oro Valley are voicing concerns over dust problems at the Conquistador Golf Course, which runs through their community. The dust is not only an eyesore but also poses potential health hazards. Neighbors are particularly
Continue ReadingRomanians appeal gymnast’s score after inquiry drama in floor exercise final at Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Romanian Olympic Committee says it has appealed Sabrina Maneca-Voinea’s score from the floor exercise final at the Paris Games after a last-minute inquiry on behalf of American rival Jordan Chiles prompted heartbreak and rage from the former gymnastics powerhouse. Maneca-Voinea and Romanian teammate Ana Barbosu were left outside
Continue Reading9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Military-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to throw out a plea agreement. Defense attorneys contend the plea deal still stands and suspended participation in the pre-trial hearings while
Continue ReadingCrew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit
Associated Press The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during
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Injury sinks Magomedov, Park runs away with flyweight gold
An early injury plagued Gashim Magomedov as Tae-Joon Park dominated him enroute to a gold medal in men’s flyweight taekwondo for South Korea.
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China’s Hou strikes weightlifting gold again in women’s 49kg
Hou Zhihui utilized an Olympic record clean and jerk to win her second consecutive Olympic weightlifting gold medal.
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American Kenneth Rooks storms onto steeplechase podium
In his debut Olympics, American Kenneth Rooks surged forward in the home stretch of the men’s 3000m steeplechase to earn silver. Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco won gold for the second consecutive Olympics.
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