There are little robot cars at the Olympics and they’re here to help
Developed by Toyota, these little robots work with their human friends to pick up and drop off throws equipment: javelins, hammers, shotputs and discuses.
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Christian Kukuk wins gold in individual equestrian jump-off
Germany’s Christian Kukuk won gold after getting a perfect score in the jump-off of the equestrian individual jumping competition. He defeated Maikel van der Vleuten and Steve Guerdat, who claimed silver and bronze.
Continue ReadingFox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
NEW YORK (AP) — The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel. “Black Saturday” will be published Oct. 1 by Fox News Books, a HarperCollins imprint. According to the publisher, Yingst will offer “a
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Silence is not golden: Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss ‘awkward’ beam final
Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss the “awkward” beam final at 2024 Paris Olympics in which both American gymnasts fell and did not reach the podium.
Continue Reading Silence is not golden: Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss ‘awkward’ beam final
Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss the “awkward” beam final at 2024 Paris Olympics in which both American gymnasts fell and did not reach the podium.
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Netherlands advances to semifinals with win over Italy
The Netherlands overcame a slow start to defeat Italy and advance to the semifinals of the women’s water polo tournament on Tuesday in Paris.
Continue ReadingA Nobel laureate is chosen to lead Bangladesh after protests toppled Hasina. Who is Muhammad Yunus?
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to head the country’s interim government after the nation’s longtime prime minister resigned and fled abroad in the face of violent unrest against her rule. Known as the “banker to the poorest of the poor” and a longtime critic of the
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American men’s speed climbing qualification highlights
Highlights from the American men’s qualification performances at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingSeven US personnel injured in Monday rocket attack at Al Asad airbase in Iraq, including two evacuated for further care
CNN By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Seven US personnel were injured when two rockets hit Al Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday, a defense official said on Tuesday. “Five US servicemembers and two US contractors were injured in the attack. Five injured personnel are receiving care at Al Asad Airbase and two have been evacuated
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A stable hot and dry pattern through the week
Highs will sit around 90 for the rest of the week, give or take a few degrees. Normal this time of year is the mid 80s, so we’ll stay a couple degrees above normal, which is hot, but not as hot as we’ve been. Nighttime lows will be in the 50s. Clouds will be variable
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Wrestling recap, Aug. 6: Team USA’s Hildebrandt to first Olympic final
Tuesday saw U.S. wrestler and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Sarah Hildebrandt advance to the 50kg finals at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingMuestras lunares obtenidas por China revelan moléculas de agua en un descubrimiento revolucionario, según los científicos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuando los científicos chinos analizaron las muestras de suelo que su sonda lunar trajo de la Luna, se dieron cuenta de algo revolucionario: había agua junto con minerales en el suelo. Encontrar agua en la Luna no es, en sí mismo, nada nuevo. Las naves espaciales de la NASA y
Continue ReadingWhat are carry trades and how did they contribute to this week’s global market mayhem?
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The mayhem that swept across world markets this week was partly caused by a market strategy known as the “carry trade.” Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged 12.4% on Monday and markets in Europe and North America suffered outsized losses as traders sold stocks to help cover rising risks from
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 6: Veepstakes, Storm Debby, Middle East, Market tumble, Google
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials unveiled posters of the Ten Commandments that could soon be placed in every public school classroom across the state. The designs are not final but instead represent potential ways for schools to follow the new state law requiring most K-12 schools to display posters with the religious
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 6: Veepstakes, Storm Debby, Middle East, Market tumble, Google
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials unveiled posters of the Ten Commandments that could soon be placed in every public school classroom across the state. The designs are not final but instead represent potential ways for schools to follow the new state law requiring most K-12 schools to display posters with the
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Track and field recap, Aug. 6: Gold medals for Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker highlight U.S.-dominated day
Finals in the men’s 1500m and women’s 200m highlight a loaded track and field schedule on Tuesday at Stade de France.
Continue Reading Track and field recap, Aug. 6: Gold medals for Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker highlight U.S.-dominated day
Gabby Thomas’ dominant women’s 200m victory and Cole Hocker’s come-from-behind shocker in the men’s 1500m final highlighted an absolutely loaded Tuesday evening at Stade de France.
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Slovenia’s Janja Garnbret earns nearly perfect boulder semifinal score
Slovenia’s Janja Garnbret was the undeniable leader of the women’s bouldering semifinal after scoring 99.6 points out of the possible 100. Americans Brooke Raboutou and Natalia Grossman finished third and fifth, respectively.
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France advances to handball semis with 26-23 win vs. Germany
France’s strong defensive outing paved the way for a 26-23 win against Germany in a quarterfinal match of the women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingPart of Frankfurt Airport’s power supply cut overnight by a dormouse, but effect on flights limited
BERLIN (AP) — Officials say part of Frankfurt Airport’s power supply was cut off for several hours during the night after a dormouse caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation. The power cut had only a limited effect on flights Tuesday. Energy company Syna said the rodent triggered the short-circuit around 10:45 p.m. Monday. Power
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