Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes of the United States defeated Germany’s Svenja Mueller and Cinja Tillmann in straight sets, 21-18, 21-18, to finish undefeated in Pool C play.
Continue Reading Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes of the United States defeated Germany’s Svenja Mueller and Cinja Tillmann in straight sets, 21-18, 21-18, to finish undefeated in Pool C play.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Members of the International Seabed Authority have elected Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as the group’s new secretary general amid growing support for a preliminary halt to deep-sea mining. Carvalho received 79 votes compared to incumbent Michael Lodge’s 34 votes. The ISA concluded its session Friday with no consensus on
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are occasions at the Olympics Games where you can sense a moment that will live long in the memory. Friday evening at the BMX park in Paris was one of those occasions. There haven’t been many atmospheres quite like it, with French tricolore flags flying and chants of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee. That’s according to final vote results released late Monday by the Democratic National Committee. But don’t expect a balloon drop just yet. Harris officially claimed the nomination following a five-day online voting process, although the party
Continue ReadingBy Tyler Job Click here for updates on this story FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Fond du Lac Police say they have arrested a 16-year-old boy for arson at Fond du Lac High School. The fire happened on June 5 in a concession stand bathroom at Cardinal Stadium. At the time, police called the
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China’s Huang Yaqiong struck gold and diamond at these 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio are likely to start next week at outlets around the state. Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control said Friday that the state intends to issue operation certificates on Tuesday. Those will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling non-medical pot products. Several dispensaries have said they
Continue ReadingWGBA, DAVE RUPP, VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND, CNN By Preston Stober Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The helmet worn by a Wisconsin man when he was killed during the Vietnam War is now back home. When Jeffrey Rupp died in 1969, his helmet never made its way back home.
Continue ReadingBy Preston Stober Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The helmet worn by a Wisconsin man when he was killed during the Vietnam War is now back home. When Jeffrey Rupp died in 1969, his helmet never made its way back home. Tony and Hugo Booth returned the helmet from
Continue ReadingBy Riley Moser Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — St. Paul police suspect an off-duty officer had been under the influence of alcohol when they allegedly crashed into a vacant building, starting a fire early Thursday morning. Just after midnight, officers were called to the 700 block of East
Continue ReadingBy Adam Del Rosso Click here for updates on this story CHOKIO, Minnesota (WCCO) — Storms Wednesday night left behind the largest reported hailstone in Minnesota in more than 55 years. The hail fell roughly 4 miles northwest of Chokio, in western Minnesota, and was found by Matt Benson in his backyard. It measured nearly
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Hungary tasted sweet redemption after unseating defending Olympic champion Japan in the men’s team epee event at the Grand Palais in Paris. Czechia won its first fencing team medal in the bronze medal match with an explosive performance by Jakub Jurka.
Continue ReadingAP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The turmoil shaking global financial markets reflects a sudden fear that the Federal Reserve may have held its key interest rate too high for too long, heightening the risk of a U.S. recession. Economists and Wall Street traders now expect the Fed to cut its benchmark rate, which influences
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — This week has brought two announcements of “Saturday Night Live” cast members leaving the show, the latest coming from Molly Kearney. Kearney announced their departure from the iconic NBC sketch show via an Instagram post on Friday, writing in the caption alongside a carousel of photos from the set,
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With the first full day of track and field action under our belt, the intensity begins to pick up Saturday as more stars take to the purple surface. Read below to see which athlets and events to keep an eye on Saturday.
Continue Reading With the first full day of track and field action under our belt, the intensity begins to pick up Saturday as more stars take to the purple surface. Read below to see which athlets and events to keep an eye on Saturday.
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The French pulled off the clean sweep in the men’s BMX race. Australia’s Saya Sakakibara dominated the women’s event all day, never losing a run.
Continue Reading The French pulled off the clean sweep in the men’s BMX race. Australia’s Saya Sakakibara dominated the women’s event all day, never losing a run.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University has announced that its interim president Alan Garber will serve as president of the school through the end of the 2026-27 academic year. The university says Friday it plans to launch a search for Garber’s successor in the late spring or summer of 2026. Garber has served
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