Japan to be ‘biggest test’ for USWNT so far
With the U.S. women’s national soccer team facing Japan in the Olympic quarterfinals, Joe Prince-Wright dishes on how Team USA can overcome their well-matched competition.
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Great Britain rallies for a win over host France
Great Britain waged a two-goal comeback against host nation France to secure a quarterfinals berth. Zachary Wallace and James Albery tallied the goals for the English.
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U.S. men’s soccer must ’embrace the occasion’ in quarters
Joseph Prince-Wright breaks down the keys for success for the U.S. men’s soccer team ahead of its Olympic quarterfinal match against Morocco.
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U.S. can’t capitalize on opportunities in men’s water polo loss to Greece
The U.S. played close with Greece for most of Thursday’s pool play contest, but an inability to capitalize on extra player shots cost the Americans in a 13-11 loss.
Continue ReadingThe Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — People are getting impatient with the Federal Reserve. For the past year, the Fed has kept interest rates at their highest level in more than two decades, making it more expensive to get a mortgage, borrow money and pay off debt. Now the central bank is mulling
Continue ReadingDiscrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program
By Chandelis Duster and Janie Boschma, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is sending out millions of dollars in relief checks to farmers who have faced discrimination, just ahead of an emergency request at a federal court to temporarily pause the process. President Joe Biden and the White House are touting the payments to over
Continue ReadingAfter a scandalous year, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants return
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — After a turbulent year for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants that saw both its 2023 titleholders resign for the first time ever, both events are returning this week to Los Angeles to crown two new winners. To vie for the titles, the 51 contestants from each
Continue ReadingSonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed
By Emma Tucker and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — The day before the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey in Illinois, her mother called 911 and said her daughter was having a mental breakdown but wasn’t dangerous: “I don’t want you guys to hurt her. Please.” It’s unclear whether the deputies who responded the next
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Brazil routs Japan to advance to quarterfinals
Brazil exacted its revenge against Japan and clinched a birth in the knockout rounds with a dominant straight-set win
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Olympic legend Michael Phelps shares his golf obsession
Micheal Phelps is known as the swimming G.O.A.T., but his obsession now is golf. He shares his passion for and knowledge of the game with Steve Sands.
Continue ReadingUber, China’s BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
BANGKOK (AP) — The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America. The companies said in a statement that the arrangement would offer Uber drivers access to favorable pricing and financing for BYD
Continue ReadingMercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — A layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick could be tucked below the surface of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet and the closest to the sun, according to new research. The diamonds might have formed soon after Mercury itself coalesced into a planet about 4.5
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Field hockey recap, July 31: Germany men stun medal-favorite Netherlands to reach quarterfinals
The field hockey tournament continued in Paris on Wednesday, with six women’s matches and two men’s. Here’s what happened.
Continue ReadingTahiti’s youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — As the heavy, barrel-shaped waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti — where the Paris Olympics surfing competition is being held — crashed in the distance, another, smaller surf session was underway just off the shore. “Go, go, go!” one lanky teenager with sun-bleached hair yelled in French to another, sitting on
Continue ReadingSouth Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains and floods that damaged thousands of homes and huge swaths of farmland. It’s unclear whether North Korea would accept South Korea’s proposal for help on Thursday as animosity between
Continue ReadingAn airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Airplane turbulence is often the culprit when someone’s suitcase falls out of an overhead bin. Now, though, it’s being blamed for prompting an airline to remove a popular food from its inflight offerings. Korean Air has announced that from August 15, it will no longer serve ramyeon instant noodles
Continue ReadingGet ready for even more JD Vance in the spotlight after shaky rollout
By Steve Contorno and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — JD Vance is making a second pass at introducing himself to America as the Ohio senator attempts to put his uneven rollout as Donald Trump’s running mate in the rearview mirror. Simply put, the plan to get past this stretch is more Vance, not less. A
Continue ReadingJapan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving. A third Japanese manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., has joined the Nissan-Honda partnership, sharing the view that speed and size are crucial in responding to dramatic changes
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China’s Liu Yukun wins men’s 50m rifle gold
China’s Liu Yukun won the men’s 50m 3 positions final, ahead of Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and India’s Swapnil Kusale.
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China’s Zheng Qinwen defeats Iga Swiatek in SF battle
China’s Zheng Qinwen served the Olympic tennis tournament a shock on Thursday when the sixth seed defeated top seed Iga Swiatek of Poland in an epic semifinal battle, 6-2, 7-5.
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