Full RJ Barrett highlights from Canada’s win over Australia
RJ Barrett showed out for the second straight game, pouring in a game-high 24 points for Canada to help pull away from Australia in the fourth quarter.
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A bear accused of attacking a hiker is killed in Italy. Animal rights activists worry for its cubs
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Despite protests by animal rights activists, an alpine Italian province has confirmed the killing of a female bear believed responsible for an attack on a French hiker earlier this month. Activists say the killing leaves her three cubs in “serious difficulty to survive.” The International Organization for Animal Protection said
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Seine’s water quality forces triathlon postponement
Dan Patrick checks in with Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee about pollution levels in the Seine after the Men’s Triathalon event was postponed due to bacteria levels.
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I-C-O-N status incoming? Inside Noah Lyles’ quest for illustrious Olympic double
Noah Lyles enters the Paris Olympics without an Olympic gold medal to his name. He’s vying to attain the illustrious Olympic double (and more) in his second Games.
Continue Reading I-C-O-N status incoming? Inside Noah Lyles’ quest for illustrious Olympic double
Noah Lyles enters the Paris Olympics without an Olympic gold medal to his name. He’s vying to attain the illustrious Olympic double (and more) in his second Games.
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Jaw-dropping run from Kieran Reilly
Great Britain’s Kieran Reilly dropped an epic run in the men’s BMX freestyle qualifier on Tuesday, posting an average of 91.21.
Continue ReadingProbe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military court opened an initial hearing Tuesday for nine soldiers detained over what a defense lawyer said were allegations of sexual abuse of a Palestinian at a shadowy facility where Israel has held prisoners from Gaza during the war. The investigation has stoked tensions between the military command
Continue Reading1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo, officials said. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms such as vomiting and
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Taylor Fritz fights to a winning finish in the second round
Taylor Fritz fought back from a set down to a winning finish in the second round against Great Britain’s Jack Draper, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2.
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Canada stuns Australia, advances to gold medal match
Australia’s Maddison Levi scored her twelfth try of the tournament, but it was all Canada after that. Charity Williams, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Piper Logan scored the tries for Canada.
Continue ReadingMinnesota Spice: Gov. Tim Walz, a Harris VP contender, delights Democrats with MAGA mockery
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The way Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz tells it, the stakes of the coming presidential election are both astronomically high and strikingly simple. On one side, the former high school teacher and congressman says, is Vice President Kamala Harris – a serious, competent and experienced candidate whom he believes is aligned with
Continue ReadingGunmen open fire on a vehicle carrying UN staff in northwest Pakistan. No casualties
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a bulletproof vehicle carrying local staff working for a U.N. development agency came under gun attack in Pakistan’s volatile northwest but no one was harmed. The attackers ambushed the vehicle of the United Nations Office for Project Services in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in the Khyber
Continue ReadingStephen Nedoroscik waited his whole life for one routine. The US pommel horse specialist nailed it
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — American pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik helped deliver the U.S. men’s gymnastics team’s first Olympic team medal since 2008. Nedoroscik went up last for the Americans in the final event. His score of 14.866 secured bronze for the U.S. Nedoroscik says he wanted to validated the decision to include
Continue ReadingRecord heat is set to drive the cost of fruits and vegetables higher
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — While inflation in the US has been cooling since hitting a four-decade high, the temperature outside continues to climb. It’s been one of the hottest summers on record for much of the country and the planet, which last week experienced the hottest day in recorded history. But
Continue ReadingOzempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A small clinical trial suggests that drugs like Ozempic could potentially be used not just for diabetes and weight loss but to protect the brain, slowing the rate at which people with Alzheimer’s disease lose their ability to think clearly, remember things and perform daily activities. The results need
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Tesla recalling more than 1.8M vehicles due to hood issue
AP Business Writer Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the risk of a crash. Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is recalling some 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles because the hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood
Continue ReadingBangladesh mourns some 200 deaths as student protests wind down and thousands are arrested
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is observing a day of mourning in memory of more than 200 people killed in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over a quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for war veterans. Government officials wore black badges on Tuesday and ordered all places
Continue ReadingAir New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets, citing lags in producing new planes, a lack of alternative fuel and “challenging” regulatory and policy settings. The move by the national carrier highlighted the hurdles vexing carriers and policymakers in confronting aviation emissions. The airline said
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes, Supreme Court, North Korea
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the world. The Southern Delta Aquariids were active overnight and the Alpha Capricornids — known for bright fireballs — could bring five meteors per hour tonight. Here’s what else you need
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