Which team looks like the biggest threat to the U.S. women through the first round of group play?
Let’s take stock of where the Olympic women’s basketball tournament stands and who might be able to hang with Team USA.
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Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage in prosecutions widely condemned by press freedom advocates as retaliation for critical reporting. Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine and Soulaimane Raissouni were among 2,278 people who received pardons this week, according to Morocco’s Ministry
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Popovici wins gold in photo-finish 200m freestyle
David Popovici of Romania came out ahead in an extremely close 200m freestyle finish to secure gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Australia’s O’Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold
Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle in an Olympic record at the Paris pool on Monday in a duel of club-mates.
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Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle in an Olympic record at the Paris pool on Monday in a duel of club-mates.
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Boxing recap, July 29: Team USA’s Edwards and Gonzalez ousted
Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov and Ireland’s Kellie Harrington got their boxing title defenses off to a flying start with wins at the Paris Games on Monday.
Continue ReadingQuake rattles Southern California desert communities, no immediate reports of damage
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake has rattled the desert area east of Los Angeles but there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 4.9 quake occurred at about 1 pm Monday. It was centered 13.7 miles (22 kilometers) northeast of the community of Barstow. Local
Continue Reading‘Hacking’ your home for quick cash, new blood test for cancer, prioritizing travel: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, whether it’s a casual game with friends or a recreational sports league. A mobility coach and a few of her colleagues share their tips for how to enjoy these activities injury-free. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingSwarm of dragonflies startles beachgoers in Rhode Island
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A swarm of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. The dragonflies descended on Misquamicut beach Saturday. Video of the dragonflies shows beachgoers running for cover and hiding under blankets. People could be heard screaming. Usually dragonflies are relatively large yet beautifully colored insects. It’s unclear what
Continue Reading‘Biohazard’ prompts United Airlines flight diversion
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A “biohazard” on a United Airlines flight is the latest midair incident to trigger an unplanned, early landing of a commercial plane. United Airlines says one passenger’s “medical issue” caused flight 2477 to land in Virginia, where the plane had to be “deep cleaned.” FlightAware shows the flight departing
Continue ReadingRussia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election. Groups linked to the Kremlin are increasingly using commercial public relations firms in Russia or unwitting Americans to spread their false claims as
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U.S. duo Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss outclass Australia in strong showing
U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia, taking the early lead in Pool B under the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower.
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U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia, taking the early lead in Pool B under the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower.
Continue Reading3-year-old dies after falling from 8th-floor window in Kansas City suburb
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A 3-year-old Missouri child has died after falling from an apartment window eight stories above the ground. Battalion Chief Eric Michel told the Kansas City Star that the boy fell Monday morning at Independence Towers, an apartment building in the Kansas City suburb of Independence. The boy died at a hospital.
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Mind the Gap: Wemby set to enjoy massive size advantage over tournament’s smallest player
Victor Wembanyama, the tallest player in the men’s tournament, is about to face off against the smallest player in the men’s tournament.
Continue Reading Mind the Gap: Wemby set to enjoy massive size advantage over tournament’s smallest player
Victor Wembanyama, the tallest player in the men’s tournament, is about to face off against the smallest player in the men’s tournament.
Continue ReadingProtestas en Venezuela tras el resultado electoral que dio la victoria a Maduro
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Cientos de personas protestan en Venezuela después de que el Consejo Nacional Electoral del país declarara formalmente a Nicolás Maduro como el ganador de las elecciones en una contienda presidencial empañada por acusaciones de fraude electoral. Este lunes se registraron crecientes protestas en la capital, Caracas, de acuerdo con videos
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Hong Kong defends men’s foil gold, USA’s Itkin wins bronze; France goes 1-2 in women’s sabre
Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka Long is victorious in defending his Olympic gold in men’s individual foil while American Nick Itkin wins bronze in his Olympic debut. France goes 1-2 to top women’s individual sabre.
Continue ReadingPopular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large new study shows a promising link between the medication and tobacco use. But experts emphasize that much more research is needed before using the medications off-label for smoking cessation. In a
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Basketball preview, July 30: Wemby, Giannis back in action, Canada battles Australia
Everything to look forward to in Olympic basketball on July 30, where Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to get Greece back on track, Victor Wembanyama looks to keep France rolling and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander leads Canada against Australia.
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