Gary Hunt is one of those true characters in life’s rich pagaent, the sort of adventurer whose motivation seems driven by answering challenges with a simple, “Why not?”
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Continue ReadingBy Christl Dabu/CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Long lost in the depths of the ocean, shipwrecks from decades ago pose a threat to ecosystems and humans today, and the problem is getting worse, according to a marine biologist. “What we’re actually seeing now is most of
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Japan surged past its longtime rival China to win gold in the Paris Olympics men’s gymnastics competition, and the Americans earned bronze for their first medal since 2008. It was Japan’s eighth team gold and first since Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The Japanese overtook its rivals on the final rotation, after
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin. Thomas Oldenberg is a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin. He filed a lawsuit in February arguing that voters who request absentee ballots through the state’s MyVote database must include a physical copy of the request in
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American Lily Zhang advances to Round of 16 for first time after she defeated Bruna Takashi of Brazil, 4-2.
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A second half surge led Netherlands women’s water polo to a big win over China 15-11 in pool play.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it has ordered four hand crews through the Oregon National Guard, the latest step in a wide-ranging effort to contain and put out over 100 wildfires across the state, several that have grown to “mega-fire” status of over 100,000 acres. Through Governor Kotek’s State of
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A Forest Service paving project that was set to begin later this week on China Hat Road south of Bend has been delayed indefinitely due to the high fire danger in the woods and the related shutdown of all industrial operations in the Deschutes National Forest.
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Elina Svitolina battles back from a set down to No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula to win the match and secure her spot into Round 3.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has taken the unusual step of issuing a public appeal to drug cartels not to fight each other, following last week’s detention of top Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday he trusted that drug traffickers
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida police union leader blasted prosecutors for bringing a criminal case against four officers over a 2019 shootout with two robbers that left a UPS driver and a passerby dead. Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, said Monday that by bringing the manslaughter
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Japan takes the gold in the men’s team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The United States grabs its first Olympic team medal since 2008.
Continue Reading Japan takes the gold in the men’s team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The United States grabs its first Olympic team medal since 2008.
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Two rugby sevens Olympians bypassed the classic jersey swap for something more unusual.
Continue ReadingCNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident started planning a trip to Philadelphia to see Arsenal play this week, she added a stop in Tennessee to check Dollywood off her list. But instead of soaking up the energy,
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is calling on the Venezuelan government to “immediately” release specific data regarding its presidential election, citing concerns about the credibility of strongman leader Nicolas Maduro’s victory. Senior Biden administration officials on Monday said Venezuelan election authorities must release the “detailed precinct level results” from the election.
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Cheung Ka Long of Hong Kong successfully defended his Olympic gold medal in men’s individual foil in an action-packed match with Italy’s Filippo Macchi.
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The wind was light on Day 2 of sailing at the Olympic Games off Marseille, France, but the competition on the water was fierce nonetheless.
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U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia in straight sets, taking the early lead in Pool B under the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower.
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