Who are the youngest, oldest athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympics?
There is a 43-year age gap between the youngest and oldest U.S. athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Harris County inmate with almost $30K in commissary account accused of selling drugs in jail: Docs
By Mycah Hatfield Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An already incarcerated man and two of his family members are accused of selling drugs inside the Harris County jail and laundering money. During a news conference on Tuesday, District Attorney Kim Ogg and Kimberly Smith, a prosecutor with the
Continue ReadingFewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels
AP Business Writer Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels. Jobless claims for the week ending July 20 fell by 10,000 to 235,000 from 245,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. It’s the ninth straight week claims came in above 220,000. Before
Continue ReadingHeavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy rain has hit northern Japan, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and sending hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. The Japan Meteorological Agency Thursday issued emergency warnings of heavy rain for several municipalities in the Yamagata and Akita prefecture, where warm and humid air was flowing. According
Continue Reading9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) — Nine people suffered minor injuries and dozens of flights were impacted after a small fire broke out at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out on an escalator in Concourse C and spewed smoke through Terminal 8 around 7:15
Continue ReadingHarris navigates Biden and Netanyahu as she considers her stance on Israel
CNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Four days into the most consequential week of Kamala Harris’ political life, she has to confront the most fraught foreign policy issue facing the country by looking directly into the eyes of an Israeli prime minister who decided not to even give her a passing name check in his
Continue ReadingThe US economy is pulling off something historic
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy is on the verge of an extremely rare achievement. Economic growth in the first half of the year was solid, with the economy expanding a robust 2.8% annualized rate in the second quarter, according to fresh Commerce Department figures released Thursday, which are adjusted for
Continue ReadingMás buques de guerra de Rusia visitarán Cuba este fin de semana
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El Ministerio de Defensa de Cuba anunció que tres buques de guerra rusos de la Flota del Báltico visitarán el puerto de La Habana entre el 27 y el 30 de julio, pocas semanas después de que Moscú enviara otro grupo de buques de guerra a la isla en una señal
Continue ReadingBooties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet’s orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to
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South Korea edges Germany in tight 23-22 opening victory
South Korea edged Germany in a tightly contested 23-22 victory to begin its women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingExclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics
By Saskya Vandoorne and Melissa Bell, CNN Paris, France (CNN) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Thursday that the Paris 2015 terror attacks, which left over 100 people dead, gave her the motivation to get the French capital involved in hosting the summer Olympic Games. Speaking to CNN’s Melissa Bell, Hidalgo said that “in
Continue Reading¿Qué pasó y por qué hubo una explosión en la destilería Casa Cuervo en México? Esto es lo que sabemos
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — La tarde del martes se registró una explosión en las instalaciones de la fábrica de tequila La Rojeña, que pertenece a la destilería Casa Cuervo –en la zona centro del municipio de Tequila, en Jalisco– que dejó un saldo de seis personas fallecidas y varios heridos. Las autoridades dijeron en
Continue ReadingNYC bus crashes into Burger King after driver apparently suffers a medical episode
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City bus driver suffered an apparent medical episode and crashed his bus into a closed fast food restaurant. Police say the driver crashed into a Burger King in Brooklyn just after midnight. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Neither of the two passengers on the bus
Continue ReadingKamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Black clergy who know Vice President Kamala Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, marvel at the fusion of traditions and teachings that have molded her religious faith and social justice values. A Baptist married to a Jewish man, she’s inspired by the work of the Rev. Martin
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New Zealand battles for tight win over Ireland
Both teams entered the match having already secured their spot in the quarterfinals, but with a win, New Zealand could secure the top seed. The All Blacks proved successful, winning 14-12.
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South Africa thrashes Japan
Heading into the match, South Africa needed to win the competition by 21 points or more to save its chances of clinching a spot in the quarterfinals. The Springboks did just that, smacking down Japan 49-5.
Continue ReadingPalestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Palestinian Olympic athletes have been greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris. The chants of “free Palestine” echoing through the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport upon their arrival Thursday show how conflict and the political tension are rippling through
Continue ReadingGrindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — People looking for love with an Olympic athlete could have a difficult time this year: Grindr, the LGBTQ+ dating app, has disabled some of its location-sharing features to protect athletes from harassment or prosecution. Some users noticed this week that they can’t use the “Explore” feature on
Continue ReadingJennifer Aniston criticizes JD Vance for ‘childless cat ladies’ remarks: ‘I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Aniston is criticizing JD Vance for comments he made in his past about women without children. Aniston shared a screenshot of Vance’s appearance on her Instagram stories, and wrote, “I truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of The United States.” In a 2021 appearance
Continue ReadingDoug Emhoff’s ex-wife defends Harris against sexist criticisms of her as childless
CNN By Sunlen Serfaty and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — The ex-wife of second gentleman Doug Emhoff on Wednesday defended Vice President Kamala Harris against sexist criticisms about her lack of biological children, calling them “baseless” and expressing her gratitude for the presumptive Democratic nominee. “These are baseless attacks. For over 10 years, since
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