Air travel is getting worse. That’s what passengers are telling the US government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air travel is getting more miserable. That’s the verdict from travelers, based on the number of them who file complaints with…
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Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes were among the celebrities watching Carlos Alcaraz play Frances Tiafoe in…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump,…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: ‘Descendants,’ Megan Moroney, ‘Sunny’ and new HARDY album
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Megan Moroney’s sophomore album ”“Am I Okay?,” the fourth movie in the…
Continue ReadingAndrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU before trial, court rules
By Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist influencer, can leave Romania but must remain within the European…
Continue ReadingUSA Basketball men’s Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later…
Continue ReadingMali’s army and Russian mercenaries accused of killing dozens of civilians in Kidal region
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Civil society groups and community members in northern Mali say that Malian soldiers and mercenaries from the Russian Wagner…
Continue ReadingSeveral injured by fireworks shot into a crowd at an Independence Day show at BYU
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — What was supposed to be a night of celebrating America’s independence was paused after…
Continue ReadingGreek coast guard exchanges shots with a man piloting a migrant smuggling boat. No injuries reported
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities say the crew of a Greek coast guard patrol boat has exchanged gunfire with a man piloting a speedboat smuggling…
Continue ReadingWimbledon players get a participation trophy, a silver plaque congratulating them for competing
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon has started a new tradition of handing out sterling silver plaques to players to commemorate that they…
Continue ReadingEx-Israeli military spokesman blames Netanyahu for ‘loss of international trust’ during war
By Eugenia Yosef and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — A former spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingUS says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500…
Continue ReadingJailed Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza moved to prison hospital, wife says
By Radina Gigova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician serving a lengthy jail sentence for…
Continue ReadingThe US and EU welcome the release of some Belarusian political prisoner
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The United States and the European Union are welcoming Belarus’ release of some political prisoners, freed since the…
Continue ReadingKansas’ top court bolsters a state right to abortion and strikes down 2 anti-abortion laws
AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ highest court strongly reaffirmed Friday that the state constitution protects abortion access,…
Continue ReadingGerman investigators detain third suspect in attempted blackmail of former Formula 1 driver’s family
BERLIN (AP) — German investigators say they have arrested a third suspect in an attempt to blackmail the family of former Formula 1 race driver…
Continue ReadingAlbanian authorities strip ethnic Greek mayor of his post for alleged vote buying
Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian election authorities have stripped an ethnic Greek minority mayor of his post after he was…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that officials can place ballot drop boxes around their communities…
Continue ReadingOfficers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell is mostly recovered from the brutal assaults he endured from Donald…
Continue ReadingJudge says Nashville school shooter’s writings can’t be released as victims’ families have copyright
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville judge has ruled that the writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults…
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