Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one…
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10 migrants drown in rushing river crossing Darien Gap in Panama
Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — Ten migrants have drowned trying to cross a rushing river in Panama’s Darien Gap that borders Colombia.…
Continue ReadingVenezuelans turn to odd jobs and gambling to stretch meager wages they hope will grow after election
Associated Press MATURIN, Venezuela (AP) — Eleven years into Venezuela’s crisis, the days of food shortages are virtually gone. But with many…
Continue ReadingErdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’
By Scott McLean and Umut Sevdi Tangor, CNN (CNN) — It’s been well over a decade since millions of Syrians flooded into Turkey en masse,…
Continue ReadingUzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Uzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd on Wednesday as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began…
Continue ReadingTerminal at New York’s JFK Airport briefly evacuated because of escalator fire
NEW YORK (AP) — A terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was briefly evacuated because an escalator was on fire. The Fire…
Continue ReadingMeta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria
AP Technology Writer Meta said Wednesday that it has taken down about 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria running sexual extortion scams and has…
Continue ReadingOlympic fans can eat, drink and cheer in a mini World’s Fair in Paris park
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Sip a cool caipirinha cocktail in Brazil. Sample a spicy samosa in India. Boogie down with a DJ in France…
Continue ReadingAs Venezuela holds a presidential election Sunday, what does its religious landscape look like?
Associated Press The majority of Venezuelans are religious — just like parts of the country’s political history. But as they prepare for the…
Continue ReadingKenyan president appoints opposition ministers to his Cabinet amid political unrest
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president has incorporated the opposition in his new Cabinet, appointing four ministers from the…
Continue ReadingToxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds
Originally Published: 24 JUL 24 00:01 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made…
Continue ReadingSurfer’s leg washes up on shore after shark attack
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A surfer’s leg that was severed by a shark attack on Tuesday later washed up on an Australian beach, where a…
Continue ReadingDelta is still melting down. It could last all week
Originally Published: 23 JUL 24 06:28 ET Updated: 24 JUL 24 00:05 ET By Chris Isidore, Isabel Rosales and Amanda Musa, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Bad news…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James
PARIS (AP) — Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: The five best used SUVs for under $35,000
Edmunds The huge number of SUVs available today can complicate the shopping experience. Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable…
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A step-by-step look at how law enforcement’s visit to Sonya Massey’s home went so wrong
Originally Published: 23 JUL 24 17:57 ET Updated: 24 JUL 24 06:26 ET By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The law enforcement visit to Sonya Massey’s…
Continue ReadingDeath toll from fishing boat sunk in South Atlantic rises to 9 sailors. 4 are still missing at sea
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say at least nine sailors perished and four others are still missing in rough seas after a fishing vessel sank in…
Continue ReadingUS women’s water polo team hoping to follow in Taylor Swift’s footsteps at the Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Maggie Steffens and the U.S. women’s water polo team are hoping to follow in Taylor Swift’s footsteps at the Paris Olympics.…
Continue ReadingCrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage
NEW YORK (AP) — CrowdStrike has blamed a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 24: Biden speech, Secret Service, Nepal plane crash, Russian troops, Climate change
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Biden speech President…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 24: Biden speech, Secret Service, Nepal plane crash, Russian troops, Climate change
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Biden speech President Joe…
Continue ReadingIOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated…
Continue ReadingFierce storm topples tree at Cambodian Angkor temple complex, killing 1 and damaging statues
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — One person has been killed and three others injured at Cambodia’s famed centuries-old Angkor temple complex when a…
Continue ReadingBritain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faced a House of Commons milestone on Wednesday. He fielded lawmakers’…
Continue ReadingBiles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks ‘bigger than them.’ They highlight issues facing Black women
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month,…
Continue ReadingSudan paramilitary leader plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland hosted by US, Saudi Arabia
GENEVA (AP) — Sudan’s paramilitary leader has announced plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland next month arranged by the United States…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help
By Emma Tucker and Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — The family of Sonya Massey is calling for a probe into the hiring of a sheriff’s deputy charged…
Continue ReadingOlympics 2024: How to watch, key dates in Paris and the medal race
The cauldron is lit, and the action is picking up at the Paris Olympics. Simone Biles, LeBron James, Katie Ledecky, Scottie Scheffler and Rafael…
Continue ReadingCan you guess Olympians’ warmup songs? World’s top athletes share their favorite tunes
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Curious about the songs fueling the Olympians competing in Paris? The Associated Press has an idea. From far…
Continue ReadingHarris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that…
Continue ReadingExplosion and fire at Jose Cuervo tequila factory kill six, Mexican officials say
By Jose Manuel Alvarez, Duarte Mendonca and Ivonne Valdes, CNN (CNN) — At least six workers have died in an explosion and fire at a tequila…
Continue ReadingAs Olympic hosts, ‘Les Français’ are in the spotlight. Here’s why the French can’t be pigeon-holed
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — They’re often thought to have practically cornered the market on romance, with Edith Piaf seemingly speaking for a…
Continue ReadingFrench prosecutors investigate gang rape allegations of an Australian woman who was visiting Paris
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors are investigating an alleged gang rape of an Australian woman visiting Paris where preparations to host the 2024…
Continue ReadingExperts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is ‘stunning’
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women…
Continue ReadingIOC approves French Alps’ bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The French Alps’ bid to host the 2030 Winter Games has been approved by the International Olympic Committee…
Continue ReadingSurfers, staff and locals make final preparations in Tahiti before the Paris Olympics begin
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local roads, surfers, residents and…
Continue ReadingBangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is crawling back to normalcy after more than a week of chaos triggered by student protests…
Continue ReadingChinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs…
Continue ReadingClimate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say climate activists have glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany forcing the…
Continue ReadingPhilippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines and Singapore have signed a defense pact that will allow their militaries to broaden…
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Unos 50 perros rescatados de una peligrosa situación de acaparamiento y crueldad animal en Sky Valley
Hernán Quintas El Departamento de Control Animal del Condado de Riverside rescató a casi 50 perros de una propiedad en Sky Valley en otra…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares dropped in Thursday morning trading, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one…
Continue ReadingPilot sole survivor of Nepal plane crash that killed 18
By Aishwarya Iyer, Esha Mitra and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people were killed after a small plane skidded off the runway in…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s foreign minister seeking ‘common ground’ with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Ukraine’s foreign minister says he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending…
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Capitola City Council to discuss off leash options
CAPITOLA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Capitola City council meeting on Thursday to decide on dog regulations across the city’s parks and beaches. Dog laws…
Continue ReadingMonday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth
Associated Press Climate scientists say the record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second consecutive day and that the worldwide…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a British army officer was stabbed and…
Continue ReadingTurkey plans to regulate a large stray dog population, raising some fears about mass killings
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish bill aimed at regulating the country’s millions of stray dogs has moved closer to becoming law…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care, leader says ‘we should have done better’
Story by Reuters (CNN) — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed regret on Wednesday after a public enquiry found some…
Continue ReadingPlane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people. Pilot is lone survivor
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A plane crashed Wednesday just after taking off from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring a…
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