A swimmer was infected with a brain-eating amoeba after visiting an Iowa beach
“Brain-eating amoeba” that closed Iowa beach is as rare as it is fatal
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DC defender Brad Smith needs surgery for torn left ACL
WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United defender Brad Smith will have surgery to repair a torn left ACL and will miss the rest of the season. The 28-year-old Australian was injured during Friday’s 7-0 loss at Philadelphia. He entered the match as a 42nd-minute substitute and came out in the 67th. D.C. says team physician Dr.
Continue Reading LA Kings sign Adrian Kempe to 4-year, $22 million extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — All-Star forward Adrian Kempe has agreed to a four-year, $22 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. Kempe set career highs with 35 goals and 54 points last season while earning his first All-Star Game selection. The right wing also led the Kings with six points in seven postseason
Continue Reading Activist removed from Wimbledon for Peng Shuai protest
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — An activist who shouted “Where is Peng Shuai?” and held up a sign with the same message was removed from Centre Court during the Wimbledon men’s final. Drew Pavlou says he shouted the message during a stoppage in play and was then forcefully removed from
Continue Reading Flurry of trades, signings expected before NHL free agency
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer While Julien BriseBois knows exactly how confident he is about the possibility of re-signing playoff performer Ondrej Palat and veteran defenseman Jan Rutta, he’s not saying. “Still working on that,” the two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning said. “Too early to tell.” He’s also right
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‘The Anarchists’ charts the predictable implosion around ‘Anarchapulco’ and its founders
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The docuseries has become a fertile space for strange sects and outlandish personalities, and HBO’s “The Anarchists” certainly falls squarely within that zone. Possessing a bit of a Fyre Festival vibe, this six-part project is a mostly fascinating trip down a very particular rabbit hole, assuming that you can stomach
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5 people injured in an overnight shooting on New York City’s Coney Island boardwalk
By Isa Kaufman-Geballe, Samantha Beech and Alaa Elassar, CNN Five people were injured in a shooting on the boardwalk near the popular amusement area of New York City’s Coney Island early Sunday morning, authorities said. Police are still trying to identify a suspect in the shooting, which happened around 2 a.m. and resulted in two
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Average US gasoline price falls 19 cents to $4.86 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall. “Assuming oil prices do not shoot up from here, motorists may
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic vence a Nick Kyrgios y se consagra en Wimbledon
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El No. 3 del mundo, Novak Djokovic, derrotó al australiano Nick Kyrgios para obtener el séptimo título individual de Wimbledon de su carrera y el 21 Grand Slam en el All England Club el domingo. Djokovic, que participó en la final 32 de un Grand Slam masculino, ganó en cuatro
Continue Reading Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophy
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic waited. He waited for Nick Kyrgios to lose focus and lose his way. Waited to find the proper read on his foe’s big serves. Waited until his own level rose to the occasion. Djokovic is not bothered by a deficit — in a
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$1.7M committed for Roswell bridge repair, flood mitigation
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state is committing $1.7 million to repair a collapsed bridge in Roswell and implement additional flood mitigation strategies in the area. Lujan Grisham made the announcement Saturday next to the damaged bridge in northeast Roswell. The city has received close to three inches of rain
Continue Reading Jungels takes 1st career Tour stage win, Pogačar keeps lead
CHÂTEL LES PORTES DU SOLEIL, France (AP) — A stunning solo attack by Bob Jungels saw him claim his first Tour de France stage victory on the first Alpine finish of this year’s race. Two-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar kept hold of the leader’s yellow jersey after the ninth stage on Sunday. The 29-year-old Jungels
Continue Reading Chinese bank depositors face police in angry protest
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A large crowd of angry Chinese bank depositors faced off with police Sunday, some roughed up as they were taken away, in a case that has drawn attention because of earlier attempts to use a COVID-19 tracking app to prevent them from mobilizing. Hundreds of people held
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ nabs a mighty box office opening for Marvel
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The God of Thunder still has some pop. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made an estimated $143 million domestically for its opening this weekend, according to Disney. That number is on par with industry expectations, which had the film making around $150
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ nabs a mighty box office opening for Marvel
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The God of Thunder still has some pop. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made an estimated $143 million domestically for its opening this weekend, according to Disney. That number is on par with industry expectations, which had the film making around $150 million
Continue Reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ scores franchise best debut
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. “ Thor: Love and Thunder ” earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s a franchise best for the God of Thunder and another success story of
Continue Reading Super League clubs face UEFA in soccer’s big legal match
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A group of top soccer clubs face Champions League organizer UEFA in court Monday for a legal match in Luxembourg. The case risks the biggest upheaval in European soccer for more than 25 years. The Super League project quickly failed at launch last year. The company
Continue Reading Former Gov. Bill Richardson expected to travel to Moscow to work on securing the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Former Gov. Bill Richardson is expected to travel to Russia in the coming weeks to discuss securing the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan back to the United States, according to a source familiar. The planned trip to Moscow by the former New Mexico governor and diplomat, who privately works
Continue Reading Steve Bannon says he’s willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege
CNN By Sara Murray, CNN Steve Bannon — who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges — told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Saturday that he is now willing to testify, ideally at a public hearing, according to a letter obtained
Continue Reading Leclerc’s smile is back after Austrian GP win, Sainz unhappy
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Charles Leclerc has revived his Formula One title challenge by holding on to win the Austrian Grand Prix for a third victory of the season. His Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz’s hopes of a second-place finish ended when his engine blew as he was about to attack Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. Leclerc
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Temperatures stay high and the rain continues
EL PASO, Texas- The temperatures in the Borderland will remain high for the rest of the week. 100 degree temperatures will be seen from Monday through Friday. Thursday seems to be the only day in the upcoming week with no chance of rain with Saturday being the highest at 20%. We should see 20-mile-per-hour winds
Continue Reading Steve Bannon says he’s willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege
By Sara Murray, CNN Steve Bannon — who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges — told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Saturday that he is now willing to testify, ideally at a public hearing, according to a letter obtained by
Continue Reading Russia claims credit for Elena Rybakina’s Wimbledon title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Russian Tennis Federation was quick to claim Elena Rybakina as “our product” on her run to the women’s title at Wimbledon. They then praised her training program in the country after she won the Venus Rosewater Dish as Wimbledon champion while representing Kazakhstan. “It’s the Russian school, after all. She
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Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund bought $25 million in cryptocurrencies, with the fund’s chief investment officer touting their potential, retired fire Capt. Russell Harris was concerned. Harris, 62, has attended the funerals of 34 firefighters killed in the line of duty. He was already
Continue Reading Correction: Cryptocurrency-Pensions story
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story published July 10, 2022, about pension funds that have invested in cryptocurrencies in recent years, The Associated Press listed two different values for the same cryptocurrency purchase by the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund. The correct amount is $25 million, not $15 million.
Continue Reading Business area opens for 1st time since July 4 parade attack
By ROGER SCHNEIDER Associated Press HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A business district that had been blocked since the deadly July 4 parade mass shooting in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park has reopened. The 2-block by 3-block area that reopened Sunday consists largely of small shops and restaurants. It had been blocked off with
Continue Reading Russian strike on residential building kills 29 in eastern Ukraine, officials say
More than forty towns and villages in the Donbas region have come under attack in the last 24 hours, as the Russians push into the Donetsk region. CNN’s Alex Marquardt is in Kharkiv to see how the most vulnerable live on the front line of the Russian invasion as Ukrainian forces prepare to push back.
Continue Reading Russian strike on residential building kills 29 in eastern Ukraine, officials say
By Ivana Kottasová, Tim Lister, Yulia Kesaieva and Tara John, CNN At least 29 people have been confirmed dead after a Russian strike hit an apartment block in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine over the weekend, Ukrainian officials said Monday. The residential building in the town of Chasiv Yar was hit on Saturday evening
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Si se insta a las mujeres a dar pecho por dos años, necesitarán mucho más apoyo
Alexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Jessica Calarco es profesora asociada de sociología en la Universidad de Indiana. Es autora de “Qualitative Literacy”, “A Field Guide to Grad School” y “Negotiating Opportunities”. Síguela en Twitter. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo le pertenecen únicamente a su autora. (CNN) — Cuando nació su hija, una madre, a
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Fire threatening Yosemite’s famed grove of giant sequoia trees is still growing
By Ralph Ellis, Taylor Romine and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN A wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park still threatens the famed Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees, but so far none of the trees has suffered significant damage, fire incident public information officer Robbie Johnson told CNN on Sunday afternoon. The 1,591-acre Washburn Fire “has entered
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