Today: July 01, 2024
Today: July 01, 2024

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Home Run Derby issues format change that limits the number of pitches each hitter will see

The Home Run Derby is altering its format

Home Run Derby issues format change that limits the number of pitches each hitter will see
Health|News|Political

Israel releases 55 Palestinians it had detained from Gaza, including hospital director

A Palestinian health official says Israel has released 55 Palestinians it detained from Gaza, including the director of the territory’s main hospital

Israel releases 55 Palestinians it had detained from Gaza, including hospital director
Entertainment

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from country music star Zach Bryan, Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Axel Foley and Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” hoping to bite off a chunk of primetime viewership

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars
News|Political

Family demands accountability for NY police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gun

Relatives of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police in central New York are demanding justice

Family demands accountability for NY police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gun
News|Political

France's first-round voting ends. Bardella calls for rejection of 'dangerous far left'

France had held an early parliamentary election that could bring the country’s first far-right government since Nazi occupation during World War II

France's first-round voting ends. Bardella calls for rejection of 'dangerous far left'
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Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push

Slowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses along the front line of the battlefield in a relentless onslaught, prompting the West to push for new weapons and strategies to shore up Kyiv

Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
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With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help

By meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s Far East spaceport, President Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to share rocket technology with Pyongyang

With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help
Entertainment

Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65

Michael McGrath, a Broadway character actor who shined in zany, feel-good musicals and won a Tony Award for “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” has died

Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Dan & Shay, 'The Morning Show' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from country pop duo Dan & Shay, the return of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon for season three of “The Morning Show” and you can own “Barbie” — for a price

What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Dan & Shay, 'The Morning Show' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
Sports

Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis

A Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence after he says he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis

Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis
Health|News|Political|World

Once in the millions, Guinea worm cases numbered 13 in 2023, Carter Center's initial count says

Guinea worm disease remains on the cusp of being eradicated, with the global number of cases in 2023 holding steady at 13, according to a provisional account released by The Carter Center

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Eritrean troops are accused of abducting farmers and stealing livestock in Ethiopia's Tigray

An aid memo seen by The Associated Press says that Eritrean troops are abducting farmers and stealing hundreds of livestock in border regions of Ethiopia’s Tigray region

Entertainment|News|Political|World

Russia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin

The Kremlin confirms that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson

News|Political|World

A 71-year-old Ukrainian accused of espionage has died in a Russian prison

Human rights activists say a 71-year-old Ukrainian man has died in a Russian prison while on trial for espionage

Sports

Johnny Manziel says he'll stay away from Heisman ceremonies until Reggie Bush 'gets his trophy back'

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel says he’ll be staying away from future Heisman ceremonies until Reggie Bush “gets his trophy back.”

Business|Economy|Entertainment|News|World

Montreal's 'Just for Laughs' comedy festival cancels this year's edition, seeks to avoid bankruptcy

The Montreal company that operates the “Just for Laughs” comedy festival has canceled this year’s event as it seeks to avoid bankruptcy

Business|Environment|News

Proposed transmission line for renewable power from Canada to New England canceled

A major electrical transmission line proposal intended to carry power to New England from Canada through Vermont and New Hampshire has been canceled

Business

A former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns is found dead. Coroner suspects he killed himself

Authorities in South Carolina say a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker has been found dead

News|Political|World

Officials in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria blame Ukrainian drone strike after military site blast

A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria has destroyed a helicopter and ignited a fire

Business

Police say he got on a plane using a photo of a girl's boarding pass. Now he faces a felony charge

A Texas man is accused of trying to sneak on board a flight by taking a photo of another passenger’s boarding pass, and authorities say he was caught because the flight was full and he didn’t have a place to sit

Business|Environment|News

Chevron agrees to pay more than $13 million in fines for California oil spills

Chevron has agreed to pay more than $13 million in fines for dozens of past oil spills in California

Business|Health

Roller ball candies linked to fatal choking and injury in children, CPSC warns

Candy treats that use roller balls to let kids eat sweet liquid have been linked to choking, including at least one death

Business

A Delta flight was cut short after a panel behind one of the engines fell off during takeoff

A Delta flight over the weekend was cut short after a panel behind one of the engines fell off the plane

News|Political|World

Six Russian journalists have been detained by authorities. They include one who covered Navalny

A media freedom organization says that Russian authorities have detained six journalists across the country

Sports

Spirit down Dash 3-1 in NWSL. Marta scores in Pride's 1-0 win over Royals

The Washington Spirit scored all of their goals in the second half for a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League

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