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North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed, South Korea’s military said Wednesday after retrieving and studying the wreckage. North Korea had tried to launch its first spy satellite in late May, but the long-range rocket carrying it plunged into the waters off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast soon after liftoff. The satellite was to be part of a space-based reconnaissance system North Korea says it needs to counter escalating security threats from South Korea and the United States. South Korea mobilized

North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says
World

Cubs manager David Ross rips umpire and criticizes decision to close roof in Milwaukee

Infuriated about the plate umpire and the ballpark roof, Chicago Cubs manager David Ross let loose after Tuesday’s wild extra-inning win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs blew a late four-run lead but rebounded to beat the Brewers 7-6 in 11 innings when left fielder Ian Happ threw out two runners at the plate in extra innings. Ross praised his team’s resiliency, but many of his postgame comments focused on a series of “frustrating” events throughout the game. With Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson at the plate in the 11th, first base coach Mike Napoli was ejected for

Cubs manager David Ross rips umpire and criticizes decision to close roof in Milwaukee
World

Cubs manager David Ross rips umpire and criticizes decision to close roof in Milwaukee

Infuriated about the plate umpire and the ballpark roof, Chicago Cubs manager David Ross let loose after Tuesday’s wild extra-inning win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs blew a late four-run lead but rebounded to beat the Brewers 7-6 in 11 innings when left fielder Ian Happ threw out two runners at the plate in extra innings. Ross praised his team’s resiliency, but many of his postgame comments focused on a series of “frustrating” events throughout the game. With Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson at the plate in the 11th, first base coach Mike Napoli was ejected for

Cubs manager David Ross rips umpire and criticizes decision to close roof in Milwaukee
World

Stock market today: Asia sinks after survey shows China activity weakening

Asian stock markets sank Wednesday after a survey showed Chinese industrial activity weakening. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Oil prices were mixed. U.S. markets were closed Tuesday for a holiday. An index of service industry activity by a leading Chinese business magazine, Caixin, weakened sharply in June, adding to signs China’s recovery following the end of anti-virus controls on business and travel is cooling. Growth in factory activity also slowed. “Without policy support, there’s a risk that weakening growth expectations could become self-fulfilling,” said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management in a report. The Shanghai

Stock market today: Asia sinks after survey shows China activity weakening
Political

Conservatives go to red states, Democrats to blue as the country grows more polarized

Once he and his wife Jennifer moved to a Boise suburb last year, Tim Kohl could finally express himself. Kohl did what the couple never dared at their previous house outside Los Angeles — the newly-retired Los Angeles police officer flew a U.S. flag and a Thin Blue Line banner representing law enforcement outside his house. “We were scared to put it up,” Jennifer Kohl acknowledged. But the Kohls knew they had moved to the right place when neighbors complimented him on the display. Leah Dean is on the opposite end of the political spectrum, but

Conservatives go to red states, Democrats to blue as the country grows more polarized
World

The Texas shooter in a racist Walmart attack is going to prison. Here's what to know about the case

A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 returns to court Wednesday for sentencing in a mass shooting that targeted Hispanic shoppers in the border city of El Paso. Patrick Crusius, 24, is set to receive multiple life sentences after pleading guilty to federal hate crime and weapons charges in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Although the federal government did not seek the death penalty, Texas prosecutors have not taken lethal injection off the table under a separate case in state court. Investigators say the shooting

The Texas shooter in a racist Walmart attack is going to prison. Here's what to know about the case
Political

Biden is hosting Swedish prime minister at the White House in a show of support for NATO bid

President Joe Biden plans to host Sweden’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO, a week before the alliance’s summit. Biden and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will “review our growing security cooperation and reaffirm their view that Sweden should join NATO as soon as possible,” the White House said a statement announcing the meeting. The leaders also will discuss the war in Ukraine and matters involving China. Sweden and neighbor Finland ended their longstanding policy of military nonalignment after

Biden is hosting Swedish prime minister at the White House in a show of support for NATO bid
Political

What to expect during the ranked choice voting count in New York City Council races

New York City elections officials will begin releasing preliminary results Wednesday from ranked choice voting in last week’s City Council primaries — but those results may change in the coming days and weeks as additional ballots are tallied. Voting in the local primaries concluded last Tuesday, but winners have yet to be determined in some City Council contests. That includes several that could advance to ranked choice voting and be subject to subsequent rounds of ballot-counting, where voters’ second through fifth choices would be taken into account if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes. The

What to expect during the ranked choice voting count in New York City Council races
World

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Less than a year after taking office, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a critical first test in state elections next month that pits his government against a powerful Islamic opposition. Election Commission chief Abdul Ghani Salleh said Wednesday that over 9.7 million voters will head to the ballot box on Aug. 12 to elect 245 assembly members for six states. While state elections generally do not affect the federal government, it will be closely watched as a gauge of support for Anwar’s unity government that was f ormed after a divisive general election in

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month
World

Stock market today: Asia sinks after a survey shows China's industrial activity is weakening

Asian stock markets sank Wednesday after a measure of Chinese service industry activity fell to its lowest level this year. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Oil prices were mixed. U.S. markets were closed Tuesday for a holiday. A service industry index by a leading Chinese business magazine, Caixin, weakened sharply in June, adding to signs China’s recovery following the end of anti-virus controls is cooling. Growth in factory activity also slowed. “Without policy support, there’s a risk that weakening growth expectations could become self-fulfilling,” said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management in a report. The

Stock market today: Asia sinks after a survey shows China's industrial activity is weakening
Political

US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills

The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry the changes will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency. The naturalization test is one of the final steps toward citizenship — a monthslong process that requires legal permanent residency for years before applying. Many are still shaken after former Republican President Donald Trump’s administration changed the test in 2020, making it longer and more difficult to pass. Within months, Democratic President Joe Biden took office and signed an executive order aimed at eliminating barriers to citizenship. In that spirit, the

US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills
World

Two months after Charles III's coronation, Scotland hosts its own event to honor the new monarch

Two months after the lavish coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, Scotland is set to host its own event to mark the new monarch’s accession to the throne. While Charles and Queen Camilla won’t be crowned a second time Wednesday in Edinburgh, the festivities will include a crown, horse-drawn carriages, mounted cavalry and a flyover by the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s aerobatic display team, as Scotland celebrates its unique relationship with the monarchy. The focal point of the event is a service of thanksgiving at St. Giles’ Cathedral, where Charles will

Two months after Charles III's coronation, Scotland hosts its own event to honor the new monarch
World

15 killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas

At least 15 people have been killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas, authorities said Wednesday. Another four people were reported missing by mid-morning in Chongqing, a vast mountainous region of 31 million, almost all of which has now been designated as having flood risk, according to the local government website. The Chongqing floods appear to be China’s deadliest amid deluges in other parts of the country. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. In just one southwestern province, Sichuan, more than 85,000 people have been evacuated due to flooding, the

15 killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas
World

Palestinians inspect damage after Israel ends raid of West Bank camp and warns it was not a one-off

Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades was not a one-off. Thirteen Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were killed in the two-day raid. Residents of the Jenin refugee camp emerged from their homes to find alleys lined by piles of rubble and flattened or scorched cars. Shopkeepers and bulldozers started clearing the debris. Thousands who had fled the fighting began returning. The army claimed to have inflicted heavy damage on militant groups in the

Palestinians inspect damage after Israel ends raid of West Bank camp and warns it was not a one-off
World

Palestinians inspect damage after Israel ends raid of West Bank camp and warns it was not a one-off

Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades was not a one-off. Thirteen Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were killed in the two-day raid. Residents of the Jenin refugee camp emerged from their homes to find alleys lined by piles of rubble and flattened or scorched cars. Shopkeepers and bulldozers started clearing the debris. Thousands who had fled the fighting began returning. The army claimed to have inflicted heavy damage on militant groups in the

Palestinians inspect damage after Israel ends raid of West Bank camp and warns it was not a one-off
Arts

Morgan Pressel makes transition from 18th green to 18th tower for NBC

Morgan Pressel considered extending her playing career so she would have the opportunity to play in this week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. Even though she stopped playing two years ago, Pressel will still have an excellent vantage point for all four rounds of the first Women’s Open at the iconic course. Pressel is going into her third Women’s Open as NBC’s analyst. The final two rounds on NBC will mark the first time it will air in primetime (3-9 p.m. ET). Thursday’s and Friday’s rounds will be on USA Network and Peacock. The trip to Pebble Beach completes

Morgan Pressel makes transition from 18th green to 18th tower for NBC
World

France sees itself as blind to race. After a teen is killed by police, how does one discuss racism?

The race of the police officer who fatally shot a French teenager during a traffic stop last week hasn’t been disclosed, and there’s no reason why it would be. Officially, race doesn’t exist in France. But the death of the French-born 17-year-old with North African roots, which sent rioters into the streets, has again exposed deep feelings about systemic racism that lies under the surface of the country’s ideal of colorblind equality. With his killing captured on video, what could be seen as France’s George Floyd moment has produced a very French national discussion that leaves

France sees itself as blind to race. After a teen is killed by police, how does one discuss racism?
World

A timeline of the New York Liberty's itinerary to Las Vegas during a recent 3-game WNBA road trip

The New York Liberty’s three-game road trip last week included multiple bus trips, two airplanes and three airports on the way from Connecticut to Las Vegas. The Associated Press traveled with the Liberty on their 13-hour trek to Las Vegas for Game 2 of the trip. Here is a look at their itinerary (All times are Eastern): Monday: — 12:30 p.m. Thirty-three person travel party boarded buses in New York bound for Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, for Tuesday night game against the Sun. — 4 p.m. Liberty contingent arrives at Mohegan. Tuesday: — 11 a.m. Team participates in shootaround

A timeline of the New York Liberty's itinerary to Las Vegas during a recent 3-game WNBA road trip
World

China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance

China on Wednesday dismissed criticism of racially tinged comments by its top diplomat, who said Europeans and Americans are incapable of distinguishing among Chinese, Koreans and Japanese. “No matter how yellow you dye your hair, or how sharp you make your nose, you’ll never turn into a European or American, you’ll never turn into a Westerner,” said Wang Yi, a former foreign minister who now heads the ruling Communist Party’s foreign affairs commission. “One needs to know where one’s roots are,” Wang said at a trilateral forum in the northern Chinese city of Qingdao on Monday. “China,

China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance
World

9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4

Nine people outside enjoying the Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital were shot and wounded early Wednesday, police said, as a spate of violence marred the holiday. Officers responding around 1 a.m. to the mass shooting in a neighborhood about a 20-minute drive east of the White House found a 9-year-old and a 17-year-old among the victims, Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons said. The victims, who were not publicly identified, were hospitalized with injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, police said. The gunshots were fired from a dark SUV seen driving through the Deanwood neighborhood,

9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4
World

China and the EU at odds over top diplomat’s visit, cancellation at the last minute

China has abrputly cancelled a visit to Beijing by the European Union’s top diplomat, the EU said Wednesday, amid ongoing disagreements between the two powers over trade, human rights and the Ukraine war. Josep Borrell, the E.U.’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, was due to arrive in China on July 10 for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and other officials, according to an announcement by the E.U. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday. The European and Chinese diplomats were set to discuss topics including trade, human rights and China’s stance on the

China and the EU at odds over top diplomat’s visit, cancellation at the last minute
World

PSG fires coach Galtier after disappointing season and replaces him with Luis Enrique

Former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was hired as Paris Saint-Germain’s new coach on Wednesday, tasked with the mission to finally deliver the Champions League title but without guarantees that Kylian Mbappe will still be at the club after the summer. Enrique, who signed a two-year contract, was introduced at a news conference hours after previous coach Christophe Galtier was dismissed following a disappointing season. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said his arrival will mark the start of a “new cycle, with a new style of play.” PSG in an earlier statement thanked Galtier, who had one

PSG fires coach Galtier after disappointing season and replaces him with Luis Enrique
World

PSG fires coach Galtier after disappointing season and replaces him with Luis Enrique

Former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was hired as Paris Saint-Germain’s new coach on Wednesday, tasked with the mission to finally deliver the Champions League title but without guarantees that Kylian Mbappe will still be at the club after the summer. Enrique, who signed a two-year contract, was introduced at a news conference hours after previous coach Christophe Galtier was dismissed following a disappointing season. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said his arrival will mark the start of a “new cycle, with a new style of play.” PSG in an earlier statement thanked Galtier, who had one

PSG fires coach Galtier after disappointing season and replaces him with Luis Enrique
World

Condition critical? Britain's beloved but battered National Health Service turns 75

It’s unusual to throw a birthday party for a health care system, but that’s exactly what the U.K. is doing for the National Health Service, a beloved but increasingly creaky institution that turns 75 on Wednesday. The date is being marked with charity tea parties, royal visits and a service of thanksgiving at London’s Westminster Abbey. The events are a fitting tribute for an institution that is often likened to Britain’s secular religion – though one in which some people are losing faith. Backlogs, treatment delays, funding gaps and an unhappy workforce have created an increasingly threadbare

Condition critical? Britain's beloved but battered National Health Service turns 75
Political

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Casey lands his best fundraising quarter in his Senate reelection campaign

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey raised more than $4 million in the last three months — his best fundraising quarter ever — as he awaits a Republican challenger to his reelection bid in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania, his campaign said Wednesday. Casey’s campaign said the fundraising result beat the previous best quarter of his career by more than $1.2 million. The campaign is reporting nearly $6 million in its bank account. That cash could prove crucial in ensuring Casey has the resources to successfully navigate a campaign in one of the nation’s most politically competitive

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Casey lands his best fundraising quarter in his Senate reelection campaign

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