Month: August 2024

Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has refused to vacate a ruling denying a conservative media outlet and an activist group access to records related to President Joe Biden’s Senate papers at the University of Delaware. Judicial Watch and the Daily Caller News Foundation sought to reopen their lawsuit following the release

AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that’s synonymous with internet exploration? It’s a process that may take years to unfold as Google appeals the landmark decision issued

Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illicit electric hookup connected directly to a powerline. Not only did the Tesla eventually burst into flames; the blaze was so hot it set a neighboring house on fire.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is hoping a dramatic sell-off in the U.S. stock market creates an opening to attack his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. Trump’s campaign labeled the Monday drop as a “Kamala Crash,” a message designed to undercut the energy created by the vice president’s entrance into the race. But Wall

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose are now divorced. The dissolution of their seven-month marriage was finalized Monday by a Williamson County judge in Tennessee three months after Cyrus filed for divorce. Cyrus, 62, cited irreconcilable differences and “inappropriate marital conduct” when he filed for divorce from the 36-year-old, whose

NEW YORK (AP) — The Upside Down is coming to Broadway. Producers of the “Stranger Things” stage play said Tuesday the franchise’s latest effort will jump to New York City’s Marquis Theatre in spring 2025. It is directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin. “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” will begin performances on

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — The Shark is back in the water, trying to make a second swim across Lake Michigan. Jim Dreyer entered the lake at Grand Haven, Michigan, on Tuesday and began swimming to Wisconsin. The route to Milwaukee is expected to cover roughly 83 miles, though it could be more depending on

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio said it will file an immediate appeal. The law bans transgender surgeries and hormone therapies for minors, unless they are already receiving such

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Officials in Indiana are celebrating the completion of a highway extension connecting Evansville and Indianapolis. Gov. Eric Holcomb was joined in a ceremony marking the occasion Tuesday by two of his predecessors, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Gov. Mitch Daniels. The event came hours before Interstate 69’s southbound ramps to

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The United States had a big night in track and field on Day 11 of the Paris Olympics. The Americans won two gold medals and five overall. Gabby Thomas blazed her way to an easy win in the 200 meters. She beat Julien Alfred of St. Lucia, who was

Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier damaged at least an estimated 100 homes in what has become a perennial hazard for nearby neighborhoods. The lake formed in a basin left behind when a nearby glacier retreated. The basin fills with rainwater and snowmelt

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Israel’s Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris. It comes amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza. Yael Arad, president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the team had received “centralized” threats meant to

AP Medical Writer A government survey shows small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers. But the share of students — particularly girls — who are feeling sad and hopeless remains high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the report Tuesday. From 2021 to 2023, the portion of high school

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are bouncing back after the market experienced its worst day in two years on Monday, but the average investor may still be understandably spooked. Over a three day losing streak, the S&P 500 dipped more than 6% before rallying again Tuesday, up 1.6% in midday trading. For

AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Thomas Morstead’s punts this season will do more than just change field position for the New York Jets. The veteran punter announced Tuesday he’s donating $1,000 as part of his Punt for ALS campaign for each kick he drops inside the opponent’s 20-yard line in honor

The U.S. women’s basketball team can get closer Wednesday to its record eighth-consecutive Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The U.S. is on an impressive 58-game Olympic winning streak and will take on Nigeria in the quarterfinals. The excitement in track and field continues with the men’s 400-meter final, as well as the men’s

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has called on Elon Musk to act responsibly after the tech billionaire used his social media platform X to unleash a barrage of posts that risk inflaming the violent unrest gripping the country. Justice Minister Heidi Alexander made the comments Tuesday morning after Musk posted a comment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Customers lined up at dispensaries across Ohio on Tuesday for the state’s first day of recreational marijuana sales. Nearly 100 medical marijuana dispensaries have been authorized to begin selling recreational marijuana to adults. They received operating certificates this week from the state. One man camped out in his car so he

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on a Paraguayan tobacco company for allegedly financing the country’s controversial former president. The cigarette tycoon Horacio Cartes was sanctioned by the White House last year for corruption. The U.S. Treasury Department says it is targeting cigarette producer Tabacalera del Este over its links to

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian piano player has died in jail while awaiting trial on charges linked to his criticism of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine. Mediazona, an independent Russian news outlet, reported Tuesday that pianist Pavel Kushnir died on July 28 in a jail in Birobidzhan, a city in fareastern Russia near the border

Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A Chinese American teen is vying to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents in a quest that also aims to drum up donations for research into childhood cancer. Ethan Guo, who turned 19 last month, began his quest in May in Memphis, Tennessee. The plan

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Impromptu conga lines at beach volleyball. Spontaneous street dancing during cycling. And serious people wearing ridiculous costumes. The evidence is anecdotal but mounting: Many Parisians are dumping the pre-Olympics grump and having a great time. Fears of huge crowds, beastly hot weather and overbearing security restrictions all led many

Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison. It’s another setback to the country’s fledgling opposition challenging President Kais Saied as he seeks a new term in October’s election. Lawyer Abir Moussi was arrested last year after criticizing the electoral process and investigated

AP Sports Writer Welcome to Pitbull Stadium, the home of your FIU Panthers. Florida International announced what could end up as a 10-year agreement on Tuesday with international recording artist, Grammy winner and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez — the Miami native better known as Pitbull — to put his name on their on-campus stadium. Pérez

WHITE CLOUD, Mich. (AP) — A man blamed for the death of his 5-year-old grandson has pleaded no contest to violating Michigan’s new gun storage law. It’s one of the first significant convictions since the law kicked in earlier this year. Karl Robart will face at least 19 months in prison and perhaps more when