By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Undefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields made history in another sport on Saturday, as she made her return to mixed-martial arts (MMA). The 28-year-old earned a split decision win over Kelsey De Santis in what was the first professional female MMA bout held in Saudi Arabia. “I had such a hard
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers, the country’s defense minister said Sunday. Speaking at the “Ukraine. Year 2024” forum in Kyiv, Rustan Umerov said that each
Continue ReadingBy VICTORIA MILKO and DAVID GOLDMAN Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — A crack of thunder booms as dozens of screens in a locked office flash between live video of cars splashing through wet roads, drains sapping the streets dry, and reservoirs collecting the precious rainwater across the tropical island of Singapore. A team of government
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El mayor destello del fútbol argentino, River Plate ante Boca Juniors, reeditan este domingo una nueva versión del partido más importante en la tierra de los campeones mundiales. El choque corresponde a la fecha 7 de la Copa de la Liga Profesional, y se verán las caras en el Coliseo
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By Robbert Iddiols and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he will run for another term in elections set to be held in 2025, a move likely to extend the long rule of a key ally of Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko, while speaking to journalists at a polling station after voting
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s defense minister says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers. Speaking at a forum on Sunday, Rustan Umerov said that each delayed aid shipment meant Ukrainian troop losses,
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Duke men’s basketball star Kyle Filipowski was injured after Wake Forest fans stormed the court in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Saturday, marking the second athlete-versus-fan collision on a college court in just over a month. Fans rushed the court after the buzzer sounded to celebrate the Demon Deacons’ 83-79
Continue ReadingBy THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press Michigan’s presidential primary on Tuesday will a test President Joe Biden’s ability to navigate dissent within his party over his response to Israel’s war with Hamas. On the Republican side, former President Donald Trump is looking for another win that would add to his sweep of the early-voting states and
Continue ReadingVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was well enough on Sunday to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu. A brief announcement on Saturday from the Vatican press office said the 87-years-old pontiff was forced to scrap a
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight, but the possibility of a record-low turnout is elevating the chances of Republican Steve Garvey, a former baseball star, and could derail the congressional careers of two prominent progressives. In a year headlined
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight, but the possibility of a record-low turnout is elevating the chances of Republican Steve Garvey, a former baseball star, and could derail the congressional careers of two prominent progressives. In a year headlined
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Arsenal underlined its place in this year’s English Premier League title race with a statement 4-1 win against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The game against one of the richest clubs in world football was a potential banana-skin, especially considering Arsenal was coming off the back of
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High pressure will continue to keep conditions warm and dry throughout Sunday. An incoming low pressure system off the coast is set to bring light showers and gusty winds to our region early next week. Scattered showers are expected to mainly impact areas west starting Monday afternoon through Tuesday. While light showers may drift onto
Continue Reading By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — After almost four years, Yale University is joining another Ivy League school to once again require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score, saying the change could help boost admittance for underprivileged students despite concerns from advocates. The school said Thursday it would also allow applicants to provide
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation. Fed up with prices that remain about 19%, on average, above where they were before the pandemic, consumers are fighting back. In grocery stores, they’re shifting away
Continue Reading By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a Portland, Oregon, teenager who vanished in the late 1960s have been identified through advanced DNA testing more than 50 years after she went missing, authorities said. In 1970, a Boy Scout troop leader discovered the remains buried in a shallow grave on Sauvie Island in
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of the historic landmark, showing traces of rust, and salary hikes. The operator of the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tower said in a statement it reached an agreement with unions representing the workers after promising
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As the Jorō spider continues to spread across the southeastern United States, its spindly homes can be spotted almost anywhere — even on power lines and stoplights hovering over busy roads. Typical spiders — and most creatures — tend to find the noise and wind disturbance from nearby busy roads
Continue ReadingBy TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Israeli media reported Sunday. Israel’s War Cabinet met
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student said they were a target of bullying. Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified as nonbinary and used they/them pronouns, got into
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