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By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Wave FC has rejected accusations that “the organization often perpetuated discrimination against women and demonstrated a complete disregard for their long-term mental health.” The claims were made in a statement posted Wednesday on the X account of former team employee, Brittany Alvarado. The National
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Buried deep in an Australian cave, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that an Aboriginal ritual may have been passed down 500 generations and survived 12,000 years, making it the oldest known continuous cultural practice in the world, according to a new study. While investigating Cloggs Cave, situated near Buchan –
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Plowman Click here for updates on this story HALIFAX (CTV Network) — Some Canadians are still recovering after Hurricane Fiona hit nearly two years ago, and are worried about what this hurricane season could bring. Kathy Graham-MacKinnon, manager of the Glenghorm Beach Resort in Ingonish, N.S., has been following the updates from the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writers GENEVA (AP) — The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing. World Aquatics confirmed to The Associated
Continue ReadingBy Pat Foran Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — An Ontario woman said she was freaking out when she found a venomous black widow spider in a bag of grapes her husband had bought at Walmart earlier that day. “I remember thinking why are there so many webs on the
Continue ReadingBy Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that President Joe Biden is “fit for office,” following a meeting with the president as he looks to ease fears about his ability to lead the country and take on Donald Trump in November. “Yes, fit for office,” the governor said in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Dozens of classic sailing vessels from 13 countries that are plying the Baltic Sea have arrived in the Finnish capital at the end of the first leg of the Tall Ships Races that began in the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda in late June. This year’s competition, with a total
Continue ReadingAP Business Writers FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union is moving to sharply increase customs duties on electric vehicles made in China. EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies and burgeoning exports of green technology to the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission says unfair government subsidies
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By Ivana Kottasová, Daria Tarasova-Markina and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Russian troops have taken control of parts of a key hilltop town in eastern Ukraine, a strategic gain that could pose major problems for Ukrainian troops trying to defend the area from further advances. The relatively small town of Chasiv Yar has played an
Continue Reading By Lauren Mascarenhas and Colin McCullough, CNN CNN — Precautionary boil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County were lifted Thursday morning, after local authorities announced water quality never deviated from safety standards. The advisory was issued Wednesday by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority and Arlington County due to an increase in algae
Continue ReadingCNN By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great. Those achievements came under the gaze of Adolf
Continue ReadingTALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian human rights group says at least 10 political prisoners have been freed since the country’s authoritarian president this week promised to release seriously ill people who were put behind bars in connection with massive protests nearly four years ago. Pavel Sapelko of the Viasna rights group told The Associated
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cuando Ruth Harrison y Dan Phillips se mudaron de Estados Unidos a Ecuador hace dos años, su principal objetivo era disfrutar de una tranquila jubilación. Pero la vida tenía otros planes. Justo cuando la pareja, que decidió utilizar seudónimos para este artículo, se estaba estableciendo en un nuevo capítulo en un
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Hezbollah dijo que disparó más de 200 misiles contra instalaciones militares israelíes en represalia por el asesinato de uno de sus altos comandantes en el sur del Líbano. Muhammed Neamah Naser, comandante de la Unidad Aziz de Hezbollah, fue “eliminado” el miércoles, dijeron las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI), culpándolo
Continue ReadingJoe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — 2024 is already shaping up to be another banner year for nudity around the world with a nude cruise and nude beach weddings on the horizon. Earlier this year, tour and travel company Bare Necessities announced an 11-day voyage from Miami to the Caribbean in collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that requires a mesmerizing mix of strength and endurance; one that pushes the fittest of the fit to the edge of what they think is possible. And now, after a steady start, the fitness phenomenon that is HYROX has finally found its stride. HYROX is a
Continue ReadingCNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that requires a mesmerizing mix of strength and endurance; one that pushes the fittest of the fit to the edge of what they think is possible. And now, after a steady start, the fitness phenomenon that is HYROX has finally found its stride. HYROX is
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Alemania convocó este jueves al embajador de Turquía en Berlín por un gesto controvertido realizado por el futbolista turco Merih Demiral al celebrar un gol en la Eurocopa, según el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores alemán. Una creciente disputa diplomática estalló después de que el defensa turco hiciera un presunto gesto ultranacionalista
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An Excessive Heat Warning continues for the region until Wednesday as temperatures soar into the one-teens through the period, with a chance to reach 120 or higher. We are also under an Air Quality Alert with the potential for deteriorating air quality as ozone builds up beneath the ridge of high pressure. Make sure you
Continue ReadingBy Heather Leah Click here for updates on this story OUTER BANKS, North Carolina (WRAL) — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what’s hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the
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