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Associated Press The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during
Continue ReadingLyft shares tumbled to their biggest loss in more than a year on Wednesday after the ride-hailing app reported gross bookings that spooked investors. Shares of Lyft were down close to 13% in midday trading to $9.54 per share, even as the San Francisco company turned in its first quarterly profit, earning $5 million. Lyft
Continue ReadingPersonal essay by Charlotte Maya, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles credited her return to the Olympics this year primarily to being “in a really good spot mentally.” She described her devotion to weekly therapy as “kinda religious.” Her athletic performances at the Paris Olympics this month were thrilling, earning her three gold medals and one
Continue ReadingBy Penelope Lopez Click here for updates on this story ABBEVILLE, Louisiana (KATC) — Feeling your best for the first day of school is important. On Tuesday, Barber Ronald “Kutdoctor” Lewis Jr. from The Hair Clinic hosted his annual free back-to-school braids and fades event in Abbeville, Louisiana. Local barbers and braiders started their day
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Eating a couple more apples (and broccoli florets, cucumbers, bananas or green beans) may really help keep the doctor away — especially for people with high blood pressure at risk for heart and kidney disease, according to new research. “Patients with high blood pressure, the two big problems that
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Loren Click here for updates on this story BREAUX BRIDGE, Louisiana (KATC) — Brandy Guidry Aubé passion for crafting the Cajun Triangle wasn’t intentional. “Otherwise known as the t’fer or little iron in French,” said Aubé. “It began in probably 2015 a friend of mine, a Cajun musician approached me knowing that I
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is in their dad rock era — and not just because most of the band members now have kids. Following their highly technical heavy metal concept album released last year, the remarkably prolific Australian rock band wanted to take it back to basics
Continue ReadingThe new leader of the militant group Hamas has a brutal reputation and a deep understanding of Israel. Yahya Sinwar rose through the ranks to become head of a wing charged with eliminating spies for Israel. He spent decades in Israeli jails, where he learned Hebrew and studied Israeli history. He was released in an
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA announced a four-year, show-cause order for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday for impermissible contact with recruits and players during the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively banning him from college athletics until August 2028. The NCAA said Harbaugh, who left his alma mater to coach the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It wasn’t just the dead bear. Days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to taking a bear carcass from the side of the road and placing it in Central Park as a prank a decade ago, he said that has been picking up roadkill his “whole life” and once
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It wasn’t just the dead bear. Days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to taking a bear carcass from the side of the road and placing it in Central Park as a prank a decade ago, he said that has been picking up roadkill his “whole life” and once
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is just a month into his job and facing a crisis as widespread rioting spreads across the U.K. Starmer, who once was the chief prosecutor for England and Wales, is having to tap that expertise as he tries to restore order and hold violent protesters
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Feldscher, CNN Saint-Denis, France (CNN) — Three years ago, they became bonded for life and in Olympic history by deciding to share the men’s high jump gold medal. On Wednesday in the Stade de France, they created another moment that exemplified what these Games are all about. High jumpers Mutaz Barshim of Qatar
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and other players at the U.S. Open will be playing for a record total of $75 million in compensation at the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament. That is a rise of $10 million from a year ago. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Wednesday that the women’s and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Andy Macdonald was among the lower-ranked finishers in the men’s park skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics. Doesn’t matter to the 51-year-old Macdonald. He still considers himself a winner. “People are like: ‘Are you going for the gold?’ And I’m like: ‘If they’re giving away gold medals for whoever has
Continue ReadingAP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the November presidential election. Kevin Roberts took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership shake-up amid blowback over its recommendations for a potential Trump White
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A Yemeni official says that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. Hodeidah Gov. Mugammad Qahim told Houthi-controlled Masirah TV that the floods displaced people from 500 houses. Five people also went missing. Hodeidah,
Continue ReadingBy Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story SIMI VALLEY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A 911 call captured the reaction of a Simi Valley man after he stabbed a coyote to death for attacking his small dog inside his home. “I’m bleeding pretty badly and my dog is barely alive,” the man told
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency. At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that given the increasing spread of mpox
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t violate New Jersey’s “sore loser” law and can appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who also serves as secretary of state, issued an order Wednesday upholding in part an administrative law judge’s determination just a day earlier. The ruling means
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