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Tough Valkyries defense ruins Caitlin Clark's return to Fever

(Photo credit: Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Golden State Valkyries rode a stout defensive effort...


MLB to use ABS challenge system at All-Star Game

(Photo credit: THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK) For the first time, next week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game...


Braves hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return vs. Athletics

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics but overshadowing...


Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez. Earlier in the day,...


Lawrence Butler homers twice, Nick Kurtz adds slam as A's rout Braves

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead...


WNBA All-Star draft: Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier trade coaches

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier were encouraged to negotiate some trades immediately...


Valkyries pay visit to Fever as Caitlin Clark returns

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) Caitlin Clark plans to play for the Indiana Fever for the first time in more than two...


Pirates ball-crusher Oneil Cruz accepts HR Derby invite

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz accepted an invitation on Tuesday to compete...


Valkyries visit Fever in matinee meeting of .500 teams

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The expansion Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever will match up on Wednesday afternoon...


Storm heating up, looking to extend Sun's struggles

(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) The Seattle Storm will be out to remain perfect, at least on the eastern swing of their...


Dirty birds? Kirk Cousins 'misled' by Falcons drafting QB in 2024

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Kirk Cousins believed he had all the facts and with no reason to doubt the Atlanta Falcons'...


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Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...

Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

MOSCOW, Russia: Just hours after his sudden dismissal by President Vladimir Putin, Russia's former transport minister, Roman Starovoit,...

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...

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Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...

Tough Valkyries defense ruins Caitlin Clark's return to Fever

(Photo credit: Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Golden State Valkyries rode a stout defensive effort...

MLB to use ABS challenge system at All-Star Game

(Photo credit: THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK) For the first time, next week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game...

Braves hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return vs. Athletics

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics but overshadowing...

Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez. Earlier in the day,...

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BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism
BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...


BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board
BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

LONDON, U.K.: This week, BP appointed Simon Henry, former Shell finance chief, to its board as a non-executive director effective September...


FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...


U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil
U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...


Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale
Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...


Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India
Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...

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