NEWS & SPORTS
NEWS
July 26, 2024
AP- News July 26th, 2024 Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics PARIS (AP) — Arsonists have attacked France’s high-speed rail network, paralyzing train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. The saboteurs targeted remote locations far from the capital with apparently coordinated attacks that sought to cut off rail routes into the city from all directions. The fires were predominantly set in pipes containing critical signaling cables for the system known as the TGV. Blazes were reported before dawn […]
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July 26, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 26th, 2024 Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September. Prices rose just 0.1% from May to June, up from the previous month’s unchanged reading. Compared with a year earlier, inflation declined to 2.5% from 2.6%. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.2% from May to June, up from the previous month’s 0.1%. […]
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July 25, 2024
AP- News July 25th, 2024 Netanyahu meets with Biden and Harris at a crucial moment for the US and Israel WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his a long-awaited White House visit to meet with President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at an important moment for all three politicians. Netanyahu’s White House visit Thursday comes during growing pressure on all three leaders to find an endgame to Israel’s war in Gaza and engineer the return of hostages held there. Biden is aiming to get Israel and Hamas to seal a U.S.-backed proposal […]
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July 25, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 25th, 2024 US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. The gross domestic product picked up in the April-June quarter after growing at a 1.4% pace in the January-March period. Economists had expected a weaker 1.9% annual pace of growth. The GDP report also showed that inflation continues to ease, though still remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The latest figures should […]
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July 24, 2024
AP- News July 24th, 2024 Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray has told lawmakers that a laptop tied to the Trump rally gunman included a Google search of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?” That’s a reference to Lee Harvey Oswald, the gunman who killed President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. The Google search, apparently by rally gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, was done on July 6, a week before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Wray disclosed the new details in a hearing Wednesday before the […]
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July 24, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 24th, 2024 Google’s corporate parent still prospering amid shift injecting more AI technology in search SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google’s corporate parent Alphabet Inc. delivered another quarter of steady growth amid an AI-driven shift in the ubiquitous search engine that is the foundation of its internet empire. The second-quarter report released Tuesday indicated Google is still reeling in advertisers. It comes on the heels of the May introduction of an artificial intelligence feature that produces conversational responses to people’s search queries while downplaying its traditional display of related links to other websites. Alphabet posted double-digit growth in […]
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July 23, 2024
AP- News July 23rd, 2024 Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle had served as Secret Service director since August 2022. Cheatle announced her departure in an email sent to staff Tuesday and obtained by The Associated Press. Cheatle had faced growing calls to resign and several […]
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July 23, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 23rd, 2024 US is investigating Delta’s flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the Delta investigation on the X social media platform Tuesday morning “to ensure the airline is following the law and taking care of its passengers during continued widespread disruptions.” As of Tuesday morning, Delta had an outsized portion […]
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July 22, 2024
AP- News July 22nd, 2024 Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for the nomination WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1,000 pledged delegates have told The Associated Press or announced that they plan to support Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. That is over half of the pledged delegates she needs in order to clinch the nomination. On Monday, Harris also won the endorsement of House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi. In remarks at the White House, the vice president praised what she called Joe Biden’s “unmatched” legacy and said she is “deeply grateful for his […]
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July 22, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 22nd, 2024 EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. Among the projects being funded are $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, […]
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July 19, 2024
AP- News July 19th, 2024 Biden’s campaign chair acknowledges support ‘slippage’ but says he’s staying in the race WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign is insisting anew he’s not stepping aside. Biden’s campaign chair on Friday acknowledged “slippage” in support but told MSNBC the campaign sees “multiple paths” to beating Republican Donald Trump. It’s a critical weekend ahead for Biden. Isolated as he battles a COVID-19 infection in Delaware, he’s confronting the reality many Democrats at the highest levels want him to consider how stepping aside from the 2024 election could be the party’s best chance of preventing widespread […]
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July 19, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 19th, 2024 Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air after a faulty software update disrupted companies and services around the world and highlighted their dependence on just a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the trouble with the update it issued that was affecting computers running Microsoft Windows was not a security incident or cyberattack. It said a fix was on the way. But hours later, the disruptions continued and escalated. Long […]
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July 18, 2024
BOONE, NC – In an effort to expand the course offerings of its Watauga Leadership Institute, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the creation of Encore, a class designed as a professional development enhancement for local business and community leaders. Launching in September 2024, Encore offers attendees the opportunity to expand their leadership knowledge, mindset, and skills. Each 90-minute session will provide deeper insight into topics introduced during previous Watauga Leadership Institute courses while encouraging the self-renewal and reflection toward guiding leadership principles. 2024 Topics: September 25 – Personal Growth Through Personal Challenge and Risk Taking […]
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July 18, 2024
AP- News July 18th, 2024 Democrats making a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running in runup to their own party convention WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats worried about President Joe Biden’s ability to win this November are making a renewed push for him to reconsider his reelection bid. They’re encouraging him to reassess by using mountains of data, frank conversations and now, Biden’s own time off the campaign trail after testing positive for COVID. Biden has insisted he is not backing down. He’s adamant that he is the candidate who beat Republican Donald Trump before and will do it again […]
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July 18, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business July 18th, 2024 European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at 3.75%, waits for signs inflation is under control The European Central Bank left its key interest rate benchmark unchanged Thursday as its rate-setting council and President Christine Lagarde take their time to make sure stubborn inflation is firmly under control before lowering rates again. The decision leaves the deposit rate at 3.75%, where it has stood after a single rate at the previous meeting on June 6. That means home buyers and businesses hoping for lower interest rates in Europe are going to have to wait at […]
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SPORTS
July 26, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 26th, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Cleveland at Philadelphia 6:40 p.m. Cincinnati at Tampa Bay 6:50 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore 7:05 p.m. Chi Cubs at Kansas City 8:10 p.m. L-A Dodgers at Houston 8:10 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota at Detroit 6:40 p.m. Texas at Toronto 7:07 p.m. N-Y Yankees at Boston 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Chi White Sox 8:10 p.m. Oakland at L-A Angels 9:38 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE […]
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July 26, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 26th, 2024 Paris Olympics off to rough start, with sabotaged trains and weather dampening mood before opening PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rough start. Suspected acts of sabotage targeted France’s flagship high-speed rail network and cloudy skies with light drizzle are hanging over the French capital ahead of its promised spectacular opening ceremony on Friday evening. It is a day of utmost importance for France and its capital. Dozens of heads of state and government are in town for the Olympic opening and a global […]
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July 25, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 25th, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Baltimore 6 Miami 0 (Bot 6th) ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Chi White Sox at Texas 2:35 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto 3:07 p.m. Oakland at L-A Angels 9:38 p.m. Detroit 3 Cleveland 0 (Bot 2nd) ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE San Francisco at L-A Dodgers 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at N-Y Mets 7:10 p.m. San Diego 3 Washington 0 (Bot 1st)
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July 25, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 25th, 2024 Argentina coach slams chaotic ‘scandal’ at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco The head of Argentina’s soccer federation says the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. The goal was later overturned by the video assistant referee, and Argentina lost 2-1. Paris organizers […]
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July 24, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 24th, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Philadelphia at Minnesota 1:10 p.m. Boston at Colorado 3:10 p.m. Baltimore at Miami 6:40 p.m. N-Y Mets at N-Y Yankees 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Kansas City 8:10 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Houston at Oakland 3:37 p.m. L-A Angels at Seattle 3:40 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland 6:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 p.m. Chi White Sox at Texas 8:05 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE St. […]
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July 24, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 24th, 2024 IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation PARIS (AP) — As expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate after the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034. Salt Lake City’s final approval was in a vote Wednesday by IOC members. The IOC also […]
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July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/7/24/football-kidd-brewer-stadium-seating-update.aspx BOONE, N.C. — Tickets remain available for several App State Football home games this fall, and a full-season presence of North End Zone bleachers will create more opportunities for fans to watch the Mountaineers in Kidd Brewer Stadium during the 2024 campaign. Bleachers being installed for the beginning of the 2024 season will now remain in place for the entirety of the year. The Sept. 28 home game against Liberty is sold out, and only North End Zone bleacher seats remain for […]
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July 23, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 23rd, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Baltimore at Miami 6:40 p.m. N-Y Mets at N-Y Yankees 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Minnesota 7:40 p.m. Arizona at Kansas City 8:10 p.m. Boston at Colorado 8:40 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit at Cleveland 6:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 p.m. Chi White Sox at Texas 8:05 p.m. Houston at Oakland 9:40 p.m. L-A Angels at Seattle 9:40 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE St. […]
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July 23, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 23rd, 2024 Jets’ Haason Reddick is not reporting to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source says FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates as he seeks a new contract. Reddick was acquired from Philadelphia during the offseason and is scheduled to make $14.25 million in base salary in the final year of his deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press […]
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July 22, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 22nd, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Philadelphia at Minnesota 7:40 p.m. Arizona at Kansas City 8:10 p.m. Boston at Colorado 8:40 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit at Cleveland 6:40 p.m. Chi White Sox at Texas 8:05 p.m. Houston at Oakland 9:40 p.m. L-A Angels at Seattle 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees 6 Tampa Bay 1 (Bot 8th) ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE N-Y Mets at Miami 6:40 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh 6:40 p.m. […]
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July 22, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 22nd, 2024 Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games PARIS (AP) — Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy got an unexpected surprise walking around the athletes’ village at the Paris Olympics. Among the legions of other athletes from around the world, one figure stood out: French President Emmanuel Macron. Clancy says “we got to see him which was cool” adding “hopefully we can see a few more famous faces.” The village houses more than 14,000 athletes and officials and is the size of […]
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July 22, 2024
July 22, 2024 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact/Lead writer: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/7/22/football-east-division-favorite-has-nine-preseason-all-sun-belt-picks.aspx NEW ORLEANS — With App State Football being voted the preseason favorite in the Sun Belt Conference’s East Division and quarterback Joey Aguilar being named the league’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, the Mountaineers had nine players selected for the preseason All-Sun Belt teams announced Monday. App State led East Division teams with 96 voting points and 12 first-place votes from the league’s 14 coaches, followed by James Madison with 79 voting points and two first-place votes. Texas State paced West Division […]
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July 19, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 19th, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE San Diego at Cleveland 7:10 p.m. Boston at L-A Dodgers 10:10 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay at N-Y Yankees 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Toronto 7:07 p.m. Baltimore at Texas 8:05 p.m. Chi White Sox at Kansas City 8:10 p.m. L-A Angels at Oakland 9:40 p.m. Houston at Seattle 10:10 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona at Chi Cubs 2:20 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 6:40 p.m. […]
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July 19, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports July 19th, 2024 Olympic success or failure can hinge on the snap of a finger, a tiny wobble or even a gust of wind Mike Conley spent most of the 1980s ranked among the top triple jumpers in the world. So, heading into the U.S. Olympic trials in ’88, there was very little thought given to the idea he wouldn’t finish in the top three and make the trip to Seoul. In a sport embedded inside an Olympic world where gold medals are won, and careers can be made, by the most […]
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July 18, 2024
AP-Scorecard July 18th, 2024 Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ___ WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Minnesota 86 Atlanta 79 Final Dallas 101 Indiana 93 ___ MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Final tie New York City FC 2 Atlanta 2 Final Chicago 1 Cincinnati 0 Final tie Charlotte FC 1 Columbus 1 Final Miami 3 Toronto FC 1 Final tie CF Montréal 2 New York 2 Final Philadelphia 5 New England 1 Final FC Dallas 3 Austin FC 1 Final D.C. United 3 Minnesota 2 Final Orlando City 3 Nashville […]
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