How the big donors in Hollywood ditched the Biden campaign
When aides to President Joe Biden heard in recent days that George Clooney, as close a figure as there is in Hollywood to royalty, planned to publicly break with Biden in an essay that cast doubt on his reelection chances, panic set in from Wilmington, Delaware, to Beverly Hills, California.
Hospital morgue overcapacity: Hawaii County urged to build its own facility
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center morgue is severely overcapacity — with repercussions festering beyond the hospital’s campus, according to several sources.
Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor, Dems to submit choices
Since the 2008 election, the residents of House District 1 have known only Mark Nakashima as their state representative.
Trump wounded in assassination attempt as hail of bullets erupts at campaign rally
The shots rang out at 6:10 p.m. Former President Donald Trump clutched his right ear as blood spurted out, then ducked for cover as supporters screamed and Secret Service agents raced to surround and protect him.
After homelessness ruling, cities weigh whether to clear encampments
FOLSOM, Calif. — K.C. Alvey treads carefully when she and her dog, Stuart, walk the dappled trail behind their apartment in Folsom, California. Since the pandemic, her neighbors have included homeless campers along a brook known as Humbug Creek.
American Townsend wins Wimbledon doubles crown alongside Siniakova
LONDON — American Taylor Townsend captured her first Grand Slam title as she and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova beat Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe in the Wimbledon women’s doubles final on Saturday.
Nearly a million homes, businesses in Texas still without power after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON — Nearly a million homes and businesses in Texas remained without power on Friday, five days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall with fierce winds and rain that knocked down trees and electricity infrastructure.
Ecuador court sentences five people for up to 34 years in candidate murder
QUITO — A court in Ecuador on Friday handed down prison sentences of 12 years and 34 years for five people found guilty of murdering presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
Colorado reports 3 more presumed human cases of bird flu after outbreak at commercial egg facility
Three poultry workers in northeastern Colorado tested “presumed positive” after state health officials responded to an outbreak of bird flu at a commercial egg-laying facility.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76
Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died at age 76, multiple media outlets reported, including ABC News and TMZ.
Nation and world news — at a glance — for July 14
Ruth Westheimer, the sex guru known as Dr. Ruth, dies at 96
Unstoppable Pogacar solos to win Tour de France stage 14 in Pyrenees
Tour de France race leader Tadej Pogacar timed his attack to perfection and rode solo to victory on stage 14 on Saturday, a 152 km ride from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet including 4,000 metres of climbing in the Pyrenees.
Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
When are the 2024 Olympics and how is France preparing?
Here is everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.
Gaza officials say 90 Palestinians killed as Israel targets Hamas military chief
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, the enclave’s health ministry said, in an attack that Israel said targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.
2024 Futures Game: The performances that stood out — both good and bad
ARLINGTON, Texas — You’ll be forgiven if you missed the 2024 Futures Game — it was just seven innings, as it has been for several years now, and was over in a scant two hours, even with a bunch of mid-inning pitching changes (who doesn’t love those?) to make sure every player got his participation trophy.
America’s front line against fentanyl is a Golden Retriever named Goose
One of America’s most valuable defenders against fentanyl trafficking at the Mexico border uses his nose to root out illicit drugs, an old-school technique that authorities say is a key to reducing the flow of deadly synthetic opioids.
Orioles OF Heston Kjerstad placed on 7-day concussion list
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup against the New York Yankees and placed on the seven-day concussion list.
Ljubljana: An underrated gem in Europe
Located where the Germanic, Mediterranean, and Slavic worlds come together, Slovenia enjoys a happy hodgepodge of cultures while also presenting plenty of its own unique character. And much like the country as a whole, its capital city of Ljubljana is a delight to explore, yet remains relatively undiscovered.
