Jordan Chiles lost a bronze medal because an appeal was 4 seconds late
PARIS — After learning that she might lose the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics — the only individual medal she won at these Summer Games — American gymnast Jordan Chiles took to social media Saturday and posted four broken heart emojis on a black background.
Trump falsely claims that the crowds seen at Harris rallies are fake
Former President Donald Trump has taken his new obsession with the large crowds that Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing at her rallies to new heights, falsely declaring in a series of social media posts Sunday that she had used artificial intelligence to create images and videos of fake crowds.
What to know about the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is almost upon us, following the Republican convention last month. Once it’s over, it will be a 75-day sprint to Election Day.
Biden says he dropped out to avoid becoming a ‘distraction’ for Democrats
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said in an interview that aired Sunday that he had abandoned his bid for a second term because he did not want to create “a real distraction” for Democrats, but he expressed no second thoughts about whether he could still do the job, despite concerns about his age and capacity.
The hacking of presidential campaigns begins, with the usual fog of motives
For the third presidential election in a row, the foreign hacking of the campaigns has begun in earnest. But this time, it’s the Iranians, not the Russians, making the first significant move.
After cold shoulders for Biden, Senate Democrats wrap their arms around Harris
DETROIT — When President Joe Biden campaigned in Michigan last month, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, the Democrats’ nominee for the state’s open Senate seat, was nowhere to be found. But on Wednesday night, just weeks after that no-show, Slotkin announced her full-throated support for her party’s new presidential ticket at a Detroit rally.
Harris leads Trump in three key states, Times/Siena polls find
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to new surveys by The New York Times and Siena College, the latest indication of a dramatic reversal in standing for Democrats after President Joe Biden’s departure from the presidential race remade it.
Russia pushes back at Ukraine’s cross-border assault, but Kyiv presses on
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is pushing back against Ukraine’s largest assault into Russian territory since the start of the war, sending troop reinforcements, establishing strict security measures in border areas and conducting airstrikes, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. One of the strikes on Ukrainian troops involved a thermobaric missile that causes a blast wave and suffocates those in its path, the ministry said.
Venezuela sweeps up dissenters after disputed vote
CARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of people gathered several days ago outside a detention center in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, huddled around lists of prisoners.
Myriad factors endanger pregnant women of color
BELZONI, Miss. — The last day Byron Stribling spent with his wife, Harmony, was the Fourth of July in 2021.
The barber will see you now. The world will see you next.
PARIS — They are one of the most popular teams at the Olympics. Their hand-eye coordination is off the charts. Their uniforms? Head-to-toe black and tres chic.
Debby’s remnants bring tornado alerts and snarl East Coast air traffic
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby moved up the East Coast on Friday, inundating parts of north-central Pennsylvania, prompting tornado alerts and causing airport delays in some of the major Northeast cities.
Israel launches another offensive in Gaza’s south amid push for truce
An Israeli ground assault in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday forced tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee their homes and shelters, many for a third time or more, even as the United States and some Arab allies pressed Israel and Hamas to restart peace talks.
Wall Street on edge after a week of wild swings
After a wild week in the markets that rekindled fears about the strength of the U.S. economy, investors are wondering what comes next.
Tourists accused of defacing Joshua Tree National Park with paintballs
Three tourists from Germany who were accused of firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California were cited for defacing property, according to park officials.
Newsom clears homeless camps in LA County, where he wants more ‘urgency’
LOS ANGELES — The stop in Los Angeles came without the usual courtesy notice.
Former Twitter board member sues Elon Musk’s X for $20 million in pay
A former Twitter board member, Omid Kordestani, sued the social media company owned by Elon Musk on Friday, claiming that the billionaire refused to cash out more than $20 million worth of shares.
Habitat for Humanity helped them get homes. An insurance crisis may take them away.
NEW ORLEANS — The house that Kevin Hargrove built with the help of Habitat for Humanity volunteers had everything he wanted for his family: It was in the same New Orleans neighborhood where he’d grown up, with plenty of space for his daughters. A charity had donated furnishings, so as soon as the construction was finished, they stepped inside and it felt like home.
Trump’s tax plan could add to debt burden. Harris’ plan tracks Biden’s.
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump keeps adding new tax cuts to his list of campaign promises, and their projected costs keep piling up.
Trump says he’ll focus on issues. His allies are not holding their breath
Former President Donald Trump dialed into “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday morning for his first interview since Vice President Kamala Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate.
