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Connecticut pastor elected president of nation's largest Black Protestant denomination
Read full article: Connecticut pastor elected president of nation's largest Black Protestant denominationA Connecticut pastor will be the new president of the largest Black Protestant denomination in the U.S. His election brings to an end a leadership election that stirred division among members.
Here’s which University of Michigan athletes are headed to the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Here’s which University of Michigan athletes are headed to the Paris OlympicsForty-two current, former and incoming Wolverines will represent 22 different countries at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Charitable donations continue to decline, down 2.1% in 2023, according to a new Giving USA report
Read full article: Charitable donations continue to decline, down 2.1% in 2023, according to a new Giving USA reportCharitable giving dropped 2.1% in 2023 after inflation, according to the most recent Giving USA report, the key findings of which were released Tuesday.
Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injury
Read full article: Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injuryIga Swiatek has cruised to a straight-sets win over Madison Keys to reach the Madrid Open final for the second consecutive year.
Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformation
Read full article: Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformationThe European Union says it’s investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations of the bloc’s digital rulebook, including not doing enough to protect users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.
NASCAR moves Atlanta and Watkins Glen into the playoffs on 2024 schedule
Read full article: NASCAR moves Atlanta and Watkins Glen into the playoffs on 2024 scheduleNASCAR has added Atlanta Motor Speedway and the road course at Watkins Glen in upstate New York to the playoffs as part of the 2024 Cup Series schedule.
Dutch brewer Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro, taking a 300-million-euro hit
Read full article: Dutch brewer Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro, taking a 300-million-euro hitDutch brewer Heineken says it has completed its withdrawal from Russia, 18 months after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Private Selection frozen fruit sold at Kroger recalled for possible listeria: What to know
Read full article: Private Selection frozen fruit sold at Kroger recalled for possible listeria: What to knowFrozen fruit products sold under the Private Selection brand name at Kroger stores are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.
McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
Read full article: McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girlA jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
Read full article: U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in QatarThere are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
Nestlé voluntarily recalls edible cookie dough due to potential plastic contamination
Read full article: Nestlé voluntarily recalls edible cookie dough due to potential plastic contaminationNestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of its Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs due to the potential presence of a soft plastic film.
IRS gets $15M to find out if it can create online tax return system so Americans can file for free
Read full article: IRS gets $15M to find out if it can create online tax return system so Americans can file for freeThe Inflation Reduction Act provides $15 million for the IRS to study how it could create a program that allows Americans to file their taxes for free.
Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attack
Read full article: Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attackA former Olympic volleyball player says she was attacked in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut.
Video: Americans Hall, Stevenson, Forehand make ski big air final
Read full article: Video: Americans Hall, Stevenson, Forehand make ski big air finalUSA's Nick Goepper, Alex Hall, Colby Stevenson and Mac Forehand finished a respective 22nd, eighth, fifth and second in men's freeski big air qualifying, with the latter three making the final.
Video: Marino earns slopestyle silver, 1st USA medal of 2022 Games
Read full article: Video: Marino earns slopestyle silver, 1st USA medal of 2022 GamesJulia Marino put together a picture-perfect Run 2, perhaps a career-best, with a cab double underflip 900 and a frontside double 1080 to claim snowboard slopestyle silver and Team USA’s first medal of the 2022 Games.
Video: USA’s Kauf, Giaccio, Soar advance straight to moguls finals
Read full article: Video: USA’s Kauf, Giaccio, Soar advance straight to moguls finalsAmericans Jaelin Kauf, Olivia Giaccio and Hannah Soar placed a respective third, fourth and seventh in qualifying one of women's moguls, moving straight to the finals; Jakara Anthony and Perrine Laffont topped the round.
USA Hockey cancels My Why Tour contest against Canada due to COVID-19 concerns
Read full article: USA Hockey cancels My Why Tour contest against Canada due to COVID-19 concernsMonday's My Why Tour contest between USA and Canada has been cancelled due to growing concerns over the latest COVID-19 surge.
Could home insulation help you save money and keep warmer this holiday season?
Read full article: Could home insulation help you save money and keep warmer this holiday season?Ready for winter? The Department of Energy wants everyone to prepare for big jumps in the cost of heating their home, which could be 50% higher than last year, according to estimates.
HP, Procter & Gamble join companies pledge to cut emissions
Read full article: HP, Procter & Gamble join companies pledge to cut emissionsComputer-maker HP, consumer goods business Procter & Gamble and coffee capsule company Nespresso have joined a corporate pledge to sharply cut their greenhouse gas emissions over nearly two decades.
Video: US women beat Serbia, earn trip to another gold medal basketball game
Read full article: Video: US women beat Serbia, earn trip to another gold medal basketball gameThe U.S. women’s basketball team is headed to its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal game after beating Serbia 79-59 in the semifinals.
Video: Ross, Klineman defeat Australia to win gold in beach volleyball
Read full article: Video: Ross, Klineman defeat Australia to win gold in beach volleyballApril Ross and Alix Klineman, aka the "A-Team", delivered when it mattered most, winning in straight sets in the gold medal match against Australia. For Ross, it's the third Olympic medal of her career.
Video: Crouser defends shot put gold with historic series of throws
Read full article: Video: Crouser defends shot put gold with historic series of throwsWorld record-holder Ryan Crouser repeated as shot put gold medalist, projecting a mammoth 23.30m final throw to break his previous Games record a third time; Joe Kovacs and New Zealander Tom Walsh were silver and bronze.
Video: US men bounce back in second half to take down Australia
Read full article: Video: US men bounce back in second half to take down AustraliaTeam USA's men got off to a poor start against Australia, but Kevin Durant and company helped flip the script in the second half to lead the U.S. to victory.
Video: Megan Rapinoe scores Olympic ‘Olimpico’ on corner kick
Read full article: Video: Megan Rapinoe scores Olympic ‘Olimpico’ on corner kickUnited States forward Megan Rapinoe bent her corner kick straight into Australia's goal for an "Olimpico" goal, the second one she's scored in her career in Olympic competition.
Video: Canada’s De Grasse claims 200m gold for fifth Olympic medal
Read full article: Video: Canada’s De Grasse claims 200m gold for fifth Olympic medalCanada's Andre de Grasse surged in the last 50 meters to overtake reigning world champion Noah Lyles for gold in the men's 200m final, earning his fifth Olympic medal and second of the Games after a bronze in the 100m.
Video: Allyson Felix clocks season best in 400m semi, makes final
Read full article: Video: Allyson Felix clocks season best in 400m semi, makes finalJamaica's Stephenie Ann McPherson ran a personal-best 49.34 to win the third semi of the women's 400m, finishing as the round's top qualifier into the final; Allyson Felix took second in a season-best 49.89, advancing.
Video: McLaughlin shatters own 400mH WR in 51.46 for Olympic gold
Read full article: Video: McLaughlin shatters own 400mH WR in 51.46 for Olympic goldAmerican Sydney McLaughlin obliterated her own 400m hurdles world record from U.S. Trials by nearly a half-second in 51.46, unseating defending Olympic champion teammate Dalilah Muhammad for gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Video: Simone Biles opens up about ‘twisties’ timeline
Read full article: Video: Simone Biles opens up about ‘twisties’ timelineAfter securing a bronze medal on the balance beam in Tokyo, Simone Biles joined NBC’s Mike Tirico to shed light on her experience with “the twisties” and the pressure she was facing to perform.
Video: Thompson-Herah becomes first woman to win 100m and 200m gold
Read full article: Video: Thompson-Herah becomes first woman to win 100m and 200m goldJamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah won the 200m gold medal, recording the second fastest time ever. She is the first woman in history to have won both the 100m and 200m gold medals in successive Olympic games.
Video: Teen phenom Athing Mu wins 800m gold, breaks American record
Read full article: Video: Teen phenom Athing Mu wins 800m gold, breaks American recordTeenager Athing Mu won 800m gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking Ajee Wilson's American record in 1:55.21 to give the U.S. its first Games title in the event in 53 years.
Video: Ross, Klineman down Germany in straight sets in quarterfinals
Read full article: Video: Ross, Klineman down Germany in straight sets in quarterfinalsAmericans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Germany in straight sets, 21-19, 21-19. The duo advance to the semifinal match on Thursday morning in Tokyo.
Video: Relive the best moments from this weekend at Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Video: Relive the best moments from this weekend at Tokyo OlympicsThe moms of Team USA are building a legacy beyond their athletic accomplishments. Two-time Olympic medalist and mother of two, Jessica Mendoza, shares the stories of the Olympic moms who balance their family and career.
Video: The moms of Team USA on how their kids make them stronger
Read full article: Video: The moms of Team USA on how their kids make them strongerThe moms of Team USA are building a legacy beyond their athletic accomplishments. Two-time Olympic medalist and mother of two, Jessica Mendoza, shares the stories of the Olympic moms who balance their family and career.
Video: USWNT falls to Canada in semifinal on late VAR decision
Read full article: Video: USWNT falls to Canada in semifinal on late VAR decisionCanada dealt the United States women’s national soccer team a crushing defeat in the semifinal round of the Tokyo Olympics women’s soccer tournament, capitalizing on a controversial 75th minute penalty call.
Video: Valarie Allman uncorks giant first attempt for discus gold
Read full article: Video: Valarie Allman uncorks giant first attempt for discus goldAmerican record-holder Valarie Allman unleashed a massive hurl of 68.98m on her first attempt, carrying her through the remaining rounds and a rain delay to win the U.S. its first track and field gold of the Tokyo Games.
Video: Muhammad fights pouring rain to advance to 400mH final
Read full article: Video: Muhammad fights pouring rain to advance to 400mH finalIn torrential conditions, reigning world champion Dalilah Muhammad of the U.S. got the job done and won her semifinal, clocking 53.30 to advance to the 400-meter hurdle final for a chance to defend her Olympic gold from Rio.
Video: U.S. mixed 4x400m relay DQs in prelims on late exchange
Read full article: Video: U.S. mixed 4x400m relay DQs in prelims on late exchangeAmericans Elija Godwin and Lynna Irby pass the baton outside the exchange zone, disqualifying the Team USA and its first-round win in the mixed 4x400m relay prelims; the Dominican Republic also DQs on a zone order rule.
Congress to push for release of Novi man serving time in Russian work camp
Read full article: Congress to push for release of Novi man serving time in Russian work camp“We must stand up and make clear that American citizens will not be used as political pawns for other countries,” Stevens said. “Period, end of story.”
Video: U.S. bests ROC to win inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball gold
Read full article: Video: U.S. bests ROC to win inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball goldSeven points from Stefanie Dolson and strong defense helped the U.S. women take down ROC in the first-ever Olympic women’s 3x3 basketball gold medal game.
Video: Sam Mikulak sticks 14.533 vault in all-around final
Read full article: Video: Sam Mikulak sticks 14.533 vault in all-around finalU.S. gymnastics veteran Sam Mikulak stuck the landing on his vault attempt in the Olympic individual all-around final, earning a 14.533, besting his 14.133 qualification performance.
Video: Parratto, Schnell win synchro silver for first U.S. medal
Read full article: Video: Parratto, Schnell win synchro silver for first U.S. medalThe American pair of Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell executed their five-dive list with poise to earn silver in the women’s synchronized 10m platform.
Rematch set: USA's Ledecky, Australia's Titmus advance to 200m freestyle final
Read full article: Rematch set: USA's Ledecky, Australia's Titmus advance to 200m freestyle finalIt's official. The two fastest women in the pool, Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus, will square off again in the 200 meter freestyle final.
US women’s basketball set to take on Nigeria in first matchup at Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: US women’s basketball set to take on Nigeria in first matchup at Tokyo OlympicsThe U.S. women’s basketball is set to take on the Nigerian national women’s basketball team in their first preliminary matchup on Tuesday.
Video: Sam Mikulak strong once again on parallel bars
Read full article: Video: Sam Mikulak strong once again on parallel barsTeam USA veteran Sam Mikulak scored a 15.000 on the parallel bars in the men's Olympic gymnastics team final. He scored a 15.466 during qualifications and will compete in the event final later this week.
Video: U.S. takes 4x100m free relay for Dressel’s first Tokyo gold
Read full article: Video: U.S. takes 4x100m free relay for Dressel’s first Tokyo goldThe United States claimed the first men’s relay medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games as Caeleb Dressel teamed up with Blake Pieroni, Bowe Becker and Zach Apple to blow past the field.
Video: Ariarne Titmus hands Katie Ledecky first Olympic loss in 400
Read full article: Video: Ariarne Titmus hands Katie Ledecky first Olympic loss in 400Australia’s Ariarne Titmus ran down Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle, handing Ledecky her first-ever Olympic silver in an individual event.
Czech team launches investigation after two more athletes test positive
Read full article: Czech team launches investigation after two more athletes test positiveThe Czech Olympic Committee is launching an investigation after women's beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch-Slukova and cyclist Michal Schlegel tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Metro Detroit doctor reflects on her Olympic experience as she helps USA fencing team prepare
Read full article: Metro Detroit doctor reflects on her Olympic experience as she helps USA fencing team prepareFencing is a sport that puts Olympians in a position where they can compete relatively safely just due to the quirks of the sport.
Canada-US families split by COVID border closure push for easing of restrictions
Read full article: Canada-US families split by COVID border closure push for easing of restrictionsDr. Jaskaren Gohal lives and works in Metro Detroit but hasn’t been able to cross the border into Canada to see her mother.
EU, UK investigate Facebook over classified ad competition
Read full article: EU, UK investigate Facebook over classified ad competitionEuropean Union and British regulators have opened dual antitrust investigations into Facebook to look into whether the company distorts competition in the classified advertising market by using data it collects from rival services.
Metro Detroit native pleads for help in surprise phone call from Russian prison camp
Read full article: Metro Detroit native pleads for help in surprise phone call from Russian prison campPaul Whelan is still in a Russian prison, but he was able to make a call to a CNN reporter, in which he begged for help to secure his freedom.
BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spike
Read full article: BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spikeEnergy company BP says it will be returning around half a billion dollars to shareholders after “significantly” higher oil prices contributed to a big rise in profits and a reduction in debt levels.
Ann Arbor named among top charming small US cities by TravelMag
Read full article: Ann Arbor named among top charming small US cities by TravelMagANN ARBOR – Here’s a ranking that doesn’t surprise us. TravelMag recently released its 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA list and Ann Arbor appears along other famed small cities -- and college towns -- like Annapolis, Maryland, Charleston, South Carolina and Bloomington, Indiana. “Home to the University of Michigan, it has long been a seat of higher education, forward-thinking, technology and progressive ideas,” wrote TravelMag. “You can see echoes of these elements everywhere, including at the numerous annual events held in the city, including expos, airshows, and the annual film festival that has been running for decades. “In the city’s lively dining scene, this same balance of tradition and modernity is reflected by Ann Arbor mainstays such as Zingerman’s Deli, right through to the trendy international cuisine from across five continents.”AdWith the award-winning Ann Arbor District Library, 161 beautiful public parks and educational and cultural events abound, it certainly is a wonderful place to live.
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
Read full article: UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark rulingThe U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not self employed. The ruling that the drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed is a big defeat for the ride-hailing giant. The seven Supreme Court judges who heard the case unanimously rejected Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that two Uber drivers were “workers" under British law. AdSan Francisco-based Uber, which has 65,000 active drivers and 5 million regular users in the U.K., had argued that Aslam and Farrar were independent contractors. AdThe British judges on Friday cited a number of factors in their decision: Uber sets fares and contract terms and penalizes drivers who reject or cancel rides.
‘Welcome news’: Paul Whelan’s family responds to declaration against arbitrary detention
Read full article: ‘Welcome news’: Paul Whelan’s family responds to declaration against arbitrary detentionPaul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying in Russia, appears in the dock at a court in Moscow (AP)Canada launched a Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations on Monday. The declaration aims to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention. Arbitrary detention is when someone is arrested or detained but there is no likelihood or evidence that they committed a crime -- or there hasn’t been a proper due process of law. Canada launched the declaration with an aim ‘to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention,’ among others. David WhelanREAD: Michigan family expects Paul Whelan to remain behind bars in Russia for at least another year
Canada, US, others sign declaration against arbitrary detention
Read full article: Canada, US, others sign declaration against arbitrary detentionCanada launched a Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations on Monday. The declaration aims to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention. Arbitrary detention is when someone is arrested or detained but there is no likelihood or evidence that they committed a crime -- or there hasn’t been proper due process of law. Now we must turn our attention to finding constructive ways to build and sustain international momentum to put an end to arbitrary detention. Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign AffairsREAD: Vigorous preparation returns as Biden calls other leadersView the list of states endorsing the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations.
Metro Detroit woman unable to get car back from Canada due to border closure
Read full article: Metro Detroit woman unable to get car back from Canada due to border closureDETROIT – The continued closure of the U.S.-Canada border during the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families unable to see loved ones in person. She flew out of Toronto to save some money and parked her car in a lot near the airport. Update Feb. 17, 2021: Metro Detroit woman faces $2.8K bill to retrieve car from Toronto parking lotNearly a year later she still doesn’t have her vehicle back. Local 4 is working to help her get her vehicle back across the border and resolve the issue. Canada extends US border closure through Feb. 21, 2021The closure of the border between the U.S. and Canada has once again been extended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025
Read full article: Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday Feb. 15, 2021, as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FILE)LONDON – Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines. Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Indian conglomerate Tata Motors, hopes the move will help turn around the fortunes of the 86-year-old Jaguar brand, which for many epitomizes class but has struggled in recent years. Jaguar Land Rover also said that the far more profitable Land Rover brand will produce its first all-electric model in 2024 as it, too, phases out internal combustion engines. The move was welcomed by British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as “a huge step for British car manufacturing."
Restructuring Norwegian Air to get government support
Read full article: Restructuring Norwegian Air to get government supportFILE - In this file photo dated Monday, June 12, 2017, showing a Boeing 787 airplane being built for Norwegian Air Shuttle is shown at Boeing Co.'s assembly facility, in Everett, Wash, USA. Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said Thursday Jan. 14, 2021, it will focus on European destinations and close its long-haul operations as it struggles with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and debt restructuring. Trade Minister Iselin Nyboe said the government is now open to the idea of contributing money to a reconstructed Norwegian Air but expects private investors to pitch in as well. The government said the support depended on the company receiving approval for its restructuring plan and noted that Norway’s Parliament had to clear any state aid. Norwegian Air then announced it had to lay off another 1,600 staff.
Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after US Capitol riot
Read full article: Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after US Capitol riotThe social media company Twitter said Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts associated with the far right QAnon conspiracy theory following last week's U.S. Capitol insurrection. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)LONDON – Twitter says it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts associated with the far right QAnon conspiracy theory following last week's U.S. Capitol riot. In many cases, a single individual operated numerous accounts, driving up the total number of affected accounts, the company said in a blog post. The QAnon conspiracy theory is centered on the baseless belief that Trump is waging a secret campaign against “deep state” enemies and a child sex trafficking ring run by satanic pedophiles and cannibals. Twitter has previously tried to crack down on QAnon, removing more than 7,000 accounts in July.
Stacy Lewis wins Ladies Scottish Open in 4-way playoff
Read full article: Stacy Lewis wins Ladies Scottish Open in 4-way playoffUSA's Stacy Lewis on the second tee during day two of the Ladies Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland, Friday Aug. 14, 2020. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)