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Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US custody: DOJ
Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including the son of El Chapo, taken into US custody, the Department of Justice said.ABC News -
Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds
The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.BBC News -
CNN Heroes Legal Disclosures 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the CNN Heroes Awards Program (the "Awards Program"), nominees must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of December 11, 2023.CNN -
How a young boy's shout of "wow" still resonates in the classical music community 5 years on
During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more.CBS News -
Spectacular Opening Ceremony kicks off Paris Olympics
Under tight security, the Olympic Ceremony kicked off the Paris Olympics, with LeBron James and Coco Gauff the flag bearers for Team USA. Hours before the ceremony, sabotage attacks paralyzed France's high-speed train system. Travel for up to ...NBC News -
Doused by Rain, Paris Opens Its Games With a Boat Party on the Seine
Undeterred by arson attacks on rail lines earlier in the day, the Parade of Nations continued beneath a glittering Eiffel Tower, where Celine Dion belted out a love anthem.The New York Times -
gamer strike
Negotiators were split over the regulation of generative AI in video game production.Inc. -
Ackman’s Pershing Square USA says IPO is still happening, despite NYSE delay notice
The timeline for the initial public offering of billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s new investment fund Pershing Square USA appeared to get a bit hazier on Friday, according to the New York Stock Exchange — though the fund claimed it was still ...MarketWatch -
Child Care Costs Challenge Women’s Gains in Work Force
Participation in the labor force has surged among women in their prime working years. But for those with children under 5, the gains may have peaked.The New York Times -
Reeves to delay infrastructure projects to address ‘fiscal hole’
Chancellor’s problems exacerbated by recommendations that public sector workers should get pay rises that are well above inflationFinancial Times -
Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA to secure media rights awarded to Amazon
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued the NBA in an effort to keep distributing the league's games, after it chose NBCUniversal and Amazon as new media partners.CNBC -
Uber and Lyft Win California Ruling to Treat Drivers as Contractors
The state’s Supreme Court decision preserves the gig-economy business model.The Wall Street Journal -
Number of Americans who say US ready for female president dipping: Survey
Since 2015, the number of Americans who say they are ready for a female president has dropped by nine points, according to a new Times/SAY24 poll from YouGov poll. The survey, conducted after President Biden dropped out of the race, was designed ...The Hill -
FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.CBS News -
New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway systemABC News -
Stardew Valley: How To Complete The Museum
Early into Stardew Valley, Gunther from the Museum will come to you with a request. He tells you that the Museum is lacking when it comes to real artifacts and asks you to donate any rare items you find to him. The Museum functions similar to one ...GameSpot -
Data for A.I. Training Is Disappearing Fast, Study Shows
New research from the Data Provenance Initiative has found a dramatic drop in content made available to the collections used to build artificial intelligence.The New York Times -
Epic Games pulls out of ‘rent collector’ distribution and will restore Fortnite to iOS in Europe
Epic unveiled its new game strategy for mobile game stores in a move that was driven by new regulation in Europe and ongoing platform wars.VentureBeat -
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Key Pakistani Islamist party begins sit-in to protest increase in electricity bills
Pakistani officials say hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party have started a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after authorities detained several people to stop them from holding a rally in the neighboring capital, citing ...ABC News -
Opening Ceremony Highlights: Celine Dion Caps Celebration Along Seine Hours After Rail Chaos
The sprawling ceremony was held under rainy skies and featured sports stars like Zinedine Zidane and Serena Williams. Earlier, coordinated arson attacks disrupted service on three high-speed links to Paris, causing severe delays.The New York Times -
Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony: a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle
An armada of boats carrying athletes along the Seine, dangling dancers and parading drag queens – all under torrential rain. The Paris Olympic Games opened on Friday night with a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle, as an armada of boats carried ...The Guardian -
US arrests Sinaloa drug cartel chief and son of ‘El Chapo’
Ismael Zambada García was known as ‘unquestioned senior leader’ of fentanyl trafficking syndicateFinancial Times -
How many athletes compete in the Olympics and more details by the numbers for the 2024 Paris Games
More than 10,000 athletes are converging in Paris to compete in the Olympic Games.CBS News -
Hawaiian Electric Nears Wildfire Settlement Aiming to Avoid PG&E's Bankruptcy Fate
Hurdles remain, including insurers’ rights to reimbursement for policy payouts they made to Maui fire victims.The Wall Street Journal -
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Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in a move by New York to bolster its bullpenABC News -
Is Will Levis the next Josh Allen? Titans' second-year quarterback driven to join ranks of NFL's elite
Levis has all the tools -- and the work ethic -- to become a starCBS Sports -
With Medals at Stake, Will Paris’s River Seine Be Ready for Olympic Swimming?
After the opening ceremony boats come out of the water, the city hopes swimmers and triathletes will be able to go in.The New York Times -
Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history
The Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $167 million guaranteed.ESPN -
Positively Paris: Top moments from a wet and wild Opening Ceremony
Athletes floated down the Seine, a Masked Marauder parkoured with the torch, Lady Gaga sang in French, Minions stole the Mona Lisa ... and no lie, there's more!Yahoo Sports -
Olympics opening ceremony moments: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and a curious torchbearer
Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — except it was all prerecordedABC News -
Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.CBS News -
Review: 'The Fabulous Four' once again tests the bonds of frenemies in a tropical locale
Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Megan Mullally star in an overly familiar plot about a longtime gal gang taking an awkward trip together.Los Angeles Times -
Judge strikes down one North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
A federal judge has ruled a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanentlyABC News