Swimmers will bring the heat in the pool and the U.S. women’s basketball team opens its pursuit of a record eighth straight gold medal. WASHINGTON — Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown. Here’s a guide of what to look out for: Swimming The women’s 100-meter breaststroke will … Read more
He wants nothing more than a comfortable couch to sleep on next to a human who loves him. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This … Read more
A trematode is a type of parasitic flatworm. It’s an invasive species and can be harmful to humans. SAN DIEGO — A parasite commonly called “the zombie snail” has been found at Lake Murray. In 2019, a student of Scripps Institution of Oceanography Professor Ryan Hechinger found a snail that looked a little out of … Read more
Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 … Read more
The congresswoman is set to lie in state in City Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29. HOUSTON — President Joe Biden will visit Houston on Monday to pay respects to the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The congresswoman is set to lie in state in City Hall from 9 a.m. … Read more
Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels … Read more
The giant crayons have powerful words on them like unity, hope, grace, and shine. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio artist is encouraging kids to dream big. Nicholas Monroe is helping brighten up the city. And what better way than with giant crayons! Each of the crayons have powerful words on them like unity, hope, … Read more