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Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Ocasio-Cortez Joins Campaign Rally for Tennessee House Candidate in Memphis
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed a campaign event in Memphis on July 17 for state Rep. Justin Pearson's congressional bid. The appearance included other Democratic lawmakers and drew online comments on her delivery.
thesouthafrican.comsports1 day ago
UFC Announces Six-Fight Noche Card Headlined by Moreno vs Morales and Grasso vs Fiorot
Former champions Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso lead the announced bouts for UFC Noche on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The promotion revealed the undercard during its Oklahoma City broadcast on Saturday.
politics1 day ago
Fetterman Criticizes Sanders for Backing Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders for endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and current Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The comments followed a Saturday rally in Detroit that included Sanders, El-Sayed and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Michigan Senate Primary: El-Sayed vs. House Member Backed by Outside Spending
Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at a Detroit rally Saturday alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed. He said outside spending against El-Sayed has reached $50 million with two weeks until the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
rt.comworld2 days ago
Jens Spahn Resigns as German Coalition Parliamentary Group Leader After Surrogacy Decision
Jens Spahn stepped down Saturday after criticism over his use of a U.S. surrogate. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the move right and inevitable. Alexander Hoffmann will handle duties temporarily.
algemeiner.comworld2 days agoUpdated
Germany Raises National Security Threat Level to High
Germany upgraded its security stance from abstract to high threat level on July 18 based on rising intelligence reports. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt cited discernible attack plans targeting infrastructure and people. The ministry provided no further details on the change…
Fox Newspolitics3 days ago
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign with El-Sayed as Stevens Leads Michigan Senate Primary Poll
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make three campaign stops this weekend in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed. The events precede the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Toronto Tempo Sign Kayla Alexander to Second Seven-Day Hardship Contract
The Toronto Tempo agreed to a second seven-day hardship contract with 35-year-old centre Kayla Alexander. The move addresses injuries to three players on the roster. The team also shifted the start time of its July 30 game against the Minnesota Lynx.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Louisiana man charged with killing deputy U.S. marshal during arrest-warrant raid
Clarence A. Frazier Jr. faces federal murder charges after allegedly killing Deputy US Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13 warrant service in Alexandria. The shooting occurred while officers enforced an arrest warrant tied to a prior sexual battery case.
japantimes.co.jpworld5 days ago
Cuban Farmer Returns to Oxen After Tractor Becomes Unusable Due to Fuel Shortages
Alexander Quesada now plows with oxen at Finca Burgambilia after power outages cut fuel and parts supplies. The shift comes on a farm once promoted as a model for local production under tighter U.S. trade limits.
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theundefeated.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Utah Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Stretchered Off With Bruised Rib
Trey Alexander suffered a left rib contusion during an NBA summer league game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 23-year-old was taken from the Thomas & Mack Center court on a stretcher after contact on a drive to the basket.
abcnews.go.combusiness6 days ago
Zogby Poll Shows JD Vance Leading Hypothetical 2028 Matchups, Though Earlier Survey Had Ocasio-Cortez Ahead
Newsweek reported results from a Zogby Analytics survey of 1,003 likely voters conducted July 1-4. JD Vance led Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 45 percent to 37.6 percent and Gavin Newsom 45.1 percent to 38.1 percent in 2028 matchups.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Orioles infielder fractures hand after being hit by pitch
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after an errant pitch during Sunday's game. Both teams' benches cleared but no punches were thrown and no players were ejected.
nypost.comworld6 days agoUpdated
Deputy U.S. Marshal Fatally Shot Serving Arrest Warrant in Alexandria
A Deputy U.S. Marshal from the Western District of Louisiana was killed on July 13 during an operation in Alexandria. The suspect was later taken into custody after a standoff and received hospital treatment.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Dodgers Swept by Diamondbacks, Sparks Fire GM, and Sinner Wins Wimbledon
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 13, completing Arizona's first sweep of the season at Dodger Stadium. Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to claim his second straight Wimbledon men's singles crown.
sports8 days ago
Noskova defeats Zverev in four sets to win women's title
Linda Noskova beat Alexander Zverev in four close sets. The match concluded the women's championship at the tournament.
jns.orgpolitics9 days ago
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to campaign with el Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join Abdul el Sayed for campaign events in Michigan on July 18 and 19. The appearances come ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
sports7 days agoUpdated
Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title With Four-Set Win Over Zverev
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7/9), 7-6(7/2), 6-3, 6-4 to win his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title. The victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam and keeps him at world No. 1.
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Euronewspolitics9 days agoUpdated
Moldova President Nominates Businessman Vasile Tofan to Replace Prime Minister
President Maia Sandu named Vasile Tofan to succeed Alexandru Munteanu, who resigned July 3 after less than eight months. Tofan has two weeks to present a government program and win parliamentary backing.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Four-Star Quarterback Kingston Preyear Commits to Alabama Over Florida and Vanderbilt
The 6-foot-3 prospect from Alexander City chose the Crimson Tide over Florida and Vanderbilt. Preyear ranks as the No. 3 pocket passer in the 2028 class.
espn.comsports9 days agoUpdated
Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 6-4 in Wimbledon Semifinal
Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon final. Alexander Zverev advanced from the other semifinal to face Sinner on July 12.
espn.comsports10 days agoUpdated
Zverev Beats Fery to Reach Wimbledon Final
Alexander Zverev defeated Arthur Fery 7-6(0) 6-2 6-4 on Friday to advance to Sunday’s Wimbledon final. The German will face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic for a chance at consecutive Grand Slam titles.
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espn.comsports10 days ago
British tennis player reaches Wimbledon semifinals after entering as wild card
Arthur Fery advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating the ninth seed in the quarterfinals. The 23-year-old lost in straight sets to Alexander Zverev in the semifinal round.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Alexa Grasso to face Manon Fiorot at Noche UFC 4 on September 12
Former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso meets Manon Fiorot in Glendale, Arizona. The matchup follows Grasso's March stoppage win and comes as Valentina Shevchenko's return remains uncertain.
abcnews.go.comsports11 days ago
Zverev Beats Fritz 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Alexander Zverev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The French Open champion improved to 17-1 in major matches this year and will face Arthur Fery next.
sports12 days ago
Zverev Advances to First Wimbledon Quarterfinal After Resumed Match
No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (6) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The match resumed Tuesday after suspension Monday night due to the local curfew.
technology12 days ago
Amazon develops new Alexa project for multistep AI tasks
Internal documents show the company is building an Alexa upgrade that can handle multiple related actions from a single request. The project is projected to cost more than $100 million in GPU expenses in 2026.
sports13 days ago
Filipino player reaches second week of Wimbledon before fourth-round loss
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the second week of a Grand Slam singles tournament in the Open era. She defeated the defending champion before losing in the fourth round.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics13 days ago
Finnish President Says NATO Supports Ukraine Strikes on Russia
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that NATO leaders support Ukraine's long-range drone strikes inside Russia. He also said Ukraine's position is stronger than at any point since the war began.
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ABC Newspolitics14 days ago
Trump Administration Plans 528-Bed ICE Facility Near Alexandria Airport
The Trump administration will open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana. The site is intended to serve as a short-term staging area before deportation flights.
sbs.com.ausports15 days ago
Jovic and Gauff Advance to Wimbledon Fourth Round
The 18-year-old defeated Alexandrova in three sets to set up a match against Jessica Pegula. Jovic has climbed to No. 15 in the rankings after her third-round victory.
sbs.com.ausports15 days agoUpdated
Alexandra Eala Upsets Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to Reach Fourth Round
The 21-year-old Filipino left-hander defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (9), 6-2 in the third round on Saturday. Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam.
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news.sky.comsports16 days ago
Dimitrov Defeats Berrettini in Five Sets at Wimbledon
Grigor Dimitrov defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3 to advance at Wimbledon. The 35-year-old Bulgarian will next face Britain's Arthur Fery. Alexander Zverev and other seeds also progressed in the third round.
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sbs.com.ausports16 days agoUpdated
Alexandra Eala defeats defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon fourth round
The 21-year-old from the Philippines beat the defending champion 7-6 (11-9), 6-2 on Centre Court. Eala advanced to the round of 16 and will next face Jasmine Paolini.
world16 days ago
Egypt Announces Two Archaeological Finds in Western Desert and Near Alexandria
Egyptian officials reported the discovery of a fourth-century Byzantine residential settlement at the Dakhla Oasis and 18 additional tombs at the Marina el-Alamein site. The finds add to a total of 48 tombs documented at the coastal location.
abcnews.go.comsports17 days ago
Alexandra Eala defeats Maya Joint to reach Wimbledon third round
The 21-year-old defeated Maya Joint to advance. Eala will face defending champion Iga Swiatek in the next round.
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croatiaweek.compolitics17 days ago
UNDP Head Says EU Budget Proposal Lacks Dedicated Aid Stream Despite Defence Increase
Alexander De Croo stated that the European Union's €2 trillion multi-annual financial framework can integrate defence and development spending. The proposal for 2028-2034 is under debate ahead of a hoped-for December ratification.
politics17 days agoUpdated
Moldovan Prime Minister Resigns After Eight Months
Alexandru Munteanu stepped down Friday, citing an inability to govern according to his principles. President Maia Sandu said she will begin consultations with political parties on Monday to name a successor.
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Meta AI model matches OpenAI GPT-5.5 but trails newer GPT-5.6 release
Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang told employees in an internal town hall that the company's next model has reached parity with OpenAI's GPT-5.5. The update comes as Meta raises its 2026 infrastructure spending forecast to as much as $145 billion.
politics18 days ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race during a New York Times interview. El-Sayed leads polls and holds backing from Bernie Sanders in one of the cycle’s competitive contests.
nbcnews.compolitics18 days agoUpdated
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters. The move is her first contested Senate primary endorsement this cycle.
theblaze.comworld19 days ago
Vice President Vance Predicts Ocasio-Cortez as Leading 2028 Democratic Candidate
Vice President JD Vance said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would lead the Democratic field for president in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez responded with a brief, affirmative reply outside the Capitol the same day.
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cointelegraph.comfinance19 days ago
Former Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering
Christopher Alexander Delgado admitted to running a crypto investment scheme that raised at least $400 million. He faces up to 50 years in prison and agreed to forfeit luxury assets.
news.sky.comsports20 days ago
Zverev Defeats Blockx in Four Sets at Wimbledon
The No. 2 seed overcame serve issues to win 6-4, 6-7(8), 7-6(5), 7-6(0). Alexander Blockx, 21, from Belgium, pushed the match to tie-breaks in the final three sets.
abcnews.go.comsports20 days ago
Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander posts .350 June average but commits four errors in five games
Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander committed four errors over a five-game span ending June 30 after recording just one error in his first 67 games. All recent errors occurred at third base.
winnipegfreepress.comsports20 days ago
San Jose Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Defenseman Alexander Karmanov
The San Jose Sharks selected 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov with the 201st pick in the 2026 NHL draft in Buffalo. At 7 feet 1 inch, he is the tallest player ever chosen and the first Moldovan-born player selected.
espn.comworld21 days ago
Washington State Attorney Surrenders License After Allegations of Filing Fraudulent Visa Applications
Alexandra Lozano’s firm closed in June after multiple lawsuits accused it of submitting false claims on humanitarian visa forms without client consent. Federal data show immigration-service complaints rose in 2025, and the bar association reported her signature on more than 53,00…
ancient.euworld22 days ago
Turkey Registers Site of Alexander the Great's Battle of Granikos as Historical Site
Turkish officials have placed the battlefield and surrounding areas under protected status. The designation follows archaeological surveys completed in the Karabiga township of Çanakkale province.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics22 days ago
Finnish President Discusses NATO and U.S. Relations in Podcast Interview
Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke about European security and relations with the United States during a June 26 interview. He addressed NATO's future and the war in Ukraine.
nypost.comai22 days ago
Apple Raises Prices on Select MacBook and iPad Models Amid Global Memory-Chip Shortage
Apple increased prices on several MacBook and iPad models last week by $200 or more. The company attributed the changes to a memory chip shortage, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez linked them to AI data center demand.
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rte.iepolitics23 days ago
Russian Singer Diana Loginova Performs at Warsaw Festival After Saint Petersburg Arrest
Nineteen-year-old Diana Loginova and her fiancé Alexander Orlov took the stage at the Outloud festival in Warsaw on June 12. The pair had been imprisoned in Russia seven months earlier for performing songs critical of the government.
rferl.orgpolitics25 days ago
Ukrainian Strikes Damage Moscow Oil Refinery and Disrupt Crimea Supply Routes
Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow oil refinery on June 16 and June 18, knocking out both primary processing units. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told President Vladimir Putin that the fuel market situation is challenging but manageable.
benzinga.compolitics25 days ago
Trump Media and Rumble Seek Default Judgment Against Brazilian Judge in U.S. Court
Trump Media and Technology Group and Rumble filed a February lawsuit in Florida federal court against Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The companies allege the judge issued sealed orders that required U.S. platforms to remove accounts and data of U.S.…
Fox Newspolitics26 days ago
New York primary results give Ocasio-Cortez added visibility for future races
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her primary Tuesday and three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also prevailed. The outcomes increase her profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid or Senate challenge.
Al-Monitorfinance27 days ago
Russia Considers Complete Ban on Diesel Exports
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said June 23 that Moscow is weighing a full prohibition on diesel shipments abroad. The move follows Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and comes after earlier statements that no immediate ban was needed.
dutchnews.nlsports29 days ago
Dutch Royals Attend Netherlands and Curacao World Cup Matches
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane watched the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in Houston before traveling to see Curacao earn its first World Cup point against Ecuador.
indianexpress.comsports30 days ago
Hunt and Glave win 100m titles as Asher-Smith and Hughes finish second at UK Athletics Championships
Hunt retained the women's title in 11.01 seconds while Glave claimed the men's crown in 9.98 seconds at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.
washingtonpost.comworld31 days ago
EVA England Urges UK Government to Keep Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate and Delay New Road Charges Until 2030
The consumer group sent an open letter and report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander this week, warning that changes to the mandate could undermine driver confidence.
CoinDeskfinance32 days ago
CFTC Adds Trading Ban on Former Celsius CEO After Criminal Sentencing
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission permanently barred Alexander Mashinsky from any CFTC-regulated commodities activity on June 18, 2026. The order adds a registration and trading ban to his existing 12-year prison sentence, $50,000 fine, and $48 million restitution.
washingtonpost.compolitics35 days ago
Florida Clinic Owner Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for $58 Million 340B Fraud
Jean Jethro Alexandre was convicted in a Florida healthcare fraud conspiracy that submitted more than $58 million in false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.