NEW YORK — “If I had the chance to run away before I walked on court, I probably would have.” Kim Clijsters is talking about how she felt ahead of her first Grand Slam final at the French Open 23 years ago as she prepared to face Jennifer Capriati. Capriati …
Read More »Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Probe
With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement. Source link
Read More »F1’s Carlos Sainz embraces final races as a Ferrari driver: “No one can take that away”
Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MONZA, Italy — Carlos Sainz didn’t shy away from admitting that the Italian Grand Prix weekend would be an emotional one. The week leading up to Ferrari’s …
Read More »Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough? Source link
Read More »How Morteza Mehrzad, the world’s second tallest man, spiked Iran to Paralympic gold
“SUPER SPIKE!” the PA announcer bellows inside the electric party atmosphere of the North Arena on the outskirts of Paris. Arms outstretched wide, Morteza Mehrzad, sitting on the floor in his red top and black trousers, lets out a roar to celebrate yet another punishing blow which immediately ends the …
Read More »Spy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a Crowd
Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza. Source link
Read More »British Open: It’s the Short Holes That Often Befuddle Golfers
At the British Open at Royal Troon, a short hole called the Postage Stamp has ended many title runs. Source link
Read More »Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town
Russia’s drive toward Pokrovsk has stalled along one part of the frontline, but its troops continue to advance in other parts of eastern Ukraine, and its long-range aerial attacks continue. Source link
Read More »Golf Course Atop Ancient Native American Earthworks to Be Removed
After reaching a settlement with an Ohio country club to acquire its lease on the Octagon Earthworks, the state historical society intends to open the site as a public park. Source link
Read More »Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters
The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state’s office called one video “a stunt.” Source link
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