A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry
NewAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records. “Black Myth: Wukong” drew millions of players…
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‘Shogun’ wins a whopping 14 Emmys at Creative Arts Emmy Awards, and Jamie Lee Curtis gets her first
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top nominee “Shogun” won a staggering 14 awards in a near-sweep Sunday night at the Creative Arts…
Continue Reading Japan’s economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June…
Continue Reading Missing California woman found alive after 12 days in the wilderness
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (AP) — A California woman was found atop a river canyon this week near the Yuba River in Northern California after she…
Continue Reading Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the Defense…
Continue Reading Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner climbed into the stands after winning the U.S. Open title to hug the people rooting hardest for him…
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House Republicans release partisan report blaming Biden for disastrous end to US war in Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have released a scathing report on their investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from…
Continue Reading Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, killing 4, state media says
Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — Syrian state media is reporting a series of Israeli strikes have hit multiple areas in central Syria, killing at…
Continue Reading DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week
AP Sports Writer The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage agreement has become more heated as it entered its second week. DirecTV…
Continue Reading Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun
Associated Press CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — College football players aspire to play in bowl games. Professional players dream of playing in the Super…
Continue Reading A patient photographer captures ‘Deadpool’ in a spontaneous moment at Comic-Con
Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — Matías Delacroix has been taking photos for The Associated Press since 2019. The award-winning Chilean…
Continue Reading Tom Brady takes awkward first steps in transition from football field to TV booth
AP Sports Writer Fox Sports is spending $375 million to put Tom Brady in the broadcast booth, and the network wants to make sure everyone knows…
Continue Reading Mother’s warning to Georgia school about suspect raises questions about moments before shooting
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The mother of a student in class with the boy accused of killing four people in a Georgia high school shooting says…
Continue Reading Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm
Associated Press HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — In the land of the salsa, more and more youngsters are turning to K-pop. Popular all over the world, South…
Continue Reading Greek opposition leader is ousted by his Syriza party
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis has been ousted by his party’s central committee via a motion…
Continue Reading Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season opener
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheen Morris wore Apalachee High School T-shirts during warmups before the…
Continue Reading France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics closing ceremony
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — This time it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26…
Continue Reading 14 killed in a car crash in war-torn Yemen, state media report
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s state-run media say a passenger bus has overturned while driving in a mountainous area in the country’s…
Continue Reading Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer has died at age 58
ATLANTA (AP) — Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died…
Continue Reading A reckless driver leads to an officer-involved shooting in Santa Fe and a parade is canceled
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A reckless driver has been arrested after a police-involved shooting Sunday in Santa Fe that canceled the Desfile de la Gente…
Continue Reading Fuel tanker collision in Nigeria caused an explosion that killed at least 48 people
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A fuel tanker collided head-on with another truck in Nigeria on Sunday causing an explosion that killed at…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the US Open men’s final
Taylor Swift is at the U.S. Open to watch another Taylor perform. Swift is at the men’s final along with Travis Kelce on Sunday, four days…
Continue Reading A Colorado State Patrol trooper is shot while parked along a highway and kills gunman
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado State Patrol trooper is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a shootout near Denver that left the gunman dead,…
Continue Reading Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men’s final just weeks after his doping exoneration
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping…
Continue Reading Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and…
Continue Reading Supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan rally to demand his release
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have rallied on the outskirts of the capital,…
Continue Reading Grief, pain, hope and faith at church services following latest deadly school shooting
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Grief, pain, hope and faith permeated church services Sunday as an Atlanta area community’s efforts to cope with…
Continue Reading AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18
AP College Football Writer After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in…
Continue Reading Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Lou Reed and others, dies at 86
LONDON (AP) — Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Elton John, Lou Reed and other music legends in a decades-long career,…
Continue Reading Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield debate the yeas and neighs of the ‘We Live in Time’ horse meme
AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield made one the most emotionally wrecking, tenderly exquisite movies of their careers.…
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