All Stories from August 6, 2024 (Change date)
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The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is goingAug 06, 2024 8:20 am - Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles.
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A ‘Textbook Turnaround Tuesday’ doesn’t mean meltdown is overAug 06, 2024 7:53 am - It’s an old cliché but the phenomenon known as Turnaround Tuesday — when markets rebound from a sell-off at the start of the week — is an opportunity that shows up time a...
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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticketAug 06, 2024 1:45 pm - Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trendAug 06, 2024 7:01 am - Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend. Khelif has faced days of hateful comments and false acc...
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Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby bringing torrential rains, major flood threat to southeastern U.S.Aug 06, 2024 8:05 pm - CHARLESTON, S.C. — Tropical Storm Debby drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, stirred up tornadoes and submerged streets with waist-high floodwaters Tues...
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Calm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 yearsAug 06, 2024 3:53 pm - Stocks rose on Wall Street as calm returned to the market a day after its worst drop in nearly two years. The S&P 500 rose 1% Tuesday to break a brutal three-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.8%, and the Nasdaq composite added 1%.
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Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at OlympicsAug 06, 2024 6:53 am - SAINT-DENIS, France — The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the Olympic track wrapped up for the evening and the cro...
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Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the U.S.Aug 06, 2024 6:49 am - SAINT-DENIS, France — Sam Kendricks appreciates the Olympics again. Valarie Allman never stopped. It's just the healing power that medals have to mend and reinforce feeli...
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‘It’s time to kick over the spread’: Frank Thomas says he would snap if he was managing White SoxAug 06, 2024 6:45 am - Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox. Chicago lost its 21st consecutive game on Mond...
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How to grill steak for the best flavor and texture, no matter the cutAug 05, 2024 10:21 am - Grilling, at first glance, can seem like an imprecise science: an open flame, a slab of meat and hope for the best. But given the high-quality grills and the quality (and price) of the meat available to cook, there’s never been a better argument for learning the nuance of the method.