France defeats Egypt 3-1 and is set to face Spain in the men’s soccer final at the Paris Olympics
LYON, France (AP) — Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time. The final against Spain at Parc des Princes on Friday will result in the first European gold medalist in 32 years. Egypt took the lead with Mahmoud Saber’s 62nd-minute goal before Mateta equalized in the 83rd minute, sending the game into extra time. Mateta’s second goal came in the 99th minute after Egypt’s Omar Fayed received a red card. Michael Olise sealed France’s victory with a goal in the 108th minute.
Police share images of suspects and car involved in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Police Department has released images of three suspects and the stolen 2018 black Infiniti Q50 with a tan interior that was used in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles. The actor had interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car last May when he was shot in the chest. One suspect, who has tattoos above the left eye and on the right cheek, was identified to be the shooter according to police.
Rural Nevada sheriff investigates possible hate crime after Black man reports racial harassment
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada sheriff is investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man collecting signatures for a ballot measure recorded a confrontation with another man who made racist remarks, threatening him with violence. Ricky Johnson, from Houston, Texas, posted a video of the incident in Virginia City, Nevada, where he was racially harassed. Local and state officials condemned the incident, highlighting the need to address such discriminatory behaviors.
Bloomberg apologizes for premature story on prisoner exchange and takes action against journalists
Bloomberg News issued an apology for releasing a premature story about the U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange before the embargo was lifted by the White House. The editorial team has taken disciplinary action against the journalists involved in the incident. Editor-in-chief John Micklethwait personally apologized to the individuals affected and to other media outlets for the error.
Human remains discovered after Australia’s second fatal crocodile attack in a month
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police found human remains inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a fisherman in Australia, marking the country’s second fatal crocodile attack in a month. Authorities discovered the remains of the missing man inside a 16-foot crocodile killed near the area where he disappeared. Last month, a 12-year-old girl was also attacked and killed by a crocodile in a neighboring region.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for an end to bullying following gender misconceptions
PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif spoke out against the harmful scrutiny she faced due to misconceptions about her gender, emphasizing the negative impact of bullying on athletes. Khelif expressed gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for their support amid the international backlash against her. She called for unity and respect within the sports community to uphold human dignity.
Noah Lyles clinches historic Olympic 100-meter sprint victory by the smallest margin
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by a margin of just .005 seconds, narrowly beating Kishane Thompson of Jamaica. The photo finish revealed the result after a tense wait, with Lyles claiming victory in 9.784 seconds. Fred Kerley of the U.S. came in third while defending champion Marcell Jacobs finished fifth in the closely contested race.
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh secures Ukraine’s first individual gold at Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold at the Paris Olympics, marking Ukraine’s first individual gold at the Games. Mahuchikh cleared 2.00 meters to claim victory ahead of Nicola Olyslagers of Australia. Eleanor Patterson of Australia and Iryna Gerashchenko of Ukraine shared the bronze, while Mahuchikh also won gold at the previous year’s world championships.
Man denies involvement in sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — In a trial related to the murder of rapper PnB Rock, a man, Freddie Trone, vehemently denied any involvement in sending his son to commit the crime. Trone faces charges including murder and second-degree robbery, with prosecutors alleging his indifference to human life. The trial continues with closing arguments presented to the court.
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