Red, white, and blue doesn't course through my veins more than when the national anthem plays while our athletes stand atop the podium, gold medals gleaming around their necks, and the American flag draped over their shoulders. For 16 days, my eyes are glued to the screen, counting every medal...
Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘American Idol’ as Its Newest Judge
LOS ANGELES — Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judges' table on "American Idol," filling Katy Perry's spot after her departure from the show in May. Underwood Is the First 'American Idol' Alum to Become a Judge Underwood, who rose to fame after she won...
What’s Next for Katie Ledecky? Another Race and a Relay as She Goes for More Records
NANTERRE — Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming's most impressive records. Chances are, she'll have it all to herself by the time she completes the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old Ledecky bumped her career total to 12 medals with a dominating victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday night, equaling three...
Hollywood’s Video Game Performers Head to the Picket Line Over AI Protections
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's video game performers are heading to the Warner Bros. Studios lot Thursday to picket against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence. The protest marks the first large...
Parts of Cesar Chavez Boulevard Lawsuit Back in Play
In an update from our story yesterday, a Fresno County Superior Court judge adopted a tentative ruling, reinstating a lawsuit against the city of Fresno over the Cesar Chavez Boulevard name. More than 20 supporters of keeping the original street names packed Judge Jonathan Skiles's courtroom. Of the original five...
British Prime Minister Announces Policing Plan to Deal With Violent Clashes After Fatal Stabbings
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the "tiny mindless minority" behind unrest that has plagued several cities after a horrific stabbing at a children's dance class and vowed to put a stop to it as the 17-year-old suspect was publicly named Thursday in part to counter misinformation blamed...
John Force Racing Picks Beckman to Sub for Injured Force as Team Chases Funny Car Title
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Drag racing Hall of Famer John Force may contend for another Funny Car title, even though he won't drive the rest of the season as he recovers from a traumatic brain injury after a crash in Virginia last month. Beckman to Drive for Force Rest of Season...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Slumps and 10-Year Yield Tumbles Below 4% on Slowing Economy
NEW YORK — Stocks on Wall Street are slumping alongside bond yields Thursday after more signals suggested the U.S. economy's growth is slowing. The S&P 500 was down 1% in midday trading after weak data on U.S. manufacturing helped extinguish a rally from earlier in the morning. The Dow Jones...
Joshua Dobbs Seeks Stability With 49ers After Wild 2023 Season
SANTA CLARA — Joshua Dobbs spent the 2023 season learning different NFL offenses on the fly. He hopes that experience helps him master coach Kyle Shanahan's complex offense with the San Francisco 49ers enough to win the backup job behind Brock Purdy. Dobbs' 2023 Season Was a Crazy Experience Dobbs'...
Léon Marchand Pulls off One of the Most Audacious Doubles in Swimming History at the Paris Olympics
NANTERRE — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren't far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren't a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand Completes Grueling Double Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly...