ATLANTA — The effort to make the peace between Donald Trump and Georgia's powerful Republican governor began in a sprawling neo-Victorian mansion in the exclusive Atlanta enclave of Buckhead. It was at an Aug. 7 fundraiser hosted by former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler that fellow Republican Lindsey Graham approached Gov....
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises as Inflation Report Confirms Price Increases Are Cooling
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday after a key U.S. government report on inflation bolstered expectations on Wall Street that the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates next month for the first time in more than four years. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in morning trading, with...
In First Sit-Down Interview of Her Presidential Campaign, Harris Says ‘My Values Have Not Changed’
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday "my values have not changed," as she was questioned along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in their first major television interview of their presidential campaign. The interview with CNN's Dana Bash gives Harris a chance to quell criticism...
Are the Giants Dead? Looks Like It After ‘Awful’ Shutout Loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Aaron Civale and Aaron Ashby combined on a two-hit shutout and William Contreras stole home to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Thursday. The NL Central-leading Brewers (77-56) won two of three from the Giants. They are 9 1/2 games ahead of the...
Brandon Aiyuk Agrees to 4-Year, $120 Million Deal With 49ers
SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk's long contract dispute with San Francisco ended Thursday when he agreed on a four-year contract to stay with the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal says the sides came to the agreement Thursday after Aiyuk missed his second straight practice despite being cleared by...
UN Secures Humanitarian Pauses With Israel for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory....
Chargers Begin Jim Harbaugh Era With Plenty of Questions on Offense
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era under head coach Jim Harbaugh, but face numerous questions on offense as they look to turn things around after a disappointing 5-12 season in 2023. High Expectations for Harbaugh's NFL Return After winning a national championship at the...
LA Rams Begin Life Without Star Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald. It Might Not Be Fun.
LOS ANGELES — Life after Aaron Donald could be difficult for the Rams, whose entire defense was built on the bedrock of No. 99's phenomenal skills throughout coach Sean McVay's first seven seasons. Los Angeles will be much more ordinary without the retired defensive tackle, who will be replaced with...
Dodgers’ Yamamoto Makes 1st Minor League Rehab Start After Over 2 Months on Injured List
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his first rehab start after more than two months on the injured list, throwing two innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Yamamoto's Performance in Rehab Start The right-hander allowed one hit and one earned run while striking...
Over 100 Tons of Dead Fish Collect at Greek Port After Climate-Related Mass Die-Off
VOLOS, Greece — More than 100 tons of dead fish had been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations, authorities said Thursday. The dead freshwater fish filled the bay, 320 kilometers (200 miles) north of Athens, and...