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American canoeist hopes to bring Disney magic in historic 4th Olympic appearance: Racing Toward Paris
This is the fifth installment in our weeklong series taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports as the Paris Olympics get underway. Casey Eichfeld is many things: a husband, father, Olympian and a self-described Disney fanatic. “We got married at Disney World in Epcot,” he told Straight Arrow News, confirming his…
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Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, “boneless wings” may not always be completely bone-free. This clarification followed a lawsuit by Michael Berkheimer, who sued a restaurant after a bone fragment from “boneless wings” he ate in 2016 lodged in his throat, causing serious health issues. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty.…
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US arrests Mexican drug cartel leaders ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s’ son
U.S. authorities said they’ve arrested a Mexican drug cartel kingpin who’s evaded capture for decades. Federal agents lured Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada across the border into Texas, where they took him into custody on Thursday, July 25. “El Mayo” is described as the leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which authorities said has been flooding the U.S. with…
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Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupted traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024. Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead…
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President Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, July 24, for the first time since suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. He explained his decision not to seek a second term. “The idea of America lies in voters’ hands,” Biden said about the 2024 election. “Nothing, nothing can come in the way…
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NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska coast
On Wednesday, July 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that fighter jets from Canada and the U.S. intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska. The aircraft — two Russian TU-95s and two Chinese H-6s — were flying within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, an area where aircraft must…
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Breaking down breaking’s journey to the Olympic Games: Racing Toward Paris
This is the fourth installment in our weeklong series taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports as the Paris Olympics get underway. For the first time, breaking, also known as breakdancing, will be competed at the Summer Games. Sixteen B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will battle for supremacy in the only new…
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Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress
A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to Congress and President Joe Biden gave a primetime address on exiting the 2024 race, the two are set to meet in Washington, D.C. on July 25. And more details on what you need to know about breaking, the newest sport at the Olympic games. These stories…
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Podcasting Popularity: How the format is growing in revenue, viewership, nostalgia
The podcasting format has been around for decades but it’s seen significant growth in the past few years growing ad revenue and new shows popping up from all over the world, including at Straight Arrow News. SAN’s Ryan Robertson has held many positions in his broadcast career, including reporter, producer, and news director, and now…
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US athletes hope showcase will launch beach handball into next Olympics: Racing Toward Paris
This is the third installment in our weeklong series “Racing Toward Paris,” taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports ahead of the start of the Paris Olympics. When the Olympic Games open on Friday, July 26, in Paris, viewers will be able to watch beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.…
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Trump’s campaign to hold indoor rallies in aftermath of assassination attempt
Former President Trump’s campaign will reportedly now stop holding large outdoor rallies on the Secret Service’s advice after he was wounded in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The campaign says current plans are to hold indoor events and maybe smaller outdoor ones, but only in more controlled settings. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down Tuesday,…
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Mass protest at US Capitol ahead of Netanyahu’s speech
Dozens of demonstrators showed up to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 23, to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. and his speech to Congress. The protest was organized by the group Jewish Voice for Peace. Tuesday’s demonstration had a similar message as other high profile war protests, with demonstrators chanting “free Palestine,” “not…
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President Biden to address the nation on his decision to end 2024 campaign
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation for the first time after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. And the story of another American athlete heading to Paris hoping to bring their sport to the Olympics. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. President Biden to address the nation…
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