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Gabbard steps down citing husband’s cancer diagnosis

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:07:43 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C: Tulsi Gabbard announced on May 22 that she will step down as U.S. director of national intelligence, saying she wants to focus on supporting her husband after his diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.

Gabbard said her resignation would take effect on June 30. Fox News Digital first reported that she informed President Donald Trump of her decision during an Oval Office meeting earlier in the

Ketel Marte, D-backs eager to cut Giants down to size again

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:25:06 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will seek a second series sweep over the Giants in the last 10 days when the National League West rivals wrap up a three-game set on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco.

The Diamondbacks will turn to Michael Soroka (6-2, 3.27 ERA) to start the finale versus fellow right-hander Trevor McDonald (2-1, 4.76) of the Giants.

With Ketel Mart

Homosexuality a mental disorder top Russian psychiatrist

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:49:00 GMT

Russia is facing a transgender epidemic fueled by propaganda and foreign funding, Olga Bukhanovskaya has said

A top Russian psychiatrist has classified homosexuality and transgender identity as mental illnesses during a major medical congress in Russia.

Speaking at the 18th Congress of Psychiatrists of Russia last week, Olga Bukhanovskaya, chief physician of the Phoenix Medical and Rehabili

Homosexuality a mental disorder Russian psychiatrist

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:49:00 GMT

Russia is facing a transgender epidemic fueled by propaganda and foreign funding, Olga Bukhanovskaya has said

A distinguished Russian psychiatrist has classified homosexuality and transgender identity as mental illnesses during a major medical congress in Russia.

Speaking at the 18th Congress of Psychiatrists of Russia last week, Olga Bukhanovskaya, chief physician of the Phoenix Medical an

UMC says collaboration with Intel to make 12-nm process node on track: Report

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:33:31 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 27, (ANI): Taiwan's second biggest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), said that the collaboration with Intel for the production of the 12-nanometer process node is on schedule and will start from next year, Focus Taiwan reported.

UMC President Jason Wang said that the 12nm process nodes are currently being certified at Intel's Arizona campus. The certification is expect

MLB roundup: Yankees smack 6 homers, manhandle Royals

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:40:25 GMT

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Amed Rosario hit two of the Yankees' six home runs as visiting New York beat the Kansas City Royals for a 14th straight time, including the playoffs, 15-1 on Tuesday night.

New York's Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep. Rosario had four hits and four RBIs, and the homer-hitting quintet combined for 12 RBIs. Grisham, Volp

Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks maintain dominance over Giants

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:55:05 GMT

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Ketel Marte smacked a two-run homer, Ildemaro Vargas also drove two runs and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made it five straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 7-5 victory on Tuesday.

Adrian Del Castillo chipped in with a homer and Eduardo Rodriguez (5-1) threw six effective innings for the Diamondbacks, who swept a three-game home series from the

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dead at 68

Wed, 27 May 2026 02:55:25 GMT

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Bob Horner, a former No.1 overall pick who went straight to the big leagues and once hit four home runs in a game, died Tuesday at the age of 68.

A Kansas native, Horner was drafted first overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 1878 Amateur Draft out of Arizona State and made his big-league debut about a week later on June 16 at the age of 20 against the Pittsburgh

NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's appeal as he exits rehab

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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The NCAA denied Brendan Sorsby's request for reinstatement on Tuesday, with Texas Tech's president vowing to appeal on behalf of the quarterback.

Sorsby had been declared ineligible after investigations had found he'd made thousands of dollars of bets on a variety of sports via gambling apps, violating NCAA policy.

Report: Arizona emerges as Milan Momcilovic suitor as draft deadline nears

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:55:18 GMT

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With the NBA Draft decision deadline looming Wednesday night, there are a number of players who still haven't announced whether they will remain in the draft or return to college.

No pending decision probably looms larger on the 2026 college basketball season than former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic, who set a school record with 136 3-pointers last seas

Supreme Court punts NFL appeal, clears way for Brian Flores' discrimination suit

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL is cleared for litigation following a Supreme Court decision not to hear the league's appeal to use closed-door arbitration to settle the matter.

Internal arbitration is part of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement with players. A ruling from the U.S. Circuit Court of

Superdry Sport Takes the Court at Sip & Serve -- A Padel Evening with Brand Ambassador Lakshya

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:44:15 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 18: Superdry Sport brought the heat to Phoenix Racquet Club, Palladium, Lower Parel on 9th May for Sip & Serve -- a curated padel evening that was equal parts sport, style and social energy. The evening pulled in Mumbai's fitness, fashion and creator community for a brand experience that was anything but ordinary.

At the centre of it all was actor and Superdry

Liberty looking to halt home skid against Mercury

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:40:36 GMT

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The New York Liberty have dropped three consecutive games at home for the first time since the 2022 season.

They will look to halt the skid Wednesday as they continue a seven-game homestand against the Phoenix Mercury.

'Nobody expected this,' Liberty star Breanna Stewart said. 'But I'm glad (the slump) is happening early and not late.'

Stewart urged pati

BHIVE Enters North Bengaluru with 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft, 2,600-Seat Premium Workspace at Phoenix Asia Towers

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:11:28 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2: BHIVE, Bengaluru's largest and most loved coworking brand, has announced its entry into North Bengaluru with a sign-up at Phoenix Asia Towers, Hebbal. Built on a campus-first model, over 80% of BHIVE's total seats are housed within large, amenity-rich campuses that bring together workspace, community, and experience at scale. Today, BHIVE powers a network of over 2

EuroSchool Kharadi Hosts TEDxYouth 2026, Spotlighting Young Changemakers

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:43:23 GMT

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 2: EuroSchool, one of India's leading K-12 school networks, successfully hosted the 5th edition of TEDxYouth 2026 at their Kharadi campus in Pune, bringing together young changemakers, educators and thought leaders under the powerful theme, 'Discover the Strength in Being You: Embrace Your Imperfection.' Anchored in the narrative 'Beyond Grades,' the event spotlighted re

imm india 2026 Positions India's Furniture & Interiors Industry for Global Leadership

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:33:55 GMT

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New Delhi [India], February 18: India's furniture and interiors industry is entering a decisive growth phase, powered by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, premium housing demand, hospitality growth, and rising global sourcing interest. At the forefront of this transformation is imm india 2026 -- India's most focused and globally connected B2B exhibition for furniture, interiors, decor, surfaces, te

Nykaa Plays Cupid This Valentine's Day with its Love Post Office at Palladium

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:27:11 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 10: This Valentine's season, Nykaa Delivers Love! Giving love a new address, Nykaa invites everyone to the Nykaa Love Post Office at Palladium Mall, an immersive pop-up that turns modern gifting into a sweet, old-school love ritual, complete with handwritten notes, charming mailbox and beauty gifts that say it all. The experience will run at Phoenix Palladium (oppos

Nykaa Pink Love Sale is Here - Big Deals, Small Prices, and Beauty Magic Galore

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:52 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6: Cupid may be working overtime, but Nykaa is doing the heavy lifting this February. The much-loved Nykaa Pink Love Sale is back from 6th to 15th February, going live 11 AM onwards, and it's bringing the biggest deals and the smallest prices of the season. With up to 60% off across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances, luxury beauty and tools, plus irresistible f

Music Maestro Ehsaan Noorani Inaugurates New Co-Curricular Learning Spaces at EuroSchool HSR

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:20:36 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3: EuroSchool HSR, Bengaluru, one of India's leading K-12 school campuses, inaugurated its newly developed co-curricular learning spaces, marking a significant milestone in strengthening its holistic education. The inauguration was graced by acclaimed music composer Mr. Ehsaan Noorani, of the legendary Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, reinforcing the school's focus on arts

Rookies in focus as Giants, Diamondbacks clash

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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Two prospects experiencing vastly different welcomes to the big time get another opportunity Tuesday night when Tommy Troy and the Arizona Diamondbacks visit Bryce Eldridge and the San Francisco Giants in the continuation of a three-game series.

Troy singled, scored and walked in his second big league game Monday, helping the Diamondbacks win 6-2 and continue their

Orioles gaining confidence in chase of AL East-leading Rays

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles see the Tampa Bay Rays at the top of the American League East standings and know there's work to do, but there's confidence brewing for the Orioles.

They'll go into Tuesday night's meeting with the visiting Rays on a big-time high.

'It feels like the AL is kind of a toss-up right now,' Baltimore outfielder Colton Cowser said. 'All we ca

MLB roundup: 3 Astros combine for first no-no since '24

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:19:14 GMT

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Houston pitchers Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined for the majors' first no-hitter since 2024 as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 9-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Imai (2-2) walked four batters and struck out two over a career-high six innings. Okert worked around a leadoff walk in the seventh. Santa pitched two perfect innings in his major le

Kansas City, New York among major hubs as FIFA World Cup 2026 teams confirm base camps

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:32:05 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 26 (ANI): The footprint for the FIFA World Cup 2026 team base camp training sites has been finalised, with all 48 participating nations selecting their operational bases across the United States, Mexico and Canada ahead of football's biggest-ever global showpiece.

The Team Base Camps (TBCs), which serve as the 'home away from home' for teams during the group stage, will host players, coach

Diamondbacks swing away at Giants, nab series-opening win

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:05:18 GMT

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Ketel Marte continued his torrid pace with four hits and three RBIs, Merrill Kelly threw seven sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 6-2 victory Monday afternoon.

Gabriel Moreno homered and scored twice for the Diamondbacks, who swept a three-game home series over the Giants last week.

O's beat Rays in 13 on another Colton Cowser walk-off HR

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Colton Cowser's two-run home run in the 13th inning was his second walk-off home run in as many days as the Baltimore Orioles overcame the Tampa Bay Rays for a 9-7 victory to begin a three-game series Monday afternoon.

Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 13th against his former team before Nick Fortes extended Tampa Bay's lead to 7-5 with a sacr

UCLA No. 1 overall seed as NCAA baseball regionals set

Mon, 25 May 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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UCLA was named top overall seed of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Monday, with 12 teams from the SEC named to the 64-team field.

The tournament begins Friday at 16 regional sites, all hosted by the top 16 seeded teams in the field.

The Bruins went 51-6 during the regular season and finished in first place in the Big Ten Conference, as w

Korean GC replaces Danny Lee with Doyeob Mun

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:19:10 GMT

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Korean Golf Club announced Monday that Danny Lee is moving to a wild-card role for the remainder of the LIV Golf Season.

Lee will be replaced in the lineup for at least the next two events -- including this week's tournament in South Korea -- by Doyeob Mun, the current KPGA Tour Genesis points leader.

'We are excited for Doyeob to join the KGC family,' Korean G

CHINA-GUIZHOU-INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS-TOUR (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:16:28 GMT

(260525) -- GUIYANG, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- International students visit the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

Fire eager to fluster Liberty in teams' third meeting of season

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:40:20 GMT

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This could be the WNBA's golden age for expansion teams.

Last year, Golden State became the league's first team to make the playoffs as a first-year franchise.

This year, the Portland Fire -- set to visit the New York Liberty on Monday night -- hope to become the second team to earn that distinction.

Portland is off to a promising 3-3 start, including a s

Dodgers bring streaking bullpen into opener vs. Rockies

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:55:13 GMT

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Back to resembling the team that stormed to consecutive World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers will return home Monday night for the opener of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.

After sputtering following a trip to Denver in April, the Dodgers took their time before reverting to form. An improved offense and effective bullpen carried Los Angeles

D-backs' Corbin Carroll out to triple his pleasure vs. Giants

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:19:08 GMT

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The major league leader in triples will take his cracks at 'Triples Alley' in San Francisco when Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks attempt to repeat last week's success against the Giants in a three-game set beginning Monday afternoon.

Carroll had three hits, including a pair of triples, in two games when the Diamondbacks swept a three-game series from

Diamondbacks pummel Rockies to take 3 of 4 in series

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:05:02 GMT

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Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll led a 13-hit attack for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, and Ryne Nelson silenced the Colorado Rockies' bats in a 9-1 victory in Phoenix that gave the hosts their third win in the four-game series.

Marte, who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs, and Carroll, who went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, put the Diamondbacks up in their

Rockies LHP Jose Quintana (elbow discomfort) exits start early

Sun, 24 May 2026 22:05:07 GMT

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Colorado Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left with one out in the bottom of the second inning in his start against the host Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Colorado later announced Quintana was experiencing left elbow discomfort.

The Rockies trailed 5-0 but had no one warming up at the time of Quintana's abrupt exit. A trainer came out after he gave up a

Dream rally to stun Mercury

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:40:26 GMT

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Rhyne Howard had 21 points and eight rebounds on Sunday afternoon to help the Atlanta Dream rally for an 82-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in College Park, Ga.

Allisha Gray added 18 points and Angel Reese posted a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double for Atlanta (4-1), which trailed by 12 with five minutes left. Jordin Canada had 11 points, 14 assists, seven re

Rays OF Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) placed on 10-day IL

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamstring strain.

The move is retroactive to Saturday.

DeLuca felt a tug at his hamstring while legging out an infield single in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay's 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday.

DeLuca is batting .269 with two homers

Mike Trout, Angels aspire for rare feat in matchup vs. Rangers

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:25 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels will try to finish their first three-game series sweep of the season on Sunday when they close their 10-game homestand with a contest against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels, just 8-24 over their past 32 games, followed a 9-6 win over Jacob deGrom in Friday's series opener with a 5-2 victory against Nathan Eovaldi on Saturday.

D-backs' Ketel Marte brings hot bat into series finale vs. Rockies

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:19:12 GMT

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Three-time All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has spent much of this season underperforming with the bat.

But the Arizona Diamondbacks star is on a hot streak and has increased his batting average 42 points in just seven games entering Sunday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rockies in Phoenix.

Marte went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer to lead Arizon

White Sox, Giants eager to land final blow in series rubber game

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:25:07 GMT

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Two sparkplug outfielders who have helped deliver wins in vastly different ways the last two days hope to continue to be a nuisance for opposing pitchers Sunday afternoon when Sam Antonacci and the Chicago White Sox face Harrison Bader and the host San Francisco Giants.

The teams have split the first two contests of a three-game set, each using a big inning to p

MLB roundup: Stephen Kolek's shutout helps Royals snap 4-game skid

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:05:09 GMT

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Stephen Kolek threw a complete-game shutout to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

Kolek (3-0), who threw his first complete-game shutout last May with the San Diego Padres, struck out two and limited the Mariners to four hits and one walk to notch the Royals' first complete-game shutout since Sep. 13, 2020 and the fou

Ketel Marte leads Diamondbacks past Rockies

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:19:16 GMT

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Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Phoenix.

Nolan Arenado had a two-run double and Geraldo Perdomo contributed two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks, who won for the sixth time in seven games. Ryan Waldschmidt had two hits and scored once as Arizona impr

Reports: Angels sign RHP Taijuan Walker to minor league deal

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:55:07 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels signed right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports, including mlb.com.

Walker was released by the Phillies earlier this season.

The former All-Star had a tumultuous run in Philadelphia. After signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Phillies in 2023, he had a 5.12 ERA in three-plus season

Mercury looking for reset as they hit the road to face Dream

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:40:25 GMT

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The Mercury's week at home didn't go as planned. As the struggling team begins a three-game road trip with a Sunday afternoon tilt against the Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga., Phoenix can't afford to fall any further behind.

Since opening the season with a surprising 99-66 blowout of the Las Vegas Aces, the Mercury (2-4) have dropped four of their last five, incl

Rockies ride upstarts' late contributions into matchup vs. D-backs

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:19:13 GMT

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Mickey Moniak, the Colorado Rockies' top offensive player this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a right ankle injury.

The transaction opened the door for Sterlin Thompson to join Chad Stevens as unlikely game-winning heroes.

The two players who were Triple-A teammates at mid-week will look to help the Rockies win for the second strai

Angels seek elusive back-to-back wins in rematch vs. Rangers

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:55:06 GMT

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After slamming four home runs in their best offensive output in nearly a month while winning Friday's series opener with Texas, the Los Angeles Angels will try to win back-to-back games for the first time since early May when they face the Rangers on Saturday night.It won't be easy for the Angels.Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (5-4, 3.62 ERA), who has allowed just o

MLB roundup: Rays top rival Yankees to spoil Gerrit Cole's return

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings during his return from reconstructive elbow surgery, but the Tampa Bay Rays scored four times in the eighth inning by capitalizing on shaky infield defense and closed out a 4-2 victory over the host New York Yankees on Friday night.

The Rays scored four times in a span of six batters against Tim Hill and Camilo Doval to take a 4

Rockies rally past Diamondbacks on ninth-inning RBI hit

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:05:04 GMT

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Chad Stevens delivered the tiebreaking single with one out in the top of the ninth to help the Colorado Rockies notch a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Phoenix.

Stevens' first hit of the season and third of his career plated Sterlin Thompson with the decisive run as Colorado ended a three-game losing streak. TJ Rumfield came through with

Aces hope return matchup with Sparks proves just as beneficial

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:19:16 GMT

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The Las Vegas Aces return home in search of a fifth straight win following an unbeaten four-game road trip, taking on a Los Angeles Sparks team that has had a more turbulent start to the season than expected.

The Aces' trip began with a 27-point win over the Sparks on May 10 and was punctuated by Chelsea Gray's game-winner against the Atlanta Dream with 3.6 seconds l

Phoenix Rising: Women, AI, and the Architecture of a World That Cares

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:15:58 GMT

By Kat Fotovat

I have spent over three decades fighting for women and girls, often in the world's most dangerous places. I drafted post-conflict constitutions in Iraq and Kosovo. I worked proudly across five different administrations, with the unsung heroes and dedicated civil and foreign service officers from both USAID and the State Department, and hand in hand with global civil society leaders, other governmen

Arizona water threatened by weaker 'forever chemical' regulations

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:10:32 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to weaken federal regulations on PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” found in waterways across the country.

The move could have direct implications in southern Arizona, where PFAS have been found in lakes and rivers near military bases. Waterways n

Mexico to host Iran's national World Cup team after US refusal

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:57:11 GMT

Iran's national soccer team will sleep inMexicoand travel to theUSon the days of its threeWorld Cupmatches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican PresidentClaudia Sheinbaumsaid on Monday.

Sheinbaum saidFIFAapproached her government after US authorities said they did not want Iran staying in the country throughout the June 11-July 19 competition, even though Iran is scheduled to pl

Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:57:11 GMT

Iran's national soccer team will sleep inMexicoand travel to theU.S.on the days of its threeWorld Cupmatches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican PresidentClaudia Sheinbaumsaid on Monday.

Sheinbaum saidFIFAapproached her government after U.S. authorities said they did not want Iran staying in the country throughout the June 11-July 19 competition, even though Iran is scheduled t

5 things to watch: 2026 Detroit Lions OTAs

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:30 GMT

Tim Twentyman

The third phase of the offseason training program begins this week for the Detroit Lions. It's an opportunity for coaches and players to ramp up football activities.

During this phase of the training program teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or 'OTAs'. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills are permitted. One in every three

2026 Schedule: Analyzing the Cowboys' 6 NFC Opponents

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:14:33 GMT

Nick Eatman

FRISCO, TexasThe second year of the Brian Schottenheimer era of Cowboys football is just around the corner, as Dallas prepares to embark on the 2026 regular season.

Following a 7-9-1 finish in 2025, the Cowboys are looking for a better result in 2026, with a new defensive staff led by defensive coordinator Christian Parker and nearly all of the offensive talent returning.

Phoenix Rising: Women, AI, and the Architecture of a World That Cares

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:58 GMT

There is a particular quality of fire that destroys completely and, in doing so, reveals exactly what must be rebuilt, and by whom.

By Kat Fotovat

I have spent over three decades fighting for women and girls, often in the worlds most dangerous places. I drafted post-conflict constitutions in Iraq and Kosovo. I worked proudly across five different administrations, with the unsung heroes and dedicated civil

5 Chargers Questions Ahead of 2026 OTA Practices

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:27 GMT

Here's what to watch for when the Chargers begin Organized Team Activity practices this week

Eric Smith

Phase Three of theChargers 2026 voluntary offseason programis here.

The Bolts begin Organized Team Activity (OTA) practices this week and will hold them for the next three weeks.

While no live contact is permitted during OTAs, teams can do 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills

Abney comfortable playing outside and nickel cornerback

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:10 GMT

Tim Twentyman

Maybe one of the biggest surprises in this year's NFL Draft for Lions general manager Brad Holmes was the fact he was able to select Arizona State cornerbackKeith Abney IIin the fifth round after having a third-round grade on him.

"He was just a simple one because we had him ranked a couple rounds higher than where he was," Holmes said after the draft. "So that was a no-brainer for us."

Feature: Harvard students explore many faces of a changing China

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:18:34 GMT

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Inside the Shenzhen headquarters of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, Harvard student Iseult Alice Fitzpatrick looked on in disbelief as a car rolled smoothly forward, balanced on just three wheels during a technology demonstration.

"This feels like the future," she said. Later, she climbed into several of the company's vehicles, trying out smart driving features and peppering engin

Harvard MIT students amazed by China's engineering marvel in Guizhou

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:49:52 GMT

What does the world's highest bridge look like through the eyes of Harvard and MIT students?

During a visit to southwest China's Guizhou Province, a student delegation stood 600 meters above the canyon floor at the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge - experiencing firsthand one of China's greatest engineering achievements.

Harvard & MIT students amazed by China's engineering marvel in Guizhou

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:45:25 GMT

What does the world's highest bridge look like through the eyes of Harvard and MIT students?

Death toll rises to 14 in 2 road crashes of garment-workers transporting trucks in Cambodia: spokesperson

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:45:06 GMT

PHNOM PENH, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has increased to 14 in two road traffic accidents involving garment worker-transporting trucks on Saturday morning in Cambodia, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training's spokesperson Sun Mesa said.

One tragic collision occurred on National Road 5 in central Kampong Chhnang province's Kampong Tralach district between a lorry and a garment worker-transporting tru

13 garment workers dead, over 30 injured in 2 road accidents in Cambodia: spokesperson

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:15:19 GMT

PHNOM PENH, May 23 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 garment workers were killed and more than 30 others were injured in two road crashes on Saturday morning in Cambodia, the Ministry of Labor's spokesman Sun Mesa said.

One tragic collision occurred on National Road 5 in central Kampong Chhnang province's Kampong Tralach district between a lorry and a garment worker-transporting truck.

"This accident left eight wor

Ninth Circuit revives excessive force claim against Phoenix police

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:10:34 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - Two protesters who say they were wrongfully arrested at a Phoenix protest will get another shot at trying their case thanks to a Ninth Circuit reversal of a previous dismissal order.

Last year, a federal jury acquitted Phoenix Police Lt. Benjamin Moore of First Amendment reta

Alertaron sobre tirador de mezquita en San Diego, pero orden de armas fue revocada

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:19 GMT

Alertaron sobre tirador de mezquita en San Diego, pero orden de armas fue revocada

19-year-old stabbed to death in grocery store parking lot in Point Loma

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:10 GMT

19-year-old stabbed to death in grocery store parking lot in Point Loma

San Diego Officer charged with sexual exploitation of minors

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:03 GMT

San Diego Officer charged with sexual exploitation of minors

Amber Alert issued in Los Angeles, wanted SUV located in San Diego

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:31:56 GMT

Amber Alert issued in Los Angeles, wanted SUV located in San Diego

Polica de San Diego acusado de explotar sexualmente a menores

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:31:54 GMT

Polica de San Diego acusado de explotar sexualmente a menores

Scientist at University of Hawaii Cancer Center receives national award for life-saving research

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