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Two new Tony Gwynn murals just went up outside Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill in East Village and Mandarin House in La Jolla. Why it matters: Local artists Paul Jimenez and Signe Ditona with Ground Floor Murals painted the tributes to the late San Diego Padres legend for an upcoming beer release with AleSmith Brewing Company.

AleSmith taps Ground Floor Murals for beers honoring Tony Gywnn

Our new panda pair are set to make their San Diego Zoo debut on Aug. 8. Why it matters: Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first giant pandas to come to the U.S. in 21 years and represent a new chapter in panda diplomacy between Washington, D.C. and China.

Giant pandas are ready for San Diego Zoo debut

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Axios DC

Dreaming of a summer escape? You don't need a flight to feel transported at one of these new getaways fit for food lovers — all under 150 miles from D.C.The big picture: Several inns and B&Bs with a foodie focus are popping up in the region, plus some exciting new culinary (and poolside!) draws at old favorites. Good Fortune rooftop lounge. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel HeronHotel Heron, Alexandria8 miles from D.C.Take a staycation in Old Town's strapping 134-room hotel, a high-design remake of a 1920s property that opened in June. Curated in-room bars allow guests to mix drinks in their...

New weekend getaways for food lovers

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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(Reuters) - Canada defender Sydney Collins will miss the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament after fracturing her left leg during a training game in her first match back after suffering a similar injury to her right leg earlier this year, Team Canada said on Saturday.

Olympics-Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

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A galvanized metal trough could be the coolest way to beat the summer heat.Why it matters: Typically meant to store water for horses and cattle, stock tanks are making a splash in backyards across the country.They're less expensive than a swimming pool and sexier than other above-ground options, according to Amanda Shaftel, co-founder of Cowboy Pools."Cowboys would hop in the pool after a long day at work," Shaftel tells Axios.The big picture: The Texas-based company, which ships stock tank pools starting at $3,450 nationwide, reports pool sales are up roughly 30% year-over-year.It's one of several businesses, including Stock Tank Love...

Why some Chicagoans are splashing in stock tanks

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A galvanized metal trough could be the coolest way to beat the Texas heat.Why it matters: Typically meant to store water for horses and cattle, stock tanks are making a splash in backyards across the country.They're less expensive than a swimming pool and sexier than other above-ground options, according to Amanda Shaftel, co-founder of Austin-based Cowboy Pools."Cowboys would hop in the pool after a long day at work," Shaftel tells Axios.The big picture: The company, which ships stock tank pools starting at $3,450 nationwide, reports pool sales are up roughly 30% year-over-year.It's one of several similar businesses in Texas, including...

Why Texans started splashing in stock tanks

Houston, TX

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A worldwide, cross-industry internet outage early Friday was caused by an error at Texas-based CrowdStrike, a company meant to prevent such crises. Why it matters: The global meltdown that grounded flights and halted banking is a black eye for cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike, which has been trusted by U.S. federal security agencies and some of the biggest companies in the world.In Houston, airlines delayed flights at both George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports on Friday.Harris Health System also canceled most outpatient clinic appointments, Texas A&M University canceled classes, and DPS and DMV services were halted. State of play: CrowdStrike...

Texas-based CrowdStrike behind worldwide outages, grounded flights

It's been the best summer in recent memory to be a sports fan — and there's no end to the action in sight. Driving the news: The 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off this week in Paris, are obviously the highlight. While Olympic ratings have long been declining, 60% of...

Hot sports summer

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 photo credit: Minna StessPetaluma's Minna Stess (right) pictured with her father Andrew,after claiming bronze at the 2023 World Skate championships in Rome.
After a park skating bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships, Petaluma’s Minna Stess battled through Olympic qualifying to claim a spot in the Paris 2024 summer games.
"I swear every contest I got more nervous and more nervous and more nervous," Stess said through laughs.
The successful qualification campaign, spread across a number of competitions including make or break outings in China and Hungary, had a few bumps - falls really - for the 18-year-old Petaluma native.
"Budapest, I...

Petaluma's Minna Stess is set to skate Summer Olympics in Paris.

A worldwide, cross-industry internet outage early Friday was caused by an error at CrowdStrike, a company meant to prevent such crises. Why it matters: The global meltdown that grounded flights and halted banking is a black eye for cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike, which has been trusted by U.S. federal security agencies and some of the biggest companies in the world.

What is CrowdStrike, the software company behind worldwide outages

Kansas City, MO

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Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Shine My Crown

Nickisha Pryce has once again showcased her remarkable talent in the 400m, delivering a stellar performance at the London Diamond League. The Jamaican sprinter reset Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s world lead with a time of 48.57 seconds, solidifying her status as a top contender for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Pryce has...

Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce Beats 400m World Lead at London Diamond League

Harmony, MN

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Every year, as many as 30,000 visitors to southeast Minnesota turn down a country road near Harmony, pull into a wooded lot between farm fields … and drop into a cave.The big picture: Niagara Cave — named for a 60-foot waterfall thundering inside — is one of a half-dozen tourist-friendly passages into the underworld within a day's drive of the Twin Cities.What to expect: Visitors descend 200 feet below the surface and wind through a narrow, mile-long main passage on an hour-long tour that features:450-million-year-old fossils of ancient giant snails and squids.Ceilings that rise 100 feet in the cave's Grand...

Minnesota caves offer a glimpse of the underworld

Team Japan is down a gymnast after the Japan Gymnastics Association barred the team’s captain, Shoko Miyata, from participating in the 2024 Olympics just days before the opening ceremony. According to The Japan Times, Miyata was forced to withdraw from the Japan Gymnastics Team after she admitted to smoking...

Japanese Gymnastics Captain, 19, Kicked Out of Olympics for Smoking and Drinking

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FOR Alaysha Johnson, reaching the 2024 Paris Olympics marks the culmination of a lifetime of dedication and defiance against the odds. At the age of 28, for the first time in her career, Johnson will soon pack her bags for an Olympic Games. She is set to represent Team USA...

I slept in a car gifted by my coach while I worked as a bartender, now I’m chasing gold at 2024 Paris Olympics

Six days before the opening ceremonies commence in Paris, some of the best athletes in the world will be giving us one final preview of what’s to come at the London Diamond League this Saturday. Six reigning World champions will be competing inside London Stadium this week before heading across the Channel to France, where athletics will begin on August 1st.

London Diamond League Preview: Athletes, Matchups, Storylines To Watch For

The Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council will consider Wednesday approving $16.6 million in contracts to provide housing, food and personal items to migrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program.

Migrant response may cost Denver another $16.6 million

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NOLA Gold Rugby hosts playoff game for the first time

NOLA Gold Rugby hosts the Chicago Hounds on Sunday in a semi-finals game that'll determine which of the two teams moves on to the conference playoffs....

NOLA Gold Rugby hosts playoff game for the first time

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