The Associated Press

Luka Doncic and Slovenia still have Olympic hopes. And so does the Philippines, much to its own surprise. Doncic had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Slovenia beat New Zealand 104-78 on Thursday to clinch a semifinal spot in the Olympic qualifying tournament at Piraeus, Greece. Slovenia needed to win by at least 10 points to make the semifinals.

Luka Doncic, Slovenia head to Olympic qualifying semifinals. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece await

Reuters

BLANKENHAIN, Germany (Reuters) - A convincing victory in the first knockout round of major soccer tournaments, such as those enjoyed by Spain and the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 round of 16, is not a good indicator of the likelihood of a win in the next stage.

Soccer-Big wins in first knockout round unreliable predictors of Euro success

CBS Sports

It's time to get familiar with V.J. Edgecombe, who led the Bahamas with 21 points against Poland

Olympic basketball qualifying: Bahamas, with familiar names and emerging star, on collision course with Spain

Yardbarker

Welcome back to the Summer of Soccer! We've had a lovely two-day break to recover from the opening stages of the Euros and the Copa America, but now we — and both tournaments — are back in a big way. Did you get some rest on those off days? Did you take in other sporting events like the Tour de France and Wimbledon? Or did you, like us, spend it watching Mert Gunok's last-minute save against Austria on an endless loop?
WHAT A SAVE!!!!!!!!!Mert Günok comes up HUGE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/zNxmhZzNBn— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2024
Yeah, we can't blame you. That's one...

Summer of Soccer best bets: Two Euro rematches and a new American classic

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Extroverts and Introverts. We are all one or the other. So what are the three most introverted Zodiac Signs? First, what does it mean to be introverted? Choosing the top 3 introverts was somewhat easier than choosing the top 3 extroverts.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Introverts

ESPN

Moreeng served as South Africa women's head coach for 11 years before his stint ended in March

Hilton Moreeng named head coach of USA senior and U-19 women's teams

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Missouri State

Sikeston, MO

Halfway between St. Louis and Memphis on I-55 lies the city of Sikeston, Missouri. Here in Sikeston is an oasis of the leaf called Stogies of Sikeston. Stogies is a beautiful shop with a great retail space in the front and a well stocked humidor that will have a cigar for every palate. The little downtown of Sikeston also has great places to eat if you wander down the street a bit.

Stogies of Sikeston | Sikeston, Missouri

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Brazil manager Dorival Junior criticised the decision to book Vinícius Júnior during their 1-1 Copa América draw with Colombia on Tuesday.

Copa América: Brazil boss slams ref for booking Vinícius Jr.

Just the second Cigar Smoking World Championship Australian qualifier, with the first held in Perth in 2022, the Sydney event, held on 28 August, welcomed 13 competitors and close to 20 guests. The night commenced with Rocky Patel cigars from Cigar Hut and featured a whisky, cognac, and rum tasting from BarMania.

CSWC Qualification Event Comes to Sydney, Australia

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Wisconsin State

Bucks County Beacon

We are in dangerous waters on this Independence Day. While we obsess over the horse race and the latest polls, rubbernecking at the tragic disintegration of an accomplished, public-spirited president, the plot to overthrow American democracy and replace it with a violent, repressive, despotic regime is well underway.

Confronting a ‘Second American Revolution’ on the 4th of July

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New Records, Up-Sets and Suspensions at CSWC so Far

We’re halfway through the Cigar Smoking World Championship season and with about 20 qualifiers done, there’s been a fair share of excellent performances as well as...

New Records, Up-Sets and Suspensions at CSWC so Far

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