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Denver CNN — A few weeks ago, a group of strangers in a Denver bar sparked conversation and affability, brought together by a shared antipathy toward former President Donald Trump. Many of them are Republicans or former Republicans who are finally able to speak openly about their political views and why they want to stop Trump from returning to the White House in what is expected to be a close election this fall. Becky Hofer said it’s “hard to find community” in her “very Republican” home state of South Dakota. Hofer said she once considered herself a Republican, but the…

The BYD Seal U electric vehicle is displayed at the IAA Mobility 2023 International Motor Show in Munich, Germany on September 6, 2023.Leonhard Simon | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChinese electric vehicle startup BYD is expected to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, seeing its BEV market share soar, according to information released by Counterpoint Research on Tuesday.”This shift highlights the dynamic nature of the global EV market,” Counterpoint analysts said in a report.BYD’s battery-electric sales rose about 21% to 426,039 units in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, according to CNBC…

ST. GEORGE, Grenada (AP) — Hurricane Beryl was heading toward Jamaica on Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm, Across the islands of the southeastern CaribbeanAt least six people died.Hurricane warnings have been issued for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. According to the National Hurricane Center, Beryl is weakening but is still forecast to approach major hurricane strength when it passes near or over Jamaica early Wednesday, near the Cayman Islands on Thursday, and over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Friday. A hurricane watch was issued for the southern coast of Haiti and the eastern coast of the…

LONDON: Not many players can boast of wins over Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but British newcomer Jacob Fearnley recorded an impressive double victory and is now bidding for a third victory, this time against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. As a junior, Fearnley had wins over reigning Wimbledon champion Alcaraz and world number one Sinner. Since then, their careers have taken radically different directions: Alcaraz and Sinner have won Grand Slams and earned millions of dollars, while Fernley went on to college in the United States. “I fought Alcaraz when he was probably 14 and I was 17. I fought…

A month after the BJP ended up with zero seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the state’s Chief Minister K Annamalai is reportedly set to go on a sabbatical to the UK under his Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence from Oxford University. Annamalai’s departure has led to rumours that the party leader is reeling due to insufficient support from senior leaders and differences over whether to contest the 2026 Assembly elections in a coalition. Annamalai has insisted on running alone for the BJP, a stance that has created friction with the AIADMK and led to a split…

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Bob’s Stores, a discount clothing and shoe retailer with several locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is going out of business and closing all of its stores.The owner of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a “liquidity crisis.” “We are saddened that our financial situation has forced us to dissolve Bob’s Stores,” Dave Barton, president of Bob’s Stores, said in a statement. “Bob’s has been a trusted presence in the local community for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers will remember us being there during important moments in…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Fireworks prices have skyrocketed in recent years, but a Little Rock business is looking to lower prices and offer fireworks that are easier on people’s wallets ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations. According to the American Fireworks Association, the cost of shipping fireworks by ocean has doubled in the past two years, forcing AR fireworks warehouse owners to raise prices. “Last year was a disaster because we price our products purely based on cost,” owner Kaymeron Bitzer said. Fireworks prices rise for second consecutive year His wife, Liana Bitzer, said this year’s numbers are a…

As a pet owner, I know how frightening it can be when your furry friend goes missing. Fireworks and loud noises, especially around the Fourth of July, can often scare pets away. Microchipping is a great way to increase the chances of finding a lost pet, but it doesn’t always mean you’ll be reunited right away. That’s where Fido Alert comes in. Fido Alert (for dogs) and Tabby Alert (for cats) are innovative pet collar tags that use QR codes.The tag was invented by pet shop owner John Bradford and is designed to help reunite lost pets with their owners.An…

Johnson City, Tennessee – The U.S. team scored six runs in the third and fourth innings, led by a three-RBI performance from Tre Phelps (Ga.), to win 7-6 against the Appy League West Selects on Tuesday at TVA Credit Union Park. What actually happened: Dylan Roy (Tennessee) started for Team USA and pitched the first two innings. Roy was solid throughout his shift, striking out three AP West Select batters and allowing just one hit before being relieved. After the Team USA line got two outs in the top of the third inning, Alex Sosa (NC State), Kyle Johnson (Duke)…

AUSTIN, TX – APRIL 6: Texas Longhorns outfielder Max Bellew (44) looks toward the dugout to pitch his bat after drawing a walk during a Big 12 baseball game between the Texas Longhorns and the BYU Cougars at UFCU Dischfork Field in Austin, Texas on April 6, 2024. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas outfielder Max Bellew ran recklessly around the bases Tuesday, stealing four bases and scoring two runs on two hits in the U.S. Collegiate Varsity Team’s 9-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the International Friendship Series. Bellew, the cleanup…