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2024 U.S. Olympic Selection “I just wanted to go out and have some fun … and that’s what I did.” Matt Fallon “I’m so glad I did,” she said to a record-breaking crowd of 22,209 after setting a new American record in the 200-meter breaststroke to qualify for her first Olympic Games. Fallon ran a record-breaking 2:06.54, bringing the American record down below 2:07 for the first time. Josh Prenot He held that position for eight years, finishing in 2:07.17. Kevin Cordes, Nick Fink, Will Lyconand Andrew Wilson Both men broke the record in the 2:07 range over the middle…

WARREN COUNTY, Ohio – Did you know the Warren County Park District is hosting Technology-Free Tuesdays all summer? Every Tuesday, Warren County Park District Naturalist Shannon Pennington will help parents get their kids technology-free and into the natural world, free of charge. Throughout the summer, Pennington runs fun, family-friendly educational programs at either Armco Park or Landen Deerfield Park that are sure to engage children of all ages. Pennington said the programs alternate weekly between Armco Park and Landen Deerfield Park, making it easy for families living in both southern and northern Warren County to participate in the programs. Pennington…

Families of victims of the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max jets have called for prosecution and a $24.8 billion fine for what they call “the worst corporate crime in American history.” Paul Cassell, an attorney for the families, said the amount was “just and clearly appropriate” given the “enormous human cost” of Boeing’s crimes. In a 32-page letter seen by the BBC, Cassell said the US government Prosecuting the people who lead the company Two accidents in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 people. The letter read, apology Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun made the remarks during congressional testimony on Tuesday.…

The Philippines said coast guard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded its vessel during a clash off Second Thomas Shoal.The Philippines has accused the China Coast Guard of acting “like pirates” after members armed with knives and spears boarded a supply ship at Second Thomas Shoal in the latest clash in the South China Sea dispute. Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Bronner said the incident occurred on June 17 as the Philippine military was trying to resupply sailors stationed in the Sierra Madre islands, which Manila stranded on reefs in 1999. “The China Coast Guard personnel were armed with…

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has not been shy about expressing his views on Pakistan cricket in the wake of the disastrous T20 World Cup defeat and has accused current chief selector Wahab Riaz of bias which is hurting cricket in the country.Riaz, a former Pakistan fast bowler, was appointed as the chairman of the selection committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board in November last year, which coincidentally coincided with the return of veteran fast bowler Mohammed Amir to the national team. Amir, who once played alongside Riaz, was part of Pakistan’s squad that competed in the ongoing T20 World…

Charlie Woods, pictured with his father Tiger at last week’s U.S. Open, has qualified for the USGA championships. (Gregory Schamus/Getty Images)Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, has qualified for his first USGA championship.Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Wednesday at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Fla., to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur in July. He was one of four qualifiers out of 85 competitors who advanced on Wednesday.Woods led the field despite a tough start, with a bogey and double bogey on the first two holes, before recording five birdies and one bogey to finish one under par.”I…

UNITED NATIONS: Libya’s rival regions and people from all walks of life are tired of the country’s division and want politicians to agree to end years of stalemate and hold national elections that would mark a key step toward peace in the oil-rich North African country, the UN deputy envoy said on Wednesday. Stephanie Khoury told the UN Security Council that she had met with and listened to political leaders from rival countries to the east and west of the country, civil society representatives, academics, women’s groups and military leaders. She said there was agreement that the current “status quo…

The Samosa Caucus, a group of Indian-Americans in the US Congress, is likely to gain new members next year following Suhas Subrahmanyam’s victory in the Virginia Democratic primary. He won a party-wide election on Tuesday to choose a candidate to run in November’s general election in a Democratic-held district that includes several Washington suburbs. Meanwhile, Indian-American Rajesh Mohan won the Republican primary in New Jersey last week for a seat in the House of Representatives, but is expected to face an uphill battle in a district that is heavily Democratic. There are currently five Indian-Americans in the House of Representatives,…

The city of Ontario is offering commercial rental space in the city centre for $1 a month in an effort to attract more business owners and revitalise the area. The Downtown Ontario Retail Pop-Up Program is accepting applications through next week for a limited-time offer that also includes a free lease and Wi-Fi hotspot. Approved business owners can access the service and lease for $1 per month for up to six months. “We own these buildings and are fortunate to be able to offer rent of $1 a month to help offset costs and lower the barrier to entry,” said…

Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas, who defeated South Australia’s Liberal government in 2022, has switched to advocating reform on issues such as social media and political donations. The administration is considering banning children under the age of 14 from accessing social media accounts and requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Mr Malinauskas is also proposing reforms to ban most political donations in South Australian politics. Regarding AUKUS, it calls for an increased national effort to ensure Australia’s workforce is prepared to meet the labour demands that will result directly and indirectly from the agreement. Peter Malinauskas joined the podcast to…