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July 18, 2023

Ireland embracing underdog mentality ahead of matchup with Australia in Women's World Cup opener

With the friendlies and warmup games coming to a close, Ireland knows they are going to be underdogs against their co-host Australia in the Women's World Cup.

July 18, 2023

Mountain biker dies in California after helping dehydrated hikers in triple-digit heat

A cyclist who helped rescue a group of dehyrdated hikers in a rugged and remote area near Carrizo Gorge in Jacumba over the weekend has died.

July 18, 2023

Ex-Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli sentenced to over 10 years in prison for money laundering

Ricardo Martinelli, the former president of Panama, was convicted of money laundering. He has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for the crime.

July 18, 2023

Australian sailor, dog survived 3 months adrift in Pacific Ocean by eating raw fish, drinking rainwater

A Mexican tuna boat rescued an Australian man and his dog who were lost at sea for three months after a storm damaged his vessel in the Pacific Ocean.

July 18, 2023

Bison gores Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park

A 47-year-old woman from Arizona suffered severe injuries to her chest and abdomen when a bison charged and gored her at Yellowstone National Park.

July 18, 2023

Worldwide childhood vaccination rates recovering in some areas following pandemic slump

Child vaccination rates across the world recovered in some places in 2022 following a dip during the pandemic. The bounceback was strongest in large lower-income countries.

July 18, 2023

Doctors from 9 countries warn US leaders exaggerate benefits, minimize risks of youth gender transition

Doctors from around the world signed a letter warning that American leadership has become reckless about transgender medical procedures for young children.

July 17, 2023

Colorado wildlife authorities to kill reservoir fish and restock with native trout in new restoration project

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is draining the Rito Hondo Reservoir and is applying a piscicide to kill off existing fish before the agency reintroduces native Rio Grande cutthroat trout.

July 17, 2023

Ex-Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt appointed to Southwest Airlines board of directors

Former Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt was appointed Sunday to Southwest Airlines' board of directors. Blunt, a high-ranking Republican, retired last year.

July 17, 2023

Booking a flight? Scammers' clever trick to con even the savviest travelers

Before you plan your vacation with your family this summer, watch out for new tactics scammers are using to ensure smooth travels.