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In an ongoing series of corruption investigations into contracts associated with the Paris Olympic Games, French police conducted a search at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organizers on Tuesday. This marks the third instance of graft allegations overshadowing a Summer Olympics. The Paris organizing committee acknowledged the search and stated its full cooperation with the investigators. The committee also emphasized the implementation of rigorous procedures in the awarding of several hundred contracts for the Games. According to an official from the financial prosecutor’s office, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to office policy, the search conducted on…

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A recent addition to the royal portraits adorning highways and hospitals in Jordan caught the attention of visitors this month. Crown Prince Hussein, aged 28, and his elegant Saudi wife, Rajwa Alseif, now grace the view of motorists stuck in Amman traffic. The royal wedding served as a symbol of the monarchy’s ambition to position Hussein as the embodiment of Jordan’s next generation—a future king capable of modernizing the nation, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and unleashing the potential of its large population of young individuals. With nearly two-thirds of Jordan’s population of almost 10 million under…

AMECAMECA, Mexico (AP) — Meet Moisés Vega, a 64-year-old Mexican with a unique calling: he claims to possess the ability to communicate with volcanoes in their sacred language, beseeching them for favorable weather and bountiful crops. Although the international community had taken notice of the eruptions of gas and ash from the 17,797-foot (5,425-meter) Popocatépetl volcano, Mexico recently lowered its alert level. However, for Vega, the majestic mountain, affectionately known as El Popo, is a sentient entity that never escapes his gaze. “To us, Popocatépetl is our father, and Iztaccíhuatl is our mother,” he expressed, referring to the neighboring volcano.…

A search operation is currently underway for a deep-sea vessel that has gone missing with five individuals on board. The vessel ventured towards the deteriorating wreckage site of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner. Taking the lead in this search effort is the U.S. Coast Guard, focusing their efforts in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is in this remote region where the Titanic tragically collided with an iceberg and sank in 1912, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,500 lives out of the approximately 2,200 passengers and crew. OceanGate Expeditions organized this expedition, marking their third annual voyage aimed at…

GENEVA (AP) — Soccer matches marred by racial abuse, homophobic chants, and racial harassment have highlighted a pressing crisis in the sport, according to an anti-discrimination group affiliated with FIFA and UEFA, the governing bodies of international soccer. In the past week, two men’s games were prematurely halted due to incidents of racial abuse. The United States-Mexico match was cut short due to homophobic chants from fans, while an advisor to Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior faced racial harassment from a steward at a stadium in Spain. These alarming events have underscored the urgent need for action within the soccer community.…

Reflecting on the historic gathering of female tennis players that took place at a London hotel half a century ago, Billie Jean King acknowledges her uncertainty about how the day would unfold. In an interview with The Associated Press, King confessed, “I had no idea. It was a complete toss-up because you never really know. However, what I did know was that certain players were not supportive of our cause. And I was certain that it had to happen that day. It was essential.” This year, June 21, 1973, marks the 50th anniversary of that meeting at the Gloucester Hotel,…

In the 123rd U.S. Open, Rickie Fowler showcased a wide range of skills and style, reminiscent of his past as one of golf’s most captivating figures. However, despite starting strong with a remarkable 62 and sporting a vibrant orange outfit on Sunday, Fowler experienced another disappointing fade from title contention. On the final day, Fowler struggled with a score of 75, ultimately finishing tied for fifth place at Los Angeles Country Club. His last round was the highest among the top 19 finishers, and he ended up five shots behind the eventual champion, Wyndham Clark. Nonetheless, there were positive aspects…

BOSTON (AP) — The elimination of unbalanced schedules in baseball is unfortunate for the Boston Red Sox, as they could greatly benefit from facing the New York Yankees more frequently. On Sunday night, the Red Sox triumphed over their longstanding AL East rivals with a score of 4-1, completing a doubleheader and securing a series sweep. This remarkable achievement brought them within a mere two games of the Yankees in the division standings. Boston dominated the series opener with a resounding 15-5 victory, and then continued their winning streak in Sunday’s day game with a 6-2 win, which served as…

BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft faced significant service disruptions in its flagship office suite, including Outlook email and OneDrive file-sharing apps, as well as its cloud computing platform in early June. These disruptions were caused by a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks orchestrated by an anonymous hacktivist group. Initially, Microsoft was reluctant to disclose the cause, but the company has now revealed that the DDoS attacks were indeed responsible. However, Microsoft has provided limited information, refraining from commenting on the extent of the impact on customers or whether it was a global issue. A spokesperson confirmed that the group behind…

In Los Angeles, Rory McIlroy experienced the kind of fortunate break that often leads to victory in the U.S. Open. However, his inability to convert crucial putts proved to be his downfall. During the 14th hole, McIlroy’s approach fell short and became embedded in the tall grass above a greenside bunker. Thanks to a favorable ruling from the golf gods and adherence to the rulebook, he had a chance to salvage par. Unfortunately, McIlroy missed the ensuing putt, adding to a recurring theme throughout the day. The resulting bogey became the only blemish on his scorecard, ultimately costing him the…