Residents in the Western U.S. are enduring a heat wave with temperatures reaching dangerous levels across Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona
Texas Gov. Abbott vows to approve GOP-leaning congressional voting map
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in Congress
A coal-fired plant in Michigan was supposed to close. But Trump forced it to keep running at $1M a day.
Donald Trump has made several unusual moves to elongate the era of coal, such as giving the industry exemptions from pollution rules. But the gambit to keep one Michigan coal-fired power station running has been extraordinary — by forcing it to remain open even against the wishes of its operator. The hulking JH Campbell power...
Gliders battle thunderstorms and wildfire smoke at women’s world championship | Emma John
British team had a ‘nightmare’ in the Czech Republic, but the solidarity among competing nations shone through Anne Soltow’s glider was leading the field all day. Now it is in an actual field and a kilometre short of the finish. The single-seater sailplane looks like a giant alien bug: long...
Ethical Diamond shines in the Ebor as Mullins’ expansion on the Flat continues
5-1 favourite claims Europe’s richest Flat handicap Andrew Balding completes £500,000 double at York Patrick Mullins, son and assistant to his father, Willie, spoke at length after their latest success in the Grand National in April about the champion jumps trainer’s insatiable need to keep pressing on. The stable’s steady...
Inspired Cantlay challenges Fleetwood in bid for Tour Championship glory
Home hope Cantlay birdies four of last five holes Fleetwood tied for East Lake lead after 67 Keegan Bradley, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay? Just when Tommy Fleetwood looked to have a firm grip on this Tour Championship, Cantlay emerged from the shadows in a bid to become the third member...
‘It’s in my DNA’: undimmed Venus Williams returns to US Open at 45
The seven-times major champion is making her 25th appearance in a US Open, facing Karolína Muchová in the same Arthur Ashe Stadium she helped christen in 1997 Venus Williams will take the court on Monday night for her record-extending 25th US Open singles appearance, the Here We Go Again meme...
Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing
Red Roses beat USA 69-7 in Rugby World Cup opener ‘There are a few things that didn’t quite go right’ England want to be “more clinical” at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, their hooker Amy Cokayne said after the 69-7 thrashing of the USA in Friday’s opening game. While the...
Guardiola defends Trafford selection after error in Manchester City’s defeat by Spurs
‘He made a good first game,’ says manager Thomas Frank pleased with Spurs scorer Palhinha Pep Guardiola defended selecting James Trafford ahead of Ederson and said Manchester City lost 2-0 to Tottenham because “we missed the simple things”. Ederson was a substitute at the Etihad Stadium and a sloppy ball...
Argentina make history with first home win against New Zealand in Rugby Championship
Pumas end 40-year wait for home victory over All Blacks Carreras lands three second-half penalties in 29-23 win An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test on Saturday to record their first ever home win over the All Blacks. The...