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'Tallest, fastest' giga roller coaster in North America temporarily closes after visitor notices scary defect

Carowinds, a North Carolina amusement park, has temporarily closed a roller coaster after a visitor spotted a crack while the ride was in motion.

Mexican anti-cartel vigilante leader buried and with him, an armed citizens' movement

One of the last leaders of Mexico's anti-gang citizens' movement was buried Saturday alongside two of his faithful followers, and any hope of reviving armed civilian resistance to drug cartels probably died with them.

Summer movie season is in full swing. Here's what's coming through Labor Day

The summer movie season goes into high-gear in July, with the arrival of the seventh "Mission: Impossible" movie followed by the "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" showdown on July 21.

Biden Rules Tighten Limits on Drone Strikes

The New York Times obtained a declassified version of rules for drone strikes and commando raids, along with a counterterrorism strategy document, via a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.

Biden will host Sweden's prime minister at the White House as the Nordic nation seeks to join NATO

President Joe Biden will host Sweden’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO

In 370 days, Supreme Court conservatives dash decades of abortion and affirmative action precedents

Overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating affirmative action in higher education had been leading goals of the conservative legal movement for decades.

Trump Attacks Biden and Federal Law Enforcement at Fourth of July Event

Ahead of a holiday meant to celebrate the country’s history, the former president tore into American institutions and attacked his political opponents.

Around the world

French riots: What to know as hundreds of police injured, thousands arrested following deadly shooting

President Macron has blamed social media among other things for stoking the violence that has spread across France for four days following the shooting death of a teenager.

Ukraine Says It Is Ready for Arrival of Wagner Troops in Belarus

Ukrainian officials have tried to tamp down concerns while heralding their preparations, with President Volodymyr Zelensky nodding to plans for reinforcing the border.

Macron cancels first state visit to Germany in 23 years due to riots

Officials deployed thousands of law enforcement to quell the riots that erupted after the killing of a 17-year-old by police.

At Funeral for Nahel M. in France, Racial Tensions Run High

For many in the crowd, including hundreds who could not fit in the mosque to mourn the teenager killed by a police officer, his story felt familiar.

Wagner boss Prigozhin shutters his 'Patriot Media' operations

Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is reportedly shutting down his Russian media holdings following his short-lived rebellion. The reports first emerged on Friday.

Satellite photos, reports suggest Belarus building army camp for Wagner fighters

Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press on Saturday showed what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus, with statements from a Belarusian guerrilla group and officials suggesting it may be used to house fighters from the Wagner mercenary group.

Violent protests continue in wake of French teen's fatal shooting by police

Hundreds of protesters squared off with riot police in France amid escalating violence after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the latest.

Technology

How to adjust the resolution of your phone video to make it super crisp

Adjusting the resolution on your iPhone or Android for optimal video recording on your phone is easier than ever with these tips for Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson.

A ‘Cage Match’ Between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg May Be No Joke

Talks over a matchup between the two tech billionaires have progressed and the parameters of an event are taking shape.

Data stolen from thousands of pilot applicants at American, Southwest

Cybercriminals stole the personal information of more than 8,000 job seekers, including their driver's and pilot license numbers.

Opinion: AI-assisted writing is close to becoming as standard as spell check. Here's the catch

AI is on the verge of becoming a standard feature of word processing. The danger is that it will discourage us from thinking for ourselves.

Facial Recognition Spreads as Tool to Fight Shoplifting

British merchants are increasingly using the technology to combat shoplifting, raising questions about its spread as artificial intelligence rapidly improves it.

Review: 'Final Fantasy XVI' goes full 'Game of Thrones' with medieval battles and mysticism

'Final Fantasy XVI' is a sprawling, 35-hour-plus epic that nods to 'Game of Thrones.' It also aims to be one of the most approachable games in the long-standing series.

Holograms are coming to a virtual meeting near you

Zoom has become so commonplace, it’s now a proprietary eponym for the video call. "I think we’ve all experienced zoom fatigue after a couple of years of dealing with the pandemic," started Conor O'Reilly of ARHT Media. Various companies are working to make virtual conversations more realistic.

Sports News

Governing body FIA agrees to hear McLaren's request to review Norris penalty

Formula One's governing body has agreed to hold a hearing to address McLaren's request to review the time penalty given to Lando Norris at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Pickleball injuries could cost Americans up to $500 million this year

The racquet sport is especially popular among seniors, who are more prone to injury than younger athletes.

Deion Sanders presents 'lose-lose' situation for Colorado, Pac-12 head coach says

One of Deion Sanders' opposing coaches says his Colorado Buffaloes are in for a rude awakening as he presents a "lose-lose" situation for the school.

Aaron Hicks thriving in regular role with Orioles after unceremonious Yankees end

Hicks will return to Yankee Stadium on Monday with the Orioles, with which he is playing regularly and putting up some of his best numbers in years.

Keys wins Eastbourne title for 2nd time after marathon tiebreaker; Paul vs Cerundolo in men's final

American Madison Keys prevailed in a marathon tiebreaker Saturday to win the Eastbourne International final, beating ninth-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 7-6 (13) for her second title at the grass-court tournament.

Acuña and Albies hit consecutive HRs in Braves' win over Marlins; Arraez average dips to .388

Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies homered as part of a six-run first inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 as major league batting leader Luis Arraez saw his average dip to

Mookie Betts shows he's ready for home run derby during Dodgers' win over Royals

Mookie Betts hit home runs during the first and second innings, helping the Dodgers beat the Royals in Kansas City Friday.

Politics News

The Supreme Court’s term was full of whimpers. Then it ended with a bang.

Chief justice John Roberts spent months amassing institutional capital with centrist-seeming rulings. This week, he cashed in with dramatic victories for the right.

Record-high number of 40-year-olds in US have never been married, study finds

A record number of 40-year-olds in the United States have never been married, and most of them are living alone, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

DeSantis' treatment of migrants divides Miami's Venezuelan community, the nation's largest

Members of the country's largest Venezuelan community in Miami have had mixed reactions to Gov. Ron DeSantis' treatment of immigrants, including his decision to transport migrants to other states.

Jan. 6 defendant arrested with guns near Obama's D.C. home remains detained

Prosecutors said Friday Taylor Taranto had previously live-streamed himself near a Maryland school to "send a shockwave" to a member of Congress.

New Florida law allows roads made of toxic mining waste

Phosphogypsum is a material known by the EPA to contain a "potentially cancer-causing, radioactive gas," that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

Nicholas Goldberg: One last opinion

It's no easy task to apply considered opinions to a world where no one has patience for nuance and belligerent certitude rules the day.

Judge to Decide Whether Taint of C.I.A. Torture Extended to Guantánamo

At issue is whether an alleged confession made at the naval base but after years in C.I.A. black sites can be used against a man accused of bombing the U.S.S. Cole.