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Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China 07/19/2024 11:50am • BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) ��� German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised a tentative deal between Serbia and the European Union signed on Friday that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium, a mega project that could reduce Europe's dependency on China but one that has been fiercely criticized b Adidas 'revising' campaign for retro shoes that drew criticism from Israel 07/19/2024 11:38am • BERLIN (AP) ��� Adidas said Friday that it is ���revising��� its campaign for running shoes inspired by a design dating back to the time of the 1972 Munich Olympics, which has drawn criticism from Israel over the involvement of supermodel Bella Hadid. The German-based sportswear company has been adv The English FA has publicly invited applications to be the next England coach 07/19/2024 11:35am • English Football Association is inviting applications to succeed Gareth Southgate as head coach of the national team. Three days after Southgate said he would step down from the post he held for eight years, the governing body on Friday publicly advertised for candidates to step forward - but said NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 07/19/2024 10:41am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out." ___ Online posts falsely claim a sharpshooter was told not to fire on t Kenya president retains 6 former Cabinet ministers in first batch of appointments 07/19/2024 10:35am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ��� Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet, retaining six former ministers in the key portfolios of defense and interior. Last week, Ruto dismissed all but one minister and said he would form a broad-based government that would help Humans caused climate change. Amid the suffering, now they must solve it 07/19/2024 09:46am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� For decades, scientists warned that continued burning of oil, gas, and coal would have devastating climate impacts. Those impacts are being felt around the world. Climate change is driving extreme weather By all accounts, the last few years have been brutal for the climate ��� and Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job 07/19/2024 09:01am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes, helping each with heated blankets and eye masks. ���Breathe in," she says. "Think of a balloon, filling up with Q&A: JD Vance is the GOP candidate for vice president. Here's how he's spent his time in Alexandria and DC 07/19/2024 08:54am • Former President Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance went from the Appalachians to Alexandria, Virginia, in a matter of years. But does the junior senator from Ohio have the same persona here in Washington that he does in the Buckeye State? WTOP asked D.C. Axios reporter Cuneyt Dil about the 'We desperately need help': A DC day care owner's urgent plea after shooting wounded 2-year-old girl 07/19/2024 08:25am • At the Cre8tive Korner Early Learning Center on Alabama Avenue in Southeast D.C. on Thursday, teachers loaded a group of 2-year-olds into a red six-seat buggy and set out for a walk to take in the fresh air on what was one of few mild-weathered mornings this month. Sadly, the children and the Everton's proposed sale to Texas-based Friedkin Group has fallen through 07/19/2024 07:12am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� The proposed sale of Premier League club Everton to the Texas-based Friedkin Group has fallen through, both parties said in a joint statement on Friday. The Friedkin Group, which has a portfolio of companies in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, sports and adve Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory 07/19/2024 06:54am • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� The last time Republicans gathered for a full convention, they were plagued by internal division and fear. Morale was near rock bottom. And the party's presidential nominee showed little desire, or capacity, to add new voters to his political coalition. What a difference eight yea Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale 07/19/2024 06:05am • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist Olympic success or failure can hinge on the snap of a finger, a tiny wobble or even a gust of wind 07/19/2024 06:00am • (Editor���s note: Fractions of a second or a slight misstep during the Olympics can alter the career, the legacy and the earning potential of athletes. The Associated Press spoke with athletes about how they prepare to avoid those disappointments and the impact of those lifechanging finishes.) ___ M Drought threatens millions of children as school dropouts rise along with hunger in southern Africa 07/19/2024 04:28am • MUDZI, Zimbabwe (AP) ��� It���s Tuesday morning, and 5-year-old Talent should be in school. Instead, he's foraging for the fruit that his family is counting on for food now that crops have withered in the heat. Blame the El Nino phenomenon that altered weather worldwide for over a year, or the large Some GOP voters welcome Trump's somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention 07/19/2024 02:01am • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� For those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump's rhetoric, his somewhat softened tone in accepting the Republican nomination Thursday night was a welcome relief. ���He's much improved,��� said Dave Struthers, a 57-year-old farmer from Collins, Iowa,