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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, Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk 07/19/2024 01:08am • GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) ��� One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital���s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled i Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan's role in the region amid growing China influence 07/19/2024 12:33am • TOKYO (AP) ��� Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region's development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China's influence. The Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow 07/19/2024 12:02am • TALLINN, Estonia (AP) ��� For three decades, European leaders have come and gone by the dozens, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in absolute control of Belarus. His longevity is due to a mixture of harshly silencing all dissent, reverting to Soviet-style economic controls and methods, and cozying up The winner in China's panda diplomacy: the pandas themselves 07/18/2024 11:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� China's panda diplomacy may have one true winner: the pandas themselves. Decades after Beijing began working with zoos in the U.S. and Europe to protect the species, the number of giant pandas in the wild has risen to 1,900, up from about 1,100 in the 1980s, and they are no longe Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94 07/18/2024 09:47pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short il Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president 07/18/2024 09:22pm • STRASBOURG, France (AP) ��� Lawmakers at the European Parliament on Thursday reelected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union���s executive commission, giving her a comfortable majority and heading off a possible leadership vacuum. Von der Leyen raised both f The Latest | Israeli politician's visit to a Jerusalem holy site threatens Gaza cease-fire talks 07/18/2024 08:51pm • Israel���s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem���s most sensitive holy site on Thursday, a move that threatened negotiations to end the 9-month-old war in Gaza. Hours later, Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in the southern Gaza Strip, saying it was essen Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year 07/18/2024 08:38pm • The iconic LZR Racer, the swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics, is still revered around Speedo's design center. It serves as a reminder of just how much a suit can push a swimmer to greater heights. ���In so many ways, that was the golden e Federal Government Expands Its Fixer-Upper Home-Buying Program 07/18/2024 08:00pm • The Department of Housing and Urban Development updated its policies for 203(k) loans, which aim to modernize the program as costs for renovations rise. The revisions will take effect in early November. With a 203(k) loan, borrowers can finance home renovations through a federally-insured mortgage. How to Be More Assertive at Work 07/18/2024 08:00pm • Some people seem to effortlessly command respect at work while others struggle to be taken seriously. Why? It often comes down to how assertive and authoritative you are. Understanding what it means to be assertive and learning how to cultivate that skill can make a huge difference in how you're per What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 07/18/2024 08:00pm • Cory Ruth, a registered dietitian and women's health expert, first started noticing irregular periods in her teens. "I remember always feeling like something was off. In high school, we learned that you get a period every 28 days and that's that," she says. "That was never the case for me." However, How to Retire on a Cruise Ship 07/18/2024 08:00pm • If you're planning to retire soon, you'll have to decide what kind of lifestyle you want. One option that some retirees consider is living on a cruise ship. While it may sound like a fun, exciting adventure, there are some factors to consider before climbing aboard. Costs of Retiring on a Cruise Shi