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Slovenia's term raises specter of EU's threat from within 07/04/2021 03:20am • KRANJ, Slovenia (AP) — Tiny Slovenia took charge of the world’s largest trading bloc this week, and immediately shone a harsh spotlight on one of the European Union’s most vexing problems: How to accommodate increasingly vocal member countries with very different visions of Europe’s future. American Sebastian Soto loaned to Porto by Norwich City 07/03/2021 10:31pm • American forward Sebastian Soto was loaned to Porto for the 2021-22 season by Norwich City of England's Premier League. The 20-year-old from Carlsbad, California, will be part of Porto B in the Portuguese second tier, Norwich said Saturday. Soto transferred to Norwich from Hannover last summer and s Italy's players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win 07/03/2021 01:18pm • MUNICH (AP) — The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade. The loud singing and enthusiastic cheering on Italy’s plane home wasn’t for either of the two players who scored, but for the defender who prevented a goal in the team’s 2-1 victory over Belgium at the Europe Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache 07/03/2021 09:23am • Often the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, soccer could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in Japan. Players spreading across the country is far from desired as Japan is trying to stage a Games that limits the risks of COVID-19 infections spreading EXPLAINER: How could the indictment hurt Trump's company? 07/02/2021 06:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The criminal tax fraud charges unsealed against Donald Trump’s company Thursday are a blow to a business already reeling from canceled deals following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on hotels and clubs. The indictment may make i The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020 07/02/2021 04:56pm • The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ___ Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back with a penalty right before halftime but the Belgians missed further chanc Alector, Virgin Galactic rise; Arrowhead, Boeing fall 07/02/2021 04:20pm • Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Alector Inc., up $12.80 to $35.21. The biotechnology company is collaborating with GlaxoSmithKline to develop treatments for diseases including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., up $1.7 Veteran Alves but no Neymar as Brazil eyes soccer gold again 07/02/2021 01:19pm • HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Brazil winning gold lifted the footballing mood of the nation two years after a humiliating, 7-1 loss to Germany at the last major sporting event to be held in the country -- the World Cup. Neymar’s status as a national hero was also cemented when he scored from a free kick an Kroos retires from national team after 106 games for Germany 07/02/2021 09:52am • MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Toni Kroos announced his retirement from the national team on Friday after 106 appearances for his country. The 31-year-old Kroos said “the decision is made, it’s irreversible” in a podcast that he hosts with his younger brother Felix. Kroos’ last game was Scotland standout Gilmour joins Norwich on loan from Chelsea 07/02/2021 07:17am • NORWICH, England (AP) — Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour, the breakout star for Scotland at the European Championship, signed a season-long loan to play for Norwich, his new club said Friday. The 20-year-old Gilmour, named man of the match on his competitive debut for Scotland in a 0-0 draw with E Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax fraud charges 07/01/2021 09:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s company and its longtime finance chief were charged Thursday in what prosecutors called a “sweeping and audacious” tax fraud scheme in which the executive collected more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation, including apartment rent, car payments and US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year at 2.98% 07/01/2021 05:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates declined this week, with the key 30-year loan slipping back below the 3% mark as the economic recovery from the pandemic recession remains robust. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average for the 30-year home loan eased to 2.98% from 3.02% las Halliburton, MGM rise; MKS Instruments, Gap fall 07/01/2021 04:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: MGM Resorts International, up 87 cents to $43.52. The casino and hotel operator is buying the remaining 50% stake in CityCenter, its joint venture with Infinity World Development. Gap Inc., down 13 cents to $33.5 Overhaul makes it easier for aspiring teachers to get grants 07/01/2021 03:49pm • The U.S. Education Department on Thursday loosened the rules around a grant program that’s intended to help aspiring teachers pay for college but has actually left thousands stuck with student debt. The update is part of a federal rules overhaul that was finalized under the Trump administration bu Slovenia's turn at the EU helm off to a tense, rocky start 07/01/2021 03:48pm • KRANJ, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s presidency of the European Union got off to a tense, rocky start Thursday, as the EU’s chief executive demanded that the right-wing government end a funding rift with the small Alpine country’s main news agency. At a news event meant to usher in Slovenia’