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North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim's health problems related to obesity, Seoul says 07/29/2024 11:47pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and his officials are looking for new medicines abroad to treat them, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Monday. The 40 Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of central bank meetings 07/29/2024 10:07pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined in cautious trading Tuesday ahead of central bank meetings around the world. The Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are holding monetary policy meetings this week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.5% in morning trading to 38,26 7 Best Energy ETFs to Buy Now 07/29/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to think of energy sector stocks as a monolithic entity only useful for speculating on spiking commodity prices, but the reality is that the sector offers more specific applications and variety. While you can gain palpable energy exposure just by investing in the five "super-majors," or Bi Voting group asks S. Carolina court to order redraw of US House districts that lean too Republican 07/29/2024 05:58pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group that works to protect and expand voting rights is asking South Carolina's highest court to order lawmakers to redraw the state's U.S. House districts because they lean too far Republican. South Carolina’s congressional map was upheld two months ago in a 6-3 U.S. Sup Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state 07/29/2024 01:22pm • Jobs come and go, but free health clinics have been something Florence Roane-Bell could always count on. The lifelong Richmond resident has tapped into the Health Brigade — formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic — when she needed it. It was there that she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (after Ryan Crouser ready to chase 3rd straight Olympic shot put crown with aching elbow on the mend 07/29/2024 09:21am • PARIS (AP) — Two-time reigning Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser's workout routine used to be throw, throw, throw. Now, it's ice, ice, ice. It's the only way to quiet a nerve issue in his right arm that required a procedure three months ago and has placed his chances at a three-peat in jeopar Judo governing body to investigate Algerian who missed weight before Olympic bout against Israeli 07/29/2024 08:25am • PARIS (AP) — The International Judo Federation will conduct an investigation after Messaoud Dris of Algeria missed weight at the Paris Games on the day before he was scheduled to face Tohar Butbul of Israel. The bout was scheduled to be the first in the men’s 73-kilogram division Monday, but giv Simone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know 07/29/2024 08:22am • PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles dominated during qualifying with the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Sunday despite limping on her left leg and saying she had an issue with her calf. Here's what we know about Biles' status: What’s the latest on Simone Biles’ calf injury? U.S. c Dallas Cowboys DE Sam Williams suffers torn knee ligaments and will need season-ending surgery 07/28/2024 09:50pm • OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams suffered torn ligaments in his left knee while taking part in special teams drills Sunday, and will need season-ending surgery. Williams got hurt during a blocking drill with the Cowboys not yet in pads. He was tended to by trainers 7 Steve Cohen Stocks That Made Point72 a Top Hedge Fund 07/28/2024 08:00pm • The Point72 Asset Management hedge fund, based in Stamford, Connecticut, had amassed $41.3 billion in managed 13F securities as of its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. At the helm of this successful fund is Steve Cohen, the founder of hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors 7 Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects That Could Save You Money 07/28/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to see why you might be thinking about DIY projects instead of hiring a professional. In the best of circumstances, maintaining a house means there's often some big expense or repair around the corner. Maybe you're saving up to replace your roof. Maybe before that you plan to have your hom Quentin Johnston making strides early in Chargers' training camp after disappointing rookie season 07/28/2024 07:35pm • EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Quentin Johnston continues to show improvement and has regained his confidence after a disappointing rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Whether that translates into a starting spot will be one of the more interesting storylines to watch with the offense over the Brewers activate closer Devin Williams after he missed 4 months with stress fractures in his back 07/28/2024 07:31pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Devin Williams is back to boost the Milwaukee Brewers' tiring bullpen. The two-time All-Star closer made his 2024 debut Sunday and pitched a scoreless inning in a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Williams was reinstated earlier in the day after missing the first four months of Jon Rahm wins LIV Golf UK for his 1st victory on the Saudi-funded tour 07/28/2024 06:34pm • ROCESTER, England (AP) — Jon Rahm won LIV Golf UK on Sunday for his first victory on the Saudi-funded tour when Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton three-putted his final hole for a bogey. Rahm closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 13 under at JCB Golf & Country Club, a stroke ahead of Hatton Biles and Team USA mix glamour and grit to surge to the lead at Olympic gymnastics qualifying 07/28/2024 05:00pm • PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles and the rest of the U.S. women's gymnastics team walked onto the floor at Bercy Arena on Sunday in leotards adorned with thousands of crystals, the kind designed to attract as much attention as possible. Don't mistake all that glamour — both on the floor and in the stan