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PWHL plans further expansion, and eyes 2026 Olympics to broaden reach in Europe, Kasten tells AP
As impressive as the PWHL’s growth has been less than two years since its launch, with the league blowing past initial attendance and revenue projections, and already into its first phase of ...
Residents displaced after home struck by vehicle
A home in Shelby County sustained significant damage after a crash that resulted in serious injuries. The Piqua Patrol post of OSP confirmed that a vehicle struck a ...
At least 23 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in
At least 23 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight Thursday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the ...
Pets perish, home a ‘total loss’ after structure fire
No human injuries were reported after heavy flames attacked a residence in Harrison Township Thursday night. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that ...
Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices
U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and ...
Norwegian man wakes up, finds grounded cargo ship narrowly missed his home
Johan Helberg told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that he’d slept through the whole thing and only woke up when a neighbor started ringing his doorbell.
Rescue efforts underway for 260 workers trapped in a South African gold mine
Rescue efforts are underway in South Africa to bring 260 workers trapped in a gold mine for a day back to the surface, the Sibanye Stillwater mining company said on Friday.
F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull. F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for ...
In New Zealand’s Parliament, a battered cookie tin decides which new laws get debated
Under the scrutiny of a black-robed official and before a hushed audience, a decorative cookie tin rattles like a bingo drum. Inside: the future of New Zealand ’s ...
China criticizes US ban on Harvard’s international students
The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as ...
Ukrainian official says major prisoner swap with Russia is underway
An exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine from their more than three-year war was underway Friday, a senior Ukrainian official said. The swap had not yet finished, ...
Rafael Nadal’s absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament
Rafa, era this year, there are a couple of prevailing sentiments among tennis players. One is: It’s a shame the world won’t get to ...