Author: Justin M. Larson

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine — easy, even — overhead smash. Instead, while backpedaling, she dumped the ball into the net, giving her opponent, Amanda Anisimova, a break chance.After that excruciating miss Saturday, Sabalenka dropped her racket on the blue court and smiled a rueful smile. She began to feel the sort of emotions that got the better of her during losses in the finals at the Australian Open in January and French Open bubble up.…

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The Chicago area is bracing for additional immigration enforcement over the weekend.Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against President Donald Trump Saturday after the president increased his threats to send in federal troops to the city with a social media meme.In a post on his social media platform, Trump reshared an image that places him in front of Chicago that insinuated he was going to take action against the city, referencing his recent rebranding of the Pentagon the “Department of War.”Pritzker slammed Trump and said that the president threatened to go to war with…

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Chrysler is recalling up to 91,787 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs over a software error that could result in a loss of drive power, according to a recall notice issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation.The recall applies to certain 2022-2026 models of the SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.The error can cause “a vehicle to crash without prior warning” due to an unexpected loss of propulsion, according to the recall report.As of Aug. 18, the company said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue, the report said.In this Jan. 13,…

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Portuguese officials investigating Wednesday’s deadly funicular crash in Lisbon say a cable along the railway’s route snapped, but the rest of the mechanism was functioning properly.”After examining the wreckage at the site, it was immediately determined that the cable connecting the two carriages had given way,” the preliminary report said.The carriages of Lisbon’s iconic, 140-year-old Glória funicular railway are designed to travel up and down steep slopes.Sixteen people died and about 20 were injured when one of the carriages derailed on Wednesday evening.Five of those killed were Portuguese along with three Britons, two South Koreans, two Canadians, an American, a…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Columbia University recently confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised personal, financial, and health-related information tied to students, applicants, and employees. The victims include current and former students, employees, and applicants. Notifications to affected individuals began on August 7 and are continuing on a rolling basis.Columbia, one of the oldest Ivy League universities, discovered the breach after a network outage in June. According to Columbia, the disruption was caused by an unauthorized party that accessed its systems and stole sensitive data. Investigators are still assessing the full scope of the theft.Sign up for…

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Italian designer Donatella Versace carried a bouquet of white flowers as she arrived to pay tribute to the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani. Armani’s coffin is on public view this weekend in Milan, Italy, before a private funeral on Monday. The designer’s casket was surrounded by candles at the Armani/Teatro as mourners queued to say goodbye. Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91 on Thursday. Source link

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Wolf spiders are spiders in the Lycosidae family that may bite humans when they feel threatened or in danger. A wolf spider bite is not life-threatening, but it may cause mild and uncomfortable symptoms. While a wolf spider may look intimidating, its bite is not poisonous and doesn’t typically cause serious symptoms. A wolf spider bite may cause: A red bumpSwellingItching Discomfort or mild pain Symptoms from wolf spider bites usually resolve on their own.  Wolf spider bites often look and feel like other insect bites. Vadym Plysiuk / Getty Images While uncommon, it’s possible to have an allergic reaction to…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rental car drivers are now turning to artificial intelligence to protect themselves from surprise damage fees. Major companies, such as Hertz and Sixt, have begun using automated inspection tools to detect scratches and dents. While these scanners promise efficiency, they have sparked backlash from renters who say they were unfairly billed for minor blemishes.To level the playing field, new consumer-focused apps are stepping in. Proofr, which launched recently, gives renters the ability to generate secure, time-stamped before-and-after photos of their vehicles. The app uses AI to detect even subtle changes, then encrypts…

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