Invictus proposal was 'gold medal moment'
James Cairns, who lost his leg in Afghanistan, proposed before wheelchair basketball match.
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How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold
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Germany's Scholz describes Trump's Gaza proposal as a 'scandal' in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U_S_ could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal.”ABC News - 1d -
Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, on Sunday defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the delay in unveiling a budget resolution. In an interview on ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s Gaza proposal dashes shipping industry’s Red Sea hopes
Traffic had risen after the Houthis said they would stop targeting most vessels following the Israel-Hamas ceasefireFinancial Times - 1d -
Harry and Meghan cheer from stands at Invictus Games in Canada
The couple watched from the stands, cheering and clapping for the UK's team.BBC News - 1d -
Johnson wins gold at Alpine worlds; Vonn 15th
American skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships Saturday.ESPN - 2d -
US skier Breezy Johnson wins shock downhill gold at world championships
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Inside Trump’s Hastily Written Proposal to ‘Own’ Gaza
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NCAA committee to consider coaches’ proposal to combat ‘unethical behavior’ of fake injuries
Feigning injuries, sometimes at the coach’s instruction, has become a tactic defenses use to slow down tempo offenses or as a way for an offense to avoid a delay of game penalty or get an extra ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
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