This summer’s flight headaches, many of them caused by extreme weather, continue to wreak havoc at airports across the US and beyond, with 11,337 delays and 2,077 cancellations reported so far. And it’s not likely to get much better any time soon.The hardest-hit airports on Monday, which saw the bulk of the cancellations, were Newark Liberty International, Dallas–Fort Worth International, and LaGuardia, according to FlightAware. The delays and cancellations at those airports were due to storms and staffing issues.The National Weather Service said Dallas–Fort Worth Airport saw record rainfall between Sunday and Monday with 9.19 inches of rain, making it…
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Bobby Witt Jr. recently was anointed the AL Player of the Month after hitting .489, with an OPS of 1.353, seven home runs, 22 batted in and 26 runs scored. Overall, having just turned 24, he is having an incredible season, among one of the best in Royals history. The best season in franchise history, of course, is George Brett’s 1980 MVP masterpiece, where he hit .390, the highest batting average in the majors since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941 when the Splendid Splinter was just 22. What many people don’t know about that season is that Brett played in…
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The third Olympic showdown between Brazil and the United States was decided by a single goal, with the USWNT clinching victory once again and their first gold since 2012. The women’s soccer team final was a rematch between Brazil and Team USA, who previously faced off in gold medal matches in 2004 and 2008. In each of those outings, the U.S. team left with gold. Saturday’s final game went scoreless in the first half. Ludmila appeared to score in the 16th minute but it was quickly ruled out for offside. Forward Mallory Swanson streaked down the left side in the…
Asake LyricsBelow, you can find the lyrics to the song “Skating” by Asake. Asake’s Lungu Boy album features “Skating” as its eighth track, delivering a catchy rhythm that keeps listeners engaged.Lungu Boy Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Suru’ Lyrics by Asake Feat. StormzyAsake – Skating LyricsIntroMoveEnergySkating, skating, skating (E no easy)Skating, skating, skatingVerse 1Been on the road for a while, brother you know why24/7, I’m moving so I go dey alrightDreams untold everyday I don’t need to tell no oneOro po bi iwe SolomonI don’t want to hear trilogy no moreChorusSkating issa lifestyleSkating, skating, skatingSkating issa part of me, part of…
Mikhail Gorbachev, whose drive to transform the Soviet Union ended the Cold War but inadvertently helped bring about his own country’s collapse, has died, according to Russian news agencies. He was 91. The Tass, RIA Novosti, and Interfax agencies cited the Central Clinical Hospital, according to the Associated Press.Gorbachev’s reign as the last Soviet premier from 1985 until 1991 was marked indelibly by two bywords: perestroika — literally “restructuring,” but implying reform — and glasnost, or “openness,” symbols of his intent to shake off the torpor caused by seven decades of authoritarian rule and staid central planning. Hoping to return…
Lady Luck may have been against Ty Majeski on Saturday night, but the Seymour, Wisconsin, native carved his way through the pack after a penalty and staved off multiple challengers late to win his second consecutive Truck Series race. On a late restart, it was Majeski who went from third to the lead in one corner, and the No. 98 Ford F-150 had enough speed in it to hang on for the race’s final run. The win is the second of the 2024 season for Majeski and the fifth of his Truck Series career. Polesitter Christian Eckes finished second, with Taylor Gray,…
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That may have just been the last dance for a special chapter for U.S. men’s basketball. NBA icons LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant made a commitment one year ago to bring home gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The triumvirate did just that, leading the U.S. to a 98-87 final win over France Saturday. It marked the program’s fifth straight Olympic gold, with Durant tallying a record fourth in U.S. men’s basketball and James claiming his third. Curry sealed his first in epic fashion. Social media produced countless reactions after the U.S. triumph. Here are some of the…
Asake LyricsDive into the lyrics of “Worldwide,” the fifth track on Asake’s highly anticipated third studio album, and experience the artist’s unique storytelling ability.RELATED: Read ‘Mood’ Lyrics by AsakeAsake – Worldwide LyricsIntroWorldwideKintu, kinpo, Kilimanjaro, yaroMy guy, I don’t smoke claroOh naVerse 1Kintu, kinpo, Kilimanjaro, yaroMy guy, I don’t smoke claro4bars, 1 switch, dongoyaroClear road salo, o se fenu sigoIwo lori bi MontaroSo ma lo mo mi o ti pe ti mo ti n je MedooDuro tan bi Gallardo abi MaybachJowo Jowo ma lo bi sinu S classAs me I dey, I don highHigh on my life I gat money on…