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Ex-judge loses appeal in sex abuse case in Ireland

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:20 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A former Circuit Court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for attempted rape and the sexual abuse of six young men when he was a teacher about 30 years ago.

In December 2023, Gerard O'Brien, 61, from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six victims.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel: 'No plans for me not to continue'

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:40:21 GMT

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While there were multiple media reports Sunday that Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel's job status is in jeopardy after an external investigation into the culture of his athletic department, Manuel doesn't see that happening.

Manuel, who has been AD at his alma mater since January 2016, isn't expecting to be removed from his position when the findings are re

Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel's job in jeopardy amid investigation

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Warde Manuel's 10-year tenure as Michigan athletic director is in doubt, with multiple reports Sunday that the university's board of regents will meet to discuss an investigation into the culture of the athletic department.

The board will meet Thursday in Traverse City, Mich., to review the findings of a $12 million probe into Wolverines athleti

Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:25:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Sparks parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.

Pebley, 50, was hired by the Sparks on Jan. 5, 2024, after a 21-year head coaching career split between Utah State, Fresno State and TCU. The Sparks posted an 8-32 record with Pebley in 2024, a 21-23 mark in 2025 and a 10-11 record this season.

The Sparks own a two-game winnin

Letter of Charlie Kirk murder suspect revealed in court

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:42:01 GMT

Tyler Robinson wrote to his partner about a plan to murder the conservative activist, prosecutors say

Utah prosecutors presented in court a letter they said contained Tyler Robinson's confession to the murder of US conservative activist and organizer Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, a co-founder of

G Jordan Clarkson agrees to return to Knicks on 1-year deal

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:55:09 GMT

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Free agent guard Jordan Clarkson agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul announced on Thursday.

The deal is the veteran's minimum for Clarkson, who is five years removed from being selected the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year.

Clarkson, 34, averaged 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assi

Roundup: Dangerous U.S. heat wave aggravates fire emergency, threatens health, property

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:45:13 GMT

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A broad heat dome expanding across the western and central United States is aggravating a destructive wildfire emergency while posing health risks and causing property damage.

The U.S. National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) said in its Saturday report that the country was at National Preparedness Level 4, one level below the maximum, with 78 active lar

BioUtah and Utah's Life Sciences Industry Take Center Stage with Pavilion at BIO International Convention

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:57 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JUNE 18, 2026

BioUtah, Utah’s life sciences trade association, is proud to announce that President and CEO Kelvyn Cullimore, along with key partners — the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Nucleus Institute, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, World Trade Center Utah, Utah Inland Port Authority, T

Roommate of accused Charlie Kirk shooter says Tyler Robinson admitted to slaying

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:50:34 GMT

(CN) - Tyler Robinson, in the hours before turning himself in for the shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, supposedly spoke in person with his roommate and lover one last time.

Lance Twiggs told authorities in a recorded interview that Robinson left their St. George, Utah, home early Sept. 10, 2025, the day