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By: Amani Wilson ROMANIA (mocsnews.com)— Four people have been found dead in eastern Romania after storms triggered severe flooding, leaving hundreds stranded, emergency authorities said Saturday. The storms caused widespread damage, prompting urgent rescue operations across several hard-hit regions. Interior Ministry Personnel Assisting in Affected Areas by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová on Pexels …
Read More »Kamala Harris, Possible First Woman President: It isn’t about the Identity
WASHINGTON (mocsnews.com) — Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president in the United States, campaigned in Pennsylvania, focusing on supporting small businesses, housing, and expanding child tax credit. She appealed to minority voters at key events, including a Washington awards dinner and livestream rally. Former attorney generals Dick Cheney and …
Read More »Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
By WILL GRAVES AP National WriterPARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a touch frantic.The American gymnastics star knew she was trailing Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour through two rotations …
Read More »AP PHOTOS: Another day of memorable moments at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at Day 3
PARIS (AP) — All over the Paris Olympics, it was a stream of memorable moments. On water, and on land. On all kinds of fields. Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in perhaps the final meeting of the longtime tennis rivals, and Japan surged past China to win gold in the …
Read More »AP PHOTOS: The stars are out at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at Day 2
It was another action-packed day at the Paris Olympics. LeBron James and Kevin Durant led the U.S. men’s basketball team to an opening victory against Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Simone Biles dominated gymnastics qualifying, and Rafael Nadal set up a second-round tennis match against Novak Djokovic. The competition continues on …
Read More »Arson attacks cause travel chaos before start of Olympics in Paris, thwarting athletes’ travel
By THOMAS ADAMSON and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Arsonists attacked the French high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe for some 800,000 people, including Olympic athletes heading to the grand opening ceremony of the Games in the …
Read More »France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MARSEILLE, France (AP) — On a wild opening day for the Olympic men’s soccer tournament, the United States came within the width of the crossbar from taking the lead against host nation France. Within moments, Alexandre Lacazette had the ball in the back of …
Read More »Switch It Up
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – Brianna Trivette Picture from Keith Greeno Have you ever felt stagnant in your day-to-day life? Is everything you do bring about a constant state of repetition? Well, if so, you may be suffering from lack of change. As scary as it may be to some people, …
Read More »Social Media Influencing Young Women to Indulge in Plastic Surgery
By Jordan Price Photo by FreePik of cosmetic injectables. CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) – The famous Instagram models with millions of followers are shaping their bodies with fillers, Botox, and plastic surgery to fit the ideal look to become famous and keep their physique young and appealing to everyone who watches …
Read More »McClendon Curtis Soars NFL
Interviewer/ Ryan Brooks Check out one of our own UTC Alumni Football Players McClendon Curtis that takes on the NFL. Here’s our interview with him.
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