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3 hours ago in Sports
‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.
20 hours ago in Sports
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
1 day ago in Sports
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
1 day ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
17 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors, Trending
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding overdue hiker
55-year-old Steven Dorsett was last heard from leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24.
18 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local
Newly-rebuilt Sudden Valley fire station nearing return
The station has been closed since January 2024 after frozen pipes caused a massive water leak.
18 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Government, Local
FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Center in Sumas closing after July 10
Those affected by December's flooding can receive in-person help to receive federal or state aid.
19 hours ago in Education, Local
WA Board of Education considers new course requirement for graduating seniors
Superintendent Chris Reykdal has proposed a postsecondary launch course, intending to prime graduates for their futures.
19 hours ago in Business, Local, Obituaries
Anthony’s Restaurants mourns loss of founder Budd Gould
Gould started the company in 1973 and expanded it to over two dozen locations across the state, including Bellingham.
21 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending
Luna Fire grows to seven acres in east Whatcom County
Two other minor blazes in the North Cascades National Park were fully contained over the weekend.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
