SUMMARY: The field for the Paris 2024 men’s basketball tournament is set with the completion of four Olympic qualifying games. Puerto Rico joined Group C alongside the United States, Serbia, and South Sudan after defeating Lithuania. It’s Puerto Rico’s first appearance since 2004. Spain, Greece, and Brazil also secured their spots. Greece, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, entered Group A with Australia, Canada, and Spain. Spain’s Rudy Fernandez made history by qualifying for his sixth Olympics. Brazil, grouped with France, Germany, and Japan, clinched their spot by defeating Latvia. The U.S. began training camp without Kevin Durant due to a calf strain.

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SUMMARY: A year after the Titan submersible disaster, OceanGate co-founder Guillermo Söhnlein plans an expedition to Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas through his company, Blue Marble Exploration. The 663-foot-deep underwater sinkhole, known as the “portal to hell,” remains largely unexplored. Söhnlein's new mission will use certified submersibles with trained professionals, unlike the tragic OceanGate trip. The team includes scientist Kenny Broad and ex-NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, aiming to uncover the sinkhole's secrets. Despite the risks, Söhnlein is committed to advancing underwater exploration, emphasizing learning from past mistakes. The expedition's date is yet to be announced.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Beryl is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday night, potentially impacting Texas with deadly conditions. As of 8 p.m., Beryl’s winds reached 70 mph and it is 120 miles from Corpus Christi. It is moving north-northwest at 12 mph and expected to hit Port Lavaca, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday. The storm will bring dangerous storm surges, flash flooding, and strong winds, with 5-10 inches of rain expected. Over 100 Texas counties are in a declared disaster area. Officials urge residents to follow evacuation orders. Various areas are under hurricane and tropical storm warnings.

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