Associated PressGeneral NewsMitch McConnellNew York CityNorth AmericaU.S. News Weekly Photo Highlights: North America by AP by Andrew Wright July 29, 2023 written by Andrew Wright July 29, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 39 JULY 21 – 27, 2023 U.S. Senate GOP Leader, Mitch McConnell, appeared to freeze momentarily at the microphone during a press conference, while actors and writers persisted in their strike for improved contract conditions amidst a scorching U.S. heat wave. In a surprising incident, a construction crane in New York erupted in flames and its arm collapsed. Meanwhile, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from its base in Florida. This collection showcases some of the most gripping images captured or published over the past week by Big Big News photographers across North America. The assortment has been handpicked by AP’s photo assistant, Sydney Schaefer, based in New York. Keep up with AP’s visual journalism: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews Follow AP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_Images Visit AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about North America Weekly Photo HighlightsWho is the curator of this selection of images?What time frame do the photos represent?What are some of the significant events captured in these photos?Who are the photographers of these images?How can I follow AP’s visual journalism?More about North America Weekly Photo Highlights Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about North America Weekly Photo Highlights Who is the curator of this selection of images? The selection of images was curated by AP’s photo assistant, Sydney Schaefer, based in New York. What time frame do the photos represent? The photos represent events that occurred from July 21 to 27, 2023. What are some of the significant events captured in these photos? Some significant events include U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell freezing at a news conference microphone, actors and writers continuing their strike for a better contract during a heat wave, a construction crane catching fire in New York, and a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch in Florida. Who are the photographers of these images? The photographers are part of Big Big News, however, individual names are not mentioned in the text. How can I follow AP’s visual journalism? You can follow AP’s visual journalism via their Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/apnews), their Twitter account for AP Images (http://twitter.com/AP_Images), and their blog (http://apimagesblog.com). 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He enjoys analyzing market trends and economic data, and he is always on the lookout for new opportunities for investors. previous post Film Review: Netflix’s underwhelming ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ trades substance for cheap shocks next post Do you believe in angels? About 7 in 10 U.S. adults do, a new AP-NORC poll shows You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments NYCBuilder July 31, 2023 - 3:50 am That crane incident was a nightmare, guys in the industry are still talkin bout it. Scary stuff, hope everyone was ok… Reply RocketFan88 July 31, 2023 - 5:48 am way to go SpaceX! Falcon 9 is an amazing piece of tech, cant wait to see what comes next! Reply PhotoLover July 31, 2023 - 3:21 pm These pics are stunning. Big Big News photographers always capture the moment so well! props to Sydney for the curation! keep em coming. Reply ScriptWriterJane July 31, 2023 - 7:55 pm Solidarity with the actors and writers on strike! we deserve better conditions and pay. Times are hard enough without unfair contracts… Reply JakeBranson July 31, 2023 - 8:04 pm wow, that heat wave was crazy, right? I coudlnt believe how hot it was.. Mitch looked like he was about to melt at that mike, haha. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
