Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he's 'blessed and cursed' by the success of his career

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he&x27;s &x27;blessed and cursed&x27; by the success of his career By ANDREW DAMPF Fri, July 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM UTC 0 LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic didn&x27;t dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals. The 39yearold Djokovic enjoyed a warm, smilefilled embrace with his 24yearold opponent at the net after the 64, 64, 64 defeat Friday, quickly packed up his tennis bags and then waved to the boisterous crowd as he held one hand to his chest to show his appreciation as he walked off.

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LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

The 39-year-old Djokovic enjoyed a warm, smile-filled embrace with his 24-year-old opponent at the net after the 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat Friday, quickly packed up his tennis bags and then waved to the boisterous crowd as he held one hand to his chest to show his appreciation as he walked off.

Will the seven-time Wimbledon champion ever be back to play on these hallowed lawns again?

Only time — something that Djokovic is running out of — will tell.

It's been nearly three years since Djokovic won his record-extending 24th Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 U.S. Open. And despite reaching the semifinals at all four Grand Slams last year and reaching a final and another semi in two of three Slams this year — he acknowledges that's not enough.

“For 99% of the players, that would be a very good Grand Slam result,” Djokovic said. “For me, it’s good but not good enough, because I’m blessed and cursed to be used to something of a highest degree in terms of results and achievements.

“I always have the highest expectations for myself," Djokovic added. "So it’s kind of that internal battle really of what I’ve been through for the 20-plus years of my career, what the goals were always, the expectations, and trying to balance it out and really be a little more humble in that sense.”

Still, Djokovic expressed interest in playing Wimbledon when he’s 40: “I would like to, at least one more time,” he said.

“I feel when I’m healthy," Djokovic added, “I’m still able to play as a top-five player, still able to compete at the highest level.”

For Sinner, it was a measure of revenge after Djokovic won their last meeting in five sets in this year’s Australian Open semifinals.

“Playing against Novak,” Sinner said, “what he’s still showing is true inspiration.”

Aiming to defend his title at the grass-court Grand Slam, the top-ranked Sinner will face second-seeded Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final.

Zverev ended the “Ferytale” run of British wild card Arthur Fery with an overpowering 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory earlier as the star-studded crowd on Centre Court witnessed two one-way contests.

Zverev will be playing for another major trophy a month after winning his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

If there were any lingering questions over Sinner’s physical status after his meltdown at the French Open, they should be answered now.

Sinner blasted his way past Djokovic and showed off the kind of dominance he displayed before that second-round defeat in Paris.

“I knew mentally,” Sinner said, “that today I had to raise my level, which I’ve done.”

Andre Agassi attributed Sinner's performance in part to Djokovic: “What these guys can do now is all because he has shown them what’s possible,” Agassi said on the BBC.

No heat issues for Sinner

It was another warm day in southwest London, with the temperature rising to about 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). It was also breezy, though, and a bit cloudier than in recent days.

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Still, it felt nothing like the suffocating heat and humidity in Paris when Sinner wasted a big lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who was ranked No. 56, and had his 30-match winning streak ended.

Djokovic was coming off the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history, when he outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime after 5 hours, 15 minutes on Tuesday.

Sinner, by contrast, hadn’t lost a set since he was pushed to five by Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round.

From the start, Sinner pushed Djokovic back with his powerful groundstrokes and came up with big serves in big moments.

When Sinner faced his only break point of the match early in the third set as late-afternoon shadows started creeping across the court, he produced an ace.

Sinner has won 9 straight vs. Zverev

Zverev, whose breakthrough at Roland Garros came in his fourth Grand Slam final, is attempting to become the first man in the professional era (since 1968) to win his second major title at the next event immediately after his first.

Sinner has won his last nine meetings with Zverev and 14 straight sets.

“I have to trust myself and I have to believe that I can win and that’s what I’m going to do,” Zverev said before he knew who his opponent would be.

The 114th-ranked Fery, who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and played at Stanford University, was attempting to become the first wild card to reach the final since Goran Ivanisevic won Wimbledon in 2001.

Zverev did well not to let the pro-Fery crowd get behind the local player too much and a double fault from Fery early in the first-set tiebreaker put Zverev in control.

British cheering

The British spectators did their best to encourage Fery early on, chanting his name between points as they sipped their Pimm’s under their wide-brimmed hats.

When it was over, Fery walked off to a standing ovation and applauded the crowd in return.

“I know that 99.99% of the stadium was wanting Arthur to win," Zverev said. “But it was still such an incredible atmosphere. It was such a fair crowd as well.”

The women’s final on Saturday features two Czech players, Karolina Muchova against Linda Noskova.

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Happy Emmy Nominations Week to all who celebrate! You can check out our team of experts’ thoughts on the biggest snubs and surprises, but personally, I’m pouring one out for *Love Story*’s Paul Anthony Kelly, *The Comeback*, and *The Amazing Race*. It’s the first time since the latter debuted in 2001 that it hasn’t been nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program! (I also think *House of Villains* deserved a spot in that category, but that’s an argument for another day.) —*Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief*

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Penélope Cruz and Olivia Wilde in ‘The Invite’.

What would you do if your noisy neighbors, whom you invite to dinner in hopes of asking them to turn down the volume on their loud sexcapades, flip the script and invite *you* to be part of the fun? That’s the premise of this funny, smart, tense, and (a)rousing — but also complex and sophisticated — examination of relationships (in theaters). Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen as her snarky husband, and Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton as their swinger neighbors. All four have never been better. RSVP yes to this one! —*Gerrad Hall, Editorial Director*

***The Invite*’s Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde talk hot air balloon rides with Diddy and other awkward celebrity encounters**

Little House on the Prairie

Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls, Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls, and Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls on ‘Little House on the Prairie’.

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Helmed by *The Boys* producer Rebecca Sonnenshine, Netflix’s return to the hallowed ground of *Little House on the Prairie* treks all the way back to the books, bypassing the beloved original series, for a fresh and politically daring take on an Americana classic. —*Ryan Coleman, News Writer*

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My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days

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Killjoys, make some noise because *Danger Days* summer is here! For its 15th anniversary, My Chemical Romance’s fourth album has been remastered and includes bonus tracks that will transport you headfirst into the band’s vibrant, post-apocalyptic punk world. —*Emlyn Travis, News Writer*

Heated Rivalry soundtrack

The cover of ‘Heated Rivalry: Original Series Soundtrack’ on vinyl.

The physical edition of the *Heated Rivalry* soundtrack (available on vinyl and CD) includes memorable tracks featured on the Crave series (streaming on HBO Max) by artists including Wolf Parade, Feist, and Wet Leg, as well as the lovely Peter Peter score. Bonus: Creator Jacob Tierney wrote the liner notes. —*Tiffany Kelly, Staff Editor*

***Heated Rivalry* showrunner calls season 2 ‘much more serious territory’**

The Loved Ones

Maryann Plunkett and Clare O’Malley in ‘The Loved Ones’.

An Irish B&B owner gets a surprise guest when the pregnant mistress of her recently deceased son shows up… right before her daughter-in-law arrives. (Awkward!) Maryann Plunkett is superb in this dark comedy about the power of healing, currently at NYC’s Irish Rep. —*Dalton Ross, Editorial Director*

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*Moana* is back on the big screen, though not quite as you remembered.

It’s only been 10 years since the 2016 animated original became a global success and modern classic, but now Disney’s new interpretation of the tale brings some of your favorite characters to life in both live-action and photo-realistic animation.

“How do you honor this? How do you say ‘we love it too’ and make it something that can be a companion and not try to be the same thing, but also trust what works?” director Thomas Kail told **. “The opportunity to have flesh and blood and have human beings tell the story and sing these songs and be in this world, there’s something so fundamentally different about that experience of watching and feeling that.”

As in the original film, *Moana* follows the titular character (now played by Catherine Laga’aia) as she sets off across the sea to save her village. Along the way, she encounters new enemies, learns her own strength, and, of course, becomes besties with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson).

With *Moana* now playing in theaters, check out all the live-action characters in the new film side by side with the animated originals below.

Catherine Laga’aia as Moana

Catherina Laga’aia as the live-action Moana; Moana in ‘Moana’ (2016).

Catherine Lagaʻaia succeeds Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana in the live-action retelling. The daughter of Chief Tui on the island of Motunui, the young seafaring heroine is chosen by the ocean to find demigod Maui and return the stolen heart of the nature goddess Te Fiti before the world is consumed in fire and ash.

“The way that Catherine sings ‘How Far I’ll Go’ is inherently different than the way Auliʻi did,” Kail teased to EW of the music to come. “I think that’s what also is a reason [for the movie] to be. How would you do this? How would you experience that?”

Kail later elaborated further on the decision to cast a new actress in the role, telling EW, “[Cravalho] really wanted this to be Catherine’s. So it was never a major conversation about that idea.”

Fittingly, Cravalho duets with Laga’aia on a new Lin-Manuel Miranda song, “Along the Way,” which plays over the end credits.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui

Dwayne Johnson as the live-action Maui; Maui in ‘Moana’ (2016).

Maui is a hero with many titles: shapeshifter, demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men and women. And now he’ll remind us again in live-action.

Dwayne Johnson becomes the first Disney actor to play the same role in both animated and live-action versions of a character. The actor previously spoke with EW about transforming himself into Maui for the live-action *Moana*, describing “the 40 pounds of prosthetics and hair and body.”

“It was grueling because of the suit and how hot it was,” he said. “Wait till you see pictures. In between takes, there’s literally five, six people, all [with] fans, opening me up, pulling my hair back.”

John Tui as Chief Tui

John Tui as the live-action Chief Tui; Chief Tui in ‘Moana’ (2016).

John Tui plays Chief Tui, Moana’s no-nonsense father and leader of the people of Motunui. He’s someone who does not want his daughter sailing out towards the dangers beyond the reef.

Temuera Morrison (*The Mandalorian*, *The Book of Boba Fett*) voiced the character in the two animated movies, while *Hamilton* star Christopher Jackson supplied his singing voice for the first.

Frankie Adams as Sina

Frankie Adams at the ‘Moana’ premiere; Sina in ‘Moana’ (2016).

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Frankie Adams takes over the role of Sina, Moana’s mother, from Tony winner Nicole Scherzinger. Sina acts as the mediating force between Moana and Tui when they butt heads over their visions for the future, and she cares deeply for her people. What’s more, she understands when Moana takes action, even though its against her husband’s wishes.

Rena Owen as Gramma Tala

Rena Owen as the live-action Tala; Tala in ‘Moana’ (2016).

Rena Owen now portrays Moana’s grandmother, Tala, a role previously voiced by Rachel House in the animated movies.

Grandma Tala is a free spirit and revered matriarch of her family with a strong connection to both nature and her peoples’ history. She plays a key role in Moana’s journey, as the two share a deep connection that transcends the typical bounds of human nature.

The Ocean Spirit

Catherine Laga’aia as Moana touching a wave; Moana’s sister Simea reaching for a wave in ‘Moana 2’.

The spirit of the ocean, visualized as a cresting wave, pops in and out to guide Moana on her odyssey — and reprimand Maui. It is the ocean who chose the girl as a toddler to become the savior of her people.

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Te Kā in live-action and the animated ‘Moana’.

Te Kā is the raging volcanic entity that threatens to cover the world in ash. Moana and Maui must duck and dodge this adversary if they’re to restore the heart of Te Fiti.

Pua in live-action and the animated ‘Moana’.

Pua is Moana’s puppy-like pet pig. Though the spotted animal companion doesn’t join Moana on her journey, he remains one of her best friends.

Hei Hei the Rooster

Hei Hei in live-action and the animated ‘Moana’.

Hei Hei is always getting into trouble; it’s a surprise he hasn’t been eaten by something or other. The clumsy, absentminded bird from Motunui haphazardly finds his way onto Moana’s boat and comes along for the ride, making for some hilarious moments.

Alan Tudyk voiced the character in the animated film, but he does not return for the live-action adaptation.

Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa

Tamatoa in live-action and the animated ‘Moana’.

Tamatoa is a gargantuan coconut crab who dwells in the monster realm of Lalotai. He covets shiny things — to the point of getting an entire song about it.

Jemaine Clement (*What We Do in the Shadows*) voices Tamatoa in the animated original and returns to play the character in the live-action adaptation.

Kakamora in live-action and the animated ‘Moana’.

The Kakamora are a group of coconut-like pirates who cause all sorts of havoc from their giant ship on the ocean. It’s not a good time when Moana comes across their vessel, but it does give her the chance to test her fighting skills.

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Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill

Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill Fri, July 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM UTC 1K WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill that he had called “a big ‌yawn," but the measure can become law without his signature. Trump said in a social media post that he was withholding his signature "in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT.

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WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill that he had called “a big ‌yawn," but the measure can become law without his signature.

Trump said in a social media post that he was withholding his signature "in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT."

The housing bill was a rare of instance of bipartisan agreement on major legislation in the deeply divided Congress.

Among its ‌main ⁠provisions are waiving or speeding up environmental reviews for home construction projects and placing a cap on the number of already constructed single-family homes that big Wall Street investors ​can own.

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Trump abruptly canceled a June 24 signing ceremony for the bill to pressure Republicans ⁠into passing the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and create a national ​voter database using state records. Trump has long falsely claimed widespread fraud in U.S. elections.

Because the ​bill was passed by ​both houses of ⁠Congress, it could become law whether Trump signs it or not. After receiving the bill, Trump has 10 days to ​sign or veto the bill, and if he does neither, it would ⁠become law without his signature.

On June 29, Trump called the bill "a big yawn" compared to the voting legislation.

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NBC, ABC & CBS Evening News Ratings Show Big Swings: Who Had Hot Start to July?

NBC, ABC & CBS Evening News Ratings Show Big Swings: Who Had Hot Start to July? Martin HolmesFri, July 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM UTC 150 Tom Llamas, Tony Dokoupil, David Muir NBC News YouTube; CBS News YouTube; ABC News YouTube The latest evening news ratings are in, and the summer started hot for ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, the only show to see a rise in total viewers and the key Adults 2554 demographic.

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The latest evening news ratings are in, and the summer started hot for ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, the only show to see a rise in total viewers and the key Adults 25-54 demographic.

It should be noted that the Fourth of July holiday led to scheduling shifts across all three major networks for the week of June 29; the ratings data is therefore based on different days. ABC News’ average is based on the Monday and Tuesday broadcasts; CBS News’ is based on Monday to Wednesday; and NBC News’ is based on Monday to Thursday.

In addition, NBC Nightly News‘ regular host, Tom Llamas, was off last week and replaced by Haillie Jackson.

According to AdWeek, citing national live+same-day big data plus program ratings from Nielsen, ABC World News Tonight averaged 8.128 million total viewers and 964,000 demo viewers for the week of June 29. This was up 8 percent in total viewers and up 1 percent in the key demo compared to the week before.

Compared to the same period in 2025, World News Tonight was up 13 percent in total viewers but down 3 percent in the demo.

NBC Nightly News ranked second, averaging 6.16 million total viewers and 856,000 demo viewers. This was down 3 percent in total viewers and down 4 percent in the demo compared to the previous week. However, the show was up 12 percent in total viewers and the demo when compared to the same period in 2025.

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Meanwhile, CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil fell back below the 4 million benchmark for the week of June 29. The show averaged 3.765 million total viewers and 501,000 demo viewers. This was down 6 percent in total viewers and down 13 percent in the demo compared to the week prior.

However, there was better news in the year-over-year comparison, as CBS Evening News grew by 1 percent in total viewers and 8 percent in the key demo compared to the same period in 2025.

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Elaine Chao, wife of Mitch McConnell, issues statement after US return

Elaine Chao, wife of Mitch McConnell, issues statement after US return Ruby Grisin and Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier JournalFri, July 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM UTC 3 Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao returned to the United States from China this week after her husband, Sen. Mitch McConnell, was hospitalized on June 14. Chao&x27;s travel during McConnell&x27;s hospitalization fueled unfounded conspiracy theories online. More: McConnell&x27;s health raises questions amid hospitalization.

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao returned to the United States from China this week after her husband, Sen. Mitch McConnell, was hospitalized on June 14.

Chao's travel during McConnell's hospitalization fueled unfounded conspiracy theories online.

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"The secretary was on a long-planned trip in China to support her family's philanthropic endeavors," a spokesperson for Chao said in a statement to The Courier Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. "During the trip, she met with a number of people, including the U.S. ambassador. The senator's health did not warrant an immediate return to the U.S."

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Chao, who headed the Transportation Department during President Donald Trump's first term and served as Labor secretary under President George W. Bush, has been married to McConnell for decades. Days after he was hospitalized, on June 17, the Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, released a photograph of Chao seated beside Chinese Vice President Han Zheng before a grand painting of the Great Wall in Beijing.

Chao's staff did not indicate whether she'd been in contact with McConnell since returning home, according to the CBS affiliate WLKY in Louisville. She left for the trip to China on June 12, just two days before McConnell was hospitalized, according to the outlet.

Also amid the swirling news cycle, the Kentucky senator's youngest daughter, Porter McConnell, deleted her social media account on X, according to the Independent.

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Here's the latest on Mitch McConnell's health, calls for transparency

Here&x27;s the latest on Mitch McConnell&x27;s health, calls for transparency Keely Doll, Louisville Courier JournalFri, July 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC 10 U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has not been seen publicly since his June 14 hospitalization, raising concerns and questions about the 84yearold&x27;s health and return to office. The former Senate Majority Leader has been hospitalized for nearly a month, with few statements released about his condition or recovery timeline. Here&x27;s everything we know as of July 10. What is the latest on Sen.

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U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has not been seen publicly since his June 14 hospitalization, raising concerns and questions about the 84-year-old's health and return to office.

The former Senate Majority Leader has been hospitalized for nearly a month, with few statements released about his condition or recovery timeline.

Here's everything we know as of July 10.

What is the latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell?

McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, according to a statement from his office.

On June 30, journalist Desiree Townsend first shared on social media audio from a D.C. emergency services dispatch, which described medical personnel being called to a residence McConnell has used near the U.S. Capitol to assist someone who could be in cardiac arrest.

On July 10, CNN published a video that allegedly shows McConnell on a stretcher being led from his D.C. home into an ambulance.

McConnell's team has stated the senator "continues to improve," though he remains hospitalized and was absent from voting for the remainder of June, before a recess that ends July 13.

Who is calling for transparancy around McConnell's health?

As McConnell's absence reaches the one-month mark, both Democrats and Republicans are calling for more transparency around the senator's status, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who publicly called for an update on the senator's health on July 8.

The following day, U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, said it is fair for Beshear to request an update "so the people of Kentucky get transparency on if their Senator is able to serve."

"... Republicans should be holding our own party accountable instead of tiptoeing around the truth," Stutzman wrote in a social media post. "Mitch McConnell’s constituents deserve to know where he is at, the fact they don’t is discouraging and concerning. There is too much at stake for America in the Senate not to know."

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Who has spoken with McConnell since his hospitalization?

Following rising concerns about the senator's health, several top Republicans confirmed they've spoken to McConnell on the phone, with others saying they've texted with him since his hospitalization.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, said they spoke to McConnell on the phone on July 6 and 7, respectively. Scott Jennings, a commentator and longtime McConnell adviser, also confirmed he spoke with the senator but declined to call him back while live on CNN.

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In a post on X on July 7, Jennings said McConnell was still recovering, but he hoped to see him back in the Senate soon. He also provided details about what his 20-minute conversation with the senator entailed.

"We talked for just shy of 20 minutes … about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library, and even a little bit of Senate history," Jennings wrote.

Other officials have said they've texted with the senator, including U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky. While speaking with reporters on July 8, Guthrie said he's praying for McConnell's recovery and that the longtime senator has served as both a friend and mentor.

“I do believe he’s going to recover and I hope he’s back in Washington soon,” Guthrie said, referring to McConnell's hopeful return to Congress. “We need him back.”

Where is McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao?

With little information available on McConnell's health, eyes online turned to his wife, former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who was abroad in China when the senator was hospitalized.

Chao was photographed in China on June 17, meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.

"The secretary was on a long-planned trip in China to support her family's philanthropic endeavors," a spokesperson for Chao said in a statement to The Courier Journal. "During the trip, she met with a number of people, including the U.S. ambassador. The senator's health did not warrant an immediate return to the U.S."

What happens if there's a Senate vacancy in Kentucky?

With McConnell not running for reelection, Democratic candidate Charles Booker and U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, the GOP nominee, will face off for the full-term seat in November.

But if a vacancy occurs before McConnell's term ends, Kentucky law says the seat can only be filled by a special election, which must be called for by the governor.

Kentucky statutes do not lay out a timeline on when exactly the special election must be held, but there are several time requirements to give voters, candidates and political parties a chance to organize prior to an election.

Once the governor issues a proclamation, a copy must be sent to the sheriffs of each county at least 63 days before the election. Then, political parties or organizations can file petitions and certificates of nomination, with a deadline of 56 days before the election.

If McConnell does not return to office, a special election could be held on the same day as the general election, provided it's called for before Sept. 1.

Reporter Lucas Aulbach contributed. Reach reporter Keely Doll at kdoll@courierjournal.com or on X @keely_doll.

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