August 2021

Rai Benjamin relives ‘best race in Olympic history’

August 3, 2021 6:03 am NBC Olympics

While he was initially disappointed with his silver medal in the 400m hurdles, Rai Benjamin is turning the corner and realizing how proud his family…

This controversial real-time crime alert app is now selling access to its safety agents

August 3, 2021 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Next time you’re walking alone at night or meeting up with a stranger for a first date, one startup…

Anita Wlodarczyk of Team Poland celebrates after winning gold in the Women's Hammer Throw Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

‘Queen’ dreams: Poland’s Wlodarczyk wins third straight hammer gold medal

August 3, 2021 5:59 am NBC Olympics

American DeAnna Price, the 2019 world champion, could not find her power during the final and finished eighth…

Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say

August 3, 2021 5:57 am CNN

CNN’s Amara Walker discusses the debate states and school districts are having over requiring students to wear masks to return to in-person learning…

Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say

August 3, 2021 5:57 am CNN

CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviews a mother who is against requiring masks in schools to prevent the spread of…

Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say

August 3, 2021 5:57 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Getting children back in classrooms has been a top priority for the United States — but if a coronavirus outbreak…

Thompson-Herah wins 100m, 200m sprinting double-double gold

August 3, 2021 5:56 am NBC Olympics

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah won the 200m gold medal, recording the second fastest time ever. She is the first woman in history to have won both…

Four gymnasts fall in high bar final

August 3, 2021 5:55 am NBC Olympics

Kazakhstan’s Milad Karim, Japan’s Kitazono Takeru, Australia’s Tyson Bull and the Netherlands’ Bart Deurloo all came off the high bar at least once…

Relive Simone Biles’ Olympic beam routine in primetime

August 3, 2021 5:53 am NBC Olympics

Catch a replay of Simone Biles’ last routine in Tokyo tonight on…

Teen phenom Athing Mu wins 800m gold, breaks American record

August 3, 2021 5:45 am NBC Olympics

Teenager Athing Mu won 800m gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking Ajee Wilson’s American record in 1:55.21 to give the U.S. its first Games title in…

Los estrenos de agosto en Netflix, Amazon y HBO Max: “The Suicide Squad”, “Valeria”, “Modern Love”

August 3, 2021 5:43 am CNN Newsource

Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Una nueva versión de la saga de DC Comics con los antagonistas de nuestros superheroes favoritos hasta…

Gold medalist Athing Mu of Team United States and bronze medalist Raevyn Rogers of Team United States celebrate after the Women's 800m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Athing Mu, 19, ends half-century U.S. drought with women’s 800m gold

August 3, 2021 5:43 am NBC Olympics

The 19-year-old phenom also took down the American record in her Olympic gold medal-winning…

Los campeones defensores Brasil llegan a la final de fútbol masculino tras una reñida victoria sobre México

August 3, 2021 5:42 am CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Los campeones defensores Brasil llegaron a la final olímpica masculina de fútbol tras una reñida victoria sobre México…

Olympic Wrestling Day 11: USA’s Mensah-Stock takes gold

August 3, 2021 5:34 am NBC Olympics

American wrestler Tamyra Mensah won gold in the women’s 68kg freestyle Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics. In men’s Greco-Roman wrestling, Hungary’s Tamas…

Tyra Gittens competes in the Women's Long Jump Final

Abrahamson: Tenth, sad but not disappointed — because the love of family is so sweet

August 3, 2021 5:29 am NBC Olympics

Learn more about Tyra Gittens, who competed for Trinidad and Tobago, in the women’s long…

Winner Spain's Mohamed Katir (L) speaks with second-placed USA's Paul Chelimo after competing in the men's 5000m heats during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Spain’s Katir cruises into 5,000m final with fastest time

August 3, 2021 5:29 am NBC Olympics

Katir, making his debut at a major international championship, clocked 13:30.10 to finish ahead of American Paul…

Gobert, France take down Italy, advance to men’s semifinals

August 3, 2021 5:25 am NBC Olympics

The Italians didn’t make it an easy fight, but France pulled away in the fourth quarter to advance to the men’s basketball…

Noah Lyles third in tight 200m heat, moves to final

August 3, 2021 5:22 am NBC Olympics

Noah Lyles finished third in a tight 200m semifinal heat on Tuesday. The American sprinter is headed to the finals after clocking…

Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says

August 3, 2021 5:12 am CNN

South Africa is experiencing a crippling third wave of Covid-19 cases driven by the Delta variant and a lack of vaccines in the country. CNN’s David…

Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says

August 3, 2021 5:12 am CNN Newsource

By Nimi Princewill, CNN Coronavirus deaths in Africa rose rapidly over the past month, as fatalities surged by 80 percent within the last four weeks,…

Month: August 2021