Breaking 101: Glossary — Key words for the sport’s Olympic debut
Breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris, and with any new Olympic sport comes new vocabulary for sports fans to learn. If you’re not familiar with…
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Breaking 101: Glossary — Key words for the sport’s Olympic debut
Breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris, and with any new Olympic sport comes new vocabulary for sports fans to learn. If you’re not familiar with…
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Fuska runs away from everybody to take men’s C-1 1000m gold
Martin Fuska of Czechia cruised to a dominant win in the men’s C-1 1000m that left his competition in the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor tells local officials to reduce homelessness or he will cut funds
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will start to redirect money from cities and counties that don’t show…
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Team USA’s Kayla Miracle loses QF to Tokyo silver medalist
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Kayla Miracle loses her quarterfinal match to Tokyo silver medalist and top-seeded opponent, Aisuluu…
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Germany pulls off shock upset of Australia in men’s K-2 500m
Australia was the heavy favorite to run away with the men’s K-2 500m, but the Germans showed up with an incredible effort to snatch away the gold in…
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Wyden, colleagues urge DOJ, DEA to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug, with low potential for abuse
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore. announced Thursday that he and six other senators have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick…
Continue ReadingRazor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy
By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — A coating 100 times thinner than a human hair could be “ink-jetted” onto your backpack, cell phone or car roof to…
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Carrington on doorstep of more history after K-2 500m gold
Lisa Carrington needs one more gold medal to tie for the most in canoe sprint history after winning her seventh in the K-2 500m…
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Japan’s Anraku tops two boulders in combined climbing final
Japanese sport climber Sorato Anraku topped two of the four boulders in the men’s bouldering and lead combined final. His boulder score of 69.3…
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U.S. climber Duffy navigates boulders in combined final
American sport climber Colin Duffy topped two boulders in the bouldering section of the men’s boulder/lead combined final. Duffy earned 68.3 points…
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Kyle Drake steamrolls opponent in wrestling QF at Paris 2024
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Kyle Drake wins his quarterfinal and advances to the…
Continue ReadingPresident Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolás Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing the owner Elon Musk of…
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China tops first repeat podium in canoe sprint history
A podium had never repeated itself in canoe sprint at the Olympics, until China took gold in the women’s C-2 500m with Ukraine behind them and Canada…
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Hungary finishes first and third in the men’s 10km open water swim
Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky and David Betlehem put on a dominant performance to finish first and third in the men’s 10km open water…
Continue Reading Hungary finishes first and third in the men’s 10km open water swim
Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky and David Betlehem put on a dominant performance to finish first and third in the men’s 10km open water…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently…
Continue ReadingIrán intensifica su campaña de influencia sobre los votantes estadounidenses con sitios de noticias falsas, según Microsoft
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Los agentes iraníes intensificaron sus intentos de influir y vigilar las elecciones presidenciales de EE.UU. mediante…
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Out & About: The sun won’t set on these spectacular scenes
Smoke can make the eyes water, but it can also make for even more special sunrises and sunsets. Thanks for all the great photos – please send us…
Continue ReadingLike pit crews but in weightlifting. How loaders keep the Olympic sport going
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Before any weightlifter at the Olympics can begin a lift, there’s a very important job to do: make sure the bar…
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