Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 7: Canada powers to semifinals
Men’s and women’s Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals wrap up Wednesday at Eiffel Tower Stadium. Below are the details from each match.
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The Podium: In the red (and purple)
The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Throughout the Paris Olympics, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have you know and those you’ll be hard-pressed to forget.
Continue Reading The Podium: In the red (and purple)
The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Throughout the Paris Olympics, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have you know and those you’ll be hard-pressed to forget.
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Style on the Straightaways: Track athletes make Stade de France their personal runway
Speed and swag are on full display at Stade de France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here are some of our favorite looks from the world’s top track and field athletes.
Continue Reading Style on the Straightaways: Track athletes make Stade de France their personal runway
Speed and swag are on full display at Stade de France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here are some of our favorite looks from the world’s top track and field athletes.
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USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh eliminated from Olympic beach volleyball tournament in QFs
Americans Miles Partain and Andy Benesh fell to Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan in the quarterfinals (21-14, 21-16) to be eliminated from the men’s beach volleyball tournament.
Continue Reading USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh eliminated from Olympic beach volleyball tournament in QFs
Americans Miles Partain and Andy Benesh fell to Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan in the quarterfinals (21-14, 21-16) to be eliminated from the men’s beach volleyball tournament.
Continue ReadingAs President Milei’s austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Throughout decades of political change in Argentina, the annual Aug. 7 pilgrimage to St. Cayetano Sanctuary has served as a potent, and grim, reminder that in Argentina, economic despair remains a constant. But this year might be unique in one thing: The desperation over rising joblessness that drives
Continue ReadingBeyoncé Joins Forces with Kamala Harris in High-Stakes 2024 Presidential Campaign
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an exciting development for the 2024 presidential race, global superstar Beyoncé has announced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris by donating a staggering $4 million to her campaign. This move underscores the significance of this
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In the Village: Swimming in pizza dough
In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Episodes release daily during the Games.
Continue Reading In the Village: Swimming in pizza dough
In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Episodes release daily during the Games.
Continue ReadingNigeria detains Polish students and a lecturer for allegedly displaying Russian flags during protest
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria says it has detained seven Polish nationals, including six students and a lecturer, for allegedly displaying Russian flags amid protests against economic hardship in the country. The Poles were arrested on Monday, according to Nigerian and Polish officials. It was not clear if the Poles were participating in
Continue ReadingMan accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder
AP Entertainment Writer COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock. After deliberating for about four hours, jurors convicted Freddie Trone, 42, of one count of murder, two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit
Continue ReadingCollege financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Only a limited number of students and families will be able to access the government’s college financial aid form – which they must submit to be eligible for federal loans and grants – on the traditional October 1 launch date. The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
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Team USA men’s volleyball to play for bronze medal after brutal loss to Poland
Leading two sets to one with Poland on the ropes, it seemed the U.S. was on its way to its first Olympic final since 2008. But Poland, the top ranked team in the world, battled back and the Americans were relegated to the bronze medal match a heart-shattering five-set loss.
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An American in Paris: Baker’s legacy lives on in France
Maria Taylor heads to the Pantheon in Paris to explore the life of American-born entertainer and trailblazer Josephine Baker and examine her lasting impact in France and around the world.
Continue ReadingResidents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Residents in Alaska’s capital are clearing out waterlogged homes following an outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier. Initial estimates indicate about 100 homes and some businesses were damaged by the floodwaters, which crested early Tuesday. The threat of flooding has become a perennial concern.
Continue ReadingVance jokes he’s checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport
Associated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he had a bit of fun Wednesday trying to catch up with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on an airport tarmac the two shared as part of dueling campaign travels. In Wisconsin, Vance got off former President Donald Trump’s campaign plane
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
By Zahid Mahmood, Jessie Yeung and Issac Yee, CNN (CNN) — Organizers have canceled three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria after authorities said they foiled a terror attack planned for the Vienna leg of her blockbuster Eras tour. The extraordinary decision – which could come at significant cost to Vienna’s businesses – has devastated fans
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U.S. takes artistic swimming team silver in Olympic return
The United States returned to the artistic swimming Olympic team competition for the first time since 2008, and after three spectacular routines across three days, found themselves on the podium for the first time since 2004.
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