August 2024

Zou Jingyuan celebrates after nailing his parallel bar routine to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

China’s Zou Jingyuan goes back-to-back on parallel bars at the Games

August 5, 2024 3:20 am NBC Olympics

China’s Zou Jingyuan defended his Olympic gold medal on the parallel bars at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Last-second inquiry propels Jordan Chiles to bronze

August 5, 2024 3:19 am NBC Olympics

A last-second inquiry for Jordan Chiles routine bumped her score by one tenth to give her the bronze (13.766) over Romania’s Ana Barbosu (13.700). This is the first individual Olympic medal of Chiles career.

Norway dominates USA’s Chase Budinger, Miles Evans

August 5, 2024 3:19 am NBC Olympics

U.S. duo Chase Budinger and Miles Evans couldn’t upset Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, falling to the defending gold medalists 21-16, 21-14, in the Olympic men’s beach volleyball Round of 16.

Hospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips

August 5, 2024 3:09 am The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. It’s a rejoinder to Republican Donald Trump’s effort to woo restaurant and hotel workers by promising to make their tips tax-free. The endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more

Argentina rallies late, wins quarterfinal in shootout

August 5, 2024 3:08 am NBC Olympics

After 57 scoreless minutes, Germany got on the board with a penalty stroke, but a quick response from Argentina drove the game to a shootout, which Argentina won 2-0.

Team USA's Greco-Roman wrestler Adam Coon

American Adam Coon falls to world champ Mirzazadeh in opener

August 5, 2024 3:03 am NBC Olympics

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s 130kg Greco-Roman wrestler Adam Coon lost his opening match to world champion Amin Mirzazadeh of Iran.

An Se Young of South Korea celebrates winning the gold medal following victory over He Bing Jiao of China in the Women's Singles Gold Medal Match

Korea’s An Se-Young cements herself as world’s best with Olympic badminton gold

August 5, 2024 3:02 am NBC Olympics

An Se-Young defeated He Bing Jiao to take South Korea’s first gold in women’s badminton singles since 1996.

Bangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence

August 5, 2024 3:01 am CNN Newsource

By Isaac Yee and Tanbirul Miraj Ripon, CNN Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN) — The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled to neighboring India on Monday after protesters stormed her official residence after weeks of deadly anti-government demonstrations in the South Asian nation. Scenes of jubilation erupted on the streets as protesters celebrated the

Kamala Harris’ economic pitch just got a lot more complicated

August 5, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The Biden-Harris administration couldn’t shake the “vibecession” even when the economy was on a tear. It may be even harder now that cracks are forming in the labor market. Americans have been grumpy about the economy for the better part of three years because prices have gone

Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri

August 5, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Six weeks after leading the charge to oust Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a New York primary, a big-spending pro-Israel super PAC is hoping to help defeat another member of the House “squad” of progressive Democrats – Missouri Rep. Cori Bush. Already a top target for centrist and Israel-aligned groups,

Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years

August 5, 2024 2:59 am The Associated Press

Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon has been found guilty of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150 million by falsely inflating the value of his company, in a case that comes as the government cracks down on widespread corruption in the country. Trinh Van Quyet, 48, was sentenced to 21 years

From Yseult in Dior to Snoop Dogg’s equestrian-chic ensemble, these were the most stylish looks from the Olympic Games

August 5, 2024 2:52 am CNN Newsource

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As the Olympic Games in Paris draws to a close, it’s clear there was more on show than world-class sporting prowess. At the closing ceremony on Sunday, LA mayor Karen Bass waved the Olympic flag in a red Sergio Hudson midi dress; while singer Yseult wore a custom Dior

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

August 5, 2024 2:49 am The Associated Press

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After her fencing event ended last week, Egypt’s Nada Hafez shared a little bit more. She’d been fencing for two, the athlete revealed — and in fact had been pregnant for seven months.