Modern pentathlon’s long-term future in Olympics looks bright
Modern pentathlon’s choice to replace equestrian with an obstacle course has helped secure its future at the Olympics.
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Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British authorities say they’re preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applaud the efforts of anti-racism campaigners and police who largely stifled a threatened wave of far-right demonstrations overnight. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sounded the note of caution Thursday, after a week of anti-immigrant violence that has scarred communities
Continue ReadingMeet Dominika Banevič, teenage breaking superstar who wants to ‘write history’ in the Olympics’ newest sport
CNN By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — Breaking’s rising star Dominika Banevič knows all too well about believing in yourself and success from a young age. She was exposed to the newest Olympic sport while watching cartoons online, and now the Lithuanian prepares for her debut at the Paris Games as the defending world champion
Continue ReadingMeet Dominika Banevič, teenage breaking superstar who wants to ‘write history’ in the Olympics’ newest sport
By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — Breaking’s rising star Dominika Banevič knows all too well about believing in yourself and success from a young age. She was exposed to the newest Olympic sport while watching cartoons online, and now the Lithuanian prepares for her debut at the Paris Games as the defending world champion after
Continue ReadingZero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Consuming a drink with erythritol — an artificial sweetener used to add bulk to stevia and monk fruit and to sweeten low-carb keto products — more than doubled the risk of blood clotting in 10 healthy people, according to a new pilot study. Clots can break off blood vessels
Continue ReadingTim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion
By Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — In 2023, Tim Walz declared time for bargaining, light cajoling and compromise was over. After four years of divided government, Minnesota voters had handed Democrats control of the state House, Senate and, for Walz, reelection to the governor’s mansion. After the “enormous headwinds and complicated politics”
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Germany squeaks by Australia for men’s K-4 500m gold
It took a photo finish in the men’s K-4 500m final to determine that Germany had emerged victorious over Australia
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Metraux blisters front nine, on the clock on the back
Morgane Metraux torched Le Golf National with a 28 on the front nine Thursday in the Olympic women’s event. She talked about her torrid start and the effect of being on the clock on the back nine.
Continue ReadingDeath toll from 6 weeks of monsoon rains jumps to 154 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan has risen to 154, officials said Thursday, as downpours continued in much of the country, inundating some villages. More than 1,500 homes have been damaged since July 1, when the monsoon rains began, the National Disaster Management Authority
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Lisa Carrington powers New Zealand to K-4 500m gold
The most decorated Kiwi of all time, Lisa Carrington, led her country’s boat to a gold medal in the women’s K-4 500m final
Continue ReadingLa tripulación del sumergible Titan sabía que iba a morir antes de la implosión, según una demanda de más de US$ 50 millones
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (AP) — La familia de un explorador francés que murió en la implosión de un sumergible presentó una demanda de más de 50 millones de dólares, diciendo que la tripulación experimentó “terror y angustia mental” antes del desastre y acusando al operador del submarino de negligencia grave. Paul-Henri Nargeolet fue una de
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Liu and Ji take dominant gold in men’s C-2 500m final
Liu Hao and Ji Bowen climbed the top step of the podium after settling for silver in Tokyo with a win in the men’s C-2 500m final
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Indonesia’s Leonardo snatches Olympic speed climbing gold
Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo snatched the Olympic gold medal in men’s speed climbing with his 4.75-second run, just 0.02 seconds faster than Wu Peng of China. American Sam Watson set a new world record and took bronze.
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U.S. climber Watson breaks world record, nabs Olympic bronze
American climber Sam Watson smashed the world record he set just two days earlier during the small final race in the men’s speed climbing final. Watson’s 4.74-second run rewarded him with an Olympic bronze medal.
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | El equipo de Trump ataca a Walz y a su historial militar en un intento de frenar a Harris
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Era el primer gran día de la lucha por el Medio Oeste de Estados Unidos que probablemente decida las elecciones de 2024, y faltaba alguien importante: el expresidente Donald Trump. La campaña de Trump está a la ofensiva, con su candidato a vicepresidente, el senador de Ohio J. D. Vance,
Continue ReadingA powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are minor and there have been no reports of serious damage. Tsunami advisories that were issued for the quake were later lifted, but the quake also prompted seismologists to reassess and raise
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Stage set at Paris Olympics for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol: Chapter 3
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol meet head-to-head Thursday at the Paris Olympics for their third career matchup. The two hurdling superstars haven’t faced off since the 2022 World Championships in Eugene.
Continue Reading Stage set at Paris Olympics for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol: Chapter 3
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol meet head-to-head Thursday at the Paris Olympics for their third career matchup. The two hurdling superstars haven’t faced off since the 2022 World Championships in Eugene.
Continue ReadingCzech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of 2024 totaled $912 million, down 5%
PRAGUE (AP) — The dominant Czech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of the year totaled 21.1 billion Czech crowns ($912 million), down 5% from the same period the previous year. CEZ attributes the result to lower profits from commodity trading and the impact of maintenance of its two nuclear
Continue ReadingJapan’s stock market rally fades as fear returns
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A comeback rally in Japanese stocks has quickly lost steam, as the specter of a US economic slowdown and further yen volatility cast a long shadow across global financial markets. The Nikkei 225 ended down 0.7% on Thursday, snapping a two-day winning streak. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened
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