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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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