Aussie Arisa Trew secures gold in women’s skateboard park
Australian Arisa Trew claimed the Olympic champion title in women’s skateboard park after scoring 93.18 on her final run. Japan’s Cocona Hiraki and…
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Equestrian recap, Aug. 6: Multiple riders thrown as Germany’s Christian Kukuk claims gold
Equestrian events wrapped up at the 2024 Paris Olympics with numerous riders thrown from their horses and an historic gold for Germany’s Christian…
Continue ReadingHarris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel, MJ Lee, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg, Kristen Holmes and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President…
Continue ReadingMore than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average…
Continue ReadingRussian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif claims to undermine the Olympics
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The actor in the viral music video denouncing the 2024 Olympics looks a lot like French President Emmanuel…
Continue ReadingDavid Lynch dice que “nunca se jubilará” a pesar del diagnóstico de enfisema
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El cineasta David Lynch aseguró a sus seguidores que no tiene previsto retirarse, a pesar de haber revelado que…
Continue Reading‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach
By Zeena Saifi and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Every day for two months, Michael Ofer Ziv spent hours watching grainy, black-and-white footage…
Continue ReadingMissouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe wins Republican nomination for governorship
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have chosen Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to be the Republican nominee for governor. Kehoe beat…
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What to watch as men’s water polo heads to the quarterfinals
Eight teams are still in contention for that coveted gold medal in the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at all…
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American Sam Watson breaks speed climbing world record
American Sam Watson broke the sport climbing world record at the men’s qualification round. He ascended the wall in 4.75 seconds, 0.04 seconds faster…
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Germany defeats the Netherlands to earn spot in semifinals
Germany’s Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers defeated Yorick de Groot and Stefan Boermans of the Netherlands in straight sets, advancing to the Olympic…
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Henrik von Eckermann thrown off in equestrian jumping final
Swedish jumping superstar Henrik von Eckermann was thrown from his horse during the Olympic equestrian individual jumping final, knocking the World…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’
AP Film Writer Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play complete strangers thrown into their first heist in the new action comedy “The Instigators.” The…
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U.S. climber Sam Watson smashes men’s speed world record with 4.75-second qualification run
American Sam Watson broke the men’s speed climbing world record (which he set previously) with a 4.75-second run. Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo was…
Continue ReadingDavid Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Filmmaker David Lynch has reassured his fans that he is not planning on retiring, despite revealing that he is…
Continue ReadingPutin calls for a project to promote ‘traditional Russian values’ overseas
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for the government to develop a program for overseas promotion of “traditional Russian…
Continue ReadingBiden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World…
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There are little robot cars at the Olympics and they’re here to help
Developed by Toyota, these little robots work with their human friends to pick up and drop off throws equipment: javelins, hammers, shotputs and…
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