Korean archer Lee Wooseok wins bronze in men’s individual
South Korea’s Lee Wooseok won the bronze medal of the men’s individual event in archery at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Fragile and complex, female friendships hinge on the three S’s, a new book says
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — In good times and bad, in sickness and health, the benefits of friendships between women are physically and psychologically undeniable. Research shows what many women might intuitively know to be true, said Danielle Bayard Jackson, author of the new book “Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of
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Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl wins second straight Olympic gold
Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl won gold in the equestrian individual dressage final, defending her title from the Tokyo Games. She is now a four-time gold medalist across two games.
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Isabell Werth wins historic Olympic equestrian medal 14
Dressage legend Isabell Werth added a 14 medal to her Olympic total with her silver medal finish in the individual dressage event in Paris. The seven-time Olympian is the most decorated dressage rider in history.
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Tennis player Andy Murray’s extra sweet retirement
Two-time Olympic men’s tennis champion Andy Murray is officially retired and taking in all the sights, sounds and experiences off the court at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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France’s Felix Lebrun sweeps Calderano in straight sets
French table tennis player Felix Lebrun won 4-0 to claim the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Djokovic glides to drop shot in men’s final against Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic glides to a drop shot and returns it to best Carlos Alcaraz in a point in the men’s gold medal match at the Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingNigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming ‘political agenda’ for violence
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader has called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them. The protests, which began Thursday, continued Sunday after the Nigerian leader’s request. The protests have been accompanied by reports
Continue ReadingRemco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double
By Rosanne Roobeek, CNN Paris (CNN) — Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the road race and time trial at the same Olympic Games. Paris, a city well-versed in putting on a spectacular show as the traditional end point of the Tour de France, once
Continue Reading2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon
By Dana Karn, Ibrahim Dahman and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Two people have been killed in a stabbing attack in the Israeli city of Holon, near Tel Aviv, medical officials have said. The two killed were a 66-year-old woman and an “approximately 80-year-old man,” medical officials said. Two others were injured. Police said the
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shake hands before match
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shake hands before their gold medal match on Sunday.
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Men’s handball recap, Aug. 4: Sweden advances to quarterfinals
The Olympic men’s handball tournament is wrapping up group play on Sunday. Details from each game.
Continue ReadingDebby se convierte en huracán de categoría 1
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Debby se intensificó en huracán con vientos de 120 km/h. Esto convierte al huracán Debby en un huracán de categoría 1 en la escala de huracanes Saffir-Simpson. Se espera que se fortalezca aún más en las próximas horas antes de tocar tierra en el Big Bend de Florida el lunes por la
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Women’s volleyball recap, Aug. 4: Italy and United States advance to quarterfinals
The women’s volleyball competition continued with four matches of pool play on Sunday at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingIconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps honored at gala for their philanthropy contributions
PARIS (AP) — Sharon Stone leaped with joy at the sight of Carl Lewis and was left speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room. During the Sports for Peace gala at the Four Seasons George V in Paris many celebrities shared the same exuberance for the two iconic Olympians being honored for their outstanding contributions
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All your Paris Olympic pole vault questions answered
Pole vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Aug. 3 (men’s qualifying), Aug. 5 (men’s final and women’s qualifying) and Aug. 7 (women’s final).
Continue Reading All your Paris Olympic pole vault questions answered
Pole vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Aug. 3 (men’s qualifying), Aug. 5 (men’s final and women’s qualifying) and Aug. 7 (women’s final).
Continue ReadingUn niño de 5 años muere y otro niño resulta herido cuando un castillo inflable sale volando durante un partido de béisbol en Maryland
Sofía Barruti (CNN)– Un niño de 5 años murió y otro niño resultó herido cuando un castillo inflable en el que se encontraban voló por los aires durante un partido de béisbol en Maryland este viernes por la noche, dijeron las autoridades. El castillo inflable voló hacia el campo de juego en el estadio Regency
Continue ReadingMuere una persona y hay 3 heridos en un ataque con arma blanca en Holon, Israel
Sofía Barruti (CNN) –Una persona murió y tres resultaron heridas en un ataque con arma blanca en la ciudad de Holon, cerca de Tel Aviv, según informaron los servicios de emergencia este domingo. El servicio de emergencias israelí Magen David Adom (MDA) informó de que una mujer de 66 años había sido declarada muerta y
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damages from recent floods, in another sign of expanding relations between the two nations. In a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Putin extended “extended deep sympathy and support” and conveyed his
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