China’s Extreme Fan Culture Makes Olympic Gold a Mixed Blessing
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Financial Times - World
China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, Taiwan warns
Taipei’s defence minister says his country will not have as long to respond to any emergency as in the past5 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King, bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor on a female ...12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Sade Night Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Bushwick
Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media.15 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Laura Loomer Is MAGA at Its Most Extreme—and She’s Closer to Donald Trump Than Ever
Right-wing agitator and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has Donald Trump’s ear. And she has for a while.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'A culture of silence and deference': A sex trafficking expert analyzes the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
An expert explains how a perpetrator might entice and control victims, and what Combs' indictment means about our changing views on how sex trafficking works.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Lebanon Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.23 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
'Different gravy' - the Londoner who won gold with Dupont
Aaron Grandidier Nkanang was born and raised in London, but his rugby life has taken a twisting route to Olympic rugby gold with France.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on city resources following threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from former President Trump would be "an extreme strain" on the city in the wake of unfounded claims made by the former president and his running mate, Sen. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from Donald Trump, who spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets there, would "strain" resources.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
A crew filmed Simone Biles at Olympics. Netflix doc may help Jordan Chiles get bronze medal back
Footage for a Simone Biles docuseries on Netflix has been submitted as evidence in court appeal to overturn decision that stripped Jordan Chiles of Olympic bronze medal.Yesterday - Olympics -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kareem Hunt's return messes up Carson Steele's plans to replace Pacheco, but the real buy-low is Travis Kelce
Wait as long as you can to put in your waiver claims for Chiefs RBs, but make trade offers for Travis Kelce and Patrick MahomesYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Transportation Department Blesses Alaska Air-Hawaiian Merger, With Strings
The carriers secured clearance from the Transportation Department to proceed with their merger, conditioned on the airlines maintaining service on crucial routes, preserving the value of ...Yesterday - Alaska -
BBC News - Top stories
Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash
Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jordan Chiles controversy: Gymnast files appeal to Swiss court in effort to keep Paris Olympics bronze medal
Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal in floor exercise due to a clock technicalityYesterday - Olympics -
The Hill - Politics
Miami Heat: False narrative about Haitian community 'extremely hurtful and offensive'
The Miami Heat franchise officially condemned Haitian hate comments on social media amid a surge of false claims targeting the community. "The false narrative surrounding them is extremely hurtful ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Tom Cruise didn't get a paycheck for Olympics skydiving stunt: 'He did it all for free,' organizer says
The 62-year-old flew from London to Los Angeles and back in the same day to pull off the stunt.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture.Yesterday - Japan -
Inc. - Business
7 Strategies to Develop an Innovative Culture Within Your Business
If your business team is not continually innovating, it is falling behind the new competition.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Chiles appeals to Supreme Court over Olympic bronze
Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland in an attempt to be awarded an Olympic bronze medal.2 days ago - Olympics -
BBC News - Top stories
Brady, Beckham & Deadpool - but fans and football the stars
Film stars, an NFL legend and a global football icon were watching but in the end they were cameos in Birmingham's 3-1 win over Wrexham.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Jordan Chiles files appeal with Swiss court in attempt to reclaim Olympic gymnastics bronze medal
Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics was overturned and instead awarded to Romania’s Ana Bǎrbosu.2 days ago - Olympics -
CBS News - Top stories
Jordan Chiles takes bid to reclaim Olympic bronze to Swiss Supreme Court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles is asking Switzerland's Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that stripped her of a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.2 days ago - Olympics -
The Hill - Politics
Jordan Chiles appeals Olympic medal decision in Swiss court
Jordan Chiles, the gymnast who had her bronze medal stripped from her moments after the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, is fighting the decision in Switzerland's Supreme Court. "Jordan Chiles' ...2 days ago - Olympics