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Swimming boss defends athletes lobbying national gallery to take down Gina Rinehart portraits
Swimming Queensland chief Kevin Hasemann says ‘I’ve never been to a gallery’ and furore has ‘evolved into something I could never have imagined’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free ...The Guardian - World -
'I want to be Gabby Douglas': What the return of the 2012 Olympic champion means to the sport
To the generation of younger gymnasts who watched Gabby Douglas become the sport's first Black Olympic all-around champion in 2012, competing alongside her at this weekend's U.S. Classic is a surreal moment.ESPN - Sports -
Congress needs to rescue college athletics
In recent months, court rulings, state legislation, and government agency intervention have upended the college athletic landscape.The Hill - Politics -
Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.BBC News - Top stories -
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Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Cramer picks two 'winning' footwear stocks in a ‘nightmare’ athletic apparel market
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday picked two footwear stocks he thinks are headed for success: On Holding and Deckers Outdoor.CNBC - Business -
Tom McMillen, head of the FBS athletic directors' organization LEAD1, announces he's stepping down
The head of the association representing athletic directors of Football Bowl Subdivision schools is stepping down this fall after more than eight years as president and CEOABC News - Sports -
Summer McIntosh lowers her own world record in 400 IM at Canadian Olympic trials
Summer McIntosh has lowered her own world record in the 400-meter individual medley at the Canadian Olympic trialsABC News - Sports -
What happened to Minnesota? An entire mindset gets tested
Mike Conley helped change the Timberwolves' mentality this season, but the Nuggets now have them on the brink of elimination.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Your Money: Managing Your Debt
How to make a plan for tackling your debt, improving your credit score and feel like the money you owe isn’t controlling you.The New York Times - Top stories -
Google tests AI to detect scam phone calls. Privacy advocates are terrified.
Some privacy advocates say that they’re terrified by an announcement this week from Google that the company is testing a way to scan people’s phone calls.NBC News - Top stories - Google -
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.CBS News - Top stories - North Korea -
Test Scores Down, GPAs Up: The New Angst Over Grade Inflation
Teachers say they have to balance “giving grace” to struggling students with maintaining high expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UAW's Southern Expansion Is Tested in Alabama as Mercedes Vote Ends
Results are expected on Friday. The union is seeking to further its momentum after a decisive win at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant.The Wall Street Journal - World -
9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested For Every Budget, Any Situation
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.Wired - Tech -
Record number of U.S. workers cheating on drug tests, Quest Diagnostics finds
Quest Diagnostics says a record number U.S. workers are cheating employer drug tests with urine samples and other tests showing signs of tampering, six times more often in 2023 than the year before. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo ...CBS News - Top stories -
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Is Your Company Ready for Interdependence?
Independence is great, but interdependence is what's really rewardingInc. - Business -
Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?
City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the futureFinancial Times - World - Mortgage -
Dow Jones trades above 40,000 for first time, but fails to achieve milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades above 40,000 for first time ever on Thursday, but fails to finish above the milestone.MarketWatch - Business -
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North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile a day after US, South Korea held jet drill
North Korea has fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a drill that the North views as a major security threatABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
North Korea test-fires suspected missiles as Kim Jong Un's sister denies supplying weapons to Russia
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said.NBC News - Top stories - North Korea -
New blood test for strokes could help tackle a $2 trillion problem, researchers say
A new blood test can quickly detect a particularly severe type of stroke, according to new research published Friday, dramatically improving patients’ odds of getting lifesaving treatment before it’s too late.MarketWatch - Business -
'I'm your mammy's little boy'
Shannon from Ontario was planning a visit to family graves - instead she found her long-lost brother.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia launched a satellite into space in February 2022 that is designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials said.
Russia launched a satellite into space in February 2022 that is designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
How to Manage the Overemployed Workers in Your Company
In the hidden world of dual employment, financial necessity clashes with ethical integrity, posing risks to employers and employees alike.Inc. - Business -
Jane Schoenbrun Wants to Blow Up Your TV
Growing up, director Jane Schoenbrun escaped into shows like The X-Files and Twin Peaks. Their new movie is about the relief, and danger, of getting lost in screens.Wired - Tech -
Are free dating apps worth your time?
Thinking of trying out online dating? Here's a breakdown on whether or not dating apps are worth your time.CBS News - Top stories -
Should you sell your home ‘off market’?
Once the preserve of luxury London properties, the sales tactic is spreading. But what does it mean — and does it actually work?Financial Times - World