Team GB’s Paris Olympics kit is short on imagination as function wins out | Lauren Cochrane
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Who made a case for the Olympic team?
Simone Biles won the 2024 U.S. Classic easily, and looks to be a lock for this summer's Olympic team. But who will join her? We make way-too-early predictions.ESPN - Sports -
Simone Biles dominates field at U.S. Classic ahead of Olympic return in Paris this summer
Simone Biles won the U.S. Classic by nearly two full points Saturday night in what was her best outing since the Tokyo Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Simone Biles wins Core Hydration Classic to kick off road to Paris; Gabby Douglas withdraws
2024 is looking golden so far for Simone Biles.NBC News - Top stories -
When Form(s) Follows Function
Since 2009, the creators at Forms have been making unusual and sculptural pieces. The latest inspiration? A Japanese shakudo buckle.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titles
Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titlesABC News - Sports - Premier League -
GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach
The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules.BBC News - Top stories -
Team Penske dominates first day of Indy 500 qualifying as Ganassi and Ericsson shut out of pole
Team Penske swept three of the top four spots in Saturday qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 to give the team under so much scrutiny a solid shot at winning the pole for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”ABC News - Sports -
Why are class reunions so terrifying? | Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes
The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health?. Both of us have 25th college reunions fast approaching. And as we write this, neither of us has ...The Guardian - World -
Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win
Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta BravesABC News - Sports - MLB -
PGA Championship Round 4 live updates, leaderboard: Xander Schauffele beats out Bryson DeChambeau to win at Valhalla
Thanks to a clutch birdie at the 18th, Xander Schauffele has won his first career major championship.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Armored Core model kit preorder guide
While Gundam is the biggest name when it comes to mecha model kits, Armored Core is pretty popular as well. The game series has no shortage of distinct war machines, and these have translated well into plastic model kits that are snapped up quite ...GameSpot - Tech -
He Brought Two Toothbrush Kits on Their First Date
Bryan Braswell knew crab curry could get a little messy on his first date with Caroline White at a Sri Lankan restaurant. So he came prepared.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Juan Soto has first multi-HR game for Yankees, Luis Gil strikes out 14 in win over White Sox
Juan Soto had his first multi-home run game for the New York Yankees, while Luis Gil struck out 14 batters in a 6–1 win over the Chicago White Sox.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
How does French Open affect Olympic qualification?
The French Open takes on extra significance this year as it will help determine who qualifies for the Olympic Games - here is all you need to know.BBC News - Top stories - French Open -
Bekele & Kipchoge - will Paris 2024 be final showdown?
Kenenisa Bekele will face fellow all-time great Eliud Kipchoge at the Olympics, 21 years on from their first meeting in a final.BBC News - Top stories -
Armed robbers hit luxury jewelry store in Paris
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.CBS News - Top stories -
Metro disabled access 'shame' for Paralympic Paris
Charity says lack of work to improve access to Paris's Metro ahead of Games is "scandalous".BBC News - Top stories - France -
Alice Munro, short story writer, 1931-2024
Canadian Chekhov who compressed the epic complexity of the novel into just a few pagesFinancial Times - Business -
Water firm 'fallen short' on parasite outbreak
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".BBC News - Top stories -
This popular DeWalt oscillating tool kit is 55% off for Memorial Day
Snag 55% off the Dewalk 20v Max XR oscillating tool kit with this early Memorial Day deal at Amazon.CBS News - Top stories -
Valoi Easy35 Film-Scanning Kit Review: Fast, Affordable, and Easy to Use
If you need an easy, cheap, fast way to scan your 35-mm film, Valoi’s Easy35 is, er, the easiest way we’ve found to digitize images.Wired - Tech -
Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie
An NHS trust’s attempts to bring a crucial drug to market itself is hopeful news for patients. Dr Catriona Crombie is the head of rare disease at medical charity LifeArcHealthcare should make people’s lives better. That fact can hardly be ...The Guardian - World -
Citron Research’s Andrew Left says he is shorting GameStop again after his 2021 short flopped
The short seller said he has started betting against GameStop this week after its share price surged on excitement over social media posts by Roaring KittyMarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Gabby Douglas falters, Simone Biles shines at Olympic qualifying event
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.CBS News - Top stories -
Assad officials face landmark Paris trial over killing of student and father
Prosecution of three high-ranking Syrian officials to be tried in absentia could pave way for president’s case. At midnight on 3 November 2013, five Syrian officials dragged arts and humanities student Patrick Dabbagh from his home in the Mezzeh ...The Guardian - World -
BT’s CEO says she ‘loves to squeeze’ short sellers as shares jump
UK’s biggest telecoms group rises 17% as Allison Kirkby announces strategy and raises dividendFinancial Times - Business -
How YouTube became must-see TV: Shorts, sports and Coachella livestreams
YouTube said more people are watching live events like Coachella and short form videos on TV sets. Sports, including the NFL, are also boosting viewership.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Appreciating Alice Munro, Who Brought Innovation to Short Fiction
The Nobel laureate, whose precisely written stories about southwestern Ontario many considered “without equal,” died this week at 92.The New York Times - World -
Man City come up short in 'cruellest' WSL title race
They won 18 of their 22 Women’s Super League matches. They had the division’s top scorer and kept the most clean sheets. Yet for Manchester City, it was not enough.BBC News - Top stories -
Businessman and Lions rugby player Tony O'Reilly dies after short illness
He built an international media business which at one stage owned more than 100 newspapers.BBC News - Top stories -
Bryson DeChambeau puts on a show but somehow comes up short at PGA Championship
Bryson DeChambeau put on the kind of show, and got the sort of breaks, that make players larger than life and sometimes win them major championshipsABC News - Sports -
6 Best Nanoleaf Smart Lights (2024): Shapes, 4D Kit, and Installation Tips
Nanoleaf has some of the coolest smart lighting panels around. Here’s how to choose the right one for your home.Wired - Tech -
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 -
'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 -
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas' comeback takes another important step at the U.S. Classic
Olympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas’ comeback following an eight-year layoff will take another important step at the U.S. ClassicABC News - Sports -
You think Parisians grumble a lot? Don’t get them started on the Olympic Games | Robert McLiam Wilson
From price rises to a ridiculous mascot, the French have had it up to here with the event. . We tend to view Paris as a fairytale princess, all romance and half-seen glitter. But for all its glamour, Paris has actually been depressed and irritable ...The Guardian - World -
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28ABC News - Entertainment -
The Italian Open was where Zverev's career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival
Alexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title and earn his biggest trophy since tearing his ankle apart two years agoABC News - Sports