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Ex-coach Riley joins CFP selection committee
Mike Riley, the former head coach at Oregon State and Nebraska, is replacing Pat Chun on the College Football Playoff selection committee.ESPN - Sports -
How divided is the Bank of England’s policy committee?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World -
Committee That Felled University Presidents Focuses on High Schools
Leaders from public-school districts are set to discuss antisemitism with a Republican-led congressional panel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Civil rights leaders blast Supreme Court at their doorstep
Civil rights leaders from around the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., Friday to protest book bans and rising attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), saying limitations on education were hurting teachers, students and democracy as a ...The Hill - Politics -
GB secure four Olympic relay slots for Paris
Great Britain secure four out of a possible five relay slots for the Olympics in Paris this summer via the World Athletics Relays event in the Bahamas.BBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.The New York Times - Top stories -
Olympic Trials: Games Face Historic Cybersecurity Threat
Officials say the possibility of threats has increased tenfold since the 2021 games in Tokyo.Inc. - Business -
Senate Finance Committee introduces legislation aimed at fixing drug shortages
The Senate Finance Committee on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing and reducing generic drug shortages by leveraging Medicare and Medicaid programs. The draft legislation proposes the creation of a "Medicare Drug Shortage ...The Hill - Politics -
Chamber of Commerce pushes back on Ways and Means Committee inquiry
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pushing back on an investigation by the House Ways and Means Committee into donations it received from a left-leaning nonproft and reporting by a right-wing outlet that prompted the inquiry. The chair of the chief ...The Hill - Politics -
Chinese rocket blasts off on mission to 'dark side' of the Moon
A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe will collect lunar soil and rock samples during its 53-day mission.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Manchin blasts leeway in Biden’s EV tax credit rule: ‘Outrageous and illegal’
Centrist Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) is blasting the Biden administration’s new interpretation of which vehicles can qualify for electric vehicle tax credits — saying it gives too much leeway for batteries containing Chinese materials. “The ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
GOP senator blasts UAW's call for release of arrested protesters
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Friday slammed the United Auto Workers (UAW) union's call for the release of students and university employees arrested as part of pro-Palestine protests at campuses across the country. “They’re demanding the release ...The Hill - Politics -
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Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.ESPN - Sports -
French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big eventABC News - Tech -
Super-rich spending up to $500,000 on exclusive Paris Olympics packages
Third-party hospitality packages are outlawed, yet agency part-owned by associates of Rafael Nadal and LeBron James promises access to top events as well as to stars. Members of the global super-rich are spending as much as $500,000 (£400,000) on ...The Guardian - World - Olympics -
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Sjoukje Dijkstra dies at 82
Sjoukje Dijkstra of the Netherlands, who won the 1964 Olympic women's singles figure skating title, has died.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Paris authority slated for hiking cost of Métro and bus trips during Olympics
Union says rise unwelcome for tourists and residents – but officials say holders of regular transport passes will not be affected. Paris’s public transport authority has been accused of initiating ‘a bit of a racket’ after raising the price of ...The Guardian - World -
Skydance bid for Paramount hinges on Shari Redstone as special committee ends exclusive talks
Skydance is likely to walk away from its Paramount offer unless controlling shareholder Shari Redstone reaffirms her commitment following the Apollo-Sony bid.CNBC - Business -
Mike Riley joins College Football Playoff Selection Committee as longtime coach replaces Pat Chun
Chun was forced to step down from the committee after taking the Washington AD positionCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Skydance bid for Paramount hinges on Shari Redstone as special committee ends exclusive talks
Skydance Media is prepared to walk away from its offer for Paramount Global unless it receives a firm commitment from controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, following the latest offer from Apollo Global Management and Sony Pictures, according to ...NBC News - Top stories -
RNC lawyer Charlie Spies to step down just 2 months after taking the job
Republican National Committee chief counsel Charlie Spies is parting ways with the party apparatus just months after stepping into the role.NBC News - Politics -
China's 'unprecedented' space mission blasts off to the far side of the moon to collect samples
China on Friday launched a space probe to collect samples from the far side of the moon as the global space race heats up.CNBC - Business - China -
Warriors' Draymond Green blasts Patrick Beverley for throwing ball at fans: 'That is forbidden for us'
Green also addressed Beverley refusing to speak to a media member because she didn't subscribe to his podcastCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Michael Andretti blasts Team Penske response to push to pass scandal: 'None of the stories matched up'
In an interview with Kenny Wallace, the Andretti Global owner says he would have handled the controversy "a lot differently."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Georgia Republican backs Biden, blasts those in party who 'fall in line' with Trump
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) revealed Monday he would be backing President Biden in November’s election and criticized other Republicans who “fall in line” with former President Trump. In an op-ed published in the Atlanta ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Sjoukje Dijkstra, 1st Dutch athlete to win gold medal at Winter Olympics, dies at 82
Sjoukje Dijkstra, the figure skater who in 1964 became the first Dutch athlete to win a Winter Olympics gold medal, has died at the age of 82ABC News - Sports -
Satou Sabally injury: Wings star expected to return from shoulder surgery after Olympic break
Sabally was injured during a FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in FebruaryCBS Sports - Sports -
IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait
The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals courtABC News - Sports -
Olympic water polo star Ashleigh Johnson makes a splash as a role model for Black children
While Ashleigh Johnson is widely considered the best at her position in the world, she said she places as much importance on having an impact on kids as a role model.NBC News - Top stories -
‘We’re looking at losing 20% of Olympic nations’: how the climate crisis is changing sport
Athletics Kenya is worried about how the climate might shape the future of its country, let alone its sport. And it is not alone. The drive from the tiny Eldoret airport to the town of Iten in the south-west corner of Kenya takes about an hour. ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Sprinter Torrie Lewis helps Australian relay team break 24-year Olympics drought
Women’s 4x100m squad book automatic spot at Paris OlympicsAustralia’s fastest woman anchors team at World Relays meetA squad anchored by Australia’s fastest woman Torrie Lewis has smashed the national 4x100m record for the second time this year to ...The Guardian - World -
Moving Target
A recent study offers some suggestions on the best time of day to exercise. But optimizing a routine requires having a routine to begin with.The New York Times - Top stories