Olympics President Floats Plan for Russian Athletes Return Excluding Supporters of the War
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Russian Missile Incursions Into NATO Risk Wider War, Poland's President Says
Andrzej Duda called the flyovers in Polish airspace provocations that put infrastructure and people in danger.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Ukraine war briefing: Long-range Atacms already hitting Russian forces
Joe Biden gave missiles to Ukraine under prior funding, after the US reportedly warned Russia against using long-range missiles in Ukraine. What we know on day 792. Atacms long-ranges missiles capable of hitting targets 300km away had already ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine war briefing: Hospitals in Kyiv evacuated over fears of Russian strikes
Evacuations come after comments by head of Belarus KGB, who said buildings hosted military personnel. What we know on day 794. Officials in Ukraine’s capital announced the evacuation of two hospitals – including a children’s hospital – that they ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Blinken to Return to Israel to Discuss Hostages and Planned Rafah Incursion
The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Blinken to Return to Israel to Discuss Hostages and Planned Rafah Incursion
The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Aya Nakamura thanks fans for support over Olympics racism as she wins awards
French singer dedicates top prizes at Les Flammes ‘to all black women’ after backlash over rumoured Paris show. The French pop star Aya Nakamura, who found herself at the centre of a racist row after rumours she was going to sing at the Paris ...The Guardian - World -
Blinken says he challenged China's Xi on Russia war support
America's top diplomat and the Chinese president have held talks in Beijing as both sides seek to stabilise relations.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
Reggie Bush says the return of his Heisman Trophy is the biggest step yet in his fight against the NCAA to restore his reputation and his records from his incredible career at Southern CaliforniaABC News - Sports -
Trump Attorneys Say Tabloid Publisher Supported Former President for Business, Not Votes
The cross examination of the prosecution’s first witness came after the publisher outlined a secret agreement with Trump and lawyer Michael Cohen to buy up negative stories about the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Biden promise to rival China on shipbuilding faces a big economic problem
President Biden wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. in economic rivalry with China and to boost domestic steel. Economic reality isn't on his side.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
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French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges in a speech on Thursday, ahead of pivotal European ...ABC News - World - Ukraine -
Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Read CNN's Summer Olympics Fast Facts to learn more about the athletic competition.CNN - Top stories - Olympics -
U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza
The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.The New York Times - World -
Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation
More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.ESPN - Sports -
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland's airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland’s airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Egypt's president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza that would also free Israeli hostages and hold off a planned Israeli military offensive in Rafah.
Egypt’s president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza that would also free Israeli hostages and hold off a planned Israeli military offensive in Rafah.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal
The sporting giant offered a sneak peek at its track and field outfits for Team U.S.A., and an unexpected backlash ensued.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?
What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leaveBBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
Marta to retire from Brazil squad after Olympics
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the striker said on Thursday.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
At a Russian Palace, a Storybook Beginning
Ten years after meeting at a party at Harvard, Svetlana Dotsenko and Fabián Poliak reconnected while both were traveling in Europe.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Russia -
The return of net neutrality
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story FCC revives Obama-era net neutrality rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 along partisan lines to restore net neutrality rules, ...The Hill - Politics -
West Virginia says it will appeal ruling that allowed transgender teen athlete to compete
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on an appeals court ruling that allowed a transgender athlete to compete on her middle school teamsABC News - Sports -
Seven-round Pats mock draft: Athletic freaks bring offensive facelift
The picks are in! Phil Perry shares his final prediction for all eight New England selections in his seven-round, Patriots-specific 2024 NFL Mock Draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says
The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.The New York Times - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
All-American Dickinson returning to Jayhawks
All-America center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he plans to return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely solidifying the Jayhawks as the preseason No. 1 team in men's college basketball.ESPN - Sports -
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic announces the birth of her daughter
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic has become a mom for the first timeABC News - Sports -
Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis
Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.Wired - Tech -
Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents
Special anti-terrorism measures being put in place to safeguard the unprecedented opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the routeABC News - Sports -
Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents
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WATCH: Olympic champion soars to new ski jump record
Japanese Olympic champion Ryoyu Kobayashi soared to a world record 291m (around 954 ft.) ski jump, shattering the ski flying and ski jump world records.ABC News - Top stories -
Beetroot and beefless bourguignon as Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian cuisine
Top chefs say the Games will rebrand French gastronomy as a showcase for plant-based food . It will boast the world’s biggest salad bar, offer fans vegetarian hotdogs and bring in up to half a million bananas by boat to meet athletes’ insatiable ...The Guardian - World - Olympics -
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.The Wall Street Journal - World -
West Virginia attorney general says state will appeal ruling on transgender athlete restrictions to Supreme Court
West Virginia plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear for a second time a case over the state's restrictions on transgender student-athletes, its attorney general said Wednesday. “This is a significant case to bring to the Supreme Court, and ...The Hill - Politics -
Aaron Judge's first-inning blast carries Yankees to 7-3 win over Athletics
The Yankees won their second straight against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday in a 7-3 victory after dropping the first of a four-game series.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
How athletes and entertainers like Shohei Ohtani get financially duped by those they trust
Athletes and entertainers lose money because they're inattentive, make risky investments and overspend on loved ones and expensive toys, financial experts say.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy to give athletes more time to work their way back
USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to returnABC News - Sports -
Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip, police say
Authorities in Maryland say a high school athletic director used artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recordingABC News - Tech