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It’s hard to condense a two-week period as jam-packed with memorable moments as these incredible Paris Olympics, but this is our best attempt. Bronze medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States reacts after competing in the Men's 200m Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. Athletes dive into the Seine river to start the swimming stage of the men's individual triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in central Paris on July 31, 2024. But Paris 2024 organizers insisted the water quality in the Seine was at a “very good” level on the morning of the individual triathlons. US' Cole Hocker crosses the finish line to win the men's 1500m final of the athletics event ahead of US' Yared Nuguse at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Record numbers of travelers have been flooding airports since the pandemic, but U.S. airlines now face a surplus of empty seats after racing to add capacity. “Deals are easier to find this summer since prices are already so low,” said Hayley Berg, lead economist at the travel booking site Hopper. For clients with a little flexibility in their travel dates, I’ve been able to get very low airfare for last-minute trips. Ashley D’Aristotile, owner of Flyaway TravelThe discounts expand the map for late-season travelers and coincide with a broader value push this summer. Domestically, the Southeast is seeing some of the best bargains, according to Priceline, with both Miami and Nashville making its “most affordable” list for August.

Persons: ”, Hayley Berg, Hopper, I’ve, Ashley D’Aristotile, Debra Banton, Rachel, Banton, she’s, Kimberly Hilliard, haven’t, Jesse Neugarten, Lousson Smith Organizations: Flyaway, Dollar, Miami, Nashville Locations: U.S, Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Nashville, Priceline, McDonald’s, Charleston , South Carolina, Europe, Greece, Athens, Annapolis , Maryland, Orlando , Florida, Boston, Dublin, Paris

☆ Travel news: Europe’s cleanest swimming spots
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —In our roundup of travel stories this week: a life-changing DNA test, a Georgia-to-Mongolia road trip with unexpected challenges, plus a new report reveals Europe’s cleanest places to swim. For sea swimming, Croatia has the brine that’s most divine, followed by Cyprus, Greece and Slovenia. For inland waters, Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland and Romania are all tied in first place, with Austria and Finland not far behind.

Persons: John Portmann, van, it’s, Here’s, It’s, Canada’s, James Gillese, Ryan Titchener, Debby, ”, Little Richard, Otis Redding, There’s Organizations: CNN, European Environmental Agency, European Union, overlanding, CNN CNN Travel, Tourists Locations: Georgia, Mongolia, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Ireland, Romania, Austria, Finland, Seine, Paris, Arizona, Russia, Australia, America, Lahaina, Maui’s, Canada’s Jasper, Coast, East Coast, Macon, Macon , Georgia

☆ A boomer left Florida to live on a sailboat on the French Riviera. He says it's cheaper and calmer than the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Doug, 68, has worked for the last 40 years as a computer consultant — the last three from his sailboat traversing Europe. They now live on their boat on the French Riviera, which Doug said is cheaper than living in the US. He decided to buy a sailboat and sailed to Fort Lauderdale shortly after 9/11, where Doug continued to work with Fortune 500 clients. Settling on the French RivieraThey sailed for France the following April, stopping in countries such as Malta and Tunisia. Six months later, they settled in Port Grimaud on the French Riviera, where they paid $15,000 a year in marina costs in "rent."

Persons: He's, Doug, he's, We'll, we're Organizations: Service, Business, Michelin, Fortune, America, Port Montenegro Locations: California , Texas , Indiana, Massachusetts, Provence, Italy, Boston, California, Dallas, Indianapolis, Maine, New England, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Caribbean, Europe, South America, Genoa, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Corsica, France, Elba, Sardinia, Sicily, Bari, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Port, Tivat, Montenegro, Cairo, Athens, Greece, Malta, Tunisia, Port Grimaud, Grimaud, Saint, Majorca, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, China

☆ Opinion | What the Olympics Can Teach Us About Excellence
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Brad Stulberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

We are drawn to stories of individuals who not only embody the pursuit of excellence, but also have humility. Perhaps the most iconic image from these Games occurred after one of the few gymnastics events she didn’t completely dominate, the individual floor competition. In the stands, supporting and helping to coach him, was Renaud Lavillenie, the Frenchman whose world record Duplantis first broke in 2020. Then there was the American sprinter Noah Lyles, who earned the title of world’s fastest man by winning gold in the 100-meter dash. Shortly after, he wrote in a social media message to fans: “I have asthma, allergies, dyslexia, A.D.D., anxiety, and depression.

Persons: Simone Biles, didn’t, Biles, Jordan Chiles, Rebeca Andrade, Mondo Duplantis, Emmanouil, Sam Kendricks, Renaud Lavillenie, Frenchman, Noah Lyles, “ Organizations: Paris Locations: Brazil, Sweden, Greece, American

☆ I stopped at a Mediterranean port where few cruise ships dock. The hidden gem wowed me without the crowds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The mountain range is home to some of the most coveted marble in the world, and it's dotted with marble quarries. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderFor my port stop in Marina di Carrara, I booked an excursion with Carrara Marble Tour to see the mountain range lined with marble quarries up close. During the tour, I learned that Carrara is among the most coveted marble in the world, and the guide explained exactly why. So it's easier to work with, but it's too fragile. The mountain range also has preservation methods in place limiting the amount of marble that can be taken from it, he added.

Persons: Joey Hadden Organizations: Marina di, Marble Locations: Greece, China, Turkey

☆ Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Boats full of tourists who arrive on the island, crowd the streets, and leave trash have led to the "worst season" ever, locals say. AdvertisementIn Athens and Greek islands, such as Santorini, there's a similar sentiment growing. Crowded monumentsVivian Antypa, an archaeologist and tour operator in Athens, told Business Insider that she loves working in tourism and meeting people from all over the world. Harris Doukas, the mayor of Athens, told Euro News that "Each visitor brings €0.40 to the city." "If the government takes action toward the right direction, we can make tourism better for the tourists and the locals."

Persons: —, Vivian Antypa, hasn't, Antypa, Fortune, overtourism, Beata Zawrzel, Harris Doukas, Nikos Drosos, Drosos, ARIS OIKONOMOU, Drosis, Richard Krieger, Krieger, ARIS OIKONOMOU Krieger, Greece's, Kyriakos Mitsotakis Organizations: Service, Business, Bloomberg, Euro, Santo Luxury, ARIS, Sky, Tourists Locations: Greece, Europe, Barcelona, Athens, there's, Pangrati, Santorini, Mykonos, Peloponnese

☆ Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actress who starred in the 2018 Marvel movie “Black Panther,” has died aged 72. In a brief announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, they said: “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the International Acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume. “Connie Chiume 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on the 6th August 2024. The family will communicate further details.”Chiume, who played tribal leader Zawavari in both “Black Panther” and its 2022 sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” was a household name in her native South Africa. Paying tribute to her on X, the South African government posted: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume.

Persons: Connie Chiume, ”, ” Chiume, Zawavari, “ Sola, Connie 💔 “ Organizations: CNN, South, Marvel, International, Garden City Hospital Locations: Johannesburg, South Africa, ”, Israel, Greece, ife

☆ Get ready for nasty layoffs and say goodbye to the 4-day workweek
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's a troubling thought, to be sure, but a longer workweek is already a reality for some workers. AdvertisementIt's the kind of thing that could make an employer less inclined to try something new — like a four-day workweek. Yet even without lackluster sales, Cappelli said, the four-day workweek was already unlikely to be widely adopted in the US. But, at the same time, Cappelli also doesn't think companies will push workers to come in on a sixth day. If companies use economic worries to reverse course on efforts like flexible work arrangements or to conduct layoffs, they put their own well-being at risk.

Persons: —, Peter Cappelli, Cappelli, Laxman Narasimhan, workweek, Brigid Schulte, Schulte, " Schulte Organizations: Service, Samsung, Business, Intel, Wharton Business School, Workers, Liquor, Diageo, New America Locations: Greece

☆ Olympics recap: What you missed in gymnastics, track and field, soccer and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Day 10 of the Olympics brought us Simone Biles’ final competition in Paris, a big day for Americans on the track, not one but two important soccer matches and much more. Women’s gymnasticsArtistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympic Games came to a dramatic end Monday, as Biles was edged out for the gold medal in the floor exercise final. Monday’s silver on floor exercise was an 11th Olympic medal for Biles. Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis set a world record in men’s pole vault Monday, adding to his stash of gold medals. The hosts and Egypt were deadlocked at 1 before France scored two goals in extra time to secure a spot in the gold medal match.

Persons: Simone Biles ’, Larisa Latynina’s, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Biles, ”, medaled, that’s, ” “, Jordan Chiles, Chiles, “, ” Chiles, Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long, Brittany Brown, Thomas, Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Alfred, Guy, Armand “ Mondo, Duplantis, Sam Kendricks, Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis, Juanlu Sanchez, Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss, Nuss, ” Kloth, Kristen, What’s Organizations: Paris Olympic, Olympic Games, France, Olympics, U.S, Canada, Brazil Locations: Paris, Tokyo, St, Spain, France, Morocco, Egypt, Canada, Italy, Brazil

☆ Justice Clarence Thomas didn't disclose additional private jet travel, Democratic senator says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The head of a Senate panel investigating Clarence Thomas said Monday that the Supreme Court justice had failed to disclose additional private jet travel. The letter, which also cited reports of Thomas’ travel to Greece, the Caribbean, Russia and the Baltics, is the latest in a string of allegations from Senate Democrats about undisclosed travel by Thomas. In a statement Monday, Crow's office accused Wyden of "abusing" his panel's power in what it called a political campaign against the Supreme Court. An attorney for Thomas and a spokesperson for the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday. The judiciary has updated its disclosure rules to make it clear that private jet travel has to be reported.

Persons: Clarence Thomas, Harlan Crow, Sen, Ron Wyden, Thomas, Wyden, Crow, Thomas ’, “, Wyden’s, Elliot S, Berke, Thomas “, Joe Biden, Neil Gorsuch, Biden Organizations: Finance, Supreme, Judicial Locations: Hawaii, New Zealand, Greece, Caribbean, Russia

☆ Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for nine time in his career
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

After failing on his first two attempts at the world record, Duplantis crept over the bar on his third, springing to his feet and running to the stands to embrace his family. I just broke a world record at the Olympics, biggest possible stage for a pole vaulter. After clearing 6.10m on his first attempt, taking the Olympic record from Brazil’s Thiago Braz, Duplantis had the stadium in his thrall with a shot at the world record. Since first breaking the world record in February 2020, Duplantis has made a habit of pushing his own boundaries. It will surely only be a matter of time before he’s celebrating a world record once again.

Persons: Paris CNN —, Duplantis, ”, I’ve, ” Duplantis, USA’s Sam Kendricks, Karalis, Bernat, Brazil’s Thiago Braz, thrall, “, “ I’m Organizations: Paris CNN, Paris Olympic, Paris ’ Stade de France, Olympics, Tokyo, CNN Locations: Swedish, Paris, Duplantis, Xiamen, China

☆ ‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Santorini, Greece’s ‘Instagram island’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It’s even earned the nickname “Instagram Island” because of its perfectly saturated “no filter” splendor. When evening comes, however, the crowds melt away, and some complain the island goes from Times Square to ghost town. Visitor cap coming in 2025Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos has proposed a cap on cruise ship passengers, down to 8,000 a day. Cruise ship passengers are valued and much needed, as are those longer-stay visitors coming by boat or plane, but he says the feeling among locals is that something has to give. Currently, nearly two-thirds of cruise tourism in Greece takes place in Piraeus, Santorini and Mykonos, CLIA said.

Persons: CNN —, it’s, It’s, Nikos Zorzos, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, megaphones, Xavier Duvot, Hans Lucas, ” Gianluca Chimenti, “, ”, Christos Stylianides, Maria Deligianni, CLIA, Katie Haslam, Rob, we’d, ” Love Organizations: CNN, Fira, Bloomberg, Getty, CNN Travel, Cruise Lines International Association, “ Locations: Oia, Europe, Spain, Netherlands, Venice, AFP, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Piraeus, Rochdale, England

☆ Stop Trying to Optimize Everything; Key to Happiness Is Being Average
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

The laws of capitalism say we have to constantly be on the move — work hard, play hard, consume hard, rinse and repeat. In an age where you're supposed to optimize everything, maybe it's fine to just be … fine. "You really do need to work hard and earn a lot (or inherit a lot) to live in decent material conditions in these contexts," he said. Related storiesAs the old saying goes, money doesn't equal happiness (though I have a hard time believing it doesn't help). "There's a hell of a lot of people who are really going to be normal or average, ordinary.

Persons: Thomas Curran, we're, Curran, Avram Alpert, Alpert, Barry Schwartz, Swarthmore College who's, Schwartz, Nathan Cheek, We're, doesn't, influencers, You've, Taylor Swift, Kelly Goldsmith, Jamie Ducharme, Goldsmith, they've, —, isn't, it's, Beyoncé, Emily Stewart Organizations: London School of Economics, Swarthmore College, Purdue, YouTube, Vanderbilt University, American Psychological Association, Ivy League ., Business Locations: America, Greece

☆ U.S. Olympian Maggie Steffens shares tribute to late sister-in-law
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Francesca Gariano | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Lulu Conner, the younger sister of Steffens’ husband Bobby Conner, died July 24 at the age of 26, Steffens said. Steffens, captain of the U.S. women’s water polo team, posted a tribute to Lulu Conner on Instagram on Saturday, sharing three photos that captured the essence of her late sister-in-law. Steffens noted that at the time they could not “wait to be sisters.”The second photo captured Steffens with Lulu Conner and her bridesmaids. While it remains unclear how Lulu Conner died, Steffens described her sister-in-law’s death as “a medical emergency.”“She was so excited for the Olympic Games,” Steffens told the AP. She always brings people together.”The U.S. women’s water polo team defeated Greece on July 27, 15-6.

Persons: Maggie Steffens, Lulu Conner, Steffens, Bobby Conner, “, Lu, ” Steffens, ”, “ We’re, Lulu, Flav, Bobby, Lulu Conner’s, “ Let’s, LULU CONNER Organizations: Paris, USA, Conners, Associated Press, U.S, Olympic, AP, Greece, France, USA’s Locations: Instagram, New York City, Paris

☆ Want to vacation like a billionaire? Here's how much it costs to charter a superyacht
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jordan Hart | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Our charter clients are looking for a 6-star experience perfectly tailored to them," Katie Schneidman, a charter broker at brokerage Burgess, told Business Insider over email. Take the Carinthia VII, a 97-meter yacht for charter from Fraser Yachts that costs more than $1.5 million a week to charter. Provisioning a charter yacht can run as much as 40% of the charter fee, Schneidman said. AdvertisementThat means food, drink, and fuel for the Carinthia VII could cost as much as $600,000. Related storiesAltogether, a week on the Carinthia VII can total $2.7 million — or just over $32,000 per person per day.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Katie Schneidman, Burgess, Fraser, It's, Anders Kurtén, Schneidman Organizations: Service, Business, Fraser Yachts, Palm Locations: Carinthia, Greece, Naples, Positano

☆ Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Tokyo Olympics – skateboarders shineJapanese athletes claimed 27 gold medals in Tokyo three years ago, the third-most of any nation behind the USA and China. Neymar celebrates Brazil's Olympic gold in 2016. Still the Olympic record holder following his gold medal in Rio, Braz went on to win bronze at the Tokyo Games. Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty ImagesGymnast Yang Wei won gold in the all-around and team events as China almost completed a clean sweep in the men’s events. Atlanta Olympics – Michael Johnson dominatesThe USA won 44 gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Persons: Léon Marchand, He’s, Marchand, Antoine Dupont, Momiji Nishiya, Lucy Nicholson, Yuto Horigome, Sakura Yosozumi, Yui Ohashi, Neymar, Laurence Griffiths, Thiago Braz, France’s Renaud Lavillenie, Braz, heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Hill, Johannes Eisele, Getty Images Farah, Andy Murray, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Laura Kenny, Trott, Anthony Joshua, Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle, Liu Xiang, China's Yang Wei, Lluis Gene, Yang Wei, Du Li, Ilias Iliadis, Franck Fife, Iliadis, Thorpedo ’, Ian Thorpe, “ Thorpedo ”, Al Bello, Cathy Freeman, Freeman, John Howard, Michael Johnson, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Amy Chow, Amanda Borden, Jaycie Phelps, Johnson, Mike Powell, Strug, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Organizations: Paris CNN —, Arizona State University, Fiji, Games, Japan, Tokyo, Germany, Olympics, Tokyo Games, London Olympics, “, Getty Images, Wimbledon, Beijing, Getty, Athens Olympics, Athens, Sydney Olympics, Atlanta Olympics, The USA, US, China, Shannon Locations: France, Tokyo, USA, China, Paris, Rio, Brazil, Brazilian, Hill, AFP, Beijing, Athens, Georgia, Greece, Sydney, Atlanta, Russia, Romania

☆ I'm an American who lived in Ireland for 4 years. Here are 5 things I liked better about life in Europe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Kayleigh Donahue | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I traveled to a bunch of European countries, including France. Kayleigh DonahueI've always heard about Europeans traveling to multiple different countries each year, but I never understood how they were able to afford it. But once I moved to Ireland, I had access to several budget-friendly airlines and was able to do it myself. Airlines like Ryanair, Transavia, Vueling, and easyJet offered flights to other European countries at prices that worked for my budget. Sometimes, my friends and I could even find flights to countries like Italy for only 20 euros.

Persons: Kayleigh Donahue I've, easyJet, I'd Organizations: Airlines, Ryanair Locations: France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece

☆ Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Barbie Natza Ladeau | Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Rome CNN —It’s about to get just a little bit quieter in Venice –- at least that’s the hope of the city council, which has banned tour guides from using megaphones and limited the groups to 25 people. Exceptions to the changes, which came into force Thursday, include children under 2 years of age, and visiting students and educational trips. Tourists and guides who break the 25-person limit or use loudspeakers will face fines of approximately $50-$100. However, the city has said it will double the charge when it reinstates it, probably later this year. Officials on the Greek island of Santorini are considering limiting the number of cruise ships that can dock off its shores.

Persons: Rome, Rome CNN —, ” Organizations: Rome CNN, overtourism Locations: Venice, Murano, overtourism ., Europe, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Santorini, Spanish, Barcelona

Many people consume alcohol to relax and relieve stress, which are some of the top reasons people travel, too. How is sober travel discussed on TikTok? Sentiment in the past year shows that among social media interactions 32% is positive, 38% is neutral and 30% is negative. The ranking, however, isn't a list of countries where alcohol sales are banned — places like Brunei, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Costa Rica ranked high on the list of "sober travel" destinations, in part, because of its outdoor activities and national parks.

Persons: He's, Virgin Mary, Dublin's, Artur Widak, Jordan – Organizations: Airports, CNBC Travel, Virgin, Nurphoto, YouTube, Social, Costa Rica, Siemens, Digitalvision, Getty, UNESCO, Heritage Locations: Koh Samui, Thailand, Brunei, Texas, Asia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, U.S, Nepal, Morocco, Costa Rica, Turkey, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, India, InsureMyTrip, North America

☆ What happened when this US couple moved to Greece in their 70s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But Patricia Mahan and Dan Matarazzo, from the US, have opted to do it twice in the past two decades. The retired pair, who’ve been married for 37 years, left the States for Mexico in 2006, before swapping Mexico for Greece last year. “When we first moved to our little stone house, all our neighbors brought over gifts of food and produce,” says Mahan. The couple say they’ve tried to put them own stamp on it while “honoring its traditional style,” adding skylights and repainting the walls. ‘Older culture’The couple often go on hikes together and spend afternoon at the beach either swimming or reading.

Persons: Patricia Mahan, Dan Matarazzo, who’ve, “, ”, Mahan, Patricia, Dan, Matarazzo, I’ve, San Miguel de Allende, I’ll, they’d, ” Patricia, Dan “, “ Kritsa, Sofia, ‘, ’, they’ve, ” Mahan, Dan One, it’s, you’re, United States … ”, hasn’t, “ You’ve Organizations: CNN, “ Locations: States, Mexico, Greece, Tucson , Arizona, Kritsa, Crete, New Jersey, San Miguel, “, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Agios Nikolaos, ”, Scandinavia, France, America, United States

☆ DNA analysis sheds light on how Neanderthals disappeared
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The analysis, published July 12 in the journal Science, showed that the two groups exchanged DNA at multiple points over the past 250,000 years, shedding light on how Neanderthals disappeared and potentially rewriting the story of how and when our Homo sapiens ancestors left Africa. Genetic detective workDuring the two earlier waves of interbreeding, the Neanderthal population absorbed human genes and the offspring stayed within Neanderthal groups, according to the new study. Russian archeologists digging inside Denisova cave located in the the Altai mountains that's been home to Neanderthals, early modern humans and the Denisovans. A skull found in Qafzeh Israel is believed to have belonged to an early modern human. The researchers’ analysis suggests that the Neanderthal population size at the time was 20% smaller than previously thought.

Persons: ”, Joshua Akey, Sigler, ” Akey, Nobel, Svante Pääbo, Laurits Skov, wasn’t, Akey, “, Homo sapiens, Eddie Gerald, Alamy, Chris Stringer, “ I’ve, ” Stringer, De Agostini, Stringer Organizations: CNN, Lewis, Sigler Institute, Princeton University, University of California Locations: Africa, University of California Berkeley, Vindija, Croatia, Altai, East, Europe, London, Cave, Greece, Israel

☆ How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Not only do Olympic athletes tone their bodies into near perfection; they hone their minds as well. Researchers have studied Olympians for decades and found they share some common traits, habits and qualities that you too can use to develop a winner’s mindset. Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball in the men's preliminary round during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Banish self-doubtThere is no room for doubt in the minds of Olympic athletes, according to Gould. Italy's Sofia Goggia takes part in the women's downhill third training session during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Jeff Brown, Brown, Dan Gould, Gould, ” Gould, Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kelly McGonigal, “, McGonigal, you’ve, ” Simone Biles, ” Brown, we’re, Simone, ” Ahtziri Sandoval, Tom Weller, VOIGT, I’ve, Italy's Sofia Goggia, Fabrice Coffrini, it’s, Trinity Rodman, Alexandra Popp, Brad Smith, don’t, Spain's Maria Xiao, Wang Zhao, France's Léon Marchand, Manan Vatsyayana, I’m, they’re Organizations: CNN, Harvard Medical School, Boston Marathon, Institute for, Youth Sports, kinesiology, Michigan State University, US Olympic Committee, United States Tennis Association, Research, Getty, Team Mexico, Olympic, Italy's, ”, Paris, Paris Games Locations: England, Beijing, AFP, United States, Germany

☆ Coco Gauff: Tearful US star exits Paris Olympics singles competition after controversial line call
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Roland Garros, Paris CNN —Coco Gauff looked to be cruising against Donna Vekić in her third-round singles match at the Paris Olympics. The most fraught moment of the match came midway through the second set when Gauff was reduced to tears during a heated exchange with chair umpire Jaume Campistol. A line call on Gauff’s baseline was initially deemed out, but Campistol overruled the decision and handed Vekić a crucial break point. The supervisor also came onto the court and the ensuing debate lasted five minutes, with Gauff wiping tears away from her eyes. The ball was flying a little bit, but after that, I got in rhythm and it was pretty good.”The dispute with the umpire in the second set, Gauff later explained, didn’t alter the result of the match.

Persons: Roland Garros, Paris CNN — Coco Gauff, Donna Vekić, Gauff, Philippe, Chatrier, Jaume Campistol, Campistol, jeers, “ There’s, ”, ” Gauff, Patricia de Melo Moreira, Maria Sakkari, Marta Kostyuk, “ Donna, “ She’s, –, Vekić, ” Vekić, “ I’m, Jessica Pegula Organizations: Paris CNN, Paris, AFP, Getty, Wimbledon ‘, Wimbledon, USA Locations: Paris

☆ Blue man at this year’s Olympics opening ceremony defends memorable scene to CNN
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Saskya Vandoorne | Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —It was one of the more memorable moments of arguably the most unique opening ceremony in history, but one that has sparked controversy around the world. The scene in question has been described by some critics as a parody of “The Last Supper” and one which featured drag artists and multiple dancers. In an interview with CNN, Katerine said his song “Nue” – or “Naked” – was a message for peace, inspired by war, such as those in Gaza and Ukraine. The answer is perhaps not because you can’t hide a gun or a dagger when you’re naked,” he said. Despite receiving criticism from some, Katerine was also praised for creating one of the lasting memories from the lavish ceremony.

Persons: Philippe Katerine, Dionysus, Katerine, we’d, ”, you’ve, Anne Descamps, Thomas Jolly, Leonardo da Vinci, ” Katerine, “, I’m Organizations: CNN, Olympic, Olympics, CNN Olympic, Catholic, French Catholic Church, International Olympic Committee Locations: French, Gaza, Ukraine, “, Greece, ” Paris

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