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☆ A new experimental US Air Force bomb can sink warships, but the question is if it's the right weapon for a war with China
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber recently used a new anti-ship weapon to sink a decommissioned warship in the Pacific and a cargo ship off the coast of Florida. A US Air Force B-2 Spirt receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the sky over northwest Missouri in August 2018. According to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the goal is to replicate the combat potential of a submarine with an aircraft that can cover a much larger area. QUICKSINK is not the only initiative indicative of the Air Force's desire to increase its maritime strike capabilities. The Air Force remains interested in developing more affordable munitions for maritime strikes.

Persons: —, Vincent De Groot, Bryan Clark, Lindsey Heflin, Mark Gunzinger, QUICKSINK, Clark, Gunzinger Organizations: Service, Air Force, American, Business, US Air Force, KC, US Air National Guard, Air Force Research Laboratory, US Navy, Hudson Institute, US, People's, Army, China News Service, Getty, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Ship, Navy Locations: Pacific, Florida, China, Missouri, Hawaii, Gulf of Mexico, Washington, Beijing, Western Pacific

☆ How Amazon's massive TV deal with YouTube's top star turned sour
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Beast Games" was part of a celebrity-studded slate Amazon presented at its TV upfronts debut in May. Despite being a dominant spender on entertainment content, Prime Video has faced questions about its popularity with viewers. A second Amazon insider said producers were already talking about making a Fyre Fest-like documentary about "Beast Games." Advertisement"All you do is go through worst-case scenarios and work backwards from there," the second Amazon insider said. But Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, is all over the situation, two Amazon insiders said.

Persons: —, Jimmy Donaldson, it's, Jennifer Salke, Jimmy, Salke, Donaldson —, Donaldson, Dave Kotinsky, Burger, Donaldson's, Matthew Hiltzik, couldn't, Puck, Mike Hopkins Organizations: Service, YouTube's, Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios, Business, Beast, New York Times, Times, Prime, Ampere Analysis, Reuters Locations: New Jersey, Vegas

☆ Boeing Starliner: What life is like for two astronauts in limbo in space
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

They’re not part of Expedition 71, the international crew of seven astronauts serving as the space station’s official staff. Crew-9 — a routine trip to the space station to replenish expedition staff — is currently slated to fly with four astronauts: NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Nick Hague and Stephanie Wilson, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are greeted by the crew of the International Space Station on June 6, 2024. In 2012, during an earlier trip to the International Space Station, she became the first person to finish a triathlon in space. Without a suitcaseFlying to the space station without the suitcases they had packed for their mission perhaps complicated the comfort of the Starliner astronauts’ extended stay.

Persons: Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, —, They’ve, Williams, They’re, ” Dana Weigel, “ Butch, Suni, ” Weigel, “, Zena Cardman, Nick Hague, Stephanie Wilson, Aleksandr Gorbunov, Wilmore, they’ve, Sunita Williams, Frank Rubio, yearlong, ’, ”, Bill Spetch, Spetch, they’re, Ken Bowersox Organizations: CNN, Space, NASA, SpaceX, International Space Station, Boeing, SpaceX’s, International, Station, AP, Boston Marathon, Space Station, Northrop Grumman, Space Operations, “ Locations: Russian

☆ Restaurant Brands revenue tops estimates, fueled by Tim Hortons
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that beat analysts' expectations, fueled by better-than-expected sales at Tim Hortons and the company's international restaurants. Shares of Restaurant Brands rose 3% in morning trading. Out of Restaurant Brands' four chains, Tim Hortons performed the best, with same-store sales growth of 4.6%. For the second half of the year, Restaurant Brands is expecting same-store sales growth of roughly 2%. Two days before the quarter ended, Restaurant Brands completed its acquisition of Popeyes China, which will be included in its results next quarter.

Persons: Tim Hortons, Josh Kobza, we've, Popeyes, Burger, Kobza Organizations: Lakeside, United Kingdom . Restaurant Brands, Brands, LSEG, Burger King, U.S, Firehouse, Burger, Restaurant Brands, Holdings Locations: Grays, United Kingdom, Burger, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China, Carrols

☆ A guaranteed basic income program helped a millennial afford a crib for her newborn when her income dipped during maternity leave
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related storiesRaising children — especially an infant — is expensive, and Lopez's income dipped during her maternity leave by about 70%. AdvertisementRxKids is one of over 100 guaranteed basic income programs that have been launched across the US. But, during maternity leave, Lopez said her monthly paycheck was reduced to around $600 due to her employer's limited parental leave policy. She didn't expect to be a guaranteed basic income participant, she said, but it came at just the right time for her family. Have you benefitted from a guaranteed basic income program?

Persons: —, Tatiana, Matteo, Lopez, It's, Luke Shaefer, RxKids, Tatiana Lopez, Michigan's, Mona Hanna, Tatiana Lopez GBI, paychecks, She's, Shaefer Organizations: Service, Business, Flint, Assistance, — Locations: Flint , Michigan, Flint

☆ A 68-year-old cofounded a biotech business instead of retiring. He's not getting paid for his work but values staying 'mentally engaged.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Two years ago, when he was 68, that opportunity arose: McCaman cofounded Orion Therapeutics, a small company developing new ways for RNA medicine to reach specific areas of the human body. AdvertisementMcCaman, now 70, is the vice president and chief strategy officer at Orion Therapeutics. McCaman is passionate about staying engaged with his interests and said remote work has enabled him to extend his career. McCaman and Fischer launched Orion with Deidra Mountain, a University of Tennessee professor, and Jennifer Zachry, a graduate student. Are you a baby boomer who founded a small business?

Persons: —, Michael McCaman, McCaman, It's, Davis, Intellia, Trey Fischer, Fischer, Jennifer Zachry, there's, John Deere Organizations: Service, Orion Therapeutics, Business, University of California San, University of California, Intellia Therapeutics, University of Tennessee, Orion, University of Tennessee Research Foundation, Launch Locations: Frederick , Maryland, Knoxville , Tennessee, University of California San Diego, California, Lonza, Maryland, Launch Tennessee

What does the Olympics controversy over Algerian boxer Imane Khelif have to do with J.K. Rowling’s home wallpaper? A representative for Rowling declined to comment on her wallpaper and the backlash to her posts about Khelif. LGBTQ people and groups like GLAAD have condemned Rowling’s views, calling them transphobic, and “Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe spoke out against her in 2020. Some of Rowling’s defenders responded to the mold posts, suggesting that what people online claim is mold is actually wallpaper. Google search interest in “jk rowling mold” has also skyrocketed since then, with breakout search queries like “jk rowling black mold meme” in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.

Persons: Imane Khelif, —, “, ” Khelif, Rowling, ” “, ”, Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe, X, Harry Potter ”, Rowling’s, JD Vance, “ jk rowling Organizations: International Olympics, IOC, ” “ Jk, GLAAD, “ Locations: British, Russian, Canada, U.S, Australia

Asia-Pacific markets extended gains on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street benchmarks that snapped a three-day losing streak overnight. It further sold 3.87 trillion yen worth of dollars on May 1, ministry data showed. Customs data showed on Wednesday that China's imports in July grew faster-than-expected, while export growth missed forecasts. Exports in U.S. dollar terms rose by 7% for the month compared to a year ago, missing economists' expectations for a 9.7% increase. Meanwhile, U.S. dollar-denominated imports rose by 7.2%, far more than the economist's forecast of 3.5%.

Persons: Canon, Shinichi Uchida Organizations: Nikkei, Mitsui, SoftBank, Bank of Japan, Bank, Japan's Ministry of Finance, China's CSI, . Locations: Qingdao Port, Shandong province, Qingdao, China, Asia, Pacific

☆ An Italian scientist started eating like an American and saw his blood sugar and cholesterol skyrocket. A simple diet helped him reverse the damage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Longo went with what was easiest, consuming all the same things his American relatives and friends were eating. He was startled to discover he'd developed both high cholesterol and high blood pressure at a "very young" age, he said. Longo believes fasting can also propel an important cellular cleanup process in the body, called autophagy. And he says you don't have to spend a bundle of cash at trendy organic markets to make this diet work.

Persons: —, Valter Longo, Jimi Hendrix, Longo, Alan Weissman, they're, weren't, he'd, Fortuitously, Longo's, Feng Wei, Roy Walford, Monica Bertolazzi, it's Organizations: Service, Business, gerontology, University of Southern, UCLA, University of Southern California Longevity Institute Locations: America, Genoa, Texas, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Italy, Longo's, United States

☆ With mortgage rates dropping, should you refinance? 'It could be worth it,' says financial planner
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mortgage rates have plunged in recent days, leaving many homeowners wondering if they should refinance their mortgages. DON'T MISS: Achieve Financial Wellness: Be Happier, Wealthier & More Financially Secure Another consideration is the loan term, which determines how much total interest you will pay on the loan. You can run the numbers through a mortgage refinancing calculator. Of course, with refinancing you'll want to scrutinize the terms of the new agreement to ensure that there are no surprises. You could wait for mortgage rates to drop further

Persons: Dean Tsantes, Hazel Secco Organizations: Mortgage Locations: Virginia, New Jersey

☆ Nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz advances to semifinals for Team USA
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Isabel Yip | Isabel Yip Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Team USA middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz secured a spot in the women’s 1500-meter semifinals after finishing third in their qualifying heat at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Keep going,” Hiltz wrote, in part, on Instagram. “I will keep men out of women’s sports!” Trump wrote on his social media site, Truth Social, in all caps. “Transphobia is going crazyyyy at these Olympics,” Hiltz wrote in an Instagram story. I could just feel the love and support.”Hiltz will compete in the women’s 1500-meter semifinal on Thursday.

Persons: Nikki Hiltz, “, it’s, ” Hiltz, Imane, Lin Yu, Lin, Khelif’s, Angela Carini, Carini, Elon Musk, Harry Potter ”, J.K, Rowling, Donald Trump, ” Trump, Hiltz, transphobia, —, ” Organizations: USA, Paris Olympics, Boxing Association, International Olympic Committee, IOC, IBA, Tokyo Olympics, Games, NBC Sports, Pride, NBC Locations: Instagram, Algeria, Taiwan, Russian, Paris, Italian, “

☆ What Google’s antitrust defeat means for the search giant and its partner Apple
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The antitrust ruling against Google may not be the lose-lose scenario for the search giant and its key partner Apple that some are predicting. At the heart of the case is Google's exclusive relationship with device makers to be the default search engine on their screens. Google paid Apple $20 billion in 2022 alone for the privilege, according to recent court documents. AAPL YTD mountain Apple (AAPL) year-to-date performance "By collateral damage of course, this is negative for Apple," Jim said. Bank of America analysts tried to assuage Apple investors' concerns around services revenues.

Persons: Sherman, Kent Walker, Walker, Jim Cramer, Jim, —, Jim Cramer's, Jason Alden Organizations: Google, Apple, Barclays, Firefox, Yahoo, Bank of America, CNBC, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: U.S

☆ Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

They were not required to meet any household income requirements, which are typical criteria for basic income programs. The US has launched over 100 guaranteed basic income pilots — and RxKids joins a growing number focused on families. She told BI that guaranteed basic income lets parents choose a childcare and employment situation that works best for their families. Shamarra Woods, 31, said Atlanta's guaranteed basic income pilot helped her afford daycare for her daughter. Hashash said that guaranteed basic income can help parents cover these childcare costs and build a career with predictable hours.

Persons: —, Celeste, Timlin, Siobhan, It's, RxKids, GBI, She's, Celeste Lord, Shamarra Woods, Woods, Hashash, she's, who's Organizations: Service, Business, Assistance, US, Pilots, Economic Security, ReadyNation Council, Strong, Opportunity Fund, Women, Children Locations: Flint , Michigan, RxKids, Flint, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia, America, Atlanta, Georgia

☆ I work at Microsoft and didn't realize how evil tech can be until I had kids. Here's how I limit their screen use to 1 hour a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Though I work in tech, I'm not very familiar with social media. I'll spend hours reading through tech documents to keep up with the latest developments. My three oldest kids have iPads provided by their school, and they also have personal Android tablets and phones. We then started looking for tools to monitor our kids' technology use. I talked with my three oldest kids about the monitoring, saying I wanted to ensure they were consuming age-appropriate material.

Persons: —, Bill Safcik, I've, I'm, they're, They're Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Business, Facebook, Big Tech Locations: Texas

☆ Secret experiments by a 16th-century alchemist involved an element that nobody knew about at the time
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

One of history's leading 16th-century astronomers, Tycho Brahe, was also an alchemist who kept the secrets of that pursuit under wraps. AdvertisementAfter his death, Brahe's elaborate laboratory and observatory was destroyed, taking many of its secrets with it. Rasmussen and colleagues recently analyzed the shards for evidence of 31 trace elements to determine which Brahe may have used in his laboratory. In addition to medical experiments, Brahe could have been trying to uncover the secrets of other minerals. The endless search for better medicineTycho Brahe's laboratory was destroyed after his death.

Persons: history's, Tycho Brahe, —, Brahe, elixirs Brahe, Kaare Lund Rasmussen, we've, Lawrence Principe, — Brahe, Rasmussen, you've, Tycho Brahe's, who's, Principe Organizations: Service, Business, Heritage, Johns Hopkins University, Science, Society Picture Library Locations: what's, Swedish, Ven, Principe

☆ 'Sell the first rate cut': Bank of America's top global strategist warns stocks could be in for trouble as the economy heads toward a hard landing and the Fed gets set to slash rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In an August 1 note to clients, the bank's top global strategist urged investors to sell stocks when the Federal Reserve issues its first rate cut. Hartnett and his team studied the last 12 rate-cutting cycles going back to 1970 and identified three varieties of rate cuts. Hartnett said surging global central bank rate cuts are signs that the economy is in for a rough stretch. Investors expect the Fed to cut rates for the first time this cycle at its September meeting. "Emergency Fed rate cuts being priced in makes little sense given the economic backdrop in the U.S. and would only serve to destroy policy maker credibility."

Persons: —, America's Michael Hartnett, Hartnett, Louis, Jean, Louis Nakamura, Michael Kantrowitz, Piper Sandler, Kantrowitz, Hartnett's, Jim Smigiel Organizations: Service, America's, Federal Reserve, Business, Bank of America Bank of America, Bank of America, Louis Fed, Bank of America's, Global, SEI Locations: U.S

According to experts, while it can be costly, new windows can provide significant benefits like lower outside noise and better energy efficiency for the entire home. Wood windows have a traditional look that can be styled with just about any color. “You just need to keep them clean.”The only minor difference between vinyl and wood windows regarding maintenance is sealing and painting. Alexander says that if you have wood windows, they should be sealed or painted if they are exposed to rain or snow. According to experts, a window’s insulating value is called its U-factor, and lower numbers have the best insulation for energy efficiency.

Persons: you’ve, you'll, Wood, casement, ”, Nicholas Alexander, Alexander, isn’t, it’s, “, Casement, Olivia Ott, It’s, Mark Soto, Mark, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Alexander Development Group, Casement, Lowes, Energy Star, Energy, U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, Facebook, Twitter Locations: HOA, Milwaukee , Wisconsin, DIYers

☆ Japan stocks plunge as much as 7%, hovering near bear market territory, as Asia shares extend sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Japan’s markets led losses in the region as the Nikkei 225 and Topix dropped as much as 7% in volatile trading. At these levels, both the Nikkei and Topix are nearing bear market territory, having fallen almost 20% from their all-time highs on July 11. Monday’s decline follows Friday’s rout when Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix fell more than 5% and 6%, respectively. The broader Topix marked its worst day in eight years, while the Nikkei marked its worst day since March 2020. The Nasdaq was the first of the three major benchmarks to enter correction territory, down more than 10% from its record high.

Persons: Topix, “, Australia’s, Kospi Organizations: Nikkei, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Co, Sumitomo, Topix, Reserve Bank of Australia, Reuters, CSI, Nasdaq, Dow, Dow Jones Locations: Asia, Pacific, China, Taiwan, Australia, India, U.S

☆ Where to generate income and safety during this global asset meltdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

With the stock market melting down, investors are scrambling for safety and ways to generate income. Treasury yields have also been falling as investors fled to safety, with the 10-year dropping more than 10 basis points earlier in the session. The move down in Treasury yields has Collin Martin, fixed income strategist at Schwab Center for Financial Research, shifting his outlook. "This is really attractive, especially considering that we have seen Treasury yields plunge so much," Martin said. Money needed in 12 months or less should be in a money market, he said.

Persons: Collin Martin, Martin, Barry Glassman, Glassman, Chuck Failla, Failla Organizations: Federal, Treasury, Schwab Center, Financial Research, Investment, Wealth Services, CNBC, Sovereign Financial Group

Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase became the first bank with a branch in all 48 contiguous states. "We're still at very low single-digit branch share, and we know that in order for us to really optimize our investment in these communities, we need to be at a higher branch share," Roberts said in an interview with CNBC. Wells Fargo and Bank of America closed the highest net number of branches, while JPMorgan was the most active net opener. According to FDIC research collated by KBW, growth in bank branches peaked right before the financial crisis, in 2007. When it comes to prioritizing locations for new branches, Roberts said it's a "balance of art and science."

Persons: JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, Dimon's, Dimon, Jennifer Roberts, We're, Roberts, Wells, KBW, it's Organizations: JPMorgan, Chase Consumer Banking, CNBC, Midwest, P Global Market Intelligence, Bank of America Locations: Iowa, Minnesota , Nebraska , Missouri , Kansas, Arkansas, U.S, Wells Fargo

☆ Japan’s Yui Susaki: The first ‘grand slam’ wrestler in history aiming to dominate at Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | Mayumi Maruyama | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —She only recently turned 25, but Yui Susaki is already a reigning Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, and is widely touted as the best pound-for-pound freestyle wrestler in the world. Yui Susaki celebrates with her coaches after winning gold in the Women's Freestyle 50kg final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Asahi Shimbun/Getty ImagesShe is also the first wrestler in history to achieve a “grand slam” in the sport – becoming world champion at U15s, U17s, U20s, U23s, senior and Olympic level. The Russian is the reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 74kg category. But the three-time world champion will not compete in Paris, focusing instead on his transition to mixed martial arts.

Persons: Yui Susaki, –, ” Susaki, Shoko Yoshimura, Susaki, ”, “, Zaurbek, I’ve, ” Sidakov, ” Yui Susaki, Sachiko Hotaka ‘, Mayu Mukaida, Risako Kawai, Yukako Kawai, Himari Semans Organizations: CNN, Paris, Games, ”, Tokyo Games, Asahi Shimbun, U15s, U17s, U20s, U23s, Olympic, Wrestling, Team Japan Locations: Tokyo, Paris, Chiba prefecture, Los Angeles, Brisbane, Dagestan, Russian, Niigata, Japan

☆ Boy dies as bounce house goes airborne and crashes onto Maryland baseball field
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Rudy Chinchilla | Rudy Chinchilla Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A 5-year-old boy died when a bounce house full of children went airborne and crashed down onto a baseball field in Maryland on Friday, authorities said. The 5-year-old, from the town of La Plata, was airlifted by a state police helicopter to a children’s hospital and later pronounced dead, the county said. The gust of wind carried it over a wall and onto the field, the station reported. Witnesses said the bounce house had been secured by stakes hammered into the ground, according to the station. La Plata is a town of about 10,000, around 70 miles southwest of Baltimore.

Persons: Charles County, ”, Reuben Collins, Witnesses, Courtney Knichel Organizations: Southern Maryland Blue, Maryland State Police, Furniture, NBC Washington, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Locations: Maryland, Waldorf, La Plata, ” Charles County, Southern, Baltimore

☆ VIPER moon rover: Inside the scramble to save NASA’s canceled lunar vehicle
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

And the availability of the VIPER spacecraft piqued the company’s interest for future projects, Intuitive Machines told CNN. To get reach that goal, Intuitive Machines will likely have to dip into its own funds to complete VIPER’s finishing touches before liftoff. The Simulated Lunar Operations Lab at NASA Glenn Research Center tested planetary roving vehicle systems and components for vehicles such as the VIPER Rover. The Astrobotic Griffin lunar lander (pictured here in a rendering) is now slated to take off no earlier than late 2025. The lunar lander was designed to carry NASA’s VIPER rover as its main payload.

Persons: There’s, ”, Jack Kiraly, VIPER, Tim Crain, Thomas Zurbuchen, Aubrey Gemignani, Crain, ” Crain, “, Josh Marshall, it’s, Astrobotic, Griffin, John Thornton, Chandan Khanna, Griffin’s, Thornton, ” Thornton, Kiraly, I’m, Sen, Shelley Moore Capito, luncheons, Craig Hudson, Jerry Moran, ” Kiraly, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Exploration Rover, NASA, Planetary Society, Research, Goddard Space Flight, Machines, NASA Glenn Research Center, VIPER Rover, Technology, United, Cape Canaveral Space Force, Getty, VIPER, Republican, Reuters Lawmakers, Commerce, Justice, Science, Kansas Republican Locations: Houston, Maryland, Nova, California, Pittsburgh, Cape, Cape Canaveral , Florida, West Virginia, Washington, Washington ,, China, Kansas

☆ Live Updates: Sunisa Lee Aims to Extend U.S. Dominance With the Uneven Bars
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Juliet Macur | Maggie Astor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Lee was in tears in Tokyo because she had come to win gold on the bars, her signature event. Qiu Qiyuan of China, the world champion on the uneven bars in 2023, was second, with 15.066. Here is what else to know: The uneven bars final will be begin at 3:40 p.m. Paris time. China has two gymnasts in the bars final, Qiu Qiyuan and Zhang Yihan. They have a chance to win their country’s first medal in women’s gymnastics at the Paris Games.

Persons: Lee, Simone Biles, Lee —, Kaylia Nemour, Qiu Qiyuan, NBCOlympics.com, Becky Downie, Josh, Zhang Yihan Organizations: Tokyo, New York Times, International Gymnastics Federation, Paris Games, Britain, Summer, Tokyo Games Locations: Tokyo, Algeria, China, Paris

☆ Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Rosanne Roobeek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Paris CNN —Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the road race and time trial at the same Olympic Games. “Crossing the finish line, I realized I just became the double Olympic champion in one week, something I could only dream of,” Evenepoel told CNN. Evenepoel and Valenton Madouas of Team France pass through the Côte de la Butte Montmartre while fans cheers during the men's road race. David Ramos/Getty ImagesInside the final 40 kilometers (25 miles), Evenepoel broke away from a peloton that included top rivals like Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands. Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel celebrates his gold medal for the men's cycling road race at the Belgium House in Paris, France on August 3, 2024.

Persons: Paris CNN —, Evenepoel, ” Evenepoel, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, David Ramos, Mathieu van der, France’s Valentin Madouas, “, “ It’s, ”, Remco Evenepoel, Jasper Jacobs, Gil de Vis, it’s, ” de Vis Organizations: Paris CNN, Tour de France, CNN, Olympics, France, ”, Eiffel, Belgium House, MAG, Getty Locations: Paris, Netherlands, Belgian, Belgium, France, Aalst, Brussels

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