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☆ Drop bears: The true history of a fake Australian animal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Ben Westcott | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“Once prey is within view, the Drop Bear will drop as much as eight meters to pounce on top of the unsuspecting victim. When CNN Travel asked Australian film star Chris Hemsworth for advice on avoiding drop bears in 2018, he said: “Bring an umbrella.”The origins of the drop bearDespite the drop bear’s popularity and growing international reputation, its actual origins are unknown. Not every Australian grew up with stories of drop bears, but those who do remember being told about drop bears by their parents, especially people who grew up in the country or in farming communities. The Drop BearsThere is, however, one clear marker of when the mythical drop bears began to enter Australian pop culture. Tell them you’ve got to be wary or (the drop bears) will drop down and take you,” Batchelor said.

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☆ 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.

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☆ Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Priscilla Alvarez | Piper Hudspethblackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris went on the offensive on immigration at her rally in Atlanta Tuesday, attempting to counter former President Donald Trump’s attacks on the issue. It paints Trump as unserious on border security and cites his decision to scuttle the bipartisan immigration deal that included some of the toughest border security measures in recent memory. The video comes on the heels of two Trump campaign ads taking direct aim at Harris’ immigration portfolio. While another shows a video of Harris dancing at an event, stating: “This is America’s border czar — and she’s failed us.”Both ads conclude by describing Harris as “failed. Biden administration officials have repeatedly maintained that Harris focused on long-term fixes, while the Department of Homeland Security remained responsible for overseeing border security.

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☆ 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.

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Gail Collins: Bret, we’re beginning a whole new era in presidential politics, and before we get rolling I want to give you ample opportunity to retract your threat not to vote in a Trump-vs.- Harris election. Bret Stephens: My feelings about this election are approximately what Henry Kissinger’s were about the Iran-Iraq war: It’s a pity both sides can’t lose. You know that I will never, ever vote for Donald Trump. But I can’t quite see why I should cast my New York vote — a meaningless vote, as we both know — in favor of a politician whose views I oppose and whose judgment I doubt. Refusing to pick a less-bad choice is being, well, a kinda snob.

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Simone Biles is back, LeBron James and Team USA face Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Later, the U.S. men’s basketball team, led by LeBron James, plays Serbia and Nikola Jokić in a matchup of top NBA talent. (Russia — the defending champion in both the men’s and women’s team all-around — is banned from participating in team sports at the Paris Olympics.) The women’s team final is set for 12:15 p.m. One more thing: Durant — a three-time Olympic gold medalist — might finally play after a calf injury sidelined him through the team’s summer exhibitions. The U.S. women’s team wraps up group play with Australia on Wednesday.

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☆ USWNT 4-1 Germany: U.S. finds scoring groove to secure knockout spot at 2024 Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Jeff Rueter | Steph Yang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Jeff Rueter and Steph Yang dissect how the U.S. took the top spot in Group B with one game to go. Swanson crashed the box for the second U.S. goal, catching Smith’s rebounding shot off Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger. In the second half, everyone was looking tired, especially with no rotation in the starting XI from the first game. For a second straight game, Williams was brought on late to ice the game as a pressing-minded forward. Ultimately, Sonnet looked the part throughout the second half.

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☆ Surprising element traced back to Renaissance alchemist’s basement laboratory
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors produced the first maps of the stars and practiced alchemy, the precursor to chemistry. But ancient alchemists actually developed technology and discovered chemical elements that are still widely used today. Now, a new discovery links both astronomy and alchemy in one intriguing figure who lived during the Renaissance. Once the Starliner mission concludes, SpaceX will ferry a quartet of astronauts for NASA’s Crew-9 mission to the space station.

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☆ Black women are joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Thousands of Black women organizers across the country are mapping out voter registration efforts and planning conference calls, campaign events and fundraisers. Harris herself has been working to reach Black women voters with stops at Black sorority conventions in recent weeks. “These are Black women values.”Harris is an alumna of Howard University, a historically Black institution. Eaddy said Black women are expecting this form of “dog whistle politics” and are prepared to defend Harris. She said she expects Black women will have a significant impact on voter turnout in November.

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☆ Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Karla Cripps | Kocha Olarn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The popular Southeast Asia destination recently introduced a new five-year visa targeted at remote workers and other travelers looking to stay in the kingdom for extended periods. According to a statement issued by the Thai prime minister’s office, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) will allow eligible travelers a period of stay up to 180 days per visit, on a multiple-entry basis, within five years. Thailand certainly isn’t alone in its desire to bring travelers in for longer periods. “A global trend we have observed throughout the post-Covid-19 period has been that travelers are staying at destinations for longer,” he says. “These measures will likely enhance the appeal of Thailand for long-term visitors, potentially increasing these proportions over time.”

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The reality of the American air travel system is that powerful forces keep passengers flying the same carriers, even after service meltdowns like Delta just suffered. For passengers who live near one of the hubs where Delta controls most of the flights, such as Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis or Salt Lake City, choices are even more limited. But by Monday, the problems were mostly limited to Delta as other businesses were back to normal, adding to the frustration of its passengers. Delta canceled more than 4,400 flights from July 19 to 21, according to tracking service FlightAware. Past experience, plus the dominance of Delta in Atlanta and Don Hooper’s frequent flyer miles, would keep them using the airline.

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☆ Southwest Airlines’ soda cans are exploding on planes. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A routine part of the job for Southwest Airlines flight attendants is turning into a dangerous mess as a searing summer heat and the airline’s beverage management practices have made soda cans volatile mid-flight. There were more than 100 reports of soda cans exploding on flights in June, Southwest flight attendant union president Bill Bernal told CNN, some of which have injured flight attendants. Southwest Airlines wouldn’t comment on the number of incidents and injuries or their nature, but confirmed to CNN the issue is occurring. “Both the short term and long term fixes are actual engineered fixes that should eventually all but eradicate the exploding can issue at Southwest Airlines,” Bernal said. Soda cans are engineered and designed to handle reaching a pressure level between three to six times the can’s normal pressure, according to Biberdorf.

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☆ Park Fire near Chico, California, destroys over 100 buildings as wildfire ravages Jasper in Canada
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Cool temperatures are expected to calm fire behavior, which will help the 154 firefighters in Jasper fight the blaze, Jasper National Park said on Facebook Friday night. Two wildfires converged in the Jasper National Park area, becoming what authorities are referring to as the Jasper Wildfire Complex. Together, the fires have swallowed an estimated 89,000 acres, the Jasper National Park said. An evacuation order remains in effect for Jasper and Jasper National Park, with the vast majority of evacuees being visitors, officials said. Along with about 5,000 residents who live in the town, 2.48 million people visited Jasper National Park last year.

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☆ She couldn’t stop thinking about the guy she met at the Athens Olympics. Then a message from him changed her life
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

So I thought, ‘Let me see if I can go to the Athens Olympics. An unexpected opportunityOmaira got to watch the final dress rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games on August 13, 2004. And then Omaira was off to work at the shooting center, where the Games’ shooting events were held. But while Omaira was cultivating a pretty heady crush, Dimitris didn’t really have time to engage with his potential feelings. Omaira GillThis year marks 20 years since Omaira and Dimitris crossed paths at the Athens Olympics.

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☆ Why Southwest just broke its 50-year boarding tradition
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Open seating helped Southwest load and unload passengers, which Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said meant more on-time departures and cost savings on Thursday’s earnings call. Even as other airlines switched to assigned seats in recent decades, Southwest kept its boarding process the same. ‘Sad day’Some loyal Southwest customers vented their frustration about the policy change on social media. She worries she will have to pay extra for her traditional A-group seats as Southwest moves to assigned seats. But activist pressure did not factor into the company’s move to assigned seats, Southwest CEO Jordan said on the earnings call.

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☆ Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

To sort out my smartwatch health and fitness questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. A smartwatch with a heart rate monitor can help athletes track their heart rates to keep them in a certain range. Wen: What a lot of active people do is to track heart rate during exercise to keep the heart rate in a certain range. This is where the heart rate is under 70% to 75% of your maximal heart rate. Many smartwatches track sleep and can tell you how long you’ve slept and how much time you spent in each sleep stage.

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“This will be the first Olympics, since Sydney, where the total costs are coming in under $10 billion,” said Victor Matheson, a College of the Holy Cross professor of economics who has researched the financial costs of the Olympics. Workmen adjust banners on the 3x3 basketball venue located at La Concorde, in Paris, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Additionally, the Paris Olympic Village will be converted into offices and housing in a historically impoverished neighborhood. Still, economists say, it may take more drastic moves in the future for the Olympics to be truly sustainable and economically sound. “I love the Olympics, and I love sporting events, but I just really do not think that the way the Olympics works now is a viable business model,” Phalin said.

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☆ Zhiying Zeng: 38 years after ending Olympic dream in China, this ‘table tennis grandma’ will represent Chile at Paris 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Zhiying Zeng’s eyes begin to sparkle and her gestures become more animated as she recounts the day her lifelong Olympic dream came true. Even in China, by far the world’s most dominant table tennis nation, Zeng’s talents were evident from an early age. When she was 16, she was called up to the Chinese table tennis team for the first time. Finally, 38 years after she gave up on her Olympic dream, Zeng qualified for Paris 2024 at a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Lima, Peru, in May this year. “Calm, calm,” Zeng, who says mental fortitude is her biggest asset in table tennis, repeated to herself.

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☆ Opinion | Kamala Harris Needs a 3 P.M. Agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Vice President Kamala Harris has what she used to call a 3 a.m. agenda. To be an effective president, she’ll need to add a 3 p.m. agenda. When Harris was running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2019, she put out a television ad that was pretty effective. She described how her mother, after putting the girls to bed, “would sit up trying to figure out how to make it all work,” presumably sometimes until 3 in the morning. “Because,” she intoned, “you’ve waited long enough to get a good night’s sleep.”At the time, Harris was positioning herself as a liberal in an election that had the Democrats moving well to the left.

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☆ The world’s greatest places of 2024, according to TIME
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Make sure you’ve got enough pages in your passport, because TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2024. CNN Travel spoke to TIME senior editor Emma Barker about some of the trends they’ve seen emerging this year. Barker points to “these sort of otherworldly art and design places” like Aranya, China. “Those kinds of places that result in stunning photography are really popular,” she says. It’s “kind of like a middle-aged retreat,” says Barker, “which I think is really interesting and fun.

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To understand the wave of coconut tree and K-Hive content that’s hitting your social media feeds and your group texts this week, you need some context. She worked for the Kamala Harris campaign as a social media strategist during the then senator’s failed 2019 run. As she told Audie Cornish on The Assignment, the current internet obsession with remixing Harris’ 2023 White House speech invoking a coconut tree isn’t that surprising. “They can create and uplift the messages that are arising organically without overdoing it or making it feel cringe,” she said. “This is where trusted messengers, I think, are really, really important.”Listen to the full conversation on The Assignment here.

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☆ ‘It was humiliating.’ Evictions in these cities are worse than before Covid
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —A toxic mix of surging rental rates and vanishing support for renters has catapulted evictions above pre-pandemic levels in some major cities. Evictions have increased most significantly in Sun Belt cities where housing affordability has worsened and where renters often have fewer protections. Other cities, including Minneapolis (+44%) and Columbus, Ohio (+37%), are also experiencing higher levels of evictions than before the pandemic. Three-quarters of the 34 cities tracked by the Eviction Lab had evictions increase between 2022 and 2023. The vast majority of evictions are for issues related to nonpayment of rent, according to the Eviction Lab.

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☆ ‘The art of climbing’: Photographer Simon Carter capturing climbers at dizzying heights
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Dhruv Tikekar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Simon Carter“I like to talk about climbing photography being on a spectrum. Climbing the career ladderCarter’s passion for photography began at the age of 15, preceding his love of climbing. In 1994, Carter set up a photography and publishing business that produced a popular climbing calendar, among much else. In the 30 years since it launched, he has witnessed an explosion in the number of people pursuing climbing photography, thanks in part to the internet and the availability of digital cameras. Carter's new book "The Art of Climbing" brings together more than 200 of his images from climbing destinations around the world.

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☆ Chad Le Clos aims for second Olympic gold, aged 32
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Daniel Renjifo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Chad Le Clos: I’ve just turned 32, so obviously it’s a little bit of a different stage in my life. What it means for everyone in my, let’s say, Chad Le Clos bubble. Chad Le Clos (left) and Michael Phelps (right) show off their medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Chad Le Clos after competing in a semi-final of the men's 100m butterfly, at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, February 16, 2024. Le Clos: I’m pretty confident I’ll be in LA, respectfully.

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