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☆ Jordan Chiles to lose Olympic bronze medal after court overturns score change
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Zack Pierce | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

“The IOC will reallocate the bronze medal to Ana Bǎrbosu (Romania),” the statement said. But her coach, Cecile Landi, submitted an inquiry to challenge the difficulty score Chiles had received. The court agreed, invalidating Chiles’ score, and the International Gymnastics Federation, known as FIG, then announced that it had officially changed the ranking of the competition, putting Chiles back in fifth place. “The inquiry into the Difficulty Value of Jordan Chiles’ floor exercise routine was filed in good faith and, we believed, in accordance with FIG rules to ensure accurate scoring,” the statement said. AdvertisementA few days later, she was in the floor exercise final.

Persons: Jordan Chiles ’, Ana Bǎrbosu, Chiles, Cecile Landi, Sabrina Maneca, Landi, Jordan Chiles, Jordan, ” Chiles, “, ” Simone Biles, Naomi Baker, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Lee, She’s, — Organizations: Paris Games, International Olympic, National Olympic, Sport, International Gymnastics Federation, U.S, Olympic, Paralympic Committee, Disneyland Paris Locations: Romania, Bǎrbosu, ”

☆ Jordan Chiles Lost a Bronze Medal Because an Appeal Was Four Seconds Late
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Juliet Macur | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

After learning that she might lose the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics — the only individual medal she won at these Summer Games — the American gymnast Jordan Chiles took to social media on Saturday and posted four broken heart emojis on a black background. That’s four broken hearts for the four seconds that cost her a bronze medal. The International Olympic Committee confirmed on Sunday that it would strip Chiles of her bronze medal and give it to Romania’s Ana Barbosu. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee said Sunday it would appeal the reallocation of Chiles’s medal. “We firmly believe that Jordan rightfully earned the bronze medal,” it said in a statement.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Chiles, Ana Barbosu, “, Jordan Organizations: Paris Olympics, Olympic, Sport, United States Olympic, Paralympic

☆ Jordan Chiles: US gymnast stripped of bronze medal in floor exercise
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Sunday that the bronze medal given to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the floor exercise at the Paris Games will be awarded to her Romanian counterpart Ana Bărbosu. And the IOC confirmed that the score change will mean Chiles will be stripped of her bronze and given to Bărbosu. Ana Bărbosu reacts after competing in the women's floor exercise. Immediately after the competition finished on Monday with Chiles’ routine, Bărbosu thought she had won the bronze medal after posting a score of 13.700. However, CAS’ ruling that the inquiry submitted on behalf of Chiles “was raised after the conclusion of the one-minute deadline” stipulated in the regulations threw Chiles’ medal into doubt.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Ana Bărbosu, Chiles, Ana Barbosu, “, Jordan, Jamie Squire, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, Andrade, Chiles “, ” CNN’s Issy Ronald, Jacob Lev, Homero De La Fuente, Dan Moriarty Organizations: CNN, Olympic Committee, Paris Games, Sport, USA, Gymnastics Federation, IOC, International Gymnastics Federation, NOC, Paralympic, FIG, Games Locations: Romanian, Romania, ”, “

☆ Jordan Chiles Lost a Bronze. She’s Not the First American Affected by a Medal Change.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Christina Morales | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

On Sunday, the American gymnast Jordan Chiles became the latest athlete to lose one. At the Paris Olympics, Ms. Chiles had won bronze in the individual floor exercise. That appeal, however, came four seconds too late, a court ruled, reinstating Ms. Chiles’s original score. The bronze will now go to Ana Barbosu of Romania, according to the International Olympic Committee. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee intends to appeal the ruling.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Chiles, Ana Barbosu Organizations: Paris Olympics, International Olympic Committee, U.S, Olympic, Paralympic Locations: Romania

☆ More than 80 years after he went missing, WWII airman honored
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A World War II airman who died in 1943 after his aircraft went down over Romania was recently honored at an American cemetery abroad, according to the American Battle Monuments Commission. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced last month Samoski was accounted for, according to a news release from the agency. American Graves Registration Command, which tracked down fallen American personnel, disinterred all American remains from the cemetery after the war, according to the agency. The remains of more than 80 unknowns who could not be identified were recovered and interred at two cemeteries in Belgium. Those remains were then sent from Belgium to an agency laboratory to be examined and identified, the agency said.

Persons: Stanley J, Samoski, Joey R, Hood, Samoski’s, “ Organizations: CNN, Monuments Commission, United States Army Air Forces, North Africa American, Defense POW, Agency, Arlington National, 334th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group, Air Force, Liberator, Civilian, Military, Command, The Defense POW, Armed Forces Medical Locations: Romania, Carthage, Tunisia, Republic of Tunisia, New Hampshire, Arlington, Bucharest, Bolovan, Ploiești, Prahova, Belgium

☆ U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles could lose bronze medal after sports arbitration officials rule on appeal
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kaetlyn-Liddy-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Kaetlyn Liddy | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles might lose her bronze medal. She had placed fifth before the inquiry, behind both Romanians, but received a tenth back on her final score, boosting her onto the podium. In one, the team asked that the 0.1 point penalty for stepping out of bounds on Maneca-Voinea's final score be returned because it was "given without basis." It also requested that Chiles, Maneca-Voinea and Bărbosu all be placed in third and earn bronze medals. If she had not received the deduction, Maneca-Voinea would have scored higher than Bărbosu and Chiles, even after Chiles' score was increased on appeal.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Chiles, —, Chiles —, it’s, ”, Sabrina Maneca, Ana Bărbosu, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, “, Jordan, she's, Nadia Comăneci, Voinea, Comăneci, Marcel Ciolacu, ” Ciolacu Organizations: Sport, International Gymnastics Federation, USA, U.S, Olympic, Paralympic Committee, Tokyo Games, NBC, Paris, Facebook, Romanian Olympic, Sports Committee Locations: Romanian, U.S, Brazil, Maneca, Romania

☆ 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

☆ Jordan Chiles’ floor score reversed after Romanian appeal, putting Olympic bronze medal in question
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Tess Demeyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

CAS said it’s now up to the International Gymnastics Federation to determine how medals should be reassigned given the ruling. GO DEEPER How a score inquiry led to gymnast Jordan Chiles' Olympic bronzeThe appeal by the Romanian federation requested all three athletes be placed in third and allocated medals, the court said in its release. After Chiles finished her routine, Bărbosu beamed and held the Romanian flag to celebrate winning bronze, unaware that Chiles’ coach had submitted an inquiry. Upon seeing the changed score, Chiles began screaming in celebration. Before Chiles’ inquiry, Bărbosu and Maneca-Voinea were tied for third with identical scores of 13.700.

Persons: Jordan Chiles ’, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, Chiles, it’s, Ana Maria Bărbosu, Sabrina Maneca, ” Chiles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Bărbosu, Jordan, Voinea, Gabriel Bouys Organizations: International Gymnastics Federation, Sport, FIG, Romanian Gymnastics Federation, Paris Games, USA, U.S, Olympic, Paralympic Committee, Getty Locations: Brazil, Romanian, ”, AFP

☆ Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to seek U.S. policy influence
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, makes a statement to the press outside the U.S. Capitol about testifying publicly to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Prosecutors in the U.S. criminal tax case against Hunter Biden accused him of accepting payments from a Romanian businessman who sought to "influence U.S. government agencies" in connection with a criminal probe in Romania. ABC said the claim stems from Hunter Biden's work for Gabriel Popoviciu, a wealthy Romanian identified as "G.P." in the filing, and who prosecutors say hired Hunter Biden for legal work in late 2015 when Joe Biden was U.S. vice president. Lawyers for Hunter Biden did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Persons: Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Joe Biden's, Hunter Biden's, Gabriel Popoviciu, Popoviciu Organizations: U.S, Capitol, Prosecutors, U.S . Department of Justice, ABC, Reuters Locations: U.S, Romanian, Romania, Los Angeles

Former President Donald Trump on Monday continued a streak of appearances with controversial influencers, this time in a 90-minute livestream with Adin Ross. During the interview, Trump told Ross that his sons introduced the idea of the collaboration to him, touting how “big” of an influencer he was. In December 2022, Jewish and anti-hate organizations spoke out against Ross’ plans to interview Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Ross canceled the interview after a phone call with Ye, during which Ross said that Ye made anti-Jewish comments. Gavin Newsom, who Trump called “New-scum,” and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., whose “spark” Trump praised and Ross referred to as "Alexandra Cortez."

Persons: Donald Trump, Adin Ross, Trump, Ross, YouTuber Logan Paul, JD, influencers, Kamala Harris ’, Kick’s, Ross ’, Ye, Kanye West, influencer Andrew Tate, Paul, Kim Jong, Xi, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio, Alexandra Cortez, Elon Musk, ”, Joe Biden Organizations: Mar, YouTube, Nelk Boys, Republican, National Association of Black Journalists, Kanye, California Gov, “, X, Rolex Locations: Venezuela, Romania, North, Alexandria, Cortez, ”

☆ Far-right riots erupt in U.K. in the wake of child murders
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

One police officer in the city was hit on the head with a chair and another kicked and knocked off his motorcycle. The police force responsible for the region has confirmed that two officers were taken to the hospital with injuries. Police officers face off with protesters during a far-right demonstration in Bristol, England. The latest demonstrations puncture any idea that Starmer’s center-left government has evaded an ascendant hard-right movement that continues to rise on the continent. Behind his majority, there remains an angry and active far-right undercurrent that continues to make itself heard.

Persons: Starmer, ”, Taylor Swift, Justin Tallis, Axel Rudakubana, Tommy Robinson —, —, “, Andrew Tate Organizations: Police, Getty, Tech Against Terrorism, Guardian, English Defence, BBC Radio, Labour Party Locations: Bristol, Southport, England, Europe, Welsh, Cardiff, Britain, Romania, Rotherham

☆ 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

☆ Here's what American air-to-air missiles can do for Ukraine's new F-16s against the Russians
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe US is sending Ukraine air-to-air missiles to go with the new F-16 fighter jets coming this summer from European partners, per a new report on armaments. AdvertisementPowerful air-to-air missilesThe AIM-120 is an all-weather, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with active radar for decreased dependence on the aircraft for intercepts. On the other missile Ukraine is receiving, the AIM-9X is a short-range air-to-air missile with an infrared seeker and is the newest variant in the Sidewinder family. The Russians are operating Su-35 and MiG-31 fighter jets that carry long-range air-to-air missiles like the R-37. With F-16s, Ukraine can potentially better use these weapons to degrade Russia's vaunted air-defense capabilities.

Persons: —, Boris Roessler, it's, Gen, Oleksandr Syrskyi, George Calin, Netherlands —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, James Hecker, Hecker Organizations: Service, AIM, Air Missile, 9X, Street, Business, Danish Air Force, Getty, Ukrainian Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, US Air Force, Guardian, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Ukrainian Air, REUTERS Kyiv, Soviet, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Germany, Fla, Ukrainian, Soviet, Fetesti, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands

Keep reading to learn how to watch today's women's gymnastics final, and don't forget to bookmark our Olympic gymnastics streaming guide for important future dates. Where to watch women's gymnastics team final in the USThe women's gymnastics team final will be available to watch on Tuesday, July 30, starting at 12:15 p.m. Check price at FuboWhere to watch women's gymnastics team final in the UKThe women's gymnastics team final will be available through BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Where to watch women's gymnastics team final in AustraliaThe women's gymnastics team final will live stream on 9Now in Australia. Enjoy the women's gymnastics team final.

Persons: Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Peacock, Stan Sport, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Olympics, USA, Tokyo, GBR, Team USA, NBC, Peacock, BBC, Eurosport, Discovery, Gymnastics Locations: United States, Great Britain, China, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Romania, Australia, 9Now

☆ I quit my $240,000 job at Meta. Here's how I got hired and grew my salary — and why I left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ellen Nguyen | ) 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. I started in engineering roles but soon realized my passion for technology and storytelling, which drove me toward marketing communications. AdvertisementTo get promoted at Meta, you need to perform and collaborate effectivelyThe promotion process at Meta involved a twice-a-year performance review cycle. The size of Meta was a new experience for meThe company's size was unlike any I had worked at before. I decided to leave Meta for personal reasonsAfter the demanding pandemic years, I wanted to spend more time with my family.

Persons: —, Alexandru Voica, I've, wasn't, I'm, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, ARM, Business, Ocado Group, Meta, Big Tech Locations: London, Romania, Cambridge, Abu Dhabi, Meta, Big, lhaas@businessinsider.com

☆ Paris Olympics: Who Leads the Medal Count?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Josh Katz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. France Japan China Britain Australia S. Korea Italy Canada Kazakhstan S. Africa Brazil Sweden Germany Belgium Hong Kong Moldova Azerbaijan Romania Uzbekistan Fiji Kosovo Mongolia Poland Tunisia Croatia Egypt Spain Hungary India Ireland Mexico Switzerland Slovakia Turkey Ukraine Possible rank in Olympic medal count 1st 25th or lowerParis Olympics: Who Leads the Medal Count? As of Monday at 4:07 p.m. Eastern time, Japan stood atop the official Olympic medal table, which sorts nations based on their number of gold medals. That approach is common in much of the world, with silver and bronze used only to break ties. By another measure, the United States leads because it has the most medals overall (20, at last count). (Bronze medals are always worth one point.)

Organizations: Brazil Sweden Germany Belgium Hong Kong Moldova Azerbaijan Romania Uzbekistan Fiji Kosovo Mongolia Poland Tunisia Croatia, Mexico Switzerland Slovakia Turkey Ukraine, Paris, The New York Times, Japan Locations: France Japan China Britain Australia, Korea Italy Canada Kazakhstan, Brazil Sweden Germany Belgium Hong Kong Moldova Azerbaijan Romania Uzbekistan Fiji Kosovo Mongolia Poland Tunisia, Brazil Sweden Germany Belgium Hong Kong Moldova Azerbaijan Romania Uzbekistan Fiji Kosovo Mongolia Poland Tunisia Croatia Egypt Spain Hungary India, Mexico Switzerland Slovakia Turkey, Japan, United States, U.S, France, China, Britain, Australia, Korea, Italy, Canada, Kazakhstan, Germany, That’s

☆ Hungary’s Orban says Russia stands to gain as ‘irrational’ West loses power
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Orban, a nationalist in power since 2010, made the comments during a speech in which he forecast a shift in global power away from the “irrational” West towards Asia and Russia. “In the next long decades, maybe centuries, Asia will be the dominant centre of the world,” Orban said, mentioning China, India, Pakistan and Indonesia as the world’s future big powers. “The EU needs to give up its identity as a political project and become an economic and defence project,” Orban added. The EU opened membership talks with Ukraine late last month, although a long and tough road lies ahead of the country before it can join the bloc. A declaration at the end of the NATO summit this month said the alliance will support Ukraine on “its irreversible path” towards membership.

Persons: Viktor Orban, Orban, ” Orban, ” Organizations: Reuters, European Union, NATO, “, EU, Ukraine Locations: Hungarian, Ukraine, Asia, Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Baile Tusnad, Romania, Beijing, Moscow, Kyiv, Crimea, EU

☆ Olympic moment of the day: Married couple makes history as Romania’s flag bearers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Aditi Sangal | Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

In what is truly an athletic love story, the two flag bearers are both multiple-time Olympians. “It’s a huge honor for us to be the flag bearers. We didn’t expect that, but every Olympic athlete dreams about it, so we’re really glad that we’ll do this together as a family,” Ionela Livia Cozmiuc told the Olympic Information Service. It’s not just the two of us from our family,” Ionela Livia said. It was me,” Ionela Livia said.

Persons: Livia Cozmiuc, Marius Cozmiuc, Ionela Livia Cozmiuc, we’re, ”, “, It’s, ” Ionela Livia, Florin Sorin Lehaci, Maria Lehaci, Gabriela Tivodariu Organizations: Paris CNN —, Games, Olympic Information Service Locations: Paris CNN — Romanian, Paris, Romania, Tokyo, Rio, Romanian

☆ Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (AP) — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can move forward, but he threw out Tate’s allegations against her parents and some allegations against the woman. Romanian officials indicted the Tates last year, saying the brothers forced seven victims into pornography and subjected them to physical violence. Her attorneys say the lawsuit is in retribution for her reporting him to authorities. Curley dismissed the Tates’ accusations that the woman’s parents defamed them when they told American diplomatic officials about their daughter’s allegations. Attorneys for the Tates and the woman each said Curley’s decision was a win for their side.

Persons: —, Andrew Tate’s, Joseph Curley, Tristan, Curley, ” Curley, Joseph McBride, Judge Curley’s, Andrew, Tristan Tate’s, ”, Dani Pinter, Andrew Tate Organizations: Circuit, Associated Press, Tate, National Center, Sexual, Britain, Prosecutors, YouTube, Facebook, BBC Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Florida, Romania, Palm Beach, American, Moldovan, Great Britain, United States, Britain

☆ Greece shuts Acropolis and Adriatic Sea hits record-high temperature as extreme heat bakes Europe
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Story Associated Press | Angela Dewan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Athens CNN —The Acropolis in Greece shut for hours, record-breaking ocean temperatures off Croatia and plans to feed zoo animals popsicles in Italy — southern Europe is baking under a “hellishly hot” heat wave. If you don’t come prepared, you’re going to sweat.”Tourists leave the Acropolis hill in Athens, on July 17, 2024. The site was shut at 12 p.m. for five hours to keep visitors out of the heat. Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesThe heat has come largely from hot air blowing in from Africa, which meteorologists forecast will continue through Sunday. The brutal heat wave hitting southern Europe has so far spared Paris, which is set to host the Olympics later this month.

Persons: ”, Toby Dunlap, Nikolas Kokovlis, Carmen Díaz, “, Patrizia Valerio, goer Mattia Rossi, ” Rossi Organizations: Athens CNN, Culture Ministry, Cross, Tourists, Aris Oikonomou, Getty Locations: Athens, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Europe, Pennsylvania, AFP, Africa, Basilicata, Palermo, Sicily, Verona, Rome, Madrid, Varese, Balkans, Dubrovnik, Serbia, Albania, Neighboring, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Turkey, Paris

☆ See the 9-slide pitch deck that startup Thoughtful AI used to raise $20 million from Drive Capital for its AI agents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"We just didn't see the ROI except for in healthcare," Thoughtful AI cofounder and CEO Alex Zekoff said. AdvertisementThe Austin, Texas-based startup just grabbed $20 million in Series A funding, led by Drive Capital and including TriplePoint Capital. Thoughtful AI is also announcing its first three AI agents, named CAM, EVA, and PHIL, to process medical claims, check patient insurance coverage, and record payments. Zekoff said Thoughtful AI aims to hit $10 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of the summer. Check out the presentation Thoughtful AI used to raise $20 million from Drive Capital.

Persons: —, Alex Zekoff, it's, PHIL, — it's, Zekoff Organizations: Service, Business, Drive Capital, TriplePoint, Athelas, Big Tech Locations: Austin , Texas, Brazil, Romania

☆ MH17 passengers’ relatives mark 10 years since plane was shot down over Ukraine, killing 298
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

AP —Relatives of passengers killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine gathered with officials at Australia’s Parliament House on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 298 lives. So in that sense, I’m heartbroken that the conflict continues,” Paul Guard told Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). Relatives of MH17 passengers join officials at Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. The investigation concluded the missile was driven into Ukraine from a Russian military base near the city of Kursk and returned there after the plane was shot down. Putin said through an interpreter that Ukrainians were all fascists, had brought down MH17 themselves and that Ukraine had no right to exist, Abbott said.

Persons: Paul, Roger, Jill Guard, ” Paul, fatefully, MH17, Mick Tsikas, Penny Wong, ”, “, ” Wong, recommit, Mark Dreyfus, we’ve, ” Dreyfus, Pierre Crom, Tony Abbott, Abbott, Vladimir Putin, Putin, ” Abbott, Russia Organizations: Malaysia Airlines, Paul Guard, ” Paul Guard, Australian Broadcasting Corp, Boeing, European, of Human, International Civil Aviation Organization Council, House, Australian, “, Australian Attorney, Australia, . Security, Aircraft Missile Brigade, Economic Cooperation, ABC Locations: Ukraine, Australia’s, Toowoomba, Russia, Soviet, Russian, Moscow, Ukrainian, Netherlands, Australia, Australia's, Canberra, Schiphol, Malaysian, Kuala Lumpur, Grabovo, Malaysia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Philippines, Canada, New Zealand, Vietnam, Israel, Italy, Romania, United States, South Africa, Kursk, Asia, Beijing, Australian

☆ The British Army has shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic wars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The British Army has shrunk to its lowest level since the early 1800s. That's a far cry from the Chinese army of 2 million soldiers, Russia's 1.3 million, or the 460,000 active-duty troops of the US Army. "As things stand, the British Army is a one-trick pony," Nicholas Drummond, a British defense expert and former infantry officer, told Business Insider. AdvertisementIn 1989, the British Army had 156,000 soldiers, or more than twice its present size. "Right now, the British Army cannot generate a single division, let alone two," Drummond said.

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☆ Euro 2024 final: Spain vs England – your ultimate tactical guide
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Mark Carey | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The Athletic profiles the finalists’ strengths and weaknesses, the key battles, and the many sub-plots in your definitive tactical guide to the Euro 2024 final. The dynamic duo are responsible for 46 per cent of Spain’s total attempted take-ons this tournament. What a talent 👏🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/IRJignOqCA — UEFA U17 EURO (@UEFAUnder21) July 9, 2024Beyond his shooting, Yamal’s creative threat has stood out the most. This forced the Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon to frequently launch the ball long, often conceding possession in the process. Spain might be the standout favourites but England will arrive in Berlin as the more experienced nation in recent major tournaments.

Persons: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Luis de la, Williams, Arjen Robben, ged, Fabia, ong, anne, e, d the pl, ure, anne l, Walker, ince, heth, rove, abbe, the he, inger, mani, ted Saka,, oden, atkin, In th, below, Kane, hite, nin, Kane, Ivan T o, riva, Gareth Southg, ross, ove, e to, Getty, Eamon n Dalton Organizations: European, Germany, France, UEFA Locations: Spain, England, Berlin, France, goa, nis, beh, lida

☆ NATO is taking greater control of Western efforts to back Ukraine's fight as US politics raise questions about its reliability
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewNATO is moving forward with a new initiative that will see it take greater control over Western efforts to arm and train Ukraine's military. The move comes as the alliance aims to solidify the long-term support for Kyiv as it battles the Russian invasion. Growing concern about the potential change in US leadership has hung over the highly consequential NATO summit in Washington this week. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden at the 2024 NATO summit. "There are 32 countries in the alliance," the NATO official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said Thursday.

Persons: —, Donald Trump —, Donald Trump, NICHOLAS KAMM, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Joe Biden, Susan Walsh, Trump, Ivo Daalder, Laurynas Organizations: Service, Kyiv, NATO, Ukraine —, Business, Wednesday, Assistance, Training, White, Getty, Ukraine Defense Contact, AP, Ukraine, Russian, Trump, Wall Street, Kiel Institute, Politico, Republican, Democratic Locations: Russian, Ukraine, Washington, Germany, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Kyiv, Russia, Europe, NATO

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