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Floodwaters in the area of Gulfport, Fla., on Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Helene. Helene, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Perry, Fla., some 200 miles north of Tampa. All three storms put wide swaths of the Tampa Bay region underwater, though none more than Helene, which brought storm surge into neighborhoods that had not seen such flooding in decades — or ever. Credit... Nicole Craine for The New York TimesImage Shore Acres, a flood-prone enclave on the edge of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg. He would soon add another at three feet, to mark the amount of water that had flowed into his shop from Helene.

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The six-part "Mr. McMahon" features interviews from McMahon and touches on controversies that have plagued his decades-long career. "I think she’s fearful, but that is her general state of mind," said Ann Callis, who is Grant's attorney. Vince McMahon announces Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has joined the Board of Directors for TKO at the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on Jan. 23. "If I could sum it up generally, it is a culture of corruption," Callis said. "Once you’re accused of rape, you’re a rapist," McMahon says in the docuseries.

Persons: Wrestling Entertainment's Vince McMahon, Mr, McMahon, Janel Grant, Ann Callis, She’s, she’s, Vince McMahon, Dwayne, Johnson, Michelle Farsi, Callis, Grant, she's, Janel, ”, John Laurinaitis, We’ve, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Rita Chatterton, you’re Organizations: Wrestling, Netflix, WWE, New York Stock Exchange, Southern, of, NBC News Locations: New York City, of New York

As a federal criminal investigation hangs over former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon, a new documentary series on Netflix offers a rare look at the man credited with turning professional wrestling into a cultural juggernaut. The series only briefly touches on the lawsuit filed against McMahon in January by former WWE employee Janel Grant, who accused him of sexual abuse and trafficking. Grant, who filed the suit against McMahon this year, did not participate in the documentary, according to her attorney, Ann Callis. McMahon,” the on-screen character that was born during the late 1990s “Attitude Era” of WWE, which was known for pushing into R-rated territory. When McMahon is asked in the fourth episode of the Netflix series what similarities he has with the Mr. McMahon character, he responds, “None whatsoever.” But in the sixth episode, he admits some overlap.

Persons: Vince McMahon, McMahon, Janel Grant, Rita Chatterton, you’re, ”, ” McMahon, Phil Mushnick, Owen Hart, “, “ I’d, Chris Benoit, “ I’m, Grant, Ann Callis, Vince, Mr, Shawn Michaels Organizations: World Wrestling Entertainment, Netflix, WWE, New York, Street Journal

☆ Vince McMahon once floated a WWE storyline where he got his own daughter pregnant
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's "Mr. McMahon" explores how Vince McMahon built the World Wrestling Entertainment empire. The docuseries highlights WWE's "Attitude" era and his in-ring character, Mr. McMahon. One of the most shocking moments is when he admits he floated an incest storyline involving his daughter. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

Persons: Mr, McMahon, Vince McMahon, —, Vince McMahon's, Chris Smith, Jim, Andy Organizations: Wrestling Entertainment, Service, Netflix, World Wrestling Entertainment, Business

☆ It started with an informal pick-up game. Now, this organized soccer club is a lifeline for many asylum-seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

But the Newcomers Football Club, an impromptu team made up of asylum-seekers, has helped provide him with a joy that erases his stress. And they were looking for a place to play soccer – an almost universal cornerstone of their daily routines back home. Leonard had never worked with refugees or asylum-seekers before, and he had never played soccer. In the months since, the ad-hoc project has ballooned from an informal pick-up game to an organized club that competes with other New York teams, joining forces with another similar project started by co-organizer Avram Kline. The mixed practices help Newcomers FC members meet new people and practice their English, Leonard says.

Persons: Lukaku, he’s, ”, ” Boubacar, Julian Rigg, Mars Leonard, Leonard, Avram Kline, ” Leonard, “, CNN Lukaku, Eric Adams ’, Bushwick Ayuda, Ibrahima Lô, Andreas, Eric Adams, ” Andreas, CNN Andreas, meanwhile, Andreas said, Helen, Adams, CNN’s, I Organizations: New York CNN, Football, CNN, Stockton House, New, Newcomers FC, United Nations, Amnesty International, Leonard ., FC, Guinean, Senegalese, Mauritanian, Central America, Soccer, Bushwick, ”, Autonomous Football League, Cop Locations: Brooklyn, New York, United States, Guinea, Guinnea, Bissau, Sierra Leone, Bushwick, Stockton, West, Mauritania, Senegal, Morocco, West Africa, Latin America, Williamsburg, Lukaku, Africa, Conakry, Guinea’s, Mali, Burkina Faso, Arizona, Mexico, New, New York City, Jefferson, “, American, South, York, Bushwick Ayuda Mutua, Queens

The attorney for the woman who has accused Vince McMahon of sex trafficking said Thursday, as a Netflix documentary about the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO is set to premiere next week, that she's hopeful he will soon be indicted. In a media call, Callis said she and Grant are "hopeful" an indictment will be imminent and are fine with the pace of the U.S. attorney's work. He will vigorously defend himself.”McMahon resigned as executive chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment's parent company after the lawsuit was filed. Grant’s lawsuit also names WWE and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis as defendants. WWE disclosed last summer that investigators served McMahon with a federal grand jury subpoena and executed a search warrant.

Persons: Vince McMahon, Ann Callis, Janel Grant, McMahon, Callis, Grant, ” McMahon, John Laurinaitis, Mr, ”, Kendra Barkoff Lamy Organizations: Netflix, World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE, U.S, Attorney, Southern, of, World Wrestling, NBC News Locations: Janel, of New York

But, on Wednesday, Listenbee said, Abdul-Rahman had not only made bombs, but he had considered placing bombs in trashcans along the route of last year’s Philadelphia Pride March and intended to move to Syria in the hopes of becoming a bomb-maker for a terrorist group. “He wanted to leave America and go to Syria an join a terrorist group. Also seized at that time, Listenbee said, were two phones, and on them, he claims officials discovered “frightening searches” including focused searches on the Philadelphia Pride March. “He was at least considering targeting the LGBT community and the Pride parade,” Listenbee said. Officials said Abdul-Rahman has not entered a plea.

Persons: Robert Listenbee, din Abdul, Rahman, Abdul, Listenbee, ”, “, Khatiba, ” Listenbee, Bragg, NBC10 Organizations: Al, FBI, Philadelphia Pride, Pentagon Locations: Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, trashcans, Syria, America, ”, United States, —

☆ New Zealand’s Bird of the Year: A shy penguin wins after campaign filled with memes and tattoos
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Wellington, New Zealand (AP) – It’s noisy, smelly, shy – and New Zealand’s bird of the year. This year’s victor, the hoiho — its name means “noise shouter” in the Māori language — is a shy bird thought to be the world’s rarest penguin. Aspiring bird campaign managers — this year ranging from power companies to high school students — submit applications to Forest & Bird for the posts. While anyone in the world can vote, Forest & Bird now requires electors to verify their ballots after foreign interference plagued the contest before. The following year, Forest & Bird was forced to clarify that a flurry of votes from Russia appeared to be from legitimate bird-lovers.

Persons: John Oliver, ”, Emma Rawson, Nicola Toki, Bird, —, Charlie Buchan, Jane Goodall, Phil Keoghan, “, Emily Bull, Bull despaired, Hayden Parsons, –, Rawson, “ There’s, ” Bull Organizations: New Zealand, Forest, New, rugby, Victoria University of Wellington, Bird Locations: Wellington, New Zealand, New, South, Chatham, —, Aotearoa, Dunedin, Russia

☆ More Gen Zers are ditching college, and they want better guidance on how to succeed without it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Despite not having a high school diploma or college degree, he started multiple successful businesses that allowed him to financially support his family. During her senior year of high school, Wakeham was struggling to decide on her post-graduation route. US Census Bureau data found the enrollment rate of high school graduates at 61.4% in October 2023 was slightly down from 62% in 2022. Indeed, even as some Gen Zers don't think college is the best path for them, recent data has shown that college continues to provide long-lasting benefits when it comes to careers and earnings. Some high schools have shifted to place a greater emphasis on alternative routes since the pandemic.

Persons: LeLaina Wakeham, Wakeham, didn't, Zers, Zach Hyrnowski, Hyrnowski, we've, Hrynowski, that's, Hannah Maruyama, Maruyama, Jared Polis, — she's Organizations: Service, Business, Gallup, Walton Family Foundation, Colorado Gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Reinventing Public Education, roundtables Locations: Mexico, New England

☆ At 36, I've finally figured out my curly hair routine. The Bounce Curl brush has changed the way I style my hair.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Rosemary Donahue | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've found a new go-to product, and the Bounce Curl brush has changed how I style my hair. My curly hair has never looked better, and I actually look forward to washing it now. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI may be 36, but it's only within the last few months that I feel like I've finally gotten my routine dialed in for my curly hair.

Persons: It's, I've, —, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Ryanair may get five fewer planes by next summer due to Boeing strike, CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said on Saturday a prolonged Boeing workers' strike may cut the number of aircraft it receives by next summer to 20 from an anticipated 25. But now, with this week's Boeing's workers' strike further threatening the airplane maker's turnaround, O'Leary said Ryanair might only receive 20 planes if the strike continues for three to four weeks. "I have no doubt that Boeing will fix this strike," O'Leary told Ireland's Newstalk Radio. Workers have been protesting all week in Boeing factories in the Seattle area that assemble Boeing's MAX, 777 and 767 jets. Boeing and union negotiators will return to the bargaining table early next week as the two sides try to end a strike.

Persons: OAG's John Grant, Michael O'Leary, O'Leary, Ireland's Organizations: Summer, Ryanair, Boeing, Ireland's Newstalk, Workers Locations: Paris, Seattle

☆ A market and tech hedge ahead of an uncertain Fed decision next week
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Federal Reserve has telegraphed the kickoff of their interest rate cutting campaign to begin next week. I believe a quarter-point interest rate cut is their first step but, a half-point interest rate cut (which has the ability to roil markets) has recently been floated strongly. The Nasdaq-100 dropped 6% last week and is now up nearly 5% this week, these are not normal market conditions. QQQ YTD mountain Invesco QQQ Trust, YTD The Cboe Volatility Index , yet elevated, is not showing current signs of panic. The trade The CME Fedwatch tool is narrowly favoring a 25 basis point interest rate cut but, it is oddly closer to a coin toss than it was last week.

Persons: pont, QQQ Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Nasdaq, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Fourth ape dies from infection at Jacksonville Zoo
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Rebecca Cohen Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A fourth ape has died from a shigella infection that has been plaguing animals at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for weeks, the Florida zoo announced on Facebook this week. Kevin, a 3-year-old western lowland gorilla, "succumbed to the illness," the zoo said. "He fought very hard against the infection, showing signs of recovery at times," the zoo said. It added that the infection typically spreads through feces, food and water and can be more severe in the ape population. Kevin was born in April 2021 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to father Lash and mother Madini, the zoo said.

Persons: Kevin, bonobo moneys —, Lash, Madini Organizations: Jacksonville Zoo, Gardens, Facebook, Health, Care Locations: Florida

☆ Winning a medal at the Olympics was hard, but raising twins is a real endurance sport
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThe first trimester felt as hard as Olympic trainingI knew we could handle twins. My twins (a boy and a girl, whose names I don't share publicly) were each over seven pounds and very healthy. When I was cleared for exercise after a few months, my au pair brought the twins to the gym. I was doing a 10th of the weight but felt even more exhausted, thanks to the physical demands of nursing twins. AdvertisementI learned to be OK doing less, but to still maintain the discipline to show up day after day.

Persons: —, Adeline Gray, I, Logistically, I'm Organizations: Service, US Wrestling, Business Locations: Rio, Tokyo, Paris, LA

☆ Saudi Arabia's Neom project devolved into a wrestling match between bosses, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A new report details chaos and feuds among bosses working on the Saudi Arabian Neom project. The Wall Street Journal said two people working on the project got into a physical fight. Saudi Arabia is plowing trillions of dollars into building the Neom megacity. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementA dispute between a Neom executive and construction manager degenerated into a physical brawl, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Persons: —, Antoni Vives Organizations: Street Journal, Service, Wall Street, Business Locations: Saudi Arabian, Saudi Arabia, Spain

☆ The female 'founder mode' double standard
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Melia Russell | Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

From the moment Paul Graham dropped his essay on "founder mode," people online analyzed it like a stone tablet found bearing the new commandment of startupdom. But there's one group that has been privately wrestling with "founder mode" since before it had a meme-able name: female founders. Four female founders told Business Insider that a stark double standard prevents them from operating their startups as their male counterparts do. Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd wrote on Instagram that she was "in founder mode for 10 years and got attacked for it every single day." But unlike female founders, he and Neumann, the WeWork founder, enjoy the luxury of being given second chances by investors.

Persons: Paul Graham, Tobias Lütke, Baron Davis, Jessica Lessin, Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, that's, There's, they'll, Amanda E, J Morrison, Julie Products, Adam Neumann, Sophia Amoruso, it's, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Morrison, We've, they're, Clara Brenner, They're, she's, Julie, Christie Horvath, Wagmo's, Horvath, there's, Anna Barber, Barber, Jenny Fielding, Fielding, Elon, Sara Mauskopf, Slack, Musk, Mauskopf, Neumann, It's, Ty Haney, athleisure —, Haney, Graham's Organizations: Service, Founders, Spotify, Urban Innovation Fund, CVS, M13 Ventures, Ventures, TechCrunch

The group was asked to share which topics they're most focused on between AI, worker well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and C-suite transformation. While worker well-being and AI were the most commonly cited trends, there's clear overlap and intersectionality across all four topics. 'We're trying to understand a more holistic view of worker well-being'Shane Koller, senior vice president and chief people officer, AncestryThe two topics we're most focused on are worker well-being and DEI. As part of this new organizational structure, we announced our chief AI and data officer, one individual who would help bring together a cohesive strategy and vision for the organization's AI. A big focus for us is worker well-being.

Persons: Jack Azagury, nobody's, Shane Koller, we've, We've, Borgonovo, Alicia Pittman, Anant Adya, Marjorie Powell, Neil Murray, Maggie Hulce, Chen, it's, —, — there's, Kenon Chen, Sharawn Tipton, LiveRamp, there's, I'm, There's Organizations: Accenture, Mastercard, Infosys DEI, Infosys, AARP, Clear Locations: Tipton

☆ 'Rush' hour isn’t what it used to be. Working 10-to-4 is the new 9-to-5, commuting data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Afternoon commuters sit in traffic on southbound Interstate 5 near downtown San Diego on March 12, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images"Rush" hour isn't what it used to be. Ridership sank during the pandemic, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data shows, and never fully recovered. The result is a surge in traffic congestion throughout the peak midday and evening hours, according to Pishue. "Pre-Covid, the morning rush hour would be a peak and then the evening peak would be much larger," he said, describing two apexes with a valley in between.

Persons: Kevin Carter, Bob Pishue, Louis, Gallup Organizations: INRIX Inc, Midday, Federal Reserve Bank of St Locations: San Diego

☆ These Latino athletes took home the gold at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Isabel Yip | Isabel Yip Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

At this year’s Olympic games, Latino fans cheered on athletes from their home countries as well as those representing Team USA. As the Paris Games come to an end, thirteen Latinos are returning home with gold medals. Beatriz Sousa brought Brazil, Latin America's gold medal leader, its first Paris gold medal in the 78kg+ judo final. Latino medal countdown, by country:Brazil took home the most medals of any Latin American country at the Olympic Games, including three gold medals. Latino athletes on Team USA were part of team events that earned the U.S. two gold medals and one silver medal at the Games.

Persons: Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, Andrade, Beatriz Sousa, Marileidy Paulino, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Mijain López Núñez, López Núñez, Adriana Ruano, Cuba’s Erislandy Alvarez, Brazil’s Ana Patrícia, Duda Lisboa, Francisca Crovetto Chadid, Chile’s, Paris Games —, Jose Torres Gil, “, ” Torres Gil, Brian Pintado, Hezly Rivera, Rivera, Ángel, Shinnosuke Oka, Oka, Daniella Ramirez, Anita Alvarez, Sebastian Rivera Organizations: Team USA, Paris Games, Paris, USA’s, Olympic, Cuba, Canada, American, Argentina, Associated Press, Ecuador —, Dominican, U.S, Games, Paris Olympics, Ángel Barajas, Barajas, USA, Olympics, Puerto Rico, Rutgers, NBC Locations: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Paris, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuelan American, New Jersey, Puerto

☆ U.S. and China fight to 40-40 draw for most Olympic gold medals
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( David K. Li | Sean Nevin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Cameron Spencer | Getty ImagesThe U.S. and China each won 40 gold medals in the first Summer Games draw in Olympic history, with the Americans pulling into a tie Sunday with victory in the last event, women's basketball. China's Li Wenwen won gold in women's heavyweight weightlifting in what could have been a death knell for American hopes to capture overall gold. U.S. hopes were dimmed further when Chicago native Kennedy Blades, who made a surprising run to the gold medal wrestling match, lost to 76-kg rival Yuka Kagami of Japan. Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team USA poses during the artistic gymnastics women's all-around final medal ceremony on Aug. 1. Patrick Smith | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images

Persons: Cameron Spencer, China's Li Wenwen, Yuka Kagami, Jennifer Valente, Noah Lyles, Breanna Stewart, Cheryl Reeve wryly, hasn't, Simone Biles, Tom Weller, voigt, Anastasiia Kirpichnikova, Katie Ledecky, Isabel Gose, Quinn Rooney, Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Eleanor Harvey of Canada, Patrick Smith Organizations: Eiffel, Rings, Olympic Games, Getty, U.S, France, China, Chicago, Kennedy Blades, Team USA, USA, WNBA, didn't, Summer, " Unified, Soviet, Games Locations: Paris, France, China, U.S, Japan, Italy, San Diego, Beijing, Norway, Germany, Soviet Union, Barcelona, Tokyo, Rio, London

☆ First came the accusations of rape. Now 3 owners of the Alexander brothers' beleaguered brokerage firm are jumping ship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Daniel Geiger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the center were cofounders Tal and Oren Alexander, sibling dealmakers who were known for selling some of the country's most exclusive and expensive homes. But accusations of rape against the brothers in recent months have resulted in an existential crisis for the company. An attorney for Tal Alexander has sought to dismiss the case against him. In the immediate aftermath of the accusations, the brothers announced they would take a leave from Official. Official has used the brokerage services company Side to provide it with back office support and to hold its brokers' licenses.

Persons: —, cofounders Tal, Oren Alexander, dealmakers, Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan, Andrew Wachtfogel, Alexander, Tal, Oren, Oge, Richard, Andrew, Alon Alexander, Alon, Tal Alexander, James Cinque, Nicole, Tyrone McKillen Organizations: Service, Partners, Business, The New York Times, Gabbana Locations: Oge, The, The Raleigh, Miami Beach, Los Angeles

PARIS — The United States and China each won 40 gold medals, in the first Summer Games draw in Olympics history, with America pulling into a tie Sunday with victory in the last event, women’s basketball. But then San Diego native and decorated cyclist Jennifer Valente bailed out the United States by defending her gold in the women’s omnium. Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the Men's 100m medal ceremony at the Olympics in Paris, on Aug. 5, 2024. The United States still came out with the most overall medals, taking home 126 from Paris 2024. The United States hasn’t failed at winning the most medals since 1992 when the “Unified Team,” athletes from the former Soviet Union republics, won 112 medals, 45 gold.

Persons: China’s Li Wenwen, could’ve, Yuka Kagami, Jennifer Valente, Noah Lyles, Cameron Spencer, United States hasn’t, Simone Biles, Jamie Squire, France's Anastasiia, Katie Ledecky, Germany's Isabel Gose, Jonathan Nackstrand, Frenchman Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh, Lee Kiefer of, Lauren Scruggs, Eleanor Harvey, Patrick Smith, David K, Li, Sean Nevin Organizations: PARIS, America, France, Chicago, Kennedy Blades, Team United, States didn't, United, “ Unified, Soviet, Olympic Games, Bercy Arena, Getty, Paris La Defense, Lee Kiefer of Team United States, Team United States, Team Canada, Grand Palais Locations: United States, China, Japan, Italy, San Diego, Paris, U.S, States, Beijing, Norway, Germany, Soviet Union, Barcelona, Tokyo, Rio, London, Nanterre, AFP, Grand, France, Israel, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Soviet Republic

☆ Olympic gold medal race between USA and China comes down to the final day
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Paris CNN —It’s the final day of the Summer Olympics and the USA and China have tied in the overall gold medal rankings from these 2024 Summer Olympics. While Team USA is far ahead in the total medal rankings with 126 in Paris, it went into the last competition of the Games trailing China in the gold medal race by one. The Asian nation finished with 40 gold medals, and the US had 39 entering the final event – the women’s basketball gold medal game between Team USA and France. Team USA would win that game in dramatic circumstances, leading to a tie in the gold medal standings. In 2021, Team USA took the overall gold medal race by one, with 39 to China’s 38.

Persons: Paris CNN —, “, Cheryl Reeve, it’s, Jennifer Valente, Li Wenwen Organizations: Paris CNN, Summer, USA, Games, China, Team USA, US, Italy, Italians Locations: USA, China, Paris, France, American, Tokyo

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: U.S. women’s hoops goes for gold, plus closing ceremony
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Hunter Patterson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

The U.S. women’s basketball team looks to win gold and continue a 60-game Olympic win streak dating back to 1992. France has reached this stage once before, losing to the U.S. 86-50 in the 2012 gold medal game in London. U.S. women’s volleyball hoping for repeatHaleigh Washington serves the ball in the semifinal against Brazil. The gold medal match poses Serbia — the two-time reigning gold medalists, by the way — against Croatia. Hassan, 31, won gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 in Tokyo, and has won bronze in both here in Paris.

Persons: Sifan Hassan, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, France’s, Gabby Williams, Williams, Valériane Ayayi, Iliana Rupert, Lintao Zhang, Karch Kiraly, hasn’t, It’s, Hassan, Adam Pretty, Emil Zátopek, Mo Farah, Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead, Steph Curry Organizations: NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, USA Network, Bercy Arena, WNBA, Washington, Brazil, Americans, Tokyo Games, Serbia, USA, Sydney, U.S, Serbia —, Croatia, Stade de France — Locations: Paris, U.S, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, France, London ., China, Poland, Brazil, Hungary, Serbia, Beijing, Rio, Czech, Helsinki, Hassan, Tokyo, Los Angeles

☆ Indian female wrestler is disqualified from gold medal match after making Olympic history
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Despite being disqualified from the gold medal match just hours after she made Olympic history, Vinesh Phogat is still being hailed by many online for her bravery and resilience. The wrestler from Team India, who on Tuesday became the first woman from her country to make the Olympic finals, will not be participating in the women’s wrestling 50kg gold-medal match due to being "a few grams" over the weight class, according to the Indian Olympic Association. The Indian Olympic Association didn’t elaborate on the matter and requested privacy for Phogat. In a January 2023 letter, the group accused Singh of sexual harassment against several young female wrestlers. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is detained by the police while attempting to march to India's new parliament in New Delhi on May 28, 2023.

Persons: Phogat, USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt, Yui Susaki, Ukraine’s Oksana Livach, Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Singh, Singh “, ”, Vinesh Phogat, Arun Thakur, ” Phogat, Brij Bhushan, India’s, Narendra Modi, Modi hasn’t Organizations: Team India, Indian Olympic Association, Wrestling Federation of India, Tokyo, Getty, “, ”, Indian Express Locations: Wednesday’s, Japan, New Delhi, AFP, Phogat, “

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