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☆ Thinking about sending your kid abroad for college? Here are 6 tips from college advisors and students for a successful move.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewIf you've considered sending your kid abroad for college, you're not alone. Amid soaring tuition fees and a desire to carve out niche college experiences, college advisors Business Insider spoke to have observed that more students and their parents are looking into opportunities to move abroad for college. For example, students can ask themselves if they would prefer living in a college town or a city college. London, for example, is great for students interested in finance, while Stockholm is ideal for students interested in the tech industry, he added. Recognize that other parts of the world operate differentlyWhen applying for college abroad, it's key to take note of the different requirements for your application.

Persons: —, Greg Kaplan, Kaplan, Robert Harry, Harry, It's, Sharon Butler, Butler, Amanda Mrozek, wasn't, Scarlett Kiaras Organizations: Service, Kaplan Educational Group, Colleges, Business, Kent School Locations: London, Stockholm, Europe, Connecticut, America, Flywire, Michigan, Cologne, Germany, Kentucky, Scotland

☆ How promises of a ‘post-Roe future’ have fallen short
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Few address child care, for infants or beyond. Since Dobbs, seven states have had ballot initiatives on the topic, with the abortion rights position winning in each state. In November, at least 10 more initiatives aimed at restoring or protecting abortion rights will be in front of voters across the country. But Brahm has also rallied an array of political, faith, academic, medical and advocacy leaders into a coalition called “Building a Post-Roe Future” that calls for more affordable health care and child care, expanded child tax credits, paid parental leave, flexible work hours and enforced pre-natal support. Though paid parental leave has been a big topic of discussion around the country, the only states to enact such measures since Dobbs are those where abortion rights are protected.

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☆ Chechen warlord Kadyrov accuses Elon Musk of ‘remotely disabling’ his Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Lauren Kent | Anna Chernova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of “remotely disabling” his Cybertruck, which had been sent to the frontline of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Chechen warlord, known for his loyalty to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his active involvement in Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, shared footage of himself in August driving a Cybertruck and claimed it was a gift from Musk. Kadyrov repeated his claim earlierthis week as he lamented that the high-tech vehicle had to be towed from the battlefield, saying: “What Elon Musk did was not nice. Musk unveiled the Tesla Cybertruck, which is fully electric as all of the company’s vehicles, in 2019 in Los Angeles. Kadyrov, who was installed as Chechen leader by Putin, has been criticized for decades for alleged human rights violations.

Persons: Ramzan Kadyrov, Elon Musk, Kadyrov, ”, Vladimir Putin, Musk, Putin, “ Organizations: CNN, ” CNN, US State Department, European Union Locations: Ukraine, Chechen, Grozny, Chechnya, Russian, Los Angeles, United States, United Kingdom, European

☆ I'm a retired pilot who worked for royalty. I had no idea how the rich spent their money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kent Davis, a retired Air Canada pilot with more than 40 years of experience. AdvertisementA prime minister, movie stars, and royaltyIn 1972, I joined Air Canada and spent 33 years flying for them. In 2005, I retired from Air Canada and was hired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, a Saudi prince based in Riyadh. Kent Davis flew Prince Al Waleed bin Talal (pictured) and his family around the world. I'm mostly retired now, except for some consulting work with my company, Trans Global Aviation Solutions.

Persons: —, Kent Davis, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, CHRISTOPHE ENA, George W, Bush, I'm Organizations: Service, Air Canada, Business, Aviation, Royal Canadian Navy, Navy, Airbus, Boeing, Air India, Trans Global Aviation Solutions Locations: Montreal, Saudi, Riyadh, New York, Republic of Georgia, Greater Caucasus

While top executives from Alphabet , Meta and Microsoft are headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a hearing on election threats, Elon Musk's X won't be participating. A representative for Sen. Mark R. Warner, the Democratic chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in an emailed statement that X "declined to send an appropriate witness." The hearing is titled "Foreign Threats to Elections in 2024 — Roles and Responsibilities of U.S. Tech Providers." On Wednesday, Musk shared a false story on X that claimed explosives were found in a car near Trump's planned rally in Long Island, New York. "Under X, they are absent and some of the most egregious activity has taken place" on the platform, Warner said.

Persons: Elon Musk's, Sen, Mark R, Nick Pickles, Pickles, Kent Walker, Nick Clegg, Brad Smith, Marco Rubio, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Merrick Garland, Musk, Kamala Harris, Harris, Warner Organizations: Microsoft, Capitol Hill, Warner, Democratic, Senate Intelligence, X, CNBC, U.S . Tech Providers, Republican, Social Design Agency, U.S . Department, Foreign Assets, Nassau County police, SpaceX, FAA Locations: Russian, Russia, Iran, China, Long Island , New York, Nassau County

☆ How real estate's Alexander brothers got away with decades of alleged sexual assault: 'They are a menace.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Even as teenagers, the three Alexander brothers were notorious for being predatory, according to multiple people who knew them at the time. AdvertisementHofeldt said she'd seen the Alexander brothers around at parties before she met them during the 2003-2004 school year. Several months after the assault, Hofeldt invited the brothers' friend Julian Cohen to her house in the middle of the night. Oren Alexander and Howard Lorber at a party at Sir Ivan's Castle in the Hamptons in July 2011. The Alexander brothers have been accused by multiple people of assaulting women in tandem on numerous occasions.

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☆ Trump-supporting hedge fund billionaire says he'll pull his money out of the market if Harris wins the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Trump-supporting hedge fund billionaire criticized Harris' tax plans on a Fox Business segment. Paulson said a proposed tax on unrealized gains would "could mass selling of almost everything." AdvertisementBillionaire hedge fund manager and Trump donor John Paulson told Fox Business that he will sell his stocks if Kamala Harris wins the presidency in November. Paulson was particularly focused on Harris' proposal to levy a 25% tax on unrealized gains for individuals worth more than $100 million. AdvertisementBillionaire Mark Cuban took to X, formerly Twitter, to compare how businesses would do between Harris' tax policy and Trump's plans for broad-sweeping tariffs, concluding that Harris would offer more in after-tax profit.

Persons: John Paulson, Kamala Harris, Harris, Paulson, —, I'd, Kent Smetters, Donald Trump, Mark Cuban Organizations: Trump, Fox, Service, Billionaire, Fox Business, Penn Wharton Budget, Business, Biden, Jobs, Republican

Lisbon, Portugal CNN —Swaths of Europe have been battered by deadly extreme weather, as rivers threaten to burst their banks in central Europe following torrential rainfall, and wildfires tear through Portugal. Seven people have now died in fires in Portugal since Sunday, including three firefighters, whose vehicle burst into flames on Tuesday. At least 17 have been killed in what authorities have called the worst floods to hit central and eastern Europe in decades. The mayor of Nysa in Poland ordered the evacuation of all 44,000 residents as water levels in the city’s river rose and threatened to send more floods through its neighborhoods. Local residents transport sandbags as they attempt to protect the embankment of the Nysa Klodzka river on Monday.

Persons: Grzegorz Grochowski, Nysa, ” Grochowski, “, Mateusz Slodkowski, Daniel Mihailescu, downpours, Octavio Passos, Pedro Nunes, Robert Shackelford Organizations: Portugal CNN, Reuters, Getty, Interior Ministry, Portuguese Civil Protection Agency, CNN, European Organisation, Firefighters Locations: Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Nysa, Poland, AFP, Romanian, Slobozia, Italy, Czech Republic, Ladek, Jesenik, Czech, Polish, Ostrava, Porto, Almofrela, Canas de Senhorim, Portuguese, CNN Portugal

CNN —Hundreds of people were injured Tuesday in an attack targeting the pagers of Hezbollah members, a Lebanese security source told CNN, with state media reporting that dozens of members of the militant group were wounded. Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was among those injured in Beirut, according to semi-official Iranian media outlet Mehr News. Iran's ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani, pictured in July, was among those injured, according to semi-official Iranian media outlet Mehr News. Mohamed Azakir/ReutersVideos circulating on social media and news agencies show explosions in various locations that appear to be powerful. Social media video from inside a Lebanese hospital meanwhile showed large numbers of injured people, including at least one child.

Persons: Mojtaba Amani, NNA, “, Ali Al, Mohamed Azakir, … Organizations: CNN, Mehr, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, Internal Security Forces, Health, Lebanese Ministry of Health Locations: Lebanon, Beirut, Ali, Lebanon’s, Gaza

☆ Mortgage rates are dropping, but homes aren't expected to get cheaper—here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mortgage rates are falling, but that doesn't guarantee homes will be more affordable in 2025. With more buyers competing for a limited number of homes, prices are likely to rise. Why lower mortgage rates could lead to higher home pricesWhile lower mortgage rates help out buyers, the larger force at play in the housing market is supply. "If mortgage rates drop below 6%, it's likely to increase demand for homes, which could push prices higher," in the next year, says Kent. Mortgage rates are expected to fall as home prices rise

Persons: Maggie Kent Organizations: National Association of Realtors, CORE Locations: New York, Kent

☆ Trump likely wouldn’t need Congress to approve his most controversial trade policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —It’s easy to dismiss many presidential candidates’ campaign promises as empty, because Congress would need to approve them. Alex Durante, an economist at the Tax Foundation, a right-leaning think tank, told CNN that 100% tariffs would threaten the economy. It’s possible he is floating 100% tariffs as just a threat designed to change the behavior of other countries. ‘No question it’s inflationary’The Trump campaign did not provide an explanation to CNN about how Trump would implement 100% tariffs nor what the trigger would be. He said Trump’s tariff plan, if enacted, would risk setting off a market panic like former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss did in 2022.

Persons: New York CNN —, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Trump, “, you’re, ” Maury Obstfeld, Obstfeld, ” Obstfeld, Christine McDaniel, George W, Bush, ”, McDaniel, George Mason University’s, Alex Durante, ” Durante, Brian Hughes, ” Hughes, ‘, Harris, Kamala Harris, ” Kent Smetters, Smetters, Wharton “, it’s, ” Wharton, Liz, Joe Brusuelas, ” “ I’m, Joe Biden, Biden, Brusuelas, Liz Truss, Matt Priest, Trump’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Peterson Institute for International Economics, CNN, International Monetary Fund, Trump, United States Trade Representative, Commerce Department, Tax Foundation, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Penn Wharton Budget, Wharton, ABC, RSM, Democratic, Footwear Distributors, Retailers of America Locations: New York, Wisconsin, United States, China, Russia, “, American

☆ Inside the guidance high-net-worth individuals are getting from money managers ahead of elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The top 1% aren't the only ones with a target on their backs: Those in the $400,000 to $1 million income bracket could see their capital gains tax rise under her. There has also been concern about whether the step-up in basis, a provision that adjusts capital gains taxes for inherited assets, could be repealed. A 1031 Exchange is popularly used to sell and buy investment property while deferring capital gains tax until future generations inherit it. Once they do, a step-up basis can be used to dismiss those previous capital gains taxes. AdvertisementAs for any impacts from the Trump administration, unilateral trade sanctions and tariffs would hurt the economy and be depressive to the market, Malek said.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris, Kent Smetters, it's Harris, Smetters, Harris, Mark Malek, Siebert, Malek, Mike Reynolds, Reynolds, Harris hasn't, Trump, Sandi Bragar Organizations: Service, Democratic, Penn Wharton Budget, Business, Biden, Nvidia, Fund Locations: Wall, Washington, Rhode Island , New York , California, Nebraska , Indiana , Wyoming, China

Courtesy Marian IppelHer lawsuit names as defendants the Grace Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids and affiliates, including the Christian Reformed Church in North America, a Protestant Calvinist Christian denomination also based in Grand Rapids. The Grace Christian Reformed Church did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “Recovered memory cases are difficult because you may need corroborating evidence, particularly when a child is very young,” Cadigan, who is not associated with Ippel’s case, said. The Christian Reformed Church in North America said it was unaware of any other complaints against the deacon, but said it investigates claims when people come forward. Abuse awarenessThe Christian Reformed Church, which counts about 230,000 followers in North America, has known of a history of abuse within its member churches, according to the suit.

Persons: Marian Ippel, ” Ippel, ” Marian Ippel, Ippel, Lynne Cadigan, ” Cadigan, ”, Marian, Ippel’s, Marian’s, “, wasn’t, Megan Bonanni, Larry Nassar, ” Bonanni, John Wixted, Wixted, James Hopper, Cadigan, they’re Organizations: Kent County Circuit, NBC News, Grace Christian Reformed Church, Christian Reformed Church, Catholic, “, Abuse Prevention, Catholic Church, University of California Locations: Grand Rapids , Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, North America, Arizona, Guinea, Michigan, Manhattan Beach , California, San Diego

☆ Why fewer women are running for Congress this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Simone Pathe | Hien An Ngo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The number of Republican women running for the House this cycle dropped about 36% from 2022, while the number running for Senate dropped by about 45%, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers. “With fewer competitive seats up for grabs, fewer candidates in both parties are running overall, but there is still very strong interest and enthusiasm from Republican women recruits,” Danielle Barrow, executive director of Winning for Women, which works to elect GOP women, said in a statement. That began to change after the 2018 midterms – the huge success enjoyed by Democratic women that year inspired more Republican women to run in 2020. Another possible reason why there may be fewer women running is what Dittmar calls toxicity. Quality over quantityThe decline in the number of candidates running, however, doesn’t necessarily mean there will be fewer women coming to Congress next year.

Persons: Kamala Harris, ”, Kelly Dittmar, “, they’re, –, ” Danielle Barrow, wasn’t, Dittmar, there’s, Lauren Zelt, ” Zelt, hasn’t, haven’t, Donald Trump, Elise Stefanik, Joe Kent, Leslie Lewallen, Kent, Lewallen, ” Dittmar, it’s, we’re, Women’s Barrow, York’s Alison Esposito, Carolina’s Laurie Buckhout, Nancy Dahlstrom, Julie Conway Organizations: CNN, Center for American Women, Rutgers, Republican, GOP, Democratic, Senate, Republicans, 118th, National Republican Congressional, PAC, Republican House, Congressional, House GOP, “ Locations: Washington’s

☆ A 'squad' member and a Trump-impeaching Republican on defense: What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Head_Shot.Jpeg | Bridget Bowman | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

The super PAC also spent millions to defeat a fellow “squad” member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., in a June primary. 'Squad' member Cori Bush faces Democratic primary putting a spotlight on IsraelRep. Cori Bush is facing a tough primary in her fight for a third term. In Michigan’s 3rd District, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten faces multiple challenges to the seat she has held for nearly two years. So far, Trump has not weighed in on the Republican primary race. But in Kansas’ solidly Republican 2nd District, Trump and Conservatives for American Excellence are on the same side in Tuesday’s primary to replace retiring GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Cori Bush’s, William Lacy Clay Jr, Bush, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, Allison Robbert, Wesley Bell, Dan Newhouse, David Valadao of, Newhouse, Trump, Jerrod Sessler, Tiffany Smiley, Smiley, Thanedar —, Mary Waters, Mike Duggan, Shakira Lynn Hawkins, Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers, Democratic Sen, Debbie Stabenow, Rogers, James Craig, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, Justin Amash, ”, Hill Harper, Hillary Scholten, Scholten, Salim Al, Paul Hudson, Michael Markey, Republican John Gibbs, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, Dan Kildee, Paul Junge, Mary Draves, Anthony Hudson, Matt Collier, Sen, Kristen McDonald, Pamela Pugh, Republican Tom Barrett, Curtis Hertel, State Jay Ashcroft, Mike Kehoe, Bill Eigel, Tuesday’s, Lucas Kunce, GOP Sen, Josh Hawley, Bob Onder, Blaine Leutkemeyer, Jake LaTurner, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Joe Kent, Kent, Gluesenkamp Perez, Leslie Lewallen Organizations: Cori Bush’s Democratic, Democratic 1st District, United Democracy, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Israel, PAC, Democratic, Bloomberg, Getty, Senate, Capitol, Republicans, Trump, Newhouse, America, Inc, Detroit City Council, GOP, Michigan's Senate, AP, National Republican Senatorial, Detroit Police, Republican Party, ABC, District, Michigan State University, Republican, Democrats, Biden, Congressional District, Democrat, Dow Chemical, Flint, Board of, State, Gov, Marine, American Excellence, Conservatives, American, Kansas Republicans, Army Locations: Missouri, — Missouri, Washington , Michigan, Kansas, Israel, Louis, David Valadao of California, Michigan’s 13th, Shakira Lynn Hawkins . Michigan, Michigan's, Michigan, Michigan’s, Grand Rapids, Rapids, Kent, Trump, Washington’s, Camas, Washington

☆ 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

☆ Elon Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ as UK rocked by far-right riots. He’s part of the problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London CNN —Social media has played a big role in fueling the anti-immigration riots engulfing towns and cities in the United Kingdom. Musk later apologized for what he called his “dumbest” ever social media post. The UK government this week vowed to prosecute “online criminality” and has pushed social media companies to take action against the spread of false information. “Social media has put rocket boosters under… not just the misinformation but the encouragement of violence,” UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said Monday. It is unclear that the UK government has the tools to hold social media platforms accountable for their role in the riots.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tesla, “, ”, Axel Rudakubana, ” Isabelle Frances, Wright, Musk, White, dumbest, Tommy Robinson, Yvette Cooper, Keir Starmer, Peter Kyle, Rob Picheta, Lauren Kent Organizations: London CNN — Social, Institute for Strategic, IDS, CNN, BBC Radio, Facebook, Meta, Ofcom Locations: United Kingdom, ”, England, Israel, Gaza

A federal U.S. judge ruled Monday that Google has illegally held a monopoly in two market areas: search and text advertising. The landmark case from the government, filed in 2020, alleged that Google has kept its share of the general search market by creating strong barriers to entry and a feedback loop that sustained its dominance. General search services, according to the court, applies to Google’s core search engine, where it traditionally competed with Yahoo. General search text advertising refers to the text ads that run alongside search results. However, the ruling found that general search advertising is not a market so there can be no monopoly control.

Persons: Sherman, Amit Mehta, Sundar Pichai, Boris Streubel, General Merrick Garland, ”, ” Garland, Kent Walker, ” Walker Organizations: Google, U.S, District of Columbia, DFB The Department of Justice, Colorado and, Department, Yahoo Locations: U.S, Colorado, Colorado and Nebraska

☆ Combat brain fatigue with these tips from experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“Even though people enjoy the rewards associated with mental tasks, these same people also do not enjoy the mental effort that’s involved. Your brain has no nerve endings, so a pain in the brain is not like having a pain in the neck. But the mental effort it takes to think hard can be so upsetting that some people will choose physical pain instead. However, 28% of the participants still chose physical pain over mental strain, even when the pain was most intense. “Concentrating also means it’s impossible to do other things because the brain really can’t multitask.

Persons: ”, Erik Bijleveld, ” Bijleveld, that’s, “, Vadym, Bijleveld, Michel Notre, doesn’t, It’s, it’s, Kira Schabram, ” Schabram, don’t, Amy Arnsten, Albert E, Kent, Arnsten, Schabram Organizations: CNN, Behavioural Science, Radboud University, Psychological, Amateur, Michel Notre Dame, Research, Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Yale School of Medicine Locations: Nijmegen , Netherlands, Paris

☆ These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Nedoroscik is not the only Olympic athlete with vision impairment excelling in their sport. “For an athlete with a visual impairment, they might have better proprioception, a better vestibular system or better audition. A new superpowerOlympic athletes with vision impairment have shown that you don’t need 20/20 vision to get the job done. USA Goalball National Team Athlete and 4x Paralympian Tyler Merren says the only difference between a "Paralympic athlete and an able-bodied athlete" is the disability. “All of these athletes are so empowering to kids like my patients, who can see [visual impairment] is not limiting them.

Persons: Stephen Nedoroscik, Daniel Wiffen, Rebeca Andrade, Nedoroscik, ”, NBC’s, Becky Sauerbrunn, goalball, Tyler Merren, Merren, “, I’m, Rupa Wong, Daniel Wiffen of, Ueslei Marcelino, Gordon Waddington, Wong, it’s, Fabrice Sarlegna, Aristotle, Jamie Squire, ” Wong, Goalball, Kiyoshi Ota, It’s, Clark Kent, Leonardo da Vinci, ” Merren, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, Saturday’s, Paris Games, US, Honolulu Eye Clinic, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Reuters, University of Canberra Research, Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, French National Centre for Scientific Research, Aix Marseille University, Team Brazil, Olympic Games, Bercy Arena, Olympic, International Paralympic, Team Japan, Tokyo, of Blind, US Association of Blind Athletes, Get CNN, CNN Health, “ Locations: Brazil, Honolulu, Paris, France, Waddington, goalball, Chiba, Japan, USA

☆ Olympics recap: What you missed in swimming, gymnastics, track and field, and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

We saw legends in their sport add to their gold-medal counts, thrilling finishes on the track and much more. Track and FieldRacing in her first Olympics after being ruled ineligible for the Tokyo Games, USA’s Sha'Carri Richardson won silver in the women’s 100-meter finals Saturday. Richardson won gold in the same event at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest last year. And on the field, American Ryan Crouser won his third straight gold medal in the men’s shot put. He hurt the ulnar nerve in his throwing elbow before tearing his pectoral muscle leading up to the Olympics.

Persons: USA’s Sha'Carri Richardson, Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson, Jamaica’s Shelly, Ann Fraser, Price, didn’t, Richardson, Femke Bol, Bol, Ryan Crouser, John Kovacs, Rajindra Campbell, Crouser, ”, Denis, Ben Stansall, Simone Biles, It’s, ” It’s, she’ll, “, ” Biles, USA's Jade Carey, Carey, “ We’ve, ” Carey, Stephen Nedorosick, Guy, Clark Kent, Glen Powell, Nedoroscik, ” Nedoroscik, Katie Ledecky, Ledecky, Titmus, Paige Madden, Alex Walsh, Walsh, Canadian Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, ” Douglass, Trinity Rodman, Crystal Dunn, ” Rodman, Emma Hayes, What’s, Noah Lyles, Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Organizations: Racing, Tokyo Games, St, World Athletic, Paris Games, Getty, Tokyo, Canadian, U.S Locations: Lucia, Budapest, Tokyo, Netherlands, Paris, America, Belgium, Rio, Saint, AFP, Los Angeles, Germany

Mr. Pommel Horse has had quite the week. Stephen Nedoroscik, dubbed "Pommel Horse Guy" by the internet, became an Olympic bronze medalist Monday, then a meme. He won bronze on the pommel horse, performing a more difficult routine than in the team final and scoring a 15.300. In the team final, Nedoroscik faced a grueling 2½-hour wait on the sidelines before he could perform his one routine, but the circumstances could not have been more cinematic. The internet was quick to dub him “the pommel horse guy," and likened him to Super Man's alter ego, Clark Kent.

Persons: Stephen Nedoroscik, Rhys McClenaghan, Ireland’s, Nariman, Nedoroscik, ”, “, Clark Kent, NBC’s Organizations: Paris Games, Olympic, Team USA Locations: Kazakhstan, “

The world's best athletes go to the Olympics vying for a coveted spot on the podium. Medal or not, these are some of the biggest winners of the Paris Olympics when it comes to internet adoration. Clark Kent / ‘pommel horse guy’Sure, most casual fans of the Olympics don't necessarily know what a pommel horse routine is. The ultimate hypemen: Snoop Dogg & Flavor FlavRapper Snoop Dogg — the self-proclaimed "MVP of the Olympics" — has been everywhere at the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympics mascot is a little red hat, known as a Phrygian cap (or a liberty cap), which is a symbol of the French revolutionaries.

Persons: Henrik Christiansen, Kim Ye, James Bond, Yusuf Dikeç, Clark Kent, Stephen Nedoroscik, there's, Snoop, Flav, —, He's, Michael Phelps, Maggie Steffens, Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, Veronica Fraley, Ilona Maher, TikTok, Tokyo Games she’s, she's, She's, Colin Jost, it's Colin Jost, Jost, it's, he's, Scarlett Johansson, “, ”, Savannah Guthrie, Giorgia Villa, it’s, fromage, they've Organizations: Paris, Shooters, Olympics, NBC Olympics, USA, U.S, rugby, Tokyo Games, NBC, Parmigiano Locations: United States, Paris, U.S, TikTok, Tahiti, Teahupo’o, Polynesia, France, Italy Italian

☆ Young climate activists favor Harris over Biden, despite his environmental wins
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Elysee Barakett | Elysee Barakett Is A Health Intern At Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

The Summary Many young climate advocates see Kamala Harris as stronger on environmental issues than Joe Biden. President Joe Biden may have passed the United States’ most significant climate legislation ever, but many young environmental activists say they see Kamala Harris as stronger on the issue. But several young climate activists ages 16 to 29 said for them, the expansion of the fossil fuel industry during Biden’s presidency has clouded those successes. Harris’ young supporters have highlighted the settlements she secured as California attorney general with Chevron, BP and ConocoPhillips over their handling of hazardous materials. Sunrise Movement protesters gather near Vice President Harris' Brentwood home on April 14, calling on her to urge President Biden to declare a climate emergency.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, Biden, ”, Aru Shiney, Ajay, Donald Trump, “, Keanu Arpels, Greta Thunberg, Kent Nishimura, Dana Fisher, it’s, ” Fisher, ’ ” Fisher, Fisher, Harris ’, “ Biden, Kamala isn’t, Iris Zhan, “ Donald Trump, Sen, Gavin Newsom, Carlos Avila Gonzalez, Zanagee Artis, ” Young, Natalie Bookout, Robert Gauthier, Heather Hargreaves, “ there’s, “ She’s, NASA's, Olivier Douliery, Stephen Perkins, We’ve Organizations: Biden, Green, Deal, Big Oil, Sunrise Movement, Green New Deal Network, Infrastructure Investment, Jobs, Reuters, Los Angeles Times, Getty, Center for Environment, Community, Equity, American University, Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips, Research, “, Gov, San Francisco, Brentwood, Climate Power, NASA's Goddard Space, American Conservation Coalition, Pew Research Locations: United States, Alaska, Virginia, West Virginia, Lake Mead, California, Wilmington , Delaware, San Francisco, Mar, Pineridge, Calif, Charlotte , North Carolina, Greenbelt , Maryland, AFP

☆ Who is Stephen Nedoroscik? The quirky stories of Team USA’s Olympic pommel horse hero
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Audrey Snyder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

The kids that like doing that boring part are just not your typical kid.”Memes of Nedoroscik sitting and waiting 2-plus hours to compete went viral this week, while phrases like Pommel Horse Guy, America’s Pommel Horse Hero and the Clark Kent of Pommel Horse spread across the Internet. But when it was time to hop on the pommel horse, he delivered an #Olympics moment. This week, The Athletic spoke with some of Nedoroscik’s former teammates, coaches and supporters to hear their best stories of America’s Mr. Pommel Horse. “That’s Stephen. (Matt Marton / USA Today)Taking away the Rubik’s CubeNedoroscik was obsessive and passionate about learning pommel horse.

Persons: Matt Carbone, Carbone, that’s, Stephen, ”, he’s, Stephen Nedoroscik, haven’t, ” Carbone, “ We’re, Nedoroscik, Liz Gonzalez, Bob, it’s, Liz, Bob —, —, Bob Gonzalez, “ They’re, Guy, Clark Kent, Ben Cooperman, ” Cooperman, “, USA's Stephen Nedoroscik, 6vRNnUXhF2, America’s, Michael Meagher, Meagher, Steve, …, ” Meagher, ’, he’ll, ’ ” Meagher, “ That’s Stephen, “ He’s, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Cooperman, Matt Marton, Bryan Perla, ” Nedoroscik, “ He’d, Ian Skirkey, “ I’ve, Brennan Pantazis, Pantazis hadn’t, Pantazis, ‘ Brennan, ” Pantazis, Penn, Jack Baldwin, ” Baldwin, “ Stephen, Baldwin, ” Sam Davis, Davis, ” Davis, ” Said Baldwin, “ That’s, Daniela Porcelli Organizations: Sterling Gym, Paris Olympics, U.S, Penn State, Sterling, University of Massachusetts, ’ Worcester Technical High, Engineering, Worcester Tech, Junior, Worcester, NBA, NCAA, Stanford, Penn, Team USA, Rocket, XBox, Rocket League Locations: Sterling ,, Worcester, Paris, USA, Las Vegas, Vegas, Penn State, Eurasia

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