The United States remains in a tight battle for the most gold medals in Paris following Day 15 of the 2024 Olympics. Team USA, which entered Day 15 tied with China atop the gold medal standings, captured five Olympic titles on Saturday, highlighted by the USWNT reclaiming gold and the men’s basketball team securing a five-peat. But the U.S. still ended the day trailing China by one in the gold medal count, setting up a what should be a dramatic half-day of action heading into Sunday’s Closing Ceremony. With the final full day of the Paris Games in the books,…
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ARGENTINA, Buenos, (IICA) – Farmers often let politicians engage in discussions and design agricultural policies, but that must change to ensure the voice of those who produce food every day is heard and considered in decision-making. Kip Tom, an American farmer and former US ambassador to the UN agencies for food and agriculture based in Rome, emphasized this point. Tom is a member of a family with several generations dedicated to rural production in the American Midwest. Tom was one of the international speakers at the Congress of the Argentine Association of No-till Farmers (AAPRESID) in Buenos Aires. The session, titled…
Grammy award-winning singer Tyla has reacted to the withdrawal of a finalist of the Miss South Africa pageant Chidimma Adetshina.Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has reacted to the withdrawal of Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a Miss South Africa finalist from the peagant amidst a public outburst regarding her nationality.Adetshina, a model with Nigerian and Mozambican roots, found herself at the center of a nationality controversy in July after advancing to the round of 16 in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. Despite being a Top 11 finalist, she recently exited the competition following allegations from the South African Department of…
The death of the Queen also meant other changes to the line of succession and titles for other members of the royal family. Prince William, the oldest son of the King, is now the first heir, with his three children behind him by order of age.Once Charles and Camilla became King and Queen Consort, William and Catherine also automatically assumed the pair’s old duchies, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.But in his speech on Friday, the King also formally named William and Catherine as the Prince and Princess of Wales, the traditional title for the heir apparent.…
Even after winning their second straight Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs knew they needed to upgrade their wide receiver room. They attempted to do that by signing Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to a one-year contract that could be worth up to $11 million for the 2024 season. Despite the relatively small investment, the Chiefs are still counting on him to be a major player in their offense, and he certainly brings plenty of big-play potential. That is why they had to be a little concerned on Saturday night when he left the game with a shoulder injury on the very first…
Poll shows Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has edge over Republican rival in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has a lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in three battleground states that will be key in the upcoming United States election, according to a new poll. The New York Times/Siena College poll released on Saturday showed Harris with 50 percent support among voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, compared with Trump’s 46 percent support in each state. The findings come just weeks after Harris launched her push for the White House following US President Joe Biden’s decision last…
This live blog about the Team USA-France final has ended. See more updates from today’s Olympics action here. What to KnowThe U.S. men’s basketball team secured a fifth straight gold medal with a 98-87 win over France at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday.After France made it a three-point game late in the fourth quarter, Steph Curry responded with four clutch 3-pointers to help close out the victory. Curry, who made eight 3-pointers en route to a team-high 24 points, earned his first gold medal.LeBron James delivered an impressive all-around performance with 14 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, one block and…
BOGOTA, Colombia – The Working Group on Business and Human Rights commended Colombia’s commitment to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights but declared that Colombia suffers from long-standing structural problems that have led to serious human rights violations and abuses in the context of business operations. The experts said the Colombian government needed to prioritise the implementation of laws and policies addressing business-related human rights abuses for the protection of people and the environment. This call is especially urgent in view of the continued presence of illegal armed groups and the government’s desire to accelerate energy…
Here is the full medal table for the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris which officially commenced on Friday, July 26, 2024. Following the official commencement of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024, competitions have officially commenced with contenders already securing medals in different sports of the tournament so far.READ ALSO: Africa’s medal table at the Olympic Games 2024 | NotjustokWho won the first gold medal at the Olympics 2024?The Republic of China received the first gold medal at the Olympics 2024 in Paris. China is the only country to be awarded a gold medal in the…
Doctors are “concerned” for the health of Queen Elizabeth II and have placed her under medical supervision, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.”Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the Palace said in a statement. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”The Queen’s eldest son and heir Prince Charles is with her, while other family including Princes William and Harry have also journeyed to Scotland.Prime Minister Liz Truss said in a statement, “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.””My…