Hollywood actor Tom Cruise gave the 2024 Olympic Games a dramatic ending with a memorable action sequence that moved the attention from Paris to Los Angeles, the US city that will host the next edition of the games. As the Olympic flag was passed on from one city to another, Paris wrapped up the show with a glittering display of fireworks that have come to define the closing of the games in recent editions. While the ceremony itself grabbed the attention on the final day, the moments that will live long in the memory of fans came during the games’…
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Simone Biles is accepting American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki’s invitation to party at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. As the Paris Olympics started to wrap up, Aoki posted a video on his Instagram to remind fans that they have a few weeks of rest before the Paralympic Games kick off on Aug. 28. In the video with over 3 million views, the two-time medalist said being a Paralympic athlete at the Olympics is “wild”, comparing the Olympics a fun party with all his friends, and he wanted to keep the energy going with Paralympic athletes as well. “In the…
As dawn breaks over Wau, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, 17 trucks, line otherwise empty streets around the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) field office here. Their destination lies on the other side of some of South Sudan’s most dangerous roads. However, these drivers, who deliver vital aid and supplies, are not on this journey alone. They will be accompanied by Blue Helmets from Mongolia as they transport essential fuel across state lines to the UN Peacekeeping mission’s base in Bentiu, the capital of Unity state. This fuel is crucial to sustain the mission’s efforts to protect civilians and…
Following a proposed move for Joao Felix by Chelsea reports on how the transfer could also be linked to Conor Gallagher have been revealed. Chelsea’s active transfer window has taken an unexpected turn after Samu Omorodion’s move was abruptly called off, and the club was presented with an opportunity to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.According to Telegraph Sport, Joao Felix himself has expressed a strong desire to return to Chelsea, where he spent half of the 2023 season on loan with him willing to accept a significant pay cut to align with Chelsea’s wage structure.Chelsea could potentially secure Felix…
It’s a huge moment for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and head coach Brent Key. Georgia Tech has seen several great players come along — a list that includes Calvin “Megatron” Johnson and Keith Brooking among others — but this is a first for GT.Josh Petty, a five-star offensive lineman recruit from Roswell, Georgia (just a 45-minute drive north of Atlanta) has committed to the Yellow Jackets.He’s the first five-star recruit in Georgia Tech’s history. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that GT beat out the likes of Florida State, Ohio State and Tennessee for Petty’s commitment. Source link
On Saturday, Israel justified the killing of more than 100 Palestinians sheltering at a school in Gaza City by claiming the attack was targeted at 20 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters. Last month, the killing of at least 90 Palestinians in al-Mawasi was also justified by the Israelis, who said that the attack targeted two Hamas commanders, including Mohammed Deif, the longtime leader of the Qassam Brigades. Zooming out, since the beginning of its war, Israel has killed almost 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, wounding tens of thousands more. While occasionally disputing the death toll, Israel has made it clear…
https://feeds.fireside.fm/faqnyc/rss?newyorktalk The New Yorkest podcast takes a minute to shout out The New Yorker article about us, and the mayor, and then to fill listeners on the upcoming LIT NYC, which will be the new home of arts, books, culture, music and more coverage while FAQ NYC sticks to politics, mostly. After that, hosts Chrissy, Katie and Harry get down to business, talking about another bizarre week of bad headlines about Mayor Eric Adams’ friends in the NYPD brass, including Yaov Gonan’s reporting in The City about the commissioner who still counts as a cop when it comes to carrying…
Chinese industrial manufacturer Neway Valve has joined the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference as a bronze sponsor. Neway Valve provides industrial valve solutions for energy companies and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms involved in the oil and gas industry. The MSGBC 2024 conference, taking place in Dakar from December 3-4, will be a key platform for international investors to explore trends in various sectors, including oil and gas, power, green hydrogen and infrastructure. As a bronze sponsor, Neway Valve will showcase its latest technologies to potential partners interested in energy projects across West Africa. With a client list that…
Following initial reports of the transfer deal between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid for Samu Omorodion failing here are possible reasons why the transfer has reportedly collapsed.According to Sky Sports, Chelsea had reached an agreement to sign the striker for £34.5 million, while Conor Gallagher was set to move to Atletico Madrid for £36 million on a five-year contract. Gallagher completed his medical last week and was even spotted visiting Atletico’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium.If Omorodion had left, Atletico would have needed a replacement, and they had already agreed on an £82 million deal for Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez. Manchester City…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been betting favorites to win the 2024 World Series for most of the season. However, many fans have been putting their money elsewhere when they place their bets for the Fall Classic. Will the return of one of their best players change that?Los Angeles announced Monday that former Gold Glove winner Mookie Betts has been activated from the injured list after being sidelined since June 17 with a fractured wrist. The return of one of baseball’s best players should be a boost for the Dodgers, who are a favorite at sportsbooks but only drawing in…