The United States ended up taking gold, but many stars across the globe shined brightly at the 2024 Olympic women’s soccer tournament. Below are the 10 most impressive players this summer in Paris.10. Adriana | BrazilThere were many clutch offensive performers for Brazil in the knockout rounds, but captain Adriana offered the most versatile threat. Her strength and creativity on the ball allowed other playmakers like Gabi Portilho and Vitoria Yaya to shine. She is also an underrated aerial threat, putting her head on the ball to score the 71st-minute game winner versus Spain in the semifinal. 9. Marie-Antoinette Katoto…
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Claim comes amid reports of foreign efforts to interfere in US presidential election.US presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused Iran of hacking his campaign. The Republican nominee’s campaign team issued a statement late on Saturday claiming that the Iranian government stole and distributed sensitive internal documents. The accusation came after Microsoft issued a report detailing foreign attempts to interfere in this year’s US election campaign. The campaign team cited past tensions between Trump and Iran but did not provide direct evidence. “These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024…
American gymnast Jordan Chiles must return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise after sport’s highest court said her score was judged improperly, the International Olympic Committee confirmed Sunday. The IOC announced early Sunday it was reallocating the bronze from Monday’s women’s floor final to Romanian Ana Barbosu after the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said Saturday night it would respect the court’s decision and elevate Barbosu to third. The decision came less than 24 hours after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided a scoring appeal made by Team USA coach Cecile Landi during the competition…
The Ho Technical University Auditorium came alive on Saturday, August 3, 2024, as Israel Maweta celebrated a milestone in his illustrious music ministry career with the maiden edition of the Amenuveve Concert. Organized by Events 21 and Selaviv Records, the concert formed part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of Maweta’s impactful journey in gospel music. The event, which was highly anticipated by fans and the local community, did not disappoint. From the moment Maweta made his grand entrance with the Senam Group, it was clear that the night would be one to remember. The audience was treated to a blend of…
Abduweli Ayup has not been back to Kashgar since 2015, and his chances of doing so anytime soon seem slim. The Chinese government has canceled his passport, he said.Sometimes he watches videos on YouTube of his hometown. They do not make him feel better. It feels compulsive, he said, “like eating bad food.”“You know, you want to keep eating it, but afterward your stomach feels upset,” he added. As he watched one video while speaking with a BuzzFeed News reporter, Ayup pointed to a giant sculpture of a traditional stringed instrument by the gates of the city. “See that, that’s…
The United States has won the Olympic gold medal for men’s basketball. They overcame France in a 98-87 thriller on Saturday, proving that they’re still the best international team in the world and erasing memories of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Here are three takeaways from Team USA’s latest win. 1. Mission complete Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are most likely playing in their last international tournament. The trio committed to competing in Paris toward the start of the regular season and proved that they’re still among the best players in the world despite their advancing age. Source link
Gothenburg, Sweden – George Totari’s understated apartment is full of noise and life even in his retirement, as he sits surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren. Soft grey walls typical of a Swedish apartment bear no hallmarks of a home belonging to an internationally acclaimed musician, however. With his long, greying hair, wide-rimmed spectacles and fiery eyes, the Swedish-Palestinian Christian, born in 1946 in Nazareth, remembers his hometown being transformed by illegal Israeli settlements and checkpoints when he was a child. By the 1960s, Nazareth had become a hotbed of Palestinian activists amid a swelling number of internally displaced people.…
Before the Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday in Paris, a number of medal events will happen to finish out the 2024 Olympics. Sunday, August 11 is Day at the Paris Olympics and the final day of competition. While there are definitely few events than most other days, there are still fourteen medal events to watch. The United States will have some big medal chances on Sunday, including the men’s water polo bronze medal match against Hungary, the women’s volleyball gold medal match against Italy, and the women’s basketball gold medal match against home country France. How to watch Olympics…
Stonebwoy has teamed up with Haitian-American rapper, singer, and record producer Wyclef Jean for a new song called ‘’Pray For Me,” which is available for streaming and download on all major digital platforms. The dancehall, afropop-leaning track, produced by Ghanaian-British music maker Sammy Soso, serves as an anthem of resilience and perseverance in the face of life’s hardships. ‘’Pray For Me,” discusses the challenges and adversities of life, urging listeners to remain steadfast and hopeful in the face of hardship. The song opens with a poignant plea for spiritual support as Stonebwoy addresses both his brothers and sisters, asking them…
“I want to apologize to my teammates, my club, my fans, and the city of [Yekaterinburg] for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment that I brought on them,” Griner said in her statement. “I want to also apologize to my parents, my siblings, the Phoenix Mercury organization back at home, the amazing women of the WNBA, and my amazing spouse back at home.”Responding to her sentence, President Joe Biden slammed Russia for “wrongfully detaining” Griner, saying he would “pursue every possible avenue” to bring her home.”It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she…