The Paris Olympics kicked off with an extravagant opening ceremony on Friday night when an armada of boats carried 10,500 athletes along the Seine — the first outdoor version of the spectacle that was expected to be watched by a billion people. Earlier, a shadow was cast over the event by an act of criminal…
BBC There are few photos of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada (left) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez “They look for him everywhere and the man is not even hidden” go the lyrics to a song by Los Tucanes de Tijuana, in honour of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. The infamous 76-year-old drug trafficker, one of the three founders…
The Paris Olympics will provide an opportunity for South Africa’s skateboarders to show out on the global stage, with 18-year-old Boipelo Awuah looking to finally make her debut after injury in Tokyo four years ago. The street skateboarding sensation from Kimberley in the Northern Cape was already in Tokyo for the Olympics at age 15…
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A Reuters journalist was killed and six journalists from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera were injured in the October attack. A Lebanese photojournalist who was severely wounded during an Israeli strike in south Lebanon has carried the Olympic torch in Paris to honour the journalists wounded and killed in the field. The torch relay, which…
There is nothing like climbing on to a skateboard at the age of 60 to start you thinking about the unforgiving hardness of concrete. It’s my first proper go in about 45 years, and instead of losing myself in the moment, I’m obsessing about x-ray departments and fracture clinics. But I keep going because when…
FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia. One expert applauded the new findings. “Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging; it’s caused by diseases like Alzheimer’s,” said Dr. Sheona Scales, director…
Freddie Prinze Jr Getty Images Freddie Prinze Jr. isn’t confirmed for an I Know What You Did Last Summer return quite yet — but he promises he’s trying his best. “Nothing’s a lock until there’s ink on paper, until the contract’s signed, but I’m definitely talking to them,” Prinze Jr., 48, exclusively told Us Weekly…
Summary and Key Points: China’s investment in aircraft carriers has advanced quickly, positioning the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as a potential regional power. Despite progress, significant challenges remain, including limited operational experience, the need for integrated battle groups, and insufficient global logistics support. -While the carriers may not yet match U.S. capabilities, they serve…