Paris Olympics lift off with extravagant opening ceremony

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 sabotage that hit France’s high-speed …

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Who are the arrested drug lords?

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 and, until now, leader of …

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Why I got back on my skateboard — at the age of 60

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 it works it’s incredible. And …

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Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk

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 of research at Alzheimer’s Research …

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Freddie Prinze Jr. Hopes for I Know What You Did Last Summer Return

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 while discussing his new film …

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China Has a Big Aircraft Carrier Question to Answer

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 as powerful propaganda tools and …

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