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Kim Jong Un, Trump And Russian President's Look-Alike Spotted At The 2024 Olympic Games In Paris
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 9:24am | 889In an unexpected turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, lookalikes of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise appearance, adding a dash of political satire to the games. What Happened: Australian music producer...
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Taylor Swift's Austrian Concerts Canceled Due To Terror Threat — Suspect Allegedly Linked To Islamic State: 'Tragedy Prevented,' Says Chancellor
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 8:53pm | 497Taylor Swift’s three scheduled concerts in Vienna have been canceled due to a confirmed terror threat at the venue. What Happened: The Austrian government confirmed a planned attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, leading to the cancellation of the concerts for safety reasons. The organizer,...
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Taiwan Celebrates Historic Olympics Badminton Win Over China Amid Political Strains: '...Chance To Prove Strength And To Affirm Our International Status'
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 4:29am | 493In a politically charged contest, Taiwan rejoiced over its men’s doubles badminton gold medal triumph against China at the Paris Olympics. What Happened: Taiwan’s reigning champions from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Wang Chi-Lin and Lee Yang, secured a thrilling three-game victory over...
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Amazon Says Trump Assassination Attempt And Paris Olympics Responsible For Lower Q3 Revenue Forecast, Shares Slide In After-Hours: 'Customers Only Have So Much Attention'
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:28pm | 658Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has attributed its disappointing revenue forecast to the ongoing Paris Olympics and the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Amazon’s finance chief, Brian Olsavsky, cited the current news cycle as a major reason for the...
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Simone Biles Makes History In Paris, Snoop Dogg-Led Olympic Pin-Trading Frenzy Expected
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 6:06pm | 580Over the centuries, Olympics traditions linking sports and culture include the torch relay, the Olympic flame that's always lit, the Parade of Nations and the release of birds of peace, which dates back to the revived Olympics in 1896. Who can forget one of the most stirring moments in Olympic...
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Arson Attack Targets Paris Railways Ahead Of Olympics Opening Ceremony: What You Need To Know
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 11:25am | 367The high-speed rail system in France, the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, was the target of coordinated arson attacks on Friday ahead of the event’s opening ceremony. What Happened: The attacks were carried out on Friday morning. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal divulged information...
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Apple Maps Adds 'Wow' Factor To 2024 Summer Olympics By Adding 3D Models Of All Venues In Paris
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 12:55am | 614A week before the 2024 Summer Olympics commences, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced significant updates to its Maps app and other features. What Happened: Apple has revamped its Maps app for Paris, the host city of the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled to commence on July 26. The...
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Bernie Sanders Congratulates French Left For Defeating 'Right-Wing Extremism,' Says the Message Is Simple: Lowering Retirement Age, Raising Minimum Wage 'Very Popular'
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 9:20pm | 712Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded the French Left for their victory over right-wing extremism. He emphasized the popularity of policies such as lowering the retirement age and increasing the minimum wage. What Happened: In a series of tweets on Sunday, Sanders praised the French Left for their...
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Caitlin Clark Not Selected For US Olympic Basketball Team Roster, WNBA Rookie Will Miss Paris
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 5:05pm | 501Despite her rising stardom and impressive accomplishments, USA Basketball has decided not to include Caitlin Clark on its 12-player roster for the women's competition in Paris, reported ESPN Saturday, citing various sources. The U.S. has won gold in women's basketball at every Olympics since 1996,...
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Fake Tom Cruise Documentary Becomes Part Of Russian Influence Campaign To Target Paris Olympics: Report
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 8:21am | 619Pro-Russian propagandists are reportedly intensifying their efforts to discredit the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics and weaken Western support for Ukraine. What Happened: Sources revealed that the campaign includes using AI to mimic actor Tom Cruise‘s voice in a fake documentary criticizing...
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Taylor Swift Outscores Olympics? Pop Star's Paris 'Eras Tour' Leg Eclipses World's Biggest Sporting Event In Drawing American Tourists
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 3:02am | 752Taylor Swift‘s concerts in Paris are reportedly drawing more American tourists than the 2024 Summer Olympics, data from luxury travel agency Embark Beyond reveals. What Happened: According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday, Swift’s four performances at La Défense Arena —...
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Brittney Griner Not Selected For US Women's Olympic Qualifying Roster
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 11:09pm | 538Brittney Griner, the WNBA All-Star who spent 10 months in a Russian prison before being released in a prisoner exchange in Dec. 2022, was not among the 12 players named Sunday to a US national team squad. Griner, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and star center for the Phoenix Mercury was among 18...
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Sportswear Brands Go To The Olympics In 2024: Paris Games To Showcase New Brands
Friday, December 8, 2023 - 11:21am | 668Adidas (OTC:ADDDF), the German sportswear maker, has had an uneasy 2023 — dropping the top-selling Yeezy brand following anti-semitic remarks by its curator Kanye West, which cost the company around $1.3 billion in sales. But it’s on the turnaround. Third-quarter results on Friday were better...