American swimmer Katie Ledecky won her eighth career Olympic gold medal and 12th medal overall Wednesday when she dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle with a record-breaking performance. Matthew Futterman, a reporter for the Athletic who's in Paris covering the games, joined CBS News to talk about Ledecky and some of the other Olympic highlights from Wednesday.
Drivers looking for a dependable used SUV have been advised to avoid two well-known models, despite their attractive appearance and good price.
The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row as inflation falls and the economy recovers more slowly than expected
The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row as inflation falls and the economy recovers more slowly than expected. The cut, which had been predicted by analysts, brought the interest rate down by a quarter of a percentage point, to 4.50%. The bank started to trim borrowing costs by a quarter-point on Dec. 21. The Czech economy was up by 0.4% up year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, and increased by 0.3% compared with the previous three months. Читать дальше...
Ellis Dawson has been dubbed the “candyman” after bringing Team USA Tupperwares of candy to Team USA’s basketball team on Wednesday. See which candies athletes and coaches love the most!
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Zheng Qinwen upsets Iga Swiatek in Olympic women’s tennis semifinal, becomes first Chinese person to reach gold-medal match.
Читать дальше...In an order issued on July 1, Health Department said that for 2024-25, the reservation of seats for in-service doctors in certain postgraduate specialities would be withheld for a year. It cited the saturation of vacancies as the reason
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the importance of the AFHQ Civil Services in bridging the armed forces and civilian government. Addressing the AFHQ Day, he urged improvement in skills, better career progression, and adherence to core values. Singh lauded their role in efficient policy-making and reforms, contributing to national defense.
Apple is reportedly gearing up to offer a lower-cost ad-supported TV service following in the footsteps of the likes of Netflix and Disney
An Olympic star had his medal celebrations cut short by injury.
Derry's Daniel Coyle produced an error-free round as Team Ireland qualified in sixth place for the team show-jumping final in Paris.
Congress' Manish Tewari said the proposed legislation entrusted the rule-making powers upon the Centre and encroaches on the domain of the state governments
For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly
It is reported that the West is involved in interference with this process "using well-known scenarios, instruments"
A Delhi court on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and PwD (person with disabilities) quota benefits. Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala said Delhi Police "must also investigate if anyone from inside the UPSC helped Khedkar". The judge also widened the probe in the case and directed Delhi Police to investigate if other persons have availed of benefits under OBC and PwD quotas without entitlement. Читать дальше...
Many residents of Osogbo on Thursday defied early morning light rain and stormed streets for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest against the poor state of the economy. The protesters had started their march from Freedom Park, Osogbo, and moved through the popular MDS road to Olaiya Junction where the protesters, accompanied by armed security operatives, addressed journalists.
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A host of big name banks are closing their doors for good at a number of sites around the UK in the coming weeks
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy's Forrestal-class aircraft carriers, built during the Cold War, marked a significant advancement in sea-based warfare. Designed to accommodate larger airframes and advanced weaponry, these supercarriers were integral to America's military strategy.
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The children they raised do not come here. The grandchildren who brought a sparkle to their eyes no longer climb into their laps. No siblings or in-laws or nephews or neighbors arrive either.
Whether you like it or not the Chicago Cubs are officially getting a jersey patch sponsorship. According to a report from The Athletic, “Chicago-based communication company Motorola and the Cubs agreed to a multiyear deal for a uniform patch and for the company to be the “official smartphone” of the team.” Fans at Wrigley Field […]