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Biles wins silver in final Olympics competition after beam fall

France24.com (en) 

Narrowly missing her chance to get a record-setting tally of five gold medals in one Games, star US gymnast Simone Biles on Monday capped her glittering campaign with a floor exercise silver. After falling from the beam in the first major hiccup of her triumphant return to the Olympics, Biles gave a stellar floor performance and came second to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, who has become the country’s most decorated Olympic athlete with six medals to her name.

Viral Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Breaks Silence After Bulge-Related Incident

«Just Jared» 

Over the weekend, Anthony Ammirati went viral for his Olympics pole vaulting mishap, involving his bulge. Now, the 21-year-old athlete has released a statement on the issue. If you didn’t see, during Anthony‘s pole vault, his package dislodged the bar as he went over top. Keep reading to find out more… Anthony told the French [...]

The Beef Boom: China’s Strategic Pivot to Latin America

«The Rio Times» 

Frozen beef has surged to become one of the top five imports from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to China in 2023. This change surpasses refined copper. According to a study by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre, this marks a significant milestone in trade dynamics. China’s appetite for beef has grown exponentially over […]

Aurora Raises $483 Million From Public Offering

Ttnews.com 

Aurora Innovation raised $483 million in a public stock offering this week as the autonomous trucking company looks to fund operations beyond its commercial launch later this year.

Toxic flooding vulnerability mapping and nature-based solutions

Phys.org 

Galveston Bay and Houston areas are no strangers to flooding. Floodwaters from any number of sources often bring massive threats to life, infrastructure and property. They can also carry hidden dangers in the form of toxic chemicals from nearby industrial facilities, which not only endangers the environment and those caught in the floods but also relief and rescue workers.