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The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals
The Conversation Canada via Yahoo Canada News· 24 hours agoDespite the IOC’s optimistic rhetoric, environmental exploitation by host nations, and the suppression of opposition to such exploitation, have remained a troubling feature of the Olympic Games.
DOJ seeks foothold after Supreme Court loss on Jan. 6 obstruction charge
The Hill via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day agoSwaths of Jan. 6 rioters could face resentencing or additional proceedings this summer after the...
The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals
The Conversation· 1 day agoWith the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic ...
Could a Syrian war criminal be attending Paris Olympics? – DW – 07/07/2024
Deutsche Welle· 1 day agoIt showed him standing somewhat awkwardly, unsmiling, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris....
Tokyo Votes for Governor in Race That’s Key to PM’s Fortunes
Bloomberg via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day ago(Bloomberg) -- Tokyo voters went to the polls Sunday to elect a governor in a race that poses a test...
Q&A: How versatile high school athlete Heath Baldwin went from pitcher to Olympic decathlete
Detroit News· 1 day agoAs Heath Baldwin rounded the final corner of the 1,500-meter race, the final event of the decathlon,...
Jessica Springsteen doesn't qualify for US equestrian team at Paris Olympics
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Canada Sports· 2 days agoKent Farrington (horse: Greya), Laura Kraut (Baloutinue) and...site of the Paris Olympics'...
LeBron on Lakers drafting Bronny: 'Dream come true'
New York Times· 2 days ago“When they announced his name, it was something that was super surreal,” LeBron continued. Bronny made his Summer League debut with the Lakers on...
Nikki Hiltz and the History of Trans and Nonbinary Olympians
Time via Yahoo Canada Sports· 2 days agoIn the same Games, mononymous soccer player Quinn became the first trans-identifying person to win...
Vinesh Phogat wins Grand Prix of Spain 2024 wrestling title
Olympics.com· 2 days agoWith just a few days to go for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Indian wrestling contingent got a shot in the arm with Vinesh Phogat winning the women’s 50kg event at the Grand ...