Month: August 2021
Missing Belarusian activist found dead in Kiev, Ukraine police say
A Belarusian activist who was reported missing has been found dead in a park in Kiev, Ukrainian police have said.
Read MoreTotally in sync: Israel’s artistic swimmers dazzle at the Olympics
Eden Blecher and Shelly Bobritsky will take to the pool again on Tuesday for a shot at the finals in the artistic swimming duet at the Tokyo 2020 games
Read MoreHealth and wellness apps maker Palta raises $100M Series B led by VNV Global
Health and wellness apps startup Palta, has raised $100 million in a Series B round led by Per Brillioth at VNV Global, with the participation of Target Global and other existing and new investors. The cash will be used to
Read MoreHeavy gun battle in Jenin between Israeli troops, attackers; 6 Palestinians hurt
Israel Police says counterterrorism troops came under ‘massive fire’ during overnight West Bank arrest operations; 1 Palestinian in serious condition; no Israeli injuries
Read MoreBritain, Germany to begin giving 3rd doses of coronavirus vaccine
UK reportedly set to administer booster shots to those over aged 50 or immunocompromised from September; German authorities to offer the inoculation to vulnerable groups
Read MoreU.S. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher Won’t Play In Women’s Olympic Bronze Medal Match
Naeher was injured in the Olympic semifinal loss against Canada. Naeher landed awkwardly trying to swat the ball away in the first half. She played for a few more minutes and then was substituted out. (Image credit: Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Read MoreU.S. Nabs Olympic Silver In The Fastest Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles Race Ever
The world record was absolutely smashed with the fastest field ever to run the men’s 400 meter hurdles. Norway’s Karsten Warhom took gold and the U.S.’s Rai Benjamin won bronze. (Image credit: Petr David Josek/AP)
Read MoreHe Hired 2 Men to Kidnap His Wife. They Ended Up Drowning.
Lawrence Handley, 53, a business executive from Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty this week to three criminal charges after a plot to kidnap his estranged wife went badly awry.
Read MoreCapitol police officer Kyle DeFreytag dead of suicide – New York Post
Capitol police officer Kyle DeFreytag dead of suicide New York Post Four officers who responded to January 6 attack have died by suicide CNN Third officer who responded to U.S. Capitol insurrection dies by suicide USA TODAY Washington, DC officer who responded to
Read MoreDespite IOC Restrictions, Team USA Athletes Are Protesting at the Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is investigating an act of protest undertaken by a Team USA athlete during a medal ceremony at the Tokyo Games on Saturday—and more demonstrations possible in the coming days. Raven Saunders, 25, a U.S. shot-putter
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