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Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 11:09 UTC
Locals call the wave Teahupo'o, which loosely translates to "wall of skulls." In the coming days, Teahupo'o (pronounced "cho-poo"), just offshore of its namesake fishing village on the island's lush coast, will become the site of the second Olympic surfing tournament. The competition was held at the closest reliable surf break to the city, Shidashita Beach. Waves are created by wind, and global winds generally blow toward west-facing beaches, pushing big waves onto them. Unlike the sports with fixed dates, the surfing competition is set to run for four days between July 27 and Aug. 5, whenever conditions look most promising.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 11:02 UTC
Millions of Californians live near oil and gas wells that are increasingly in the path of wildfires, raising concerns about explosions, pollution and infrastructure damage. In short:More than 100,000 oil wells in the western US, mainly in California, are at high risk of wildfires. Nearly 3 million people live within 3,200 feet of these wells, facing heightened health and safety risks. Historic and projected data show a significant increase in wildfire threats to oil infrastructure. González, assistant professor of environmental health sciences at UC BerkeleyWhy this matters:Wildfires near oil wells pose serious health risks and environmental hazards.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 10:58 UTC
In new guidance, a Biden administration task force outlines strategies parents can use to ensure their children are using the internet safely. The Los Angeles superintendent plans to appoint a task force to examine what went wrong — and how to move forward — after a company that built its $6 million AI chatbot went kaput. The task force will look into allegations that the company misused L.A. students’ data before it collapsed under financial strain. | Los Angeles TimesSuperintendent Alberto Carvalho remains committed to the supposed AI revolution in education, but Los Angeles parents are urging the rhetorically high-flying schools chief to pump the brakes and focus on pressing issues including a literacy crisis and student homelessness epidemic. | SophosICYMI @THE74Emotional SupportI’m pleased to announce that Mika has joined the School (in)Security team after an exhaustive, nationwide search.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 10:44 UTC
COMMENTARYMike Freeman: “There’s never been a sports show, of any kind, in any medium, that so skillfully explains the guts of that sport, with a combination of humor and strong opinion, all presented without …
Source:Wall Street Journal
July 26, 2024 10:42 UTC
It doesn't matter that Dershwitz is the reigning world champion in men's saber and a medal favorite at the 2024 Paris Games. Gymnast Simone Biles and sprinter Noah Lyles might be wealthy from their Olympic victories, but they are exceptions. Like many American athletes, Dershwitz cannot subsist on the stipends and bonuses he receives from USA Fencing and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. "It goes to the fundamentals of what the Olympic Games mean to our country," says Carrie Potter, a lecturer in sport finance at Rice University. Though a 9-to-5 job would leave early mornings open for conditioning and evenings for fencing, Dershwitz had seen other athletes struggle with that balance.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 10:40 UTC
At first, my Waymo ride felt unsettling; blind faith, after all, takes some getting used to. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)As we age, we eventually hit a point where we need to lock away the car keys. Passengers are instructed to keep their hands off the wheel while riding in a Waymo driverless car. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Farah Javadi, 74, was strolling by when we asked if she’d like to join us. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 10:26 UTC
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris marks a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games in Tokyo to be delayed until 2021. It is the first time the opening ceremony will take place outside a stadium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRead below for information on the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS: EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEAR'S SUMMER GAMESThe parade will follow the 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine beginning at the Austerlitz Bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes. Live coverage of the opening ceremony is set to begin at 1:30 p.m.
Source:Fox News
July 26, 2024 10:16 UTC
PARIS — To the seven Olympic titles and 15 world championships won during a record-setting track career, Allyson Felix could have added one more distinction: world's fastest mom. The walls are covered with a cartoonish take on the Paris skyline while the floor has a tiny eight-lane track. But providing nurseries and other family spaces at large sporting events like the Olympics don't benefit just those athletes with children. In Paris, Olympic athletes have roommates and share apartments with several other teammates, so bringing children around, even when possible, isn't always welcome. "It's a great starting point," said Felix, who is commentating on the Paris Games for both NBC and Yahoo Sports.
Source:Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2024 09:50 UTC
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July 26, 2024 09:46 UTC
By the numbers: House members take a 6-week summer recess We break down the numbers of Congress' summer recess in a year when campaigning in home states will be crucial and cut lawmakers a little slack since they haven't had a pay increase in 15 years.
Source:ABC News
July 26, 2024 09:39 UTC
A 70-year-old jeeper who went missing for nearly five days along the Rubicon 4x4 trail in Placerville was found Wednesday morning, authorities said. Warren Elliott was “found safe and uninjured” at Hell Hole Reservoir, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Foresthill Fire Protection District said in social media posts. “This is a tremendous relief for Mr. Elliott’s family and friends,” the Sheriff’s Office said. update at 9:15 a.m. 7/24We are happy to share that Warren Elliott has been found safe and uninjured at Hell Hole Reservoir. The Sheriff’s Office said rescuers on off-road vehicles and a National Guard Blackhawk helicopter were tasked with the search.
Source:ABC News
July 26, 2024 09:34 UTC
By Adria CalatayudEssilorLuxottica shares rose after the eyewear giant said Google and other big technology companies showed interest in exploring partnerships after its tie-up with Meta Platforms to make Ray-Ban smart glasses. The remarks came after The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Meta was in talks to buy a stake of about 5% in EssilorLuxottica. At 0859 GMT, shares in EssilorLuxottica trade 7.3% higher at EUR206.90, taking their year-to-date gain to 14%. In addition to Meta, the company has seen interest from Google and other big tech companies in exploring partnerships, EssilorLuxottica's CEO said. The Verge last week reported, citing unnamed sources, that Google approached EssilorLuxottica about putting its Gemini artificial-intelligence assistant in future smart glasses.
Source:Wall Street Journal
July 26, 2024 09:28 UTC
LOADING ERROR LOADINGTeam USA basketball star Stephen Curry scored political points at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, voicing his support for Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency. Curry, the four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA MVP for the Golden State Warriors, praised the potential Democratic nominee’s “energy” at a press conference before the favored U.S. opens play against Serbia on Sunday. Advertisement“It’s a very interesting time for our country, for sure,” Curry told reporters. “Vice President Harris is primed to bring her energy to this campaign and, hopefully, if she’s on the ticket, winning the election, it’s a big deal, to say the least.”Harris, a big Warriors fan and Curry pal who hails from Oakland, visited Curry and his U.S. teammates as they trained in Las Vegas. That was before President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed her.
Source:Huffington Post
July 26, 2024 08:51 UTC