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The Summer Olympic Games took over social media timelines with wins, losses and history-making records. Fans captured the trending moments that showed sportsmanship, strength and celebrations.
TOKYO (AP) — A man with a knife stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo Friday. Police captured him after he fled according to fire department officials and news reports. NHK public television reported one passenger was seriously injured, the suspect left his knife behind at the scene, and that he…
Gwen’s picks for Thursday include: The Andrew Cuomo Scandal: what’s next? View Jimmie’s story here. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio tells Gov. Cuomo to “get the hell out” The DOJ announces investigation into the Phoenix Police Department. Protests over the Tokyo Games continue outside the Olympic stadium. The Grammy Awards vow to be more inclusive…
Gwen’s picks for Tuesday, August 3 include: An investigation by New York’s Attorney General found Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women Two more DC police officers who responded to the January 6th Capitol riots have committed suicide First transgender athlete competes in the Tokyo Olympics Simone Biles wins bronze in the balance beam competition,…
Poland granted a visa to Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya Monday, after seeking asylum from her home country of Belarus. The video above shows Tsimanouskaya arriving at the Polish embassy in Tokyo, as well as, clips from an interview with a top Belarusian dissident in Poland. “The Polish side plan to give her assistance to go…
8/3 UPDATE: In her return to competition, United States star gymnasts Simone Biles took the bronze in the balance beam final. Fellow American and all-around gold medalist Sunisa Lee took fifth. On the same day United States star gymnast Simone Biles announced she will compete in the balance beam final, Jade Carey became the second…
As Simone Biles bailed on her attempt at a vault with two and a half twists in Tokyo, gymnasts around the world understood why she did it. Coaches and athletes in the sport use the phrase “twisties” in reference to the moments of panic while airborne. Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness coach Javasio McShine says…
The Olympics are supposed to celebrate extraordinary achievement, but instead the Games are dealing with sexism challenges from its leaders and within the sporting organizations.
Athletes from the Russian Olympic Committee have climbed up to the number four spot at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. As of Friday, July 30 at 11:15 AM EDT, their team has taken home 10 gold, 14 silver and 10 bronze at these games.
Gwen’s picks for Thursday, July 29 include: Sunisa Lee wins Olympic gold in gymnastics all-around competition. Tokyo 2020: why athletes’ mental health is in the spotlight. View Shannon’s story here. Congress passes 2.1 billion dollar security bill. Texas Democrats remain in DC, participate in a committee hearing. Singer Shakira could face trial for tax evasion.
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