25 vintage photos of the first Winter Olympic Games
The first-ever Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, showcasing a variety of sports and athletes. Stacker assembled a collection of photos from those first Games.
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30 examples of sports bringing the world together
In a complicated and divisive world, sometimes all it takes is sports to bring us together or put life into perspective. Stacker curated a list of 30 examples of how sports have unified the globe.
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Danes halt virus restrictions; rest of Europe a patchwork
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark is scraping most pandemic restrictions as the country no longer considers COVID-19 to be “a socially critical disease.” The reason for that is that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark it’s not placing a heavy burden on the health care system and
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Amnesty accuses Israel of apartheid over treatment of Palestinians, prompting angry response
By Andrew Carey, CNN Amnesty International has become the latest human rights organization to accuse Israel of apartheid for its treatment of Palestinians, prompting an angry response from Israel, which has denounced the report as anti-Semitic. Amnesty’s nearly 300-page report, released Tuesday, details “inhuman or inhumane acts of forcible transfer, administrative detention, torture, unlawful killings
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US gold medal hopeful Elana Meyers Taylor in race against time after positive Covid test at Winter Olympics
By Nectar Gan and Lizzy Yee, CNN American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor flew to Beijing last week with her sights set on finally winning her first Olympic gold. But instead of settling in and training for the 2022 Winter Games, the 37-year-old is stuck alone in a hotel room following a positive test for Covid-19
Continue Reading Ottawa to establish hate incident hotline amid reports of racism and anti-Semitism during protests over Covid-19 mandates
By Raja Razek and Chris Boyette, CNN A hotline for people to report hate incidents is being set up in Ottawa as the Canadian capital grapples with ongoing protests over Covid-19 mandates that police say have led to reports of threatening, illegal and intimidating behavior by the demonstrators, rattling downtown residents and workers. “We already
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Swim worlds in Japan postponed for 2nd time to July 2023
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The next swimming world championships have been formally postponed for a second time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will now take place in 2023 in Japan. World swim body FINA the city of Fukuoka will now host the every-two-years championships from July 14-30 next year instead of in May. It’s
Continue Reading India budget leans on infrastructure to spur economic growth
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has included hefty spending on infrastructure projects in its annual budget, looking to spur growth and improve its popularity just ahead of key state elections. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented to Parliament the budget for the coming fiscal year, which
Continue Reading Czechs rely on equipment manager in net for Olympic practice
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Equipment manager Petr Sulan stepped into the net for the Czech Republic’s latest pre-Olympic practice because the three goaltenders on the roster have not gotten to Beijing yet. Sulan was the only goalie on the ice with 10 Czech skaters while the team awaited COVID-19 test
Continue Reading Taiwan firm’s takeover of German chip supplier falls through
BERLIN (AP) — A proposed takeover of German chip supplier Siltronic by Taiwan’s GlobalWafers has fallen through after the German government failed to give its approval by a Monday night deadline. The Economy Ministry said Tuesday that it was unable to conclude in time its examination of the deal, worth nearly 4.4 billion euros ($4.9
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Dolce & Gabbana to drop animal fur in favor of ‘eco’ alternative
Oscar Holland, CNN Dolce & Gabbana has joined a growing list of fashion houses to ban animal fur, announcing Monday that it will use a sustainable “eco-fur” in future collections. In a joint statement with animal rights group Humane Society International, the Italian label said it would phase out fur from this year. It will,
Continue Reading Medal predictions for the Beijing Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — Medal predictions for the Beijing Olympics.
Continue Reading One more Olympic ride: End means a new beginning for White
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Shaun White is making a curtain call. The big question is whether his finale will include a stop at the medal stand. The 35-year-old American will be in his fifth Olympics next week in Beijing. He says he’s at peace calling it a career and
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Sofía Aragón pone el foco en la salud mental tras la muerte de Cheslie Kryst, su compañera en Miss Universo
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — “La sonrisa más grande muchísimas veces oculta profundos dolores”. Con este mensaje la ex reina de belleza mexicana Sofia Aragón lamentó la trágica muerte de Cheslie Kryst, su amiga y compañera en el certamen de Miss Universo 2019, quien murió este domingo a los 30 años. “Cheslie era la mujer
Continue Reading Asian stocks follow Wall St higher with China, Korea closed
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Stock prices in Tokyo and Sydney have followed Wall Street higher while China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year. New Zealand and Jakarta also gained. Oil prices rose. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index gained 0.7%, boosted by gains
Continue Reading Foreign athletes with non-EU shots can compete in France
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Foreign athletes fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in their country are allowed to compete in France — whatever shots they have received — as long as they remain in a health bubble upon arrival, the French sports minister said. Since France introduced a so-called vaccine pass last month making
Continue Reading Sole survivor of capsized boat off Florida coast recalls harrowing ordeal of losing his sister and spending days at sea
By Claudia Dominguez and Ana María Mejía, CNN The sole survivor of a boat that capsized off the coast of Florida last week lost his sister at sea and spent harrowing days fighting to survive, he told reporters at a news conference on Monday. Colombian national Juan Esteban Montoya, 22, was traveling with his sister
Continue Reading Conoce al hombre que puede explicar los primeros 3.000 millones de años de vida de nuestro planeta
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Rocas, acantilados, canteras en la tierra. Puede que no signifiquen mucho para la mayoría de nosotros, pero para el paleontólogo Andrew Knoll están llenos de significado y cuentan una historia que, según él, es mucho más grande y está más llena de giros que cualquier superproducción de Hollywood. Esa historia es
Continue Reading Poulin, Canada’s Captain Clutch, set for 4th Winter Games
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Marie-Philip Poulin grew up in modest surroundings in smalltown Quebec to become one of Canadian women’s hockey’s top players. She’s been nicknamed `Captain Clutch’ for an ability to score decisive goals on the world’s biggest stage. Poulin scored game-winners in Canada’s gold-medal wins at the 2010 and 2014 Winter
Continue Reading ExxonMobil: Pipeline, ship or both for exporting Cyprus gas
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The chief of ExxonMobil’s Cyprus arm says natural gas will remain an important energy source through 2050 and quantities of the hydrocarbon found off the east Mediterranean island nation could reach markets through a pipeline or by liquefying it for transport by ship. The ExxonMobil Cyprus
Continue Reading El Paso group brings discarded food to hungry tables
EL PASO, Texas- An El Paso charitable group picks food headed for the waste bin and brings it to those in need, “Not exactly under the poverty line but not up where people could afford food like the fresh produce a lot of people are getting, so there’s that little gray area and I knew
Continue Reading Ukrainians train in guerrilla tactics in case Russia invades
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV and LORI HINNANT Associated Press KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Some people in Ukraine’s second-largest city are preparing to fight back if Russia invades. Kharkiv is just 40 kilometers (25 miles) from some of the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed at the border. It is also one of the country’s industrial
Continue Reading Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer As college football waits on Caleb Williams to announce where he will be going to school, Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has proclaimed himself the portal king. Ole Miss is assembling one of the most interesting transfer classes in the country, led by former Southern California quarterback Jaxson
Continue Reading Murió Onésimo Cepeda, obispo emérito de Ecatepec
olivertapia (CNN en Español) — La Diócesis de Ecatepec, en México, informó a través de un comunicado que Monseñor Onésimo Cepeda Silva falleció este lunes en la noche. “Manifestamos nuestras condolencias a sus familiares y amigos, deseando para ellos el consuelo y la paz”, dijo la Diócesis en el comunicado. No se informó de inmediato
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No. 10 Kansas, No. 23 Texas set for 2 ranked Big 12 matchups
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer No. 10 Kansas and No. 23 Texas face tests in the Big 12 to headline the AP Top 25 schedule for this week. The Jayhawks visit No. 20 Iowa State then host eighth-ranked and reigning national champion Baylor this week. The Longhorns visit No. 14 Texas Tech on Tuesday
Continue Reading No. 10 Kansas, No. 23 Texas set for 2 ranked Big 12 matchups
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer No. 10 Kansas and No. 23 Texas face tests in the Big 12 to headline the AP Top 25 schedule for this week. The Jayhawks visit No. 20 Iowa State then host eighth-ranked and reigning national champion Baylor this week. The Longhorns visit No. 14 Texas Tech on Tuesday
Continue Reading Alec Baldwin settles case against man he had parking dispute with in 2018
By Mirna Alsharif, CNN Alec Baldwin has settled a lawsuit about a dispute with a man over a parking spot in New York City, according to attorneys involved in the case. The 2018 incident stemmed from an incident between the actor and Wojciech Cieszkowski, who claimed Baldwin “shoved him hard and then punched him in
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Texas is the #7 state with the most COVID-19 worker safety violations
Uplift Legal Funding investigated COVID-19 worker safety violations in Texas using data from OSHA.
Continue Reading Alley leads Portland St. past N. Colorado 79-76
PORTLAND, Ore. — Ezekiel Alley had a season-high 22 points as Portland State snapped its seven-game home losing streak, holding off Northern Colorado 79-76. Daylen Kountz led the Bears on Monday night with 30 points.
Continue Reading Curry heats up late to lead Warriors over Rockets 122-108
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 21 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 122-108 win over the Houston Rockets Monday night. It’s the sixth consecutive win for the Warriors. Houston’s skid at home is up to 11 straight games.
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