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After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:50am
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.
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Source: City, Atlético agree €75m+ Álvarez deal

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:44am
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have agreed to a deal for striker Julián Álvarez, a source told ESPN.
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A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:39am
The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:22am
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.
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NPR wants to know: How is your grade-school student preparing for a successful year?

NPR World - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:09am

As a new academic year approaches, NPR wants to hear from elementary, middle and high school students. What's one tip you have for ensuring a successful year?

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The top breakout soccer stars from the 2024 Olympics

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:54am
With a host of young players on display in France, we look at a list of the breakout stars from the tournament.
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Debate over: Simone Biles is the greatest Olympian by any measure

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:54am
After the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles has settled any debate: No matter the metric, she is the greatest.
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U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:40am
The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.
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U.S. surfer Marks wins women's gold in Tahiti

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:38am
U.S. surfer Caroline Marks won gold in women's surfing Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the men's gold.
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Training camp battles to watch for all 32 teams: QB1 jobs up for grabs

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:37am
We picked out the top position battles to keep an eye on as training camp and preseason roll on.
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Transfer Talk: PSG open talks with Man United for Sancho

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:37am
PSG are holding talks with Man Utd over a move for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
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Source: Barça reach agreement for Olmo transfer

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
Barcelona sporting director Deco has agreed to Leipzig's terms to complete the signing of Dani Olmo for €60 million ($65.6m), a source has told ESPN.
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Onana: Man Utd will take more risks next season

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
André Onana has told Manchester United fans to prepare for Erik ten Hag's team to take even more risks next season.
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Yoro to return in three months after foot surgery

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro will return to action in about three months following successful surgery on his foot injury, the Premier League club said on Monday.
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PSR forces academy player transfers - Maresca

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said Premier League clubs are having to transfer academy players due to the league's profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
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Bonmatí: Barça connection driving Spain success

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
Aitana Bonmatí has said she believes the Barcelona connection in the national team has driven Spain's success.
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USWNT bolstered by return of Coffey, Davidson

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:36am
Sam Coffey will return after missing the team's quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension, and Tierna Davidson, who began the tournament as one of the USWNT's starting center-backs, is getting closer to playing again.
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Smith, Girma dazzle for new-look USWNT as Olympic gold medal awaits

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:15am
The USWNT's mix of talent, coaching and fortitude has propelled it to the 2024 Olympics gold medal match, well ahead of schedule under new boss Emma Hayes.
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Team USA men's basketball moves on to semifinal round and more from Tuesday in Paris

ESPN - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:11am
A handful of Americans, including Gabby Thomas, earned medals on the track, while the USWNT secured a trip to soccer's gold medal match.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:02am
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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