Simone Biles returns to Olympic competition for balance beam final
Widely considered the world’s best gymnast, Biles looked focused and relaxed during a pre-competition practice.
This December phone call offers more bad news for Trump — but good news for America
Notes from a December phone call highlight the importance of key Republicans who withstood enormous pressure from Trump and his allies.
Iraqi authorities denying prisoner rights from arrest to prosecution, U.N. says
Report alleges a labyrinth of unfairness with detainees denied rights at every turn.
Utility giant NextEra adds 1.8 GW of renewables, storage to backlog
NextEra Energy – owner of Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power, and NextEra Energy Resources – added 1.8 gigawatts of renewables and storage to its backlog in the second quarter of 2021, the company reported last week. FPL made significant progress
U.S. women’s water polo team trounces Canada to advance to semifinals
The U.S women's water polo team trounced Canada in the Olympic quarterfinals on Tuesday, earning them a spot in the semifinals and that closer to winning their third-straight gold medal.
‘Hundreds’ to attend Obama’s 60th party as COVID cases surge in US
The White House has defended plans for Barack Obama's 60th birthday this weekend, as America brings back some COVID-19 restrictions due to a surge in Delta variant cases.
‘I stand with the LGBTQ+ community’: Matt Damon denies using homophobic slur
Matt Damon has reportedly denied using the homophobic "F-slur" in his personal life and says he stands with the LGBTQ+ community following a backlash to comments he made in a recent interview.
A year on, politicians accused of hindering Beirut blast justice
Rights groups and families of victims accuse officials of stalling the probe into the devastating port explosion.
Dozens of bodies found in river between Ethiopia’s Tigray, Sudan
Surgeon says he buried 10 bodies over the past six days in Sudan and was told by local, refugees another 28 were found.
Why gymnast Simone Biles has transcended her sport
As far as Biles's achievements go, perhaps those at the Tokyo Olympics have been her most impressive.
ADB, fin firms draw plan to close Asia coal-fired power plants
The speedy closure of these plants aims to reduce the biggest source of carbon emissions.