The Tokyo Games just keep producing some of the fasted moments the world has ever seen on the track. A day after the men's 400-meter hurdles staged possibly one of the greatest races ever run, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics while you were sleeping: USA women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and baseball all reach semifinals
USA women's basketball, women's volleyball and baseball teams reach semifinals. The 400-meter hurdles delivers another world-record performance. ( read original story ...)
Who is leading Tokyo Olympics medal count? Here’s how each country is performing at the Summer Games
Which countries have the most medals at the Tokyo Olympics? The U.S., China, Japan and the ROC are all near the top of the standings. ( read original story ...)
In women’s park skateboard, Tokyo’s youngest Olympians lean on each other
When 13-year-old skateboarding phenom Sky Brown spoke after winning her bronze medal in women’s park Wednesday in the scorching Tokyo heat, it wasn’t her usual manner of public address. Brown wasn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit hospital care as COVID-19 cases hit new high
Japan’s government is introducing a contentious new policy in which coronavirus patients with moderate symptoms will isolate at home instead of in hospitals, as new cases surge in Tokyo to record ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Grabs the First 3 Skateboarding Golds
A park competition with lip tricks, grabs and aerial spin ends with gold for Sakura Yosozumi of Japan and more youthful celebrating at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Hayashi’s 3 lifts Japan into semis, ousting Belgium 86-85
Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals by edging Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday. Japan joined the U.S. and Serbia in the semifinals of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan racks up skateboarding medals, the long-stigmatized sport gains a foothold
The country's skateboarding community hopes exposure and success will foster acceptance, but remains wary of a newcomers. ( read original story ...)
Olympics carry a question: What does it mean to be Japanese?
Two multiracial athletes, two high-profile roles: Rising NBA star Rui Hachimura carried the Japanese flag at the Olympics’ opening ceremony. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka lit the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medal contenders, possible delays for election results: In The News for Aug. 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Daily: Japan soars to third skateboarding gold
Sign up to myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about Tokyo Olympics news. Japan’s teenage skateboarders continue to dominate the Olympic competition to the delight of the host nation. But their ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Coin Bitcoin SV Appears to Have Faced a ‘51% Attack’
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin SV is under a blockchain attack that appears to have inflicted at least some damage to the network, according to a firm that analyzes system data. ( read original story ...)
Exxaro Tiles IPO opens today: Here’s everything you need to know
The Rs 161.08 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Exxaro Tiles will be available from August 4-6, 2021. It has a price band of Rs 118-120 per share. ( read original story ...)
The IPO Deluge : Gold Rush Or Fool’s Rush?
Prabal Basu Roy - Riding a tiger is a dangerous game with gray rhinos lurking around, , ipo market, ipo bidding, initial public offering, stockmarket ... ( read original story ...)
Auto-tech co Cipia Vision files for TASE IPO
The Israeli company develops and markets two products based on computer vision AI driver monitoring systems. Israeli auto-tech company Cipia Vision has filed a draft prospectus for an IPO on the Tel ... ( read original story ...)
Woman found stabbed at Osaka apartment
A woman was found unconscious and covered in blood by police inside an apartment in Osaka City on Tuesday. According to police, an emergency call came into 119 at around 3:30 a.m., from a man saying ... ( read original story ...)