If you're looking for the best beef in the land, a ranch in northern Washington, right near the Canadian border, is a good place to start. Snake River Farms is an American pioneer of Wagyu, a style of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s extreme heat takes toll on athletes at Tokyo Olympic Games
Every Olympics makes history, but this year could go down in the record books as the hottest summer games ever. Some experts say Tokyo's extreme conditions are a preview of what's in store for future ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Give them something shiny? IOC oblivious to Japan’s attitude about Olympics
The International Olympic Committee would like to think the country's gold-medal tally will change Japan's attitude toward the Olympics, but it won't. ( read original story ...)
A crypto chief explains why investors need to ignore short-term price drops in bitcoin – and says innovation will always be way ahead of regulation
When you take the long-term horizon, you don't look day-to-day, or month-to-month,' MoonPay's CEO told Insider. ( read original story ...)
Olympic host Tokyo’s daily coronavirus cases hit new record
The Olympic host city Tokyo registered a record 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, authorities announced, as rising infections put pressure on hospitals. ( read original story ...)
Two Georgian judo athletes ejected from Olympics after going on Tokyo sightseeing trip
Everyone at Tokyo Olympics must follow strict COVID-19 protocols, including not sightseeing or using public transportation for first 14 days in Japan. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo sees virus record at Olympics midpoint
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Tokyo totaled 4,058 people, a daily record, city hall said Saturday, fanning worries as Japan’s capital plays host to the Olympic Games. Critics have long said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip
"We took away accreditation as we believe going out of the athletes' village for sightseeing is something that should not happen," said Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masanori Takaya. Takaya told a briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Crowds of Japan’s triathlon fans defy spectator ban
Defying sweltering heat and a ban on spectators, crowds of fans thronged the streets of Tokyo on Saturday for the chance to see an Olympic triathlon up close. Spectators aren't allowed at most ... ( read original story ...)
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Japan’s baseball team advances
Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool. Same for Caeleb Dressel. And Japan won again in baseball's return to the Olympics. Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle, finishing her grueling ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Latest: France Beats Japan for Mixed Team Judo Gold
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: France has beaten Japan to win gold in the first-ever ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics while you were sleeping: Katie Ledecky finishes Games strong; Simone Biles out of two events
Saturday's early action saw Katie Ledecky hit the pool for the final time these Olympics, Novak Djokovic get upset and an update on Simone BIles. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Women’s 100m, Team USA baseball vs. Korea close out Saturday; Novak Djokovic fails to medal
The title of fastest woman alive is on the line Saturday night in Japan. Team USA baseball plays Korea. Novak Djokovic fails to medal. ( read original story ...)
China’s Central Bank Says It Will Keep Pressure on Crypto Market
China’s central bank vowed to maintain heavy regulatory pressure on cryptocurrency trading and speculation after escalating its clampdown in the sector earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo Games beach volleyball, anything but business as usual
Love Rollercoaster” was blaring from the speakers at Shiokaze Park, but for American beach volleyball players Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil, it was another ride on the rollercoaster of weirdness as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Mexico 7-2 at Olympics behind Yamada’s 4 RBIs
Former Central League MVP Tetsuto Yamada had four RBIs and broke open the game with a three-run homer, Hayato Sakamoto went deep off former big league pitcher Manny Bañuelos and Japan beat Mexico 7-4 ... ( read original story ...)