Olympic sailing champion Hannah Mills says the disruption and uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is "mentally draining" as she prepares for the delayed Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
‘Everybody determined’ to get Tokyo Games going – Bach
The entire Olympic movement is united in its determination to ensure the Tokyo Games happen in July and August, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said in a video message to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics set to kick off in six months amid Covid pandemic
Organizers say there will be frequent testing, restrictions on how long athletes can stay in the Olympic Village, and a radical rethink of the opening ceremony parade. ( read original story ...)
Venice, Paris, Tokyo . . . Carbis Bay: Cornish locals bemused at the choice for June’s G7 summit
News that Carbis Bay, the suburban neighbour of St Ives, will be hosting the G7 meeting of world leaders has barely sunk in among its population of retirees and holiday home owners.Venice, Paris ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s dilemma: how to call off Games while saving face
For the time being, at least, there are no visible signs at all that Japan’s Olympic dream has died. In front of Tokyo Station the digital clock is still counting down the days, hours and seconds ... ( read original story ...)
Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?
Just about everybody, especially the organizers in Japan and Switzerland, want the Tokyo Olympics to open on July 23 — as scheduled. And yet, 2021 is starting on a similar ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bankers And Crypto-Twitter Perennially In Opposition; Analysis Of Scale Of Crypto-Crime And The Prospect For Regulation
The struggle between regulation and innovation in light of the crypto-currency crime report and remarks by Christine Lagarde and Janet Yellen. The two most powerful personalities in finance. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Talks TAG Heuer, Louis Vuitton, and Fashion Off The Court
Known predominantly for being one of the world's top tennis players, Naomi Osaka recently added a few more bragging points to her already-studded resume! We caught up with the 23-year-old to chat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and IOC deny that Olympics will be cancelled
Japan and the IOC stood firm on Friday on their commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and denied a report of a possible cancellation, although the pledge looks unlikely to ease public ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest Crypto Fund’s 40% Premium Evaporates During Meltdown
The biggest Bitcoin fund’s hefty markup is collapsing amid concern investors are racing for the exit amid the cryptocurrency’s plunge this week. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s Volatile Week Rattles Faith in Crypto Resurgence
The sharp selloff in Bitcoin this week is stoking fresh questions about the sustainability of the cryptocurrency boom. ( read original story ...)
Is going public the right move for Grab?
We examine what an IPO could do for Grab and explore how this startup is making private market securities accessible to individual investors. ( read original story ...)
“Who Did This”: Naomi Osaka After Becoming Part of a Viral Bernie Sanders Meme
The Bernie Sanders memes are getting quite a popular day by day. Meme makers are inserting his picture in almost every single post in order to gain likes and views. Recently, World No.3 Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Games may have to be held behind closed doors, says Lord Coe
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 may have to be held behind closed doors if they are to go ahead this year, athletics chief Lord Coe says. ( read original story ...)
Light magnitude 4.6 quake hits 69 km northeast of Iwaki, Japan early morning
Just 17 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Iwaki, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima, Japan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Saturday 23 January 2021 at 1:04 am local time, at a moderately ... ( read original story ...)
International Olympic Committee denies reports that Tokyo Summer Games will be canceled
The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government are denying that the already postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be permanently canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, a ... ( read original story ...)