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Japanese Mayor Draws Rebuke For Chomping Olympian’s Gold Medal
If you didn’t earn it, you don’t get to bite it. It’s pretty simple, really: Never…
World Records 200 Million COVID-19 Cases As New Variant Wreaks Havoc On Unvaccinated
More than 4.2 million people have died worldwide from the virus. The coronavirus pandemic has hit…
There’s A Poignant Story Behind The Medalists’ Bouquets At The Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Of course, an Olympic medal has significance. But the bouquet of flowers that…
Belarus Olympian Showed Japanese Police Translated Plea For Help On Phone
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who criticized her coaches at the Tokyo Games…
AU begins distribution of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Africa
The African Union has announced the commencement of monthly distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Mulled Move To New Zealand, Governor-General Says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The queen’s representative in New Zealand said Prince Harry and Meghan…
Tokyo’s COVID-19 Cases Hit Another Record High During Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo reported 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, hitting a record since…
Instagram blocks gold medallist Elaine Thompson who shared race win
Thompson-Herah blocked for sharing videos from her races on her Instagram account. Olympic gold medallist sprinter…
WHO Seeks COVID-19 Booster Shot Moratorium So Other Countries Can Catch Up
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on…