Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Olympics-Athletics-Britain's Hudson-Smith sets up 400m showdown with Americans
By Helen Reid PARIS (Reuters) - Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith came a step closer to his dream of becoming the first Briton in a century to win Olympic gold in the 400 metres, qualifying on Sunday for...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-US win women's 4x100 medley gold in world record time
By Alan Baldwin PARIS (Reuters) - The United States smashed their own world record in the women's 4x100 medley relay to close the swimming meet at the Paris Olympics with the gold medal on Sunday. Aus...
Aug 04, 2024
Neuralink implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Musk says
By Rachael Levy (Reuters) - Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, according to t...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Shooting-Competition should be inside host city, says federation boss
By Amlan Chakraborty CHATEAUROUX, France (Reuters) - Accepting the proposal to stage the Paris Olympics shooting events away from the capital in Chateauroux was a "big mistake" and efforts will be mad...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-China end US reign over men's 4x100 medley relay
By Ian Ransom PARIS (Reuters) - The United States' 64-year unbeaten run in the men's 4x100 metres medley ended at the Paris Olympics on Sunday as China swept to a seismic win at La Defense Arena. The ...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Italy's Errani and Paolini win gold in women's doubles
By Kane Wu PARIS (Reuters) - Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 2-6 6-1 (10-7) to win Olympic gold in the women's doubles on Sunday. Russians Andreeva and S...
Aug 04, 2024
Elon Musk says Fed foolish not to have cut interest rates
(Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates and that it was foolish for the U.S. central bank not to have done so already. Musk's comment, which wa...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Finke breaks world record to win men's 1,500m freestyle gold
By Ian Ransom PARIS (Reuters) - American Bobby Finke smashed the men's 1,500 metres freestyle world record at the Paris Games on Sunday as he retained the gold medal in a thrilling swim. After 30 lung...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Sailing-Kiteboarding stages a show as big cats roar offshore
By Alexander Smith MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Kiteboarding made its Olympic debut on Sunday, with the men and women taking off to cheers from the beach in Marseille on featherweight foiling boards,...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title
By Alan Baldwin PARIS (Reuters) - World record holder Sarah Sjostrom won the women's 50 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, adding to the 100 title the Swede won last week. Australi...
Aug 04, 2024
