A'ja Wilson
Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight
With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics.
2008
LeBron James Will Be Team USA’s Flagbearer At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
NBA star LeBron James has been chosen to serve as the male flagbearer for the United States at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
14 different brands
Study: Arsenic, Lead, 14 Other ‘Toxic Metals’ Found In Tampons
A recent study found that a number of tampon brands contained lead, arsenic, and other hazardous heavy metals in their products.
brooke mallory
At Least 11 Dead, 64 Missing After 2 Shipwrecks Off Italy
Following a shipwreck off the southern coast of Italy on Monday, a statement from United Nations agencies stated that 64 individuals were also reported missing in the Mediterranean Sea.
allied military forces
NATO Preparing For Potential Ground War With Russia That Could Include U.S. Troop Involvement
NATO is mapping out “land corridors” to allow U.S. troops and other allied military forces to reach the front lines quicker in the event of a much larger European ground war with Russia.
Athens
Olympic Flame Arrives In Marseille, France, As Relay Heads To Paris 79 Days Before The Paris 2024 Games
The Olympic flame has officially reached Marseille, France, amid tight security on Wednesday. In 79 days, the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony commences.
Christians
Greece Becomes First Orthodox Christian Country To legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Greece officially becomes the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize gay marriage in the massive landmark decision.
greece
Protesters Rally To Oppose Bill Allowing Same-Sex Marriage In Greece
Over 4,000 protesters gathered in Athens, Greece to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage.
Elizabeth volberding
Italy Rejects German Museum’s Request For ‘Aryan’ Statue Bought By Hitler
Italy’s culture minister has declined a request by the German State Antiquities Collection in Munich, Germany, asking for an ancient Roman statue that purportedly represented Hitler’s Aryan methodology.
Abril Elfi
13 Crew Members Missing, 1 Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Near Greek Island
A cargo ship has sunk near an island in Greece, leaving 13 crew members missing and one rescued.