Friday, August 2, 2024

Olympic Boxer Sticks Up for Rival in Gender Hubbub (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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August 2, 2024
 
The Big Rundown
Outcry continues to swirl around an Olympic women's boxer who some say shouldn't have been fighting other women. Keep reading
 
More Big News
Vice President Kamala Harris clinched the Democratic nomination on Friday, reports Politico. Keep reading
 
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
Australian Olympic surfer Ethan Ewing and team coach Bede Durbidge are from North Stradbroke Island in Queensland, as is surfing judge Ben Lowe—and sports authorities were not happy to see a photo of the three men together. Keep reading
 
Don't Overlook
Funds donated to LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD paid for a $22,000 private flight and $25,000 vacation rental for its president and CEO, the New York Times reports, noting the spending may have violated IRS rules and the nonprofit's own. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
They say the universe always balances out, and for one South Carolina woman, that certainly seems to be the case. Keep reading
 
Science Buzz
Every so often, a study emerges touting the benefits of eating chocolate, with dark chocolate earning special praise. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
NFL fans got their first look at one of the biggest rule changes in league history Thursday night, and the early reviews weren't exactly scintillating. Keep reading
 
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