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Katie Ledecky: how she became one of the greatest swimmers in history

27Jul

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Katie Ledecky: how she became one of the greatest swimmers in history

Michael Ledecky recalls the moment when his younger sister Katie beat him in a 200m freestyle swim, leaving him puzzled yet proud. Despite being a dedicated swimmer and high-achieving student, he realized Katie was the more talented athlete. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Katie would go on to become one of the greatest swimmers in history, breaking numerous records and winning multiple Olympic gold medals.Their competitive relationship extended beyond swimming, with Katie consistently outperforming Michael in various competitions. As Katie continued to excel in swimming, setting national age group records and dominating at the Olympic level, Michael couldn't help but be proud of her accomplishments.From her humble beginnings as a "truly mediocre swimmer" at a private girls' school...

USA Secures Its First Medal of the Paris Olympics

27Jul

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USA Secures Its First Medal of the Paris Olympics

Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won USA's first medal in the Paris Olympics, a silver in women's synchronized 3m springboard. China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen claimed gold, with Great Britain's Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen finishing third. China secured their second gold medal of the Games.

Britney Spears Clarifies Criticism of Halsey’s ‘Cruel’ Sample of ‘Lucky’

27Jul

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Britney Spears Clarifies Criticism of Halsey’s ‘Cruel’ Sample of ‘Lucky’

Halsey recently released a new song called "Lucky," which samples Britney Spears' 2000 track of the same name. Britney initially expressed feeling bullied by the song in a statement on her X account, but later clarified that she did not feel that way and deleted the negative reaction, calling it "fake news."Britney also mentioned that she loves Halsey and deleted the post out of that love. In the original post, Britney accused Halsey of creating a music video that felt "illegal and downright cruel," causing her to feel harassed, violated, and bullied.She threatened legal action against Halsey. However, Halsey clarified that she had received permission from Britney to record the track and had involved her in the process. Halsey responded to Britney's clarification with a message o...

Marvel Returns to Comic-Con with Exciting Panel on Post-‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Plans

27Jul

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Marvel Returns to Comic-Con with Exciting Panel on Post-‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Plans

Marvel Studios is making a comeback to San Diego Comic-Con with its legendary Saturday night panel, which promises to be packed with surprises and major announcements. There is a lot of excitement among fans for Marvel's session at Comic-Con's renowned Hall H, especially after the company boycotted last year's conference because of the Hollywood strikes that banned authors and actors from speaking on panels.The only confirmed speaker is Marvel President Kevin Feige, who is expected to tease news about the studio's next titles in its "Phase 5" plan and beyond. A number of special guests, possibly stars of upcoming Marvel films like "Thunderbolts(asterisk)," "The Fantastic Four," and "Captain America: Brave New World," will be joining him.Theoretically, Marvel may reveal cast members...

Meghan Markle Advised Not To Endorse Kamala Harris

27Jul

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Meghan Markle Advised Not To Endorse Kamala Harris

Meghan Markle endorsing Kamala Harris could have a negative impact on both women as they receive endorsements from other high-profile figures. The Duchess of Sussex has praised the vice president and has the support of people she respects, like actress Kerry Washington, who recently made a video tribute to Harris.Beyoncé, who previously messaged Meghan, has not formally endorsed Harris but allowed her to use her song Freedom for the campaign. PR expert Edward Coram James believes that a Meghan endorsement would not be beneficial for either of them.The question remains whether Meghan will follow the lead of other celebrities she admires and support the Democratic hopeful. This situation raises concerns about the potential consequences for both women. The Impact of an Endorsement ...

JD Vance Justifies ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment Amid Controversy

27Jul

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JD Vance Justifies ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment Amid Controversy

JD Vance, the Republican contender for vice president, defended his remark on Friday regarding "childless cat ladies" in the face of criticism following the recirculation of his 2021 remarks this week."Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment," he said in an interview on "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM. "I've got nothing against cats. I've got nothing against dogs. … People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said. The substance of what I said, Megyn — I'm sorry, it's true.""These people want to conflate the personal situation here with the fact that I'm making an argument that our entire society has become skeptical and even hateful towards the idea of having kids," he said later.During an appearance on Fox News in 2021, Vance, who ...

Kamala Harris Gained Over 1 Million TikTok Followers Just Hours After Joining

26Jul

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Kamala Harris Gained Over 1 Million TikTok Followers Just Hours After Joining

Vice President Kamala Harris recently joined TikTok and gained over a million followers in just six hours. Since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, the platform has been flooded with flattering content about her, including dance mash-ups and iconic moments.Supporters have turned clips of Harris into memes, highlighting quotes about coconut trees and Venn diagrams. In her first TikTok video, Harris referenced her newfound popularity on the platform and received messages of support and excitement from thousands of commenters.She has now amassed 1.3 million followers, nearing her campaign account's following. While still behind Donald Trump's 9.2 million followers, the accounts are growing at a similar pace.Harris's decision to join TikTok came after B...