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HER Set to Perform at Paris Olympics Closing, Highlighting Transition to Los Angeles 2028

In a significant cultural handover, HER will grace the stage at the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, performing live at the iconic Stade de France. This performance will not only mark the conclusion of the Paris Games, but will also set the stage for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The acclaimed artist and five-time Grammy winner will sing the US national anthem, which symbolizes the passage of the Olympic spirit from Paris to Los Angeles, which will host the Games for the third time, after the 1932 and 1984 editions. At just 27 years old, the California native boasts…

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By Lily Chang

SpaceX Discusses Starship Recovery Plans Off Australian Coast

Science and Technology

WASHINGTON — SpaceX is currently working with U.S. and Australian authorities to discuss the potential for a Starship landing and recovery operation along the Australian coast. The move marks a significant step toward establishing a stronger foothold for Elon Musk’s aerospace company in the region, according to three people familiar with the matter. After a series of controlled descents by a group of Starships in the Indian Ocean in June, the company is looking to expand its testing operations. These landings and the subsequent recovery of the spacecraft’s thrusters are critical to the rapid reuse of this large spacecraft, designed…

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By Lily Chang

Unrelenting Wildfire Sweeps Through California Amid Scorching Heat

Politics

In Chico, California, an unprecedented wildfire known as the Lamado Park Fire has ravaged a large area, fueled by scorching temperatures and the state’s ongoing drought. Since it broke out on July 24 near the town of C, the fire has burned more than 650 square miles, carving its destructive path north across the western edge of the Sierra Nevada. The fire is currently only 34 percent contained, according to the California Department of Fire Protection. The fire initially expanded rapidly, becoming the largest wildfire ever recorded in California. However, a brief period of warmer weather last week helped moderate…

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By Lily Chang

Russia’s discontent with the Paris 2024 olympics amidst international tensions

Social Responsibility

In the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, amid the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a distinct absence is felt. Russia, barred from participating as a nation due to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, has adopted a decidedly antagonistic stance toward the event. Since the conflict in Ukraine began in early 2022, Russian competitors have faced restrictions, being able to participate only as neutral athletes without national symbols. This year, only 15 athletes represent Russia under these strict conditions. State-affiliated Russian media began highlighting every possible flaw in the games, from minor complaints about meals in the Olympic Village to major…