Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games have a range of challenges to deal with in order to compete. That includes some who depend on another person to take part in the competition. Monte Francis and our colleagues at France 2 introduce us to a blind runner and his guide, competing for France in the 100 meter and 400 meter races.

Paralympics: 'Like running with a mirror image'

California Highway Patrol -- an organization made world-famous by the 1970s TV series "CHiPs" -- closed the southbound I5 freeway in downtown Los Angeles after the early morning smash. Reports said several vehicles had been involved in the collision, including a large truck carrying frozen fries. Footage from the scene...

CHiPs: French fries spill shuts California highway

Swiatek had looked shaky at times in her first-round victory over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova, but the Polish star, aiming to add a second US Open title to her stash of four French Opens, dominated Japan's Shibahara, who was in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time.

Swiatek storms into US Open 3rd round

In the middle of the afternoon at Flushing Meadows, the searing heat reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). "I'm sweating crazy. What was it, 95 degrees outside? Today was crazy," said American star Frances Tiafoe whose opponent Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third set of their second round clash. Tiafoe...

Players sweat it out as US Open sizzles in crushing heat

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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An exodus of Californians to Nevada in search of better jobs and lower living costs might have an impact on the upcoming presidential election, and Republican voters in Nevada aren't too happy about it.

Exodus of Californians to Nevada could impact results of US election

Greek authorities have started collecting hundreds of thousands of dead fish that poured into a tourist port in the central city of Volos this week after being displaced from their usual freshwater habitats during flooding last year.

Dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding

In honor of National Black Business Month, BET.com is spotlighting trailblazing Black entrepreneurs who are redefining success and paving the way for future generations. The tech industry has evolved dramatically since its early days, beginning with the development of fundamental computing technology and expanding into an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation. Black tech companies are growing and have played a pivotal role in this evolution.

Black Business Month: Black-Owned Tech Companies You Should Know About

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The career market is set for significant changes in the coming years.

10 High-Paying, In-Demand Jobs of the Future That I Would Consider If I Were Planning My Career Now

I recently attended a press event and noticed that men far outweighed women at the event, and according to a new report, that applies at the leadership level, too. The research from the talent acquisition company Tenth Revolution Group was sent to Lifewire via email and shows that between 2021 and 2024, the average percentage of women and non-binary people in C-suite leadership roles (specifically CIOs and CTOs) in NASDAQ-100 tech companies was only 15 percent. Now, that's based on four years of figures, during which there was a slight bump in 2022 when women held 17 percent of those C-Suite positions. In the remaining years (2021, 2023, and 2024), women held only 14 percent of those positions.

Is the Big Tech Boys Club Failing Women?

Afghan para taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi has qualified for the Paralympics, but the 25 year old is fighting for more than just medals. Khudadadi, who was evacuated from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and now lives in France, is fighting for the rights of women in her country. One of the few Afghan women to take part in the Paralympics to date, she'll be competing for the refugee team. FRANCE 24’s Elodie Radenac reports.

Paris Paralympics: Afghan para taekwondo Zakia Khudadadi’s fight for women, refugees

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking skepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a four-year degree. As the youngest generation in the workforce debates the...

Meet the Gen Zers skipping college to take blue-collar jobs and launch trade businesses: ‘One of the smartest decisions I ever made’

Seven in 10 (70%) Irish professionals state that the current 40-hour work week doesn't suit them and a majority (53%) believe a four-day week would improve productivity, according to new research from Robert Walters. A further third (36%) of respondents said that greater flexibility could be the answer to increasing...

New Irish research points towards the end of the 40-hour work week

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Universal Music in Sweden said videos had surfaced of ABBA's music being played at at least one Trump event. "We have demanded that (the material) be taken down and removed," Universal Music AB told AFP in an email. "Universal Music Publishing AB and (record company) Polar Music International AB have...

Stop using our songs, ABBA tells Trump

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes): A Look Back at His Tragic Death

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 HSBC has revealed a shake-up of its senior management, days before its new boss takes over at the banking giant.Georges Elhedery, the group chief executive designate, has led the overhaul of a number of senior roles to help the firm “pursue the next phase of our growth”.Mr Elhedery will take over as group chief executive from Noel Quinn on September 2.On Wednesday, the bank revealed a raft of changes set to take place from the start of October.This will see Barry O’Byrne, currently chief executive of its global commercial banking arm become chief executive of global wealth and personal...

HSBC reveals senior management overhaul as new chief takes reins

Long time crane industry leader Steve Filipov has taken up a new position outside the crane industry. Filipov is part of an international consortium that has acquired Metalliance, a French designer and manufacturer of underground vehicles, specialist materials handling machinery and and other equipment for the road and rail industries. Filipov also takes the role of chief executive officer at the company that will retain its existing name.

Steve Filipov named CEO at Metalliance

Garcia, an 11-time WTA champion who reached the US Open semi-finals in 2022, fell to 92nd-ranked Renata Zarazua in the first round at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, in a lengthy post on X, she shared "just a few" of the messages she has received after defeats, including one telling her to shoot herself and another saying "I hope your mom dies soon".

Garcia decries online abuse after US Open defeat, cites 'unhealthy betting'

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BEIJING (Reuters) - As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability.

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

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Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds?

After a summer of Olympic fever, it's back to business in France. But uncertainty dominates after snap elections earlier this summer returned a hung parliament....

Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds?

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