Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has made a surprising revelation about her participation in the Paris Olympics – she competed while being seven months pregnant. Hafez took to Instagram to share the news shortly after reaching the round of 16 in the women’s saber event. Despite her pregnancy, she managed to upset former NCAA champion Elizabeth Tartakovsky before eventually losing to Jeon Hayoung of South Korea. Hafez expressed her pride at her achievement in Paris.
Tesla is recalling over 1.8 million vehicles due to a hood issue that could pose a safety risk. The recall affects certain models of Tesla vehicles produced between 2021 and 2024, including the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y. The hood latch assembly in these vehicles may fail to detect when the hood is unlatched, potentially leading to dangerous situations while driving.
Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk showed his support for Ukrainian athletes at the Olympics in Paris despite the ongoing conflict in his home country. Usyk visited the Ukrainian House in Paris and witnessed Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan win a bronze medal in the women’s individual saber event. He highlighted the significance of the Ukrainian team’s presence at the Games amidst the challenging circumstances in Ukraine.
A recent study has revealed that the income gap between Black and white young adults has narrowed for millennials compared to Generation X. The study, conducted by researchers at Harvard University and the U.S. Census Bureau, found that the income mobility of Black individuals born in 1992 has improved compared to those born in 1978. However, the study also highlighted a widening class gap between white adults born to wealthy and poor parents.
A tragic incident occurred in Japan where one person died and nearly 150 others fell sick after consuming grilled eel from a local restaurant chain. The grilled eel dishes were sold at a department store near Tokyo, and the affected individuals reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the illness.
A special prosecutor has opposed a request by former movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to be released from prison as she seeks a new trial for her involuntary manslaughter conviction in the 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” The prosecutor argued that Gutierrez-Reed’s motion for release is premature, as she already has an appeal pending in a higher court.
Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy by calling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a dictator following the country’s presidential election. This is not the first time Musk has clashed with political leaders, as he has previously engaged in confrontations with other foreign figures.
Turkey has approved a new law aimed at removing stray dogs from the streets, sparking concerns among animal lovers that many dogs could be killed or mistreated. The opposition has vowed to fight against the law, referring to it as the “massacre law” due to its potential implications for stray animals.
The film “Deadpool & Wolverine” has had an impressive opening weekend, earning $211 million in its first few days in theaters. The movie, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, now holds the sixth highest opening weekend of all time.
In a thrilling match at the Paris Olympics, Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in their 60th and possibly final head-to-head encounter. Djokovic showcased his dominance early on, but Nadal made a strong comeback in the second set before ultimately falling short.
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