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5 August 2024 Griffin Tharpe

Men to Compete in Artistic Swimming at Paris 2024 Olympics: Paving Way for Gender Equality

For the first time in Olympic history, men's artistic swimming will feature at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Originally debuting in 1984 as a women-only event, artistic swimming has undergone several transformations including a name change in 2017. This historic inclusion is part of FINA's push to gender-equalize the sport and expand its global appeal. Men's solo and duet events will join existing competitions for women, taking place at Seine Musicale in Paris.

2 August 2024 Griffin Tharpe

Cardi B and Offset Announce Split and Plan for Divorce in 2023: A Closer Look

Cardi B and Offset have revealed their decision to part ways and initiate divorce proceedings. Married since 2017, they share two children, Kulture and Wave. The split, confirmed by Cardi B's team, follows a period of strain in the relationship, including past infidelity issues. Despite their differences, the couple commits to co-parenting and maintaining mutual professional respect.

1 August 2024 Griffin Tharpe

Kevin Durant and Royal Ivey's Heated Exchange: Behind the Scenes at the 2024 Paris Olympics

During a pivotal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, an intense verbal exchange occurred between Kevin Durant of Team USA and Royal Ivey, coach of South Sudan. The spirited confrontation highlighted both competitive spirit and mutual respect, as South Sudan fought hard but ultimately fell to Team USA. Despite Kevin Durant’s impactful performance, South Sudan still has a chance to advance.

30 July 2024 Griffin Tharpe

Rand Water Maintenance Nears Completion Amid Persistent Water Shortages

Rand Water's infrastructure maintenance project, which began on June 22, is nearing completion, but residents continue to struggle with water shortages. The final phase focuses on Palmiet and Mapleton stations, causing a total of 117 hours of water outages. Full recovery is expected to take several days post-maintenance, with alternative supplies provided in affected areas.

28 July 2024 Griffin Tharpe

Tom Aspinall Challenges Jon Jones After Spectacular UFC 304 Knockout Victory

Tom Aspinall delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Aspinall called out Jon Jones for a title shot right after his win. The event also saw Leon Edwards lose to Belal Muhammad in a welterweight bout, ending his winning streak since 2017. Held in London before a sold-out crowd, UFC 304 highlighted several rising stars, including Paddy Pimblett.