The U.S. team is officially set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. President Joe Biden’s campaign officials are scheduled to meet with Senate Democrats on Thursday to address skepticism about Biden’s candidacy. England will face Spain in the Euros final.
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Whether they’re 16 or 60, they’re coming for the gold medal.
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced the final roster of its 2024 Olympic team, with nearly 600 athletes competing in 31 sports in Paris. Gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky and sprinter Noah Lyles are making their Olympic return and leading Team USA, considered gold medal contenders, are expected to send the largest contingent to Paris. The team will include athletes from 46 states and the District of Columbia, ranging in age from 16 to nearly 60. Hundreds of athletes will be competing in their first Olympic Games, with several making their sixth appearance. read more
Democrats remain in battle mode
Democratic senators are scheduled to meet Thursday with several officials from President Joe Biden’s campaign to decide how and whether to continue supporting Biden’s reelection bid.
It’s unclear whether the meeting will be enough. To stop Biden’s bleeding: Several senators have expressed more serious doubts about Biden’s candidacy in recent days, with one directly calling on Biden to step down.
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NATO comes home
President Joe Biden will not only host this year’s NATO summit for 31 U.S. allies, but he will also take part in a press conference on Thursday as the world continues to harshly examine his competence and consistency since his debate fiasco. NATO allies conclude the summit marking the alliance’s 75th anniversary on Thursday after pledging continued support for Ukraine and holding talks on an “irreversible” path for Kyiv to join NATO. read more
Republican majority on Nevada county commission refuses to certify election
Three Republican commissioners in Nevada’s key battleground counties have refused to certify an election recount, sowing new unrest in a community that has become a hotbed of election skepticism, misinformation and ill will toward public officials since the 2020 election. The commissioners make up a majority on the five-member Reno-area Washoe County Commission, which will be responsible for conducting a similar vote after the Nov. 5 presidential election. read more
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Spending a little extra time in space
The week-long trip comes to an end, bringing their stay to 35 days. NASA announced last month that the first astronauts aboard Boeing’s troubled Starliner are not “stranded” at the International Space Station, but the space agency has also set a clear deadline for bringing them home. According to an update on Wednesday, Navy test pilots Barry “Batch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams could stay at the International Space Station (ISS) until later in the summer. Scientists and engineers are working on tests to better understand and resolve issues that arose during Starliner’s launch and flight last month, including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. read more
Photo of the day: Ollie Watkins wins the Euros final for England
Ollie Watkins’ 90th minute goal gave England a 2-1 win over the Netherlands, and late drama in Dortmund set up a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. England have never won the European Championships, finishing as runners-up in the last tournament.
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