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Project Syndicate 

A Principled and Powerful EU

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical power plays and realpolitik, the EU’s moral authority and commitment to values-based governance are increasingly viewed as quaint and ineffective. A lack of visionary leadership and cohesion have only compounded the problem.

Sports.inquirer.net 

France gets Germany revenge to reach Paris Olympics basketball final

Host France fought off a late comeback from Germany to win 73-69 on Thursday and reach the final of the Paris Olympic men’s basketball. Guerschon Yabusele led Tokyo silver medallists France with 17 points and Isaia Cordinier added 16. Victor Wembanyama finished with 11 points despite another poor shooting performance. France will meet Team USA

TheHill.com 

Willie Brown calls Trump helicopter story ‘creative fiction’

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown said former President Trump’s story about nearly dying in a helicopter with him was not true, calling it “creative fiction.” On Thursday, at a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump said he and Brown were once in a helicopter that was forced to make an emergency landing. “Well,...

OurSports Central 

Homestand Highlights: August 13th - August 18th

SPRINGDALE, Ark. - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will welcome the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) to Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, August 13th f... - TL Northwest Arkansas Naturals

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Welp, better start the car

Minnesotans can take a long time to say goodbye. Here’s one columnist proving the point.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

How Neeraj came to Nadeem’s aid in javelin crisis before Olympics

Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem, elite javelin throwers from India and Pakistan, share a friendship that transcends their nations' traditional rivalry. Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj helped Arshad secure a new javelin after his old one became unusable. This support proved crucial, as Arshad went on to win Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal, while Neeraj took silver. Their bond highlights how sportsmanship and camaraderie can uplift athletes, leading to historic achievements.

TheHill.com 

JD Vance hits CNN anchor for 'imperfect messenger' quip on military records

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) criticized CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Thursday for saying he was an “imperfect messenger” when it comes to attacking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record. Keilar on CNN's Inside Politics discussed the ongoing debate about Walz's military record since he was chosen this week to join Vice President Harris on the Democratic...