Archive for August 07, 2016

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Simone Manuel's victory in the pool is a historic triumph

Her landmark win will inspire a generation.

Thomas Gibson fired from 'Criminal Minds'

The actor has been with the show since 2005.

Adele pulls an Adele, invites fan to sing with her on stage during concert

"Adele Invites Fan Up to Sing with Her - oh btw... It was me 😭 "

9 wildlife websites for citizen scientists who want to save the earth

No science degree required.

We asked linguists if Donald Trump speaks like that on purpose

Donald Trump may often do a good "drunk uncle at Thanksgiving" impersonation at his rallies, but amid all that rambling is a man who is precise about what he says, according to linguists.

Olympics official on Rio's green diving pool: 'Chemistry is not an exact science'

The pools for the Summer Olympics mysteriously turned green this week in Rio de Janeiro. Why? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Here's why Olympic medalists don't get flowers at the Summer Games in Rio

Rio 2016 organizers cut flowers from Olympics medal ceremonies as part of their sustainability push.

Sore loser? Hope Solo blasts Sweden and ex-USA coach Pia Sundhage after Olympics upset

Sweden's upset win over the USA in the Olympics on Friday was just the prelude to postgame verbal fireworks.

Joseph Schooling beats idol Michael Phelps to win Singapore's first-ever gold

Joseph Schooling met Michael Phelps eight years ago. Friday night he beat him at the Rio Olympics.

Please behold Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte eating ice bath spaghetti

These guys do everything in the water!