The internet is buzzing after a video of Sen. JD Vance criticizing Kamala Harris resurfaced, calling her and other Democratic figures “childless cat ladies.” Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed Congress amid the conflict in Gaza. The Olympics began with a loss for the U.S. men’s soccer team. President Biden has pledged to spend his last six months in office focusing on strengthening the U.S. and remaining a leader in the free world.
Protesters boycotted Netanyahu’s speech, and clashes occurred outside the U.S. Capitol. A software update from CrowdStrike caused issues for millions of Windows devices, leading to disruptions in various industries. Diaba Konaté, a breakout star in NCAA basketball, is unable to play for the French national team in the Olympics due to laws on secularism banning religious symbols or clothing.
The Paris Olympics started with men’s soccer and rugby sevens matches, with France defeating the U.S. men’s soccer team. Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. The resurfaced video of Vance’s comments about Harris has caused controversy, while the conflict in Gaza remains a focal point of international attention. Biden’s pledge to focus on the U.S. in his remaining months as president has garnered interest, as has the impact of the software update on Windows devices. onActivityResultKonaté’s inability to play in the Olympics due to religious clothing restrictions sheds light on issues of religious expression in sports. The Olympics, political speeches, and software updates have dominated recent news headlines.
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