Crooked Bough News Round-up

— First look: Photos from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

 

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Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.(Image credit: Andy Wong)

— Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says

 

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Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which grew overnight near Chico, Calif. Difficult firefighting conditions are forecast through Friday night.

— Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out

 

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Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President Harris becoming the frontrunner in the race to be the Democratic nominee?

— Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics

 

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Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it's called one of the most dangerous waves.

— Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations

 

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Since the mid-1700s, researchers have classified life with scientific names. But some of them have problematic histories and connotations. The botanical community is trying to tackle this issue.

— A spectacular opening ceremony wowed a global audience despite Paris' on-and-off rain

 

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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony wowed Parisians, fans and most everyone who was able to catch a glimpse of thousands of athletes floating down the Seine to officially begin the Games.

— Kamala Harris faces racism and sexism as she moves closer to presidential nomination

 

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As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a "DEI candidate."

— Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

 

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.(Image credit: Elizabeth White/AP)

— The political implications of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

 

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On the day that former President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, we look at the Republican nominee's relationship with Israel.

— Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo veteran. Now, she's learning how to be a role model

 

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Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR's Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games.

— Notorious leader of Sinaloa drug cartel is captured in U.S. operation

 

at 7/26/24 2:57pm

After a decades long man hunt the defacto head of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel is arrested just outside El Paso. What more do we know about his capture and what impact, if any, will this have on the fentanyl crisis here.

— Polio virus detected in Gaza wastewater raises public health concerns

 

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Wastewater samples taken in Gaza show vaccine-derived polio. Health workers are looking for active cases but have yet to find any. Meanwhile experts scramble to find out where the virus came from.

— The opposition is energized ahead of Venezuela's high stakes election

 

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The opposition is united against longtime leftist President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third term in this Sunday's election amid the country's gravest economic and political crisis in decades.

— An arson attack in France stranded tens of thousands ahead of Olympics

 

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Authorities are searching for the arsonists who set fire to high-speed train infrastructure in France, stranding tens of thousands at the start of the Paris Olympics.

— The 180-shift in the Democratic campaign

 

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Out: Tom Petty. In: Beyonce. We look at what's behind the jarring vibe shifts in the Democratic campaign this week.

— Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?

 

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Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help.(Image credit: Alex Kormann)

— The musical moments (so far) during the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris

 

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The rainy opening ceremony featured a Parisian performance from Lady Gaga, a heavy metal moment with Gojira and a headless Marie Antoinette, plus a golden performance from one of France's most popular performers. (Image credit: Maja Hitij)

— The musical moments (so far) during the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris

 

at 7/26/24 1:19pm

The rainy opening ceremony featured a Parisian performance from Lady Gaga, a heavy metal moment with a headless Marie Antoinette and a golden performance from one of France's most popular performers. (Image credit: Maja Hitij)

— Paris prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony on the River Seine

 

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The amphibious ceremony starts with a float parade on the Seine. The open-air venue has invited serious security concerns.(Image credit: Ricardo Mazalan)

— A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S., Israel and Hamas

 

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For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.(Image credit: Mahmoud Zaki)

— What to know about Venezuela's election, as Maduro faces stiff opposition

 

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Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.(Image credit: Lexi Parra for NPR)

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