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Ukraine allowing athletes to face some Russians ahead of Olympics – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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11 months ago

July 27, 2023

www.nbcdfw.com – Associated Press – 2023-07-27 02:16:56

SUMMARY: Ukraine has eased its boycott policy on Russian athletes competing in sporting events as “neutral athletes”, signaling they will no longer bar their own athletes from competing against them. Under the new policy, Ukrainian athletes will only be required to boycott if Russian or Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags or show allegiance to those countries in some way. The change could allow Ukrainian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics next year. However, the implementation details are still unclear. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as “neutral athletes” without national symbols.

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North Texas Hospitals Are Seeing a Spike in Pediatric Pneumonia Cases

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5 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 23:35:10

SUMMARY: Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection with cold-like symptoms, have increased by about 20% compared to last summer. Mycoplasma pneumonia primarily affects children over five but is now seen across all age groups. Health officials attribute the rise in cases to children spreading the infection through close contact at summer camps or swimming pools. The photo courtesy of WFAA, showcases a children's hospital. The content is copyright 2024 WBAP/KLIF.

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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Have Completed Their Merger

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 22:58:35

SUMMARY: Two of North America's largest theme park companies, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, are merging in a deal worth approximately eight billion dollars. The combined entity will operate numerous theme parks, water parks, and resort properties across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Cedar Fair's president indicated that the merger will lead to the introduction of new rides and advanced technologies for park visitors. Post-merger, the company will operate under the Six Flags brand with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The news was reported by WBAP/KLIF on July 1, 2024.

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Trump Ally Steve Bannon Surrenders to Federal Prison to Serve 4-month Sentence on Contempt Charges

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 22:55:10

SUMMARY: Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has begun a four-month prison sentence after surrendering to federal authorities in Danbury, Connecticut. Bannon’s incarceration follows his conviction on contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena related to the U.S. Capitol attack investigation. A judge allowed Bannon to remain free for nearly two years during his appeal, but ordered him to report to prison after an appeals court upheld the conviction. The Supreme Court rejected Bannon’s emergency appeal. Bannon’s legal battle continues, with support from Republican House leaders, who claim the Jan. 6 committee was improperly established. (Source: Associated Press, 2024)

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