Analysis: Athletes criticize Covid measures Olympics. That's just daily life for many. - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

Many athletes from Western countries were stunned by the stringent Covid-19 restrictions they met upon arrival in Beijing for the Winter Olympics in recent weeks. Some were placed in isolation for weeks after testing positive, while others complained about the bland food served in quarantine.

Julian Assange returns home a free man after U.S. plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a U.S. court.

Palestinian man describes being shot, beaten and tied to an Israeli army jeep. The army says he posed no threat.

When Mujahid Abadi stepped outside to see if Israeli forces had entered his uncle’s neighborhood, he was shot in the arm and the foot.

Julian Assange arrives home in Australia a free man after U.S. plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a U.S. court.

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Progressives form 'Global Migration' caucus to reshape U.S. immigration debate

House progressives are forming a new caucus to focus the U.S. immigration debate on fixing causes of migration rather than controlling the southern border.

One month and counting: The first post-pandemic Olympics are finally within sight

PARIS — In exactly one month, the planet’s most gifted athletes will float down the Seine in Paris to celebrate the first Olympics since a world pandemic truncated consecutive Games.

NY blockbuster: Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in trade from the Nets

Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, two people with knowledge of the details said Tuesday.

Veteran debate advisers say Trump and Biden should come out swinging

For all the memos and briefing books that presidential candidates absorb, there comes a time during debate prep when an aide simply needs to step forward with a bit of helpful, plainspoken encouragement.

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Chuck Todd: Who has the most to lose in Thursday’s debate?

The Biden and Trump campaigns would love nothing more than the post-debate conversation to be about the other candidate.

Biden announces pardons for veterans convicted under military law prohibiting gay sex

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will use clemency authority to pardon former service members who were convicted of crimes because of their sexual orientations or gender identities.

NATO allies select Netherlands’ Mark Rutte as next secretary general

NATO allies on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO’s next boss, as the war in Ukraine rages on its doorstep and uncertainty hangs over the United States’ future attitude to the transatlantic alliance.

States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, U.S. says

Many states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment, the U.S.

Is Putin’s Ukraine obsession distracting from a rising threat at home?

The attacks on synagogues and churches in Dagestan appear to have been Islamist extremism, a rising threat with Vladimir Putin's focus on war in Ukraine.

Plant-based meat substitutes may be healthier for the heart than real meat, new analysis suggests

Plant-based meat alternatives, despite being ultraprocessed, may be healthier for the heart than meat, a new report suggests.

Growing wildfire in central Oregon chars 1,700 acres, prompts evacuations

A small wildfire in central Oregon quickly spread Tuesday, charring around 1,700 acres by nightfall and triggering evacuations while leaving thousands without power.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal Israel critic and 'squad' member, loses primary

NBC News projects George Latimer defeated Jamaal Bowman after a bitter and expensive Democratic primary in New York’s 16th District.

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists said Tuesday in prepared before a House subcommittee.

Closeup look at American pier off Gaza that has struggled to deliver aid

Traveling with the U.S. military, NBC News' Courtney Kube got a first-hand look at the American temporary pier system anchored to the shore in Gaza. The pier was announced with great fanfare by President Biden, but has only delivered aid for 17 of the last 40 days, largely due to weather issues. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports.

Here are the players to watch for in Thursday's NBA Draft

Get up-to-date information on the 2024 NBA draft, including which channel to tune into, what time it's happening and what to look out for this year.

Nikki Haley’s supporters are still up for grabs in key states

In bellwether Erie County, almost 1 in 5 GOP primary voters backed Haley after she dropped out. Now, they are without a political home heading into November.

Specially trained dogs arrive to help Jay Slater search

Jay Slater was last heard from when he called a friend to say he had "no idea" where in Tenerife he was.

Victorious Raducanu 'doing things at own pace'

Emma Raducanu continues her Wimbledon preparations with an assured victory over Sloane Stephens at Eastbourne.

The lowdown on what the different parties are promising

Explore the manifestos of the main parties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and compare their policies on key issues with this interactive guide.

Tories pull support for candidates over bet scandal

Both Craig Williams and Laura Saunders are being looked into by the Gambling Commission.

Our interactive guide to the latest voting trends

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Malen's own goal gives Austria early lead against Netherlands

Netherlands forward Donyell Malen puts the ball into the back of his own net and opens the scoring for Austria in their Euro 2024 Group D game in Berlin.

Live BBC report interrupted by man with gun in Nairobi

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

England's Earps set to leave Man Utd and join PSG

England goalkeeper Mary Earps is set to leave Manchester United and sign for French club Paris St-Germain on a free transfer.

Gifts and displays given as Japan's emperor visits Palace

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan taking part in a three-day state visit to the UK.

Post Office: Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress rejects apology

Ex-Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins says sorry to Seema Misra but she says it is "too little, too late".