The Olympic flame has been extinguished by Léon Marchand and Thomas Bach, signaling the end of the Games. Viewers can now look forward to the Paralympics. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre has been spotted on the beach. In culture and trends, Gen Alpha’s new slang is leaving millennial parents puzzled. Why does Iran continue to send amateurs to conduct assassinations in the U.S.? Change is slow in Ferguson, where Black Americans once demanded police reform. RFK Jr.’s campaign seems to be disappearing.
In Paris 2024, the Games concluded with a performance by Tom Cruise and H.E.R., along with the handover to L.A. Jordan Chiles had to return her bronze medal due to a late appeal, according to the IOC. A man arrested in a road rage incident has now been charged with the murder of a neurosurgeon found dead in his home. China has tied the U.S. in Olympic gold medals.
In OUT News, a short documentary explores Drag Story Hour through the eyes of children. Tim Walz’s Gay-Straight Alliance students remember him fondly. Protesters in Bulgaria rally against the ban on LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ in schools. The eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally challenging. An Indian female wrestler was disqualified before a gold-medal bout due to sexual harassment.
Patti Yasutake, known for roles in ‘Beef’ and ‘Star Trek,’ has passed away at 70. The Philippines’ first male athlete to win an Olympic gold medal has sparked #PinoyPride. Mixed-race voters find Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race familiar. Women athletes excelled at the Olympics. U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may lose her bronze medal after a ruling by sports arbitration officials.
Change is still slow in Ferguson, despite calls for police reform. In U.S. news, Oklahoma school leaders reject a plan to track the ‘burden’ of illegal immigration. The oldest Latino civil rights group has endorsed Harris-Walz for president. A report suggests adding ‘street race’ to census forms to better reflect racial differences. Minnesota Latinos feel seen and heard by Tim Walz.
