Sports
July 31, 2024

Rapper Flavor Flav Sponsored the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team So They Could Go to the Olympics

In May, Maggie Steffens from the U.S. women's water polo team, shared a very real plight on Instagram. “Some may not know this, but most Olympians need a 2nd (or 3rd) job to support chasing the dream (myself included!)” she wrote. The athlete added that most rely on sponsors for travel, lodging, and nutrition. “This support means everything to us & impacts our sport more than most.

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Sports
July 31, 2024

Director of Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies Shuts Down Idea He Was Mocking ‘The Last Supper’

The Olympic opening ceremonies are watched by millions of people around the globe and this year's spectacle in Paris was no exception. Breaking from tradition, it was a huge celebration on the River Seine instead of being based in a stadium. There were plenty of heart-stopping moments, from a speedboat filled with Olympic champions to a comeback performance by Celine Dion.

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Cats
July 30, 2024

Stealthy Cat’s GPS Tracker Shows It “Secretly” Trails Dog and Owner

Cats and dogs are often seen as sworn enemies, but despite their hilarious antics and infamous squabbles, they can sometimes surprise us by becoming the best of frenemies. One pet pair perfectly illustrated this in a video shared by their owner. Using GPS trackers by Tractive, the pet owner traced the live location of both pets to show how his cat secretly follows him and the dog every time they go for a walk.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.