Weekly News Recap: July 19, 2024

Alvaro Morata of Spain lifts the UEFA Euro Henri Delaunay Trophy after his team's 2-1 victory over England in Berlin on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The future is already here – it's just not evenly distributed. -- William Gibson

SOME GOOD NEWS

VIDEO: Allyson Felix introduces nursery for athlete moms at Paris 2024 Summer Olympics (CBS) #SoSmart "Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in history, understands the challenges athlete moms face. The retired sprinter and mother of two is advocating for Olympic moms, leveraging her experience to provide them with better support during the upcoming Paris Olympics."
VIDEO: Woman swept to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach rescued 37 hours later and 50 miles away (AP News) Amazing rescue! "Japan’s coast guard launched a search for the woman, identified only as a Chinese national in her 20s, after receiving a call [...] from her friend saying she had disappeared while swimming at Shimoda, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Tokyo."
They fled from their home countries. Now, they’ll compete in Paris for the Refugee Olympic Team (AP News) #FasterHigherStrongerTogether "They compete under the same flag but speak different languages and come from different parts of the world. After fleeing war and persecution at home, 37 athletes from 11 countries will compete in the Paris Games as part of the Refugee Olympic Team."
460 years after it sank, this ship is almost ready to sail again, thanks in part to Canadian know-how (CBC) I love that Parks Canada played a role in this. "In a large covered workshop on the coast of Spain sits Xabier Agote's life's work. Teams of craftsmen are using hand tools to shape each wooden piece of a Spanish galleon. It's been hundreds of years since ships like this were built in the Basque Country, and learning how was one of the biggest challenges."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

US Olympic fundraising team sets audacious goal of raising $500 million by 2028 (ABC) Great way to launch a campaign. "The fundraising arm for the U.S. Olympic team is revving up a donation drive aimed at raising $500 million by the time the Summer Olympics return to Los Angeles in 2028. Organizers rolled out the program [...] hoping to use the momentum of this year's Olympics [...] to bring in funds for the 4,000 to 6,000 athletes who compete for spots at both the Summer and Winter Games, about 800 of whom land on the U.S. rosters over a four-year period."
Men, community members play a role in preventing intimate partner violence, experts say (CBC) "Offering resources before domestic disputes escalate into intimate partner violence (IPV) is key, two experts say in wake of the deaths of four family members in Harrow, Ont., that police have linked to IPV. Joyce Zuk is executive director of Family Services Windsor-Essex, which has two programs to help people who identify as male with their anger."
Calgary woman charged in hot car dog death (Daily Guardian) #Heartbreaking "A Calgary woman is facing charges for the death of her dog, which died after being left in a hot car on Canada Day [...]. Police say they were called to the area at 5 p.m. [...] for reports of a dog in distress inside a vehicle. They arrived to find the dog lying unresponsive on the floor of the vehicle. The windows were up and the doors were locked."
Can homelessness be ended? Prince William says yes — and he's trying to get others to help (CBC) I hope so. "He apologized for his raspy voice — a result of cheering on England the night before as it captured a spot in [the] Euros 2024 soccer final — but Prince William was firm [...] in his ongoing effort to promote a cause he has put at the heart of his philanthropic endeavours. 'Homelessness is a complex societal issue, and one that touches the lives of far too many people in our society,' he said. 'However, I truly believe that it can be ended.'"
What happens now after attempted assassination at Trump rally? U.S. history may have the clues (CBC) "American history is repeating itself in a most macabre way."
Spain beats England 2-1 to win record 4th men's European Championship title (CBC) Congrats España!! "Spain won a record fourth European Championship title [...] after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on. Oyarzabal slid in to poke home Marc Cucurella's cross, just when the game at Berlin's Olympiastadion seemed destined for extra time after the latest show of resilience by England at the tournament." RELATED: Everything to Know About Lamine Yamal, the Spanish Teenager Dominating EURO 2024.
Alex Janvier and his magnificent art remembered by fellow artists and curators (Edmonton Journal) “'I think Alex recognized that he had been given an opportunity to be an artist,' said Art Galley of Alberta’s executive director Catherine Crowston, 'and he saw this as both an opportunity and a responsibility. Art gave him a voice, and he always used it to speak on behalf of his people and community.'”
Athletes find a fierce opponent in climate change (CBC) "In the world of elite sport — and the kids who dream of getting there one day — playing through pain is a reality. When it comes to heat, that can be deadly, says University of Toronto sports ecologist Madeleine Orr."
Agreement-in-principle reached to modernize Columbia River Treaty (CBC) We recently travelled through BC, down through Washington State and Oregon. Much of our trip was along this magnificent river, its many dams, and its resulting reservoirs. This watershed is one of the most important on the planet and I am glad our multinational agreement is being refreshed. "An agreement-in-principle to modernize the Columbia River Treaty is being heralded as a major milestone following years of negotiations between Canada and the U.S."
University president resigns in wake of phony donation from hemp entrepreneur (Hemp Today) We have been following this story for months. This was always going to be the outcome. "A Florida university president has resigned in the wake of a flap over a multi-million dollar gift from a Texas hemp entrepreneur. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) [...] announced the 'gift' from hemp entrepreneur Gregory Gerami of Texas-based Batterson Farms Corp., whom the school described as a 'champion of sustainable agriculture and biodegradable hemp products.'"

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

Do Cuts Heal Faster When Covered? (Sharing Science) Spoiler Alert: Yes, they do. But it's more nuanced than that.
How to Increase Your Team’s Execution Speed (Code Like A Girl) I know I could do better at clarity and earlier involvement by the team in the planning.
How To Fix Forward Head Posture With 3 Nifty Exercises (In Fitness And In Health) Some great (and easy) exercises here.
Strengthening This Single Muscle Will Help You Avoid 70% Of Injuries As You Age (In Fitness And In Health) Ah, the hamstring.
How to Keep Your Team’s Morale High (Code Like A Girl) Time to empower your team.
Create a Stress-Less Kitchen With This Method (Tastyble) I get kidded by my strict use of mise en place but...it's what makes my cooking stress-free, fun, and delicious.
How to Build and Maintain Momentum Like Your Business Depends on It (The Startup) I like the 50/50 principle here.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

UCLA history department receives $25 million donation from Meyer and Renee Luskin (ABC) "WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- UCLA has received a $25 million donation to support faculty, students and public-oriented programs in the history department [...]. The landmark donation from business leader Meyer Luskin and his wife Renee - alumni and longtime donors to the university - is intended to guarantee UCLA's role as a national leader in bringing historical research and knowledge beyond the campus."
Challey family donation kicks off nearly $10 million expansion of NDSU's Reineke Fine Arts Center (Inforum) "A decade after the North Dakota State University music department was renamed the Challey School of Music, its primary benefactor has made possible another big step. Bob and Sheila Challey have funded a major expansion of Reineke Fine Arts Center on [campus]."
Royal Roads University receives largest donation in school's history (Saanich News) Nice to see Royal Roads getting gifts like this. #MorePlease "Royal Roads University received a gift consisting of two acreages on Salt Spring Island, valued at over $9.9 million, making it the largest donation in the universities history. The contribution came from the Bloom Canadian Alter Ego Trust 2020 and the estate of the late Susan Bagley Bloom, an environmental philanthropist, conservationist, and long-time resident of Salt Spring Island."

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