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Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics

CNN  —  In the run up to the Paris Olympics, athletes have been stepping up their preparations in order to…

Kids’ online safety measure easily clears key Senate hurdle in 86-1 vote

Landmark legislation aimed at keeping kids safer online cleared a major hurdle Thursday, when the Senate voted 86-1 to advance…

French sprinter to take part in Opening Ceremony despite not being allowed to wear a headscarf

Paris CNN  —  French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will now be taking part in the Opening Ceremony at this year’s Olympics,…

Why the market’s smallest stocks will surge 15% in August, according to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

The small-cap-heavy Russell 2000 will jump 15% or more in August, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee told CNBC. Investors are keyed in…

The US will be an oil production powerhouse through at least 2026, Goldman Sachs says

US oil production will be “robust” for at least the next 18 months, Goldman Sachs said. That’s because drilling efficiency…

‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics

CNN  —  This year’s Olympics in Paris will be Andy Murray’s fifth – and final – appearance at the Games.…

The North Star is much heavier than previously thought

The star marking true north is a good deal heavier than we thought. The North Star is 5.1 times as…