How U.S. women’s basketball beat France to win Olympic gold
ESPN · Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou
Team USA’s gold-medal streak dating back to 1996 was in jeopardy, but it wasn’t going to end on A’ja Wilson’s watch.
The Hollywood Olympics
BBC News · BBC News
All the sporting action has now finished in Paris, and the famous five-ringed flag is being handed on to the 2028 host city, Los Angeles.
Child’s pay
airmail.news · Carolina de Armas
Entrepreneurial teenagers are swapping traditional after-school activities for side hustles, from content editing to crypto investing.
Perseid meteor shower: when, where and how to see it
space.com · Daisy Dobrijevic
According to NASA, you can expect to see an average of up to 100 meteors per hour during the peak.
American national parks that feel like they’re on a different continent
Outdoor Guide · Vaani Sai
The United States boasts an array of national parks that offer a taste of far-off lands, showcasing incredible geographic diversity.
The most powerful people in podcasting
hollywoodreporter.com · Edited by Julian Sancton
A look at the on-air talent and behind-the-scenes dealmakers (increasingly the same folks) who are topping the charts and redefining the sector.