Enlarge this image U.S. star Simone Biles has pulled out of the individual all-around final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles says the wave of support she's received after pulling out of the two marquee events of Olympic women's gymnastics has changed the way she … [Read more...] about Simone Biles Now Realizes She’s More Than Her Gymnastics Accomplishments
Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold
Dates: 23 July-8 August Time in Tokyo: BST +8Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online; Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds; live text and video clips on BBC Sport website and app.American Caeleb Dressel set an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold medal as he seeks to become one of the most successful … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold
Flash flood warnings issued in Grand, San Juan counties as storms move through Utah
Two flash flood warnings have been issued in Grand County and San Juan County through 10:30 p.m. as storms move through the Beehive State.According to the National Weather Service, the flash flood warning was issued specifically for south-central Grand County and northern San Juan County. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen in the area and additional rainfall of 0.5 … [Read more...] about Flash flood warnings issued in Grand, San Juan counties as storms move through Utah
How Utah is succeeding — and falling short — in helping the homeless
Homeless campsites in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Utah has released its annual homeless report showing success — and some failures — in the effort to end chronic homelessness. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY — In Utah's second annual homelessness report since Salt Lake County saw a monumental shift in homeless services, the data is showing some successes, … [Read more...] about How Utah is succeeding — and falling short — in helping the homeless
Respiray Launches UV-C Wearable Air Purifier to Tackle COVID-19
Technology company Respiray, Tallinn, Estonia, has launched a wearable device based on a patent-pending UV-C LED module that disinfects over 99% of inhalable air. The air purifier is based on the thermodynamics of breathing and the disinfection effect of ultraviolet light. Because most of a person’s inhaled air comes from airflows that rise on their body’s surface, the product … [Read more...] about Respiray Launches UV-C Wearable Air Purifier to Tackle COVID-19