#2028-olympics

#2028-olympics

A court in Seoul sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison today for his brief martial law decree in 2024. Also, a look at fishing boat diplomacy in the East China Sea and gunboat diplomacy in the Persian Gulf. And, flag football is set to make its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Plus, a look at how glitter makes Carnival sparkle in Rio de Janeiro, but also pollutes the environment.

Speedo's parent company, Pentland Brands, plans to move its North American headquarters from Orange County to Long Beach, which has emerged as a hub for aquatic sports for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The privately held, U.K.-based company that manages a portfolio of fashion and sportswear brands - including outdoor gear brand Berghaus and cycling apparel brand Endura - plans to move to a 25,000-square-foot facility at Aero Long Beach this summer.

continues to work with partners around negotiations,

The countdown to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games has sent Los Angeles International Airport into a $1.5-billion sprint to rebuild its roads, drawing ire from critics who argue the plan leaves the airport's most infamous bottleneck - the "horseshoe" - largely untouched. Los Angeles World Airports Board of Airport Commissioners on Thursday approved the final $1-billion phase of spending for its new roadway improvement plan, which aims to streamline traffic flow at airport entrances and exits.

Long Beach is located about half an hour down the coast from Los Angeles proper, though it often gets mixed up in the greater L.A. or Orange County areas. However, hip-hop lovers will recognize the LBC as the stomping grounds of legends like Snoop Dogg and Warren G, but the city's significance extends far beyond what you might hear on the radio.

Bobby Okereke expressed his admiration for the young Nigerian national flag football team, noting their promise and strong spirit, though he highlighted the need for improvement in quarterback play.

The 2028 Olympics will feature a unique, dual-venue opening ceremony at the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium, starting at 5 p.m. PDT on July 14, 2028.

McCaffrey describes his offseason as "pretty locked-in" with little fun, indicating a strong focus on training and returning to peak performance after injuries.

As companies lean towards remote work models, the need for expansive office spaces in city centers is declining, prompting a residential shift as citizens adjust to new work environments.

"Our board was very adamant that if [council members] go forward with this nonsense, that it's dead. They're going to move the project somewhere else."