In sports news this week, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games was held on Saturday. Despite backlash from critics, the games this year are being held in
As ever, the opening ceremony is based on the running of the Olympic Torch. Unfortunately, before it could reach its destination, the torch was extinguished by
Michael Phelps returns to defend his title as one of the most dominant swimmers in history. He's won 26 gold medals, plus an honorary trophy for
Meanwhile, gymnast Simone Biles has expressed concerns about the integrity of this year's gymnastics competitions, citing claims that the judges are
In a surprise last-minute withdrawal, the U.S. soccer team won't be competing as scheduled. When asked the reason, the head coach said
Tragedy struck at the archery range, when, despite a strong lead, one of the archers decided to
At the end of the day, though, the Olympics are all about good, clean competition between the world's best athletes ' that's why they no longer allow
That's all the Channel 0 News for today, folks. This is your anchor signing off, and remember:
This weekend, the Metropolitan Zoo and Wildlife Conservatory is holding a special event where local families can come and
Visitors to the zoo will get to enjoy the newly-renovated primate exhibit, where the chimpanzees, orangutangs, and other simians have been trained to
For something with a bit more bite, come and see the large cats exhibit. Though they're usually stealthy and territorial creatures, you'll love getting to witness as a cougar
Remember, though they're beautiful, these are still wild animals and can present a danger to unwary guests. Zookeepers advise that no matter what, you must NOT
And don't forget to add a bit of color to your visit with a stop at the Butterfly Conservatory. If you've ever wanted to see these fragile yet majestic creatures up close, this is your chance ' and you can even
Meanwhile, over in the reptile exhibit, you can see snakes, lizards, and more. Come by for the afternoon feeding, and watch as a Komodo Dragon devours
And don't forget to exit through the gift shop! Commemorate your visit by picking up fun shirts, beautiful photos, or
Hey, did you hear that Jeff Bezos is buying a new $500 million yacht? It's rumored to be so big that
Of course, that's nothing compared to Elon Musk. In an attempt to one-up launching his car into space, this time he's devoted over a billion dollars toward
Meanwhile, Bill Gates seems to be pivoting from using his massive wealth to fight against preventable diseases to using it to fight against
And what do all these billionaires have in common? They're divorced! Now I'm no expert, but if I were a billionaire and I wanted to stay married I'd
If you're interested in becoming a billionaire of your own, it's really not that hard. All you have to do is work hard, make smart decisions, and
Of course, smart investments are also a key part of the strategy. Identify stocks that are likely to rise in value, such as companies that
And lastly, don't forget to use your money for good. It's important to make charitable contributions to organizations that will use it to do things like expand access to clean water, contribute to advances in medical treatment, or
In the weather this week, we have a warm front moving in from the south. You can expect the temperatures to be pleasant and for local schools to
Later in the week we're expecting heavy rainfall, so expect to stay in. Make sure you've got a good book to curl up with and that you're all stocked up on
Speaking of precipitation, we're expecting some snow later this month. If you're not experienced with driving in snow, remember to slow down, avoid ice, and
Winds are going to be high this week, moving predominantly from the south. This is great news if you're looking to fly a kite, and bad news if you're looking to
The weather isn't all good news, though ' this summer is likely to be one of the hottest on record, which is being partially attributed to global warming and partially attributed to
If we want to reverse this, we're all going to have to pitch in and do our part to fight climate change. You can help by
That's the weather for this week. If you're planning a trip, don't forget to pack your umbrella, your sunscreen, and
This week, two criminals are still at large after allegedly attempting to steal from
Their plan was perfect ' in theory. In practice, though, it all started going wrong for them when
Police say that given the unusual nature of the crime, it was likely that the pair was motivated by
Authorities have released the names and images of the suspects, so be sure to keep an eye out for
In fact, if you do spot them, you could get quite the reward. Information leading to the arrest of the alleged perpetrators will be rewarded with
Should the pair get caught and convicted, it's likely that their sentence will include jail time, steep fines, and, worst of all,
If you're looking to commit some crimes of your own this week, remember to mask up, wear gloves, and above all
In space news this week, NASA has announced plans for a new Mars rover named Horizon. Unlike previous rovers, its mission will be to
This announcement brings with it a renewed interest in a manned mission to Mars. NASA is cautiously optimistic, but admits that plans were set back because one of the astronauts kept
Back on Earth, renowned astronaut Buzz Aldrin has recently been arrested. His lawyer has released a statement saying that Aldrin was simply confused on where he was, and that on the moon there are no laws against
Meanwhile, the Russian space program has recently announced plans to revive the Sputnik project. The first man-made satellite in space, Sputnik will now be used for
In other news, new images from the James Webb Deep Space Telescope have revealed some troubling findings ' it turns out that
On the bright side, there will be a meteor shower visible from earth's surface above the southern United States. Grab a blanket and a chair, find a clear spot to sit outside, and get ready to wish on a star for
And hey, do you remember learning about the planets in kindergarten? Well, it turns out that all this time we missed one, so get ready to learn about the planet where
There's a new science museum opening in town this week! Located in the heart of the downtown area, come visit the Metropolitan Museum of Science and
The museum's mission is to make learning fun for children, promoting a hands-on exploration of the natural world and an environment in which
Your kids can explore scientific fields such as astronomy ' the museum's brand new planetarium teaches how to identify constellations such as the scorpion, the bull, and the
There's also a wing dedicated to the earth sciences like geology. Your kids will love getting to identify different kinds of rocks, which they can then keep and use to
Meanwhile, over in the life sciences exhibit, you'll get to explore the human body inside and out. See working models of the heart and lungs and even a real human brain, which
And you can't miss the ecology exhibit ' learn all about how wildlife lives. Kids can even attend a meet-and-greet where they can pet real, live animals, including lizards, snakes, and
The museum's grand opening is being held next Friday, and they can't wait to open their doors and spread knowledge of the natural world. That's why their slogan is
In entertainment news this week, the Oscars are coming up. The nominees for best picture have been announced, including the surprise nomination of
Meanwhile, the recently-announced production of a Michael Jackson biopic has hit a roadblock, when the studio couldn't
A new slate of Marvel movies was recently announced, with directors stating that they were taking the franchise in a more grounded, realistic direction: the main villain for this arc is
Meanwhile, actor Will Smith is attempting to rehabilitate his career after the Chris Rock slap. In addition to his apology, he's stated that he intends to
In a surprising new trend, weird frat bros everywhere are no longer claiming that Fight Club is their favorite movie. 'In order to keep up with the times,' said one, 'we've all decided to base our personalities around
Media monolith Disney has been struggling to maintain their public image in the face of the poor treatment of their artists, so it seems they've decided to just lean into it: artists on Disney movies will now be
Lastly, don't forget that any time of year is a great time to enjoy a Hallmark movie. Snuggle up and watch as a big city girl and a small town boy
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