Although a hugely embarrassing incident for the ambitious Chinese military, it is not unheard of for submarines to sink while at port. Indeed, the U.S. Navy experienced a similar incident ...

The American flag that Michael Jordan used to cover up a Reebok logo on the 1992 Olympic medal stand was auctioned for $1.8 million. The flag was one of the items in Sotheby’s Colossal | The Ultimate ...

Donald Trump’s two strongest personality traits each had a moment on the campaign trail yesterday. At a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the buffoon: “I’m here for one very simple reason. I like you ...

Halloween costumes come in many forms, but since this was an Olympic year, many of this season’s outfits are bound to feature an athletic theme. From the meme-worthy to the downright cool, here are a ...

On the subject of this summer’s Olympic Games, President Bach said that they had come at a difficult time for the world, and had been able to show a great example to the world of the unity of humanity ...

Sydney Olympic Park has languished for more than two decades since its glory days, but a bold new masterplan aims to transform it into one of the city’s most vibrant urban precincts. Since hosting the ...

His 70-meter effort broke the Olympic record set minutes prior by Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna, a heavy favorite going into the Games. “Winning was something I’ve been thinking about ...

A show at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago challenges the timeworn critics’ contention that painting is dead, expanding the idea of what painting can be. By Jane L. Levere This article is ...

Olympic WaterGuard for Wood, Valspar’s One-Coat Clear, and Olympic Maximum Sealant aren’t much better, tying for the second-lowest Overall Score in CR’s tests with a 5 out of 100.

The documentary episodes, produced in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), sparked an emotional response from the gymnast herself when she was given a preview screening. “I ...

The Australian, whose real name is Rachel Gunn, went viral for her performance at the Olympic breakdancing competition, as she failed to earn a single point. Her abysmal dancing provoked many to ...

Liudmyla Bordus lost her son Maksym to the war with Russia, but he is never far away - his likeness emblazoned in vivid colour across her apartment building in Kyiv. "I can feel him every day ...