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Kamala Harris says her dad taught her to be fearless, but he’s been markedly absent from her public rise

Family is at the forefront of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and she speaks frequently and fondly of her late mother’s influence – but rarely is there mention of her father. A “Marxist” economics professor who left Jamaica for UC Berkeley, Donald J Harris has said little about his daughter during…

The Independent UK

Jamaica declares state of emergency after eight killed in weekend shootings

Two attacks in Clarendon killed eight and injured nine as government looks to focus on gang violence

The Guardian - US

Suspect in mass killing shot dead as Jamaica in state of emergency over fatal shootings

Eight people were killed in one night, including a seven-year-old boy

The Independent UK

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Uncool runnings: Jamaica’s powerhouse sprint team fizzles at Olympics

The island nation has long punched above its weight at the Games. But in Paris it has been the country’s field athletes who have been winning medals

The Guardian - US

USA set up GB showdown in women’s 4x100m relay after surviving close call

Team GB have made it into the Olympic finals of the 4x100m relays in the women’s and the men’s competition

The Guardian - UK

Jamaica Fails To Qualify For Men's 4X100m Relay Final

Jamaica misses men's 4x100m relay final; Japan and Italy qualify as fastest losers.

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Jamaica's Field Event Dominance At 2024 Olympics

Jamaica's unexpected success in field events at the 2024 Olympics, led by Roje Stona's historic discus gold medal win, showcases the country's emerging tal...

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Rojé Stona Upsets Mykolas Alekna To Win Olympic Gold

Jamaica's Rojé Stona triumphs in men's discus throw at Tokyo Olympics, setting new records and outshining top-ranked competitor.

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Former Kentucky governor’s son claims he adopted him for ‘public image’ - then abandoned him in Jamaica

No one came to pick up Noah after the troubled teen facility in Jamaica was raided

The Independent UK

NBC Announcer Leigh Diffey Owns Up to Erroneous Call in Men's 100m Finish

The NBC announcer initially called Jamaica's Kishane Thompson as the gold medalist.

Sports Illustrated

Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."

NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said “I got it wrong” on his botched Paris Olympics call that incorrectly identified Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as winner of the 100 meters

The Independent UK

Sound clashes are a thrilling reggae tradition. Will AI ruin them?

The use of fake AI vocals – including those of Donald Trump – is sending shockwaves through this historic scene. At a Montego Bay clash, performers debate their culture’s future

The Guardian - UK

The Weekend Guide to Negril, Jamaica

Along Seven Mile Beach, discover a Caribbean gem on Jamaica's western coast

Marie Claire

Lyles edges Thompson in a photo finish to take men's Olympic 100m title

Noah Lyles won the men's 100m Olympic title on Sunday night. The 27-year-old American beat Kishane Thompson from Jamaica by five-thousandths of a second. Fred Kerley from the United States was third.

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The Independent UK

Noah Lyles edges out Jamaican Kishane Thompson to win men’s 100 metres title

American Lyles won by a margin of just five thousandths of a second.

Sports Illustrated

Noah Lyles, Oblique Seville Stared Each Other Down at End of Olympics 100m Semifinal

Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles and Jamaica's Oblique Seville stared each other down at the end of the 100m semifinal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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American Noah Lyles Faces Tough Competition In 100M Finals

American sprinter Noah Lyles advances to 100m dash finals facing tough competition from Jamaica's Seville and Great Britain's Hinchliffe. Exciting showdown...

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Miltiadis Tentoglou Advances To Long Jump Final In Tokyo

Miltiadis Tentoglou secures spot in long jump final at Tokyo Olympics, while American and Jamaican jumpers miss out. Exciting and competitive final ahead.

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Jamaican Sprinter Shericka Jackson Withdraws From Women's 200M

Jamaican sprinters Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdraw from Paris Olympics, reshaping track events.

The Independent UK

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson pulls out of 200m at Paris Olympics

The two-time 200m world champion will not compete at Paris 2024 after also pulling out of the 100m earlier in the week

The Independent UK

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce responds to missing 100m semi-final hours after ‘rule change’ mix-up

The Jamaican sprint legend was a late withdrawal from the women’s 100m semi-final, with Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred going on to win the final in a scorching 10.72secs

AAP

Alfred wins Olympic 100m; Fraser-Pryce withdraws

Superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a shock no-show as Julien Alfred has won a first Olympic gold for St Lucia in the women's 100m on the Paris track.

The Independent UK

Team GB’s Louie Hinchliffe steals show as Olympics set for new 100m rivalry

Hinchliffe put down a new marker to continue his breakthrough year, beating Noah Lyles and taking attention away from the world champion’s clash with Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Lawrence’s father says he was not told son’s body was being exhumed

Neville Lawrence says he learned of plans to return remains to UK after he saw video of damaged grave in Jamaica

The Street

State Department softens travel warning for popular destination

The previous travel advisory asked travelers to "reconsider travel."

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