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Lululemon has unveiled its Team Canada designs for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, giving Canadians a glimpse of what the country’s Olympians and Paralympians will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies.Lululemon and the Canadian Olympic team unveiled the official uniforms Tuesday.Team Canada will enter the stadium for the official kickoff to the Olympics in red bomber jackets and red shorts and pants, worn over red short-sleeved shirts and paired with Lululemon sneakers.Look closely and you’ll notice the print on the tracksuits gives a fun nod to Canada’s history and biodiversity — the one-of-a-kind print celebrates the diversity of Canada and interprets the art, architecture and nature found throughout the country, including provincial flowers.The brand also shared a number of other designs, which will be worn by the athletes during medal ceremonies and the closing ceremony of the Games.Lululemon said its designs are “designed to support more bodies and more abilities,” and feature unique features like magnetic-close zippers, pull-on loops, sensory touch guides and braille love notes.Seated athletes will find more comfort in two key adaptive designs, the Seated-Fit Carpenter Pant and the Seated-Fit Poncho, which allow better functionality when sitting.The kit is also designed to wick sweat and features breathable mesh and convertible styles, to keep athletes comfortable in Paris’ changing weather.If we’re being honest, this year’s kit looks somewhat subdued compared to team uniforms of days gone by.Who can forget the time Team Canada showed up in bucket hats to the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia?Or how about the time they sported these wild shirts, over-size earrings and straw hats at the 1992 Olympic games in

Rafael Nadal returned from injury at the Barcelona Open, marking his first ATP Tour appearance since January due to a hip issue. The 22-time Grand Slam winner missed several tournaments in 2023 due to injuries.

Shares have skidded in Europe and Asia following a slump on Wall Street after a report showed American shoppers spent more at retailers last month than expected

April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony

U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics

markets retreated despite a tech-fueled rebound on Wall Street the day before. Oil prices were higher. The future for the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% while that for Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% higher.

'Those About to Die' will be released soon. The epic drama is based on Daniel P. Mannix's nonfiction classic of the same name and it exposes the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. The dirty business of mass entertainment, the mob that wants to watch blood in sports, all are depicted vividly keeping in mind the time of the Roman Empire.

China's electric vehicle companies do not rely on subsidies to gain a competitive advantage and accusations by the U.S. and Europe of «overcapacity» are groundless, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Sunday in Paris. Wang made the remarks at a roundtable meeting of Chinese firms in Paris, where he is set to discuss China's exports of EVs into the European market among other things.

Emily in Paris have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of season 4, which has faced delays due to various production challenges. With the third season released in December 2022, the extended gap between seasons has heightened anticipation for the upcoming installment. Now, as filming progresses, set photos have sparked intrigue by revealing a notable guest star.

Karl Lagerfeld was a mega-collector. Of high-collared white shirts (1,000). Of books (300,000). Of period décor (art deco, Memphis Group, 18th-century European). And of homes — at least 20, in Europe and in New York. «He loved buying, redesigning and decorating houses,» said Sébastien Jondeau, the longtime assistant and bodyguard of the fashion designer, who died in 2019 at age 85. «It was a true passion.» One of those homes, the Bond-villain-like lair on the Quai Voltaire in Paris that was Lagerfeld's last residence — sold at auction at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris on Tuesday for 10 million euros ($10.8 million). More than 50 attendees gathered for the sale of the 2,800-square-foot apartment, which Lagerfeld shared with Choupette, his beloved blue-eyed Birman cat. Bidding began shortly after 10 a.m. at 5.3 million euros, and quickly turned into a standoff between two parties: one who was off-site and communicating through an auction official in the room via a landline telephone, the other who was represented by a French lawyer seated in the second row and taking instruction on his cellphone.

Yuvraj Singh, for many, remains the benchmark. Despite battling an early onset of cancer, he helped India win the 2011 World Cup on home soil. While it wasn’t known at the time, his achievement in earning the Player of the Tournament award seems even more significant considering his health struggles. Often, health issues are beyond anybody’s control. Abhinav Bindra, for instance, battled epilepsy during the shooting final at 2016 Rio Olympics.

Coubertin, the controversial founder of the modern Olympic Games, will have his own wax figure in Paris, the Grevin Museum has announced in the run-up to the sporting extravaganza. The wax likeness of the French baron, who was born in Paris in 1863, will be unveiled at the famed museum in July, before the start of the Olympic Games on July 26. The figure is being produced in the museum's workshops in the French capital's 13th district.

«It was always a long row,» said Piet De Staercke of the line to go through passport screening. He, his wife and two sons were visiting Washington and Chicago. «We were a bit scared. But now with the app, it's amazing.» As travel continues to boom following pandemic-related slumps, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding the use of technology like the Mobile Passport Control app the De Staercke family used in an effort to process the ever-growing number of passengers traveling internationally. And with events like a rare solar eclipse, the Olympics in Paris, and summer holidays still driving international travel, those numbers don't look set to drop any time soon.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street retreated as surprisingly strong U.S. manufacturing data cast doubts over how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates

Netflix has so far given greenlight for several renewals for upcoming seasons of shows, generating excitement among subscribers eager for new content. This comprehensive list includes every Netflix Original show, as of April 2024, slated for a new season premiere in 2024. With a diverse range of genres and captivating storytelling, these renewed series promise to offer something for everyone, from gripping dramas to hilarious comedies and thrilling mysteries.

NEW DELHI : Former chief of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, Lindy Cameron, is tipped to become the country’s new high commissioner to India. Should her appointment be confirmed, Cameron will be the first woman to serve as the British high commissioner in New Delhi. Alex Ellis, the incumbent British envoy, is expected to demit office shortly and move on to another diplomatic posting.

Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead

The former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele has been named the new creative director at Valentino, following the sudden departure last week of Pierpaolo Piccioli after 25 years

Glavin joins the French asset management giant after more than 16 years at SSGA, having joined the firm in 2006 as head of research for fundamental equities. He was promoted to the CIO role in 2013, a post he held until his departure in May last year. Amundi to acquire private markets specialist Alpha Associates Prior to SSGA, he worked for HSBC Global Asset Management and was based in Paris. He joined the firm in 2000 as a portfolio manager for balanced funds. Two years later, he moved to the London office as head of equity industrials research.  Vafa Ahmadi, head of thematic equi...

Richard Serra, known for his massive yet minimalist steel sculptures, died Tuesday at age 85, US media reported. His strikingly large pieces are installed all over the world, from Paris museums to the Qatari desert, and have sometimes sparked controversy over their imposing nature. Serra died of pneumonia Tuesday at his home on Long Island, New York, his lawyer John Silberman told The New York Times.

Ten years ago, Franck Dargent, was flying high. After a 23-year banking career which began in Paris after he graduated from HEC, he was made head of global markets Asia Pacific for Crédit Agricole CIB, based in Hong Kong, where he managed nearly 300 employees.