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Do not believe wearing gold

Norway's medal haul in the Olympics: Do not believe in wearing gold Medals from 329 exercises will be awarded during the Olympics in Paris. Well-known Sports Illustrated believes that Norway is running away with six of them. True to tradition, the American sports magazine Sports Illustrated has predicted the outcome of all exercises in the Summer Olympics. According to the magazine, Norway has good medal chances in Paris. Among the six medals they think Norway will walk away with, two of them are gold medals. Sports Illustrated believes Jakob Ingebrigtsen will take the gold in the 1500 meters ahead of Timothy Cheruiyot (silver) and Josh Kerr (bronze). The new dad is in great shape, and recently improved his own European record in the 1500 meters when he ran in a time of 3:26.73. Get the full program for the Paris Olympics here. The second Norwegian gold medal they believe goes to weightlifter Solfrid Koanda in the women's 81 kg class. The 25-year-old has previously won both

Norway's greatest Olympic hopes

Grace Bullen about the songwriter: -⁠ Jenny has opened my eyes When Jenny Ayunda was going to write a song about Grace Bullen,  she had to take a close look at the Olympic wrestler's life. It made an impression.  She has collected them in the song "Warrior". "Warrior". She thinks it fits well. It is the song about her who grew up characterized by loneliness, outsiders and racism, and who is now one of Norway's greatest Olympic hopes. And about a family that fled two wars in Africa.  - What impressed you most about what she said? - That was really all. Not least how the past has shaped her after she came to Norway.  That she didn't smile, that she was afraid to bond and things like that. But it seems that wrestling has been a bit of your salvation. And I think that was very nice, says Jenny Ayunda and looks over at her good friend.   - Because if you have a passion, it can save your life. In many ways. So it's very nice, I think. While Grace Bullen

Former BBC Presenter and Firefighter Beccy Barr Passes Away

Image caption,  Beccy Barr was a presenter for BBC North West Tonight from 2013 to 2019. Career Change: In 2019, she left the BBC to train as a firefighter with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The mum, 46, joined the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in September 2019, after 20 years as a journalist and seven with BBC’s North West Tonight. She revealed at the time she was following in the footsteps of her father, Roy Barr, and after finishing her training was posted to   Blackburn   Fire Station. Diagnosis: In 2023, Beccy was diagnosed with incurable abdominal cancer. Her sister announced on social media that Beccy passed away peacefully. Colleagues' Praise: Annabel Tiffin called her "a feisty, fearless woman." Roger Johnson, a current presenter, praised her courage and dedication to making a difference. Fire Service Lancashire Fire and Rescue described her as a dedicated and courageous firefighter who inspired many. Chief Fire Officer Justin Johnston highl

Viral Photo of "Mr. Bean" Actor Rowan Atkinson Bedridden is Fake

  False Image: A viral photo claims to show actor Rowan Atkinson, best known as Mr. Bean, bedridden and frail. Manipulated Photo: The photo has been digitally altered. Social Media Spread: The image shows a collage with Atkinson as Mr. Bean and another photo allegedly showing him bedridden in 2024. Source of Fake Image: A Google search revealed that the bedridden photo is originally of Barry Balderstone, a 75-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease, featured in a Mirror report from January 2020. Origin of the Real Photo Mirror Report: The original photo is of Barry Balderstone, who suffered from advanced Parkinson’s disease and faced financial difficulties for his care. Details: Balderstone died the day after being denied full funding for his care. Manipulation Evidence Comparison: Comparing the viral image with the original photo from the Mirror report shows that Atkinson's face was superimposed on Balderstone's body. Face Swapping Tools: Online tools can easily swap f