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You could tell from their reactions just how much the silver medal meant to the Italian gymnasts: Tears, embraces and hands over their mouths in disbelief. It was a fitting response to winning your country’s first Olympic medal in the women’s gymnastics team event for 96 years, which is precisely what Manila Esposito, Alice D’Amato, Angela Andeoli, Giorgia Villa, and Elisa Iorio achieved on Tuesday night. The Italian team scored a total of 165.494 across four apparatus at Paris’ Bercy Arena. A dominant US team led by Simone Biles finished well out in front with 171.296, and Brazil, winning its first ever team medal in gymnastics, took an historic bronze medal with 164.497. “It was wonderful to win this silver medal,” D’Amato, part of the team which finished fourth in Tokyo three years ago, told reporters after the competition. “To make it happen, we worked as a team. We did have some difficult moments at the end (on floor exercise), but we stayed together as a team. That helped us. We are very happy right now.” Italy’s performance was highlighted by strong performances on the uneven bars – D’Amato received 14.633 and Iorio 14.266 – while Esposito top-scored for the team on vault with 14.166. The 17-year-old Esposito did struggle on floor, receiving 12.666, but the team’s total was still enough to hold off Brazil, even with defending Olympic vault champion Rebeca Andrade scoring a huge 15.100 on her favorite discipline during the last rotation. It never looked like any other team would contend with the US for the gold-medal position, but for Italy, crowned European team champions earlier this year, the silver medal delivers on the team’s pre-competition expectation having qualified in second place. “(Being) second in qualification was a good thing, but also not a good thing,” D’Amato said, alluding to the added pressure that comes with a strong performance in qualifying. “But we tried to stay concentrated, apparatus after apparatus. We tried not to think too much about it. In the end, we (managed) to realize our dream (of winning a medal).” The silver was Italy’s 11th medal the Games, having also taken podium positions in the cycling road race, fencing, shooting, and swimming. For Brazil, it was also an historic occasion having secured the country’s first ever women’s team medal. “Twenty years ago, in Athens, Brazil made it to the Olympic team final for the first time in history. Twenty years later, we’re here with our first-ever Olympic team medal,” said Jade Barbosa. “It’s a lot of hard work. But this is a generation that could make that happen. Everything worked out for us today, which is amazing. “Everyone out here today only sees one day of our work and history. But only God sees everything that we’ve done, in and out of the gym, to be here.” Attention now turns to the women’s all-around final, which takes place on Thursday, before the women’s individual events begin with the vault final on Saturday. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/30/sport/italy-gymnastics-team-event-paris-olympics-spt-intl/index.html

10 steps to start your business Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Read on to learn about each step. Conduct market research Market research will tell you if there’s an opportunity to turn your idea into a successful business. It’s a way to gather information about potential customers and businesses already operating in your area. Use that information to find a competitive advantage for your business. Learn more about conducting market research Write your business plan Your business plan is the foundation of your business. It’s a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your new business. You’ll use it to convince people that working with you — or investing in your company — is a smart choice. Learn more about writing your business plan Fund your business Your business plan will help you figure out how much money you’ll need to start your business. If you don’t have that amount on hand, you’ll need to either raise or borrow the capital. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to find the capital you need. Learn more about funding your business Pick your business location Your business location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re setting up a brick-and-mortar business or launching an online store, the choices you make could affect your taxes, legal requirements, and revenue. Learn more about picking your business location Choose a business structure The legal structure you choose for your business will impact your business registration requirements, how much you pay in taxes, and your personal liability. Learn more about choosing a business structure Choose your business name It’s not easy to pick the perfect name. You’ll want one that reflects your brand and captures your spirit. You’ll also want to make sure your business name isn’t already being used by someone else. Learn more about choosing a business name Register your business Once you’ve picked the perfect business name, it’s time to make it legal and protect your brand. If you’re doing business under a name different than your own, you’ll need to register with the federal government, and maybe your state government, too. Learn more about registering your business Get federal and state tax IDs You’ll use your employer identification number (EIN) for important steps to start and grow your business, like opening a bank account and paying taxes. It’s like a social security number for your business. Some — but not all — states require you to get a tax ID as well. Learn more about getting tax IDs Apply for licenses and permits Keep your business running smoothly by staying legally compliant. The licenses and permits you need for your business will vary by industry, state, location, and other factors. Learn more about licenses and permits Open a business bank account A small business checking account can help you handle legal, tax, and day-to-day issues. The good news is it’s easy to set one up if you have the right registrations and paperwork ready. Learn more about opening a business bank ac https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business

Kamala Harris responded to Donald Trump’s comments Wednesday about her racial heritage, saying it was “the same old show” and that the “American people deserve better.” “Today, we were given yet another reminder. This afternoon, Donald Trump spoke at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, and it was the same old show, the divisiveness and the disrespect. Let me just say, the American people deserve better,” the vice president said in remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho sorority event in Houston. She continued: “The American people deserve a leader who tells the truth. A leader who does not respond to hostility and anger with confronted with the facts. We deserve a leader who understands that our differences do not divide us. They are an essential source of our strength.” Earlier Wednesday, Trump said at a panel discussion at the gathering of Black journalists in Chicago that Harris “happened to turn Black” a few years ago, claiming that “all of a sudden, she made a turn” in her identity. Harris did not specifically respond to Trump’s false claims, which he made after an interviewer asked him whether he agreed with Republicans on Capitol Hill who have characterized Harris as a “DEI hire.” “Ours is a fight for the future,” the vice president told the audience in Houston. “And it is a fight for freedom.” Harris’ late mother was Indian and her father is Jamaican; both immigrated to the United States. Harris was born in Oakland, California, and attended a historically Black university, Howard University, in Washington. She is the first female, first Black and first Asian American vice president. Vice President Kamala Harris made what she referred to as the “full-on attack” on fundamental freedom and rights a central part of her remarks Wednesday in Houston. “Across our nation, we are witnessing a full-on attack on hard-fought, hard-won fundamental freedoms and rights,” Harris said at a gathering of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. “The freedom to vote, the freedom to be safe from gun violence, the freedom to live without fear of bigotry and hate, the freedom to love who you love - openly and with pride, the freedom to learn and acknowledge America’s true and full history and the freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body and not have her government tell her what to,” the vice president said. Harris took on a lead role in championing abortion rights for the Biden administration after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Earlier this year, she launched a “reproductive freedoms tour” to multiple states. The tour included a stop at an abortion clinic in Minnesota, marking the first time a sitting US president or vice president is believed to have visited an abortion provider. Harris’ remarks in Houston followed her attendance at a fundraiser in the city that a campaign official said earlier had raised $2.5 million. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority is part of the Divine Nine, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities. Harris herself is a member of a Divine Nine sorority – Alpha Kappa Alpha. https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/kamala-harris-trump-election-07-31-24#h_8b15775e091a0b841a0ef872ba6f5007

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