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Anne Tjønndal

Dr. Tjønndal is a professor of sociology of sport at Nord University and a visiting professor at the Lillehammer Olympic and Paralympic Studies Center in Norway. Her research encompasses various aspects of the sociology of sport, including women's participation in male-dominated sports, coaching, gender and sports leadership, innovation, and sports technology. Tjønndal is a former national lightweight boxing champion and currently leads the Norwegian girls' and women's inclusion project, Norway Female Box. With 20 years of experience as an athlete and coach in boxing, she brings extensive expertise to her roles.

Women’s boxing in Olympic storm: who is Algeria’s Imane Khelif and what are the issues she’s facing?

Aug 07, 2024 00:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports

Imane Khelif from Algeria is one of two women boxers at the 2024 Paris Olympics making the news as ugly issues of gender testing and testosterone levels once again raise their head, as they did in the case of South...

Economy

Asian Markets Slide as China Inflation Misses Expectations and Tech Stocks Decline

Asian markets fell on September 9 as disappointing inflation data from China and a decline in technology stocks in Japans Nikkei weighed on investor sentiment. Japans Nikkei dropped 2.4%, and South Koreas market slid 1.3%,...

The Philippines’ Coal Reliance Threatens Energy Transition Amid Push for Renewables

The Philippine economy is growing rapidly, but its energy sector remains burdened by a deep reliance on coal. Although the government has set ambitious renewable energy targets, coal still dominates the power mix,...

S&P500, 부진한 고용 지표에 2023년 이후 최악의 한 주

인베스팅닷컴에 따르면, SP 500 지수는 금요일 급락하며 2023년 이후 최악의 한 주를 기록했다. 미국 경제가 지난달 예상보다 적은 일자리를 창출한 것으로 나타나면서 새로운 경제적 우려가 제기되었다. 오후 4시(동부 표준시) 기준 SP...

브로드컴, 매출 전망 실망에 7% 급락

인베스팅닷컴에 따르면, 브로드컴(Broadcom, NASDAQ) 주가는 금요일 미국 거래 초반 7% 이상 급락했다. 미국 반도체 제조업체인 브로드컴이 발표한 현재 분기 매출 가이던스가 투자자들의 기대에 미치지 못했기 때문이다. 브로드컴은...

연준의 움직임을 기다리며 월가 주가 하락, 큰 폭의 주간 손실

뉴욕 (로이터) - 금요일, 미국 주식은 노동 시장 둔화를 보여준 고용 보고서의 영향으로 하락했다. 그러나 연방준비제도(연준)가 금리 인하를 얼마나 강하게 추진할지는 여전히 불확실하다. 세 가지 주요 지수 모두 하락했으며, SP 500...

Politics

Kamala Harris Sidesteps Crypto in Policy Plans as Trump Rises in Polls

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to bypass cryptocurrency legislation in her policy agenda despite accepting crypto donations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is gaining support as his pro-crypto stance resonates with...

고전하는 도널드 트럼프, 2024년 선거 세부사항 잊어 우려 커져: 그가 직무 수행에 적합한가?

도널드 트럼프의 직무 수행 능력에 대한 우려가 이번 주 다시 제기되었다. 최근 타운홀 행사에서 트럼프 전 대통령이 2024년 대선 상대에 대해 혼란스러워하는 모습을 보였기 때문이다. 9월 4일 열린 이 행사에서 트럼프는 조 바이든...

Kamala Harris Allegedly Using Trump Look-Alike to Prep for Debate While Trump Opts for Informal Policy Discussions

As the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump approaches, new reports suggest stark differences in how each candidate is preparing for the high-stakes event. According to...

Kamala Harris Campaign Allegedly Pushed to Keep Mics Unmuted in Debate for Viral Showdown with Donald Trump

Allegations have surfaced that Vice President Kamala Harris campaign team pushed to keep the microphones unmuted during her upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump, with the intent of creating a viral moment by...

Donald Trump Poised for Electoral College Victory in November, New Poll Suggests Near-Certain Win

A recent New York Times/Siena poll has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, indicating that former President Donald Trump is on the verge of securing an overwhelming victory in the Electoral College this...

Science

Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX Starship’s First Mars Mission Set for 2026

Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceXs Starship will launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. This historic flight will test the rockets ability to land on the red planet, and crewed missions are planned for 2028....

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rallies 68% as Whale Transactions Reach $25M, Revitalizing Market Momentum

Shiba Inu (SHIB) rebounded with a 68% rise in whale transactions, pushing the tokens market activity past $25 million. This sudden surge follows a challenging week for SHIB, hinting at renewed bullish sentiment driven by...

Dogecoin Surges Past $0.1, Could Elon Musk’s Support Propel DOGE Toward $1?

Dogecoin surged more than 10% today, surpassing the $0.1 mark after a renewed endorsement from Elon Musk. Investors are speculating whether the meme coin can rally further to $1, following Musks recent legal victory and...

Apple's New AirPods 4: $179 for Active Noise Cancellation and H2 Audio Chip

Apples latest release, the AirPods 4, offers Active Noise Cancellation and an advanced H2 Audio Chip. Available for $179, these earbuds bring improved sound and comfort, with pre-orders beginning today and shipments...

Apple Rolls Out iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 Release Candidates for Developer Testing

Apple has issued the Release Candidates for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11, giving developers early access to the new software. This update follows the eighth beta release and includes numerous enhancements and new...

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Debut with A18 Chip, 40% Speed Increase, and Camera Control Button

Apples iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been announced, featuring the new A18 chipset which delivers a 40% improvement in speed compared to its predecessor. The devices also include a Camera Control button and are...