Nike claims Olympic uniforms could shave race times
Nike unveiled dimpled uniforms in New York claiming up to 0.023 second gains in 100m, 200m, and 400m. The maker cited aero effects from golf ball textures as potentially helping Americans close the gap to Bolt and Blake, though experts urged cautious optimism.
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Stanford gets 110 years for role in swindle
Former Texas tycoon R Allen Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in prison after being convicted on 13 of 14 fraud counts in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U S history. Prosecutors say CDs funded luxury living, yachts, jets, and cricket event sponsorship while investors lost billions.
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Obama taps New York celebrities for campaign cash
President Obama hosted a Manhattan fundraiser drawing about 2 million with 50 attendees paying 40,000 each. The event featured Meryl Streep Michael Kors and Anna Wintour moderating a Q and A while Obama urged supporters to be the tie breaker in the election.
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