French prosecutors opened an investigation into a cyber harassment complaint gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif made after she was targeted by online lies and baseless scrutiny of her sex during the Olympic Summer Games.
Why it matters: The Algerian athlete was ensnared in a storm of online hate bolstered by mis- and disinformation over her sex after an early match in which her opponent stopped fighting after just 46 seconds.
Team USA is coming home — and they're bringing the Olympic Games with them as the U.S. gears up to host what policymakers are calling the "mega decade" of sporting events.
Why it matters: Hosting major sporting events not only brings economic opportunities to U.S. host cities, but it also presents an opportunity to spotlight the nation's culture and values globally during a time of intense focus on America's global standing.
