The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here’s a look at some of Team USA’s athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.
Ashley Tribble
Ashley (aka Tribble) joined the TPR team as a substitute afternoon host in 2023. Hailing from the Midwest, Tribble is a comedian, producer and host who has been working in digital media since 2015. She started her career in audio as the creator, producer and host of P Power Radio, a podcast that shares the stories of revolutionary millennial women and the history of the world they are working to change. The podcast featured a range of women artists, activists, entrepreneurs and bosses from Chicago and beyond, and was listed among Ebony’s “5 Black Podcasts to Have in Your Arsenal” in 2016. In 2019, she helped launch More Sauce, a network focused on stories from creators of color at Stitcher. There she started her journey as the producer for Dead Ass with Khadeen & Devale Ellis, where she currently leads creative audio and live show production. In 2020, Tribble helped launch The Black Effect at iHeart, a network focused on Black stories and experiences.
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‘We’re Alone,’ but together, in Edwidge Danticat’s remarkable essays
With clear, concise prose that delves into harsh topics without losing its sense of humor, Danticat once again proves that she is one of contemporary literature’s strongest, most graceful voices.
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‘Colored Television’ is an ungentle satire set in post-post-racial America
Danzy Senna’s new novel is an exhilarating yet poignant riff on the struggling artist as a wannabe middle-aged sellout. The writing is endlessly quotable and meaningfully provocative.
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France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics closing ceremony
The event and its dance party atmosphere lowered the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans. Paris raised the bar high for future host cities, including Los Angeles in 2028.
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The political ‘flip-flop’ attack doesn’t always pack a punch for voters
Ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate, both Vice President Harris’ and former President Donald Trump’s campaigns accuse the other of flip-flopping.
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California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change
Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don’t require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state.
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Harris and Trump debate in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Here’s what you need to know
The ABC News presidential debate will be the first time Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here’s what to expect.
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How Harris’ past debates set her up for sparring with Trump
Vice President Harris has used debates as turning points throughout her political career. On Tuesday, she faces her biggest debate challenge yet.
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Cabernet is the most popular red wine in the U.S. Can it endure climate change?
Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.
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‘My Brilliant Friend’ returns for final season with two new stars
Alba Rohrwacher and Irene Maiorino discuss their roles as leads in the fourth and final season of the HBO series My Brilliant Friend, based on Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet novels.
