Surfing is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. But one of the newest Olympic sports has a very long history in the host nation of Japan. Lucy Craft takes a look at the history of the sport. Source
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Why Japan is a fitting stage for surfing’s Olympic debut
While Hawaii is the undisputed birthplace and global mecca of modern surfing, Japan has nurtured a fanatic wave-rider culture all its own. Source
Saturday Sessions: Allison Russell performs “Nightflyer”
Allison Russell was born in Montreal, she’s a founding member of three critically acclaimed groups, but now she’s found her voice as a solo artist —performing a special headline set this Sunday at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival. From her new album “Outside Child,” Allison Russell performs “Nightflyer.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Allison Russell performs “The Runner”
Allison Russell was born in Montreal, she’s a founding member of three critically acclaimed groups, but now she’s found her voice as a solo artist —performing a special headline set this Sunday at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival. From her new album “Outside Child,” Allison Russell performs “The Runner.” Source
Tech entrepreneur works to make it easier to track hospital treatment
It’s a nightmare the very sick can find themselves in: Communicating their health history from one doctor to the next to get the critical care they need. It’s been an extra burden during this already difficult time. Now, a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur is trying to change that by fulfilling an important promise. Dana Jacobson has the details. Source
Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney amid COVID-19 surge
Police made several arrests after crowds broke through barriers and threw plastic bottles and plants. Source
In the Biden era, Rehoboth Beach joins the ranks of presidential retreats
Presidents tend to select vacation spots that fit their personalities. Source
The Dish: How Mo’s Seafood and Chowder has been able to stand the test of time
The family-owned enterprise Mo’s Seafood and Chowder has served up bowls of clam chowder and other seafood treats for 75 years. Brook Silva-Braga traveled to the coastal town of Newport, Oregon, to learn how Mo’s has been able to stand the test of taste and time. Source
Inside President Biden’s beachside escape
Presidential retreats have a long history in the U.S. The Kennedys had their Cape Cod compound in Massachusetts. Ronald Reagan rode horses and entertained Queen Elizabeth at his California ranch. And Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago was considered the winter White House. Now, in the Biden era, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is the latest executive escape. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details. Source
John Maclean and his love for Montana’s great outdoors
John Maclean’s family was the topic of “A River Runs Through It,” the novella that became a hit film. Now, his own new book tells the backstory of the captivating drama. Jeff Glor takes a look at Maclean’s love for Montana’s great outdoors. Source