Emily Alfin Johnson

Internally displaced Afghan families, who fled from Kunduz, Takhar and Baghlan province due to battles between Taliban and Afghan security forces, sit in front of their temporary tents at Sara-e-Shamali in Kabul on August 11, 2021.

The Taliban Now Control Two-Thirds Of Afghanistan

Emily Alfin Johnson

As of Thursday morning, the Taliban now hold 10 provincial capital cities — effectively putting them in control of two-thirds of Afghanistan.

Edith Murway, shown here training at her gym, discovered powerlifting at 91. Now, days away from 100, she holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive powerlifter (female).

Meet The Nonagenarian Who Is A Record-Breaking Weightlifter

Nina Kravinsky

Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive weightlifter. She turns 100 on Sunday. Murway started powerlifting at 91.

A fire warning sign is seen amid trees which smolder and burn in Division Echo Echo of the Bootleg Fire on July 25, 2021, in the Fremont National Forest of Oregon.

Crews From Alaska To Puerto Rico Are Trying To Control The Bootleg Fire

Emily Alfin Johnson

Authorities warn current conditions are ideal for more fires. Officials say embers from the Bootleg Fire can travel long distances on the current 25 mph winds.

A health care worker at a drive-through site prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine on July 26 in Miami.

Last Week, 1 In 3 U.S. COVID Cases Were In Florida And Texas

Emily Alfin Johnson

In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Biden's July Fourth goal of 70% of adults receiving at least one shot.

Lora Webster of The United States plays a shot during the Women's Sitting Volleyball final Gold Medal match at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. She'll be competing in Tokyo this year.

Child Care During Competitions Presents A Major Hurdle For Olympians And Paralympians

Emily Alfin Johnson

If you think parenting is stressful, imagine parenting while also competing as a Paralympic athlete. Lora Webster, who competes in sitting volleyball, is a mother of three, and pregnant with one more.

Gold medalists Ancuta Bodnar and Simona Radis of Romania celebrate on the podium following the women's double sculls final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday.

Pandemic Protocols In Tokyo Have Given Us An Adorable New Olympic Tradition

Emily Alfin Johnson

In a COVID concession to the usual podium process, Olympians are expected to pluck their own medals from a tray. Some athletes are giving each other a hand putting them on.

From left, screenshots from Olympians Laviai Nielsen, Ilona Maher and Raven Saunders' recent TikTok posts from the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along

Emily Alfin Johnson

TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home.

Australia's Sam Kerr and Julie Ertz of the U.S. battle for the ball during a women's soccer match at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Advances To Knockout Round After A Draw Against Australia

William Jones

The result today was enough for the U.S. team to secure the runners-up position in Group G, after losing their first game against Sweden and later defeating New Zealand.