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Olympic Breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn Faces Job Loss Amid University Redundancies

Olympic Breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn Faces Job Loss Amid University Redundancies

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, an Australian breakdancer who gained international attention during the 2024 Paris Olympics, has lost her job at Macquarie University in Sydney. Gunn, who was a lecturer in the arts department, was part of a recent round of cost-cutting redundancies at the university. Her performance at the Olympics, which included moves like hopping kangaroos and wriggling snakes, went viral but failed to score any points, leading to widespread criticism. Despite her LinkedIn still listing her as a lecturer, her staff profile has been removed from the university's website. Gunn has since launched a new career as a speaker and host, and she offers personalized videos on Cameo.
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Viral Breakdancer Raygun Faces Career Setback After Olympic Performance

Viral Breakdancer Raygun Faces Career Setback After Olympic Performance

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who gained fame during the 2024 Summer Olympics, has lost her job at Macquarie University. Gunn became a viral sensation after her Olympic performance, which scored zero points and was widely mocked online. Despite her academic achievements, including a Ph.D. on the gender politics of Sydney's breaking culture, Gunn was included in a round of redundancies at the university. The decision comes amid financial pressures on Australian universities due to declining international student numbers. Gunn's Olympic performance also drew criticism from political figures questioning the value of taxpayer-funded academic courses.
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Allyson Felix Aims for 2028 LA Olympics Comeback at Age 40

Allyson Felix Aims for 2028 LA Olympics Comeback at Age 40

Allyson Felix Aims for 2028 LA Olympics Comeback at Age 40
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Lubrizol Wins Multiple Awards for Innovation in Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals

Lubrizol Wins Multiple Awards for Innovation in Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals

Lubrizol Wins Multiple Awards for Innovation in Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals
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Mécène Collection Unveiled at Francophone Business Summit, Showcasing Economic and Cultural Heritage

Mécène Collection Unveiled at Francophone Business Summit, Showcasing Economic and Cultural Heritage

The Mécène collection, a significant private collection of banknotes from the French-speaking world, was publicly unveiled for the first time at the Entrepreneurial Excellence of Francophone Diasporas summit in Paris. Held on April 9, 2026, under the patronage of Emmanuel Macron, the event gathered entrepreneurs and institutional partners to discuss international cooperation and trade. The exhibition, supported by the Groupement du Patronat Francophone (GPF) and Spink & Son, featured historically significant banknotes that reflect the economic and monetary heritage of French-speaking regions. Notable items included the 1923 French Polynesia 500 francs and the 1945 French Somaliland note, illustrating historical economic conditions and political transitions.
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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident in share price recovery over time

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident in share price recovery over time

By Elisa Anzolin PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence that the Franco-Italian eyewear group's shares can recoup the ground they have lost due to U.S. tariffs and the dollar weakness, spreading military conflicts and competition on smart eyeglasses.
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Lubrizol Celebrates Award Wins for Innovative Beauty Ingredients in Paris

Lubrizol Celebrates Award Wins for Innovative Beauty Ingredients in Paris

Lubrizol Celebrates Award Wins for Innovative Beauty Ingredients in Paris
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University College Birmingham Adopts Thesis SM for Student Lifecycle Transformation

University College Birmingham Adopts Thesis SM for Student Lifecycle Transformation

University College Birmingham (UCB) has selected Thesis SM, a cloud-native Student Records System (SRS), to modernize and streamline its student lifecycle processes. This decision follows a competitive tender process aimed at enhancing the efficiency and connectivity of UCB's educational offerings. The new system will consolidate fragmented systems and manual processes, providing a unified platform that spans admissions, student records, assessment, and progression. This initiative is part of UCB's broader digital campus transformation strategy, which seeks to improve operational control and the overall student experience. The selection of Thesis SM was influenced by its flexibility, ease of use, and the ability to support both higher and further education within a single institution.
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Kingsley Coman talks through his complex relationship with Bayern Munich, PSG

Kingsley Coman talks through his complex relationship with Bayern Munich, PSG

The former FC Bayern star has a history with both clubs.
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North Korea Increases Executions During COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds

North Korea Increases Executions During COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds

A report by the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) reveals that North Korea significantly increased its use of the death penalty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, based on testimonies from 265 North Korean defectors and information from media outlets, documents a 117% rise in executions and death sentences in the five years following the country's border closure in January 2020. The regime reportedly used the pandemic to expand the list of capital offenses, including the consumption of foreign media and religious practices. The report identifies 46 execution sites and notes that about 70% of executions were public. The increase in executions is attributed to the regime's adaptation to international pressure, with executions declining after UN discussions about referring Kim Jong-un to the International Criminal Court.
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Drake State Secures $700K Federal Funding for Workforce Training Programs

Drake State Secures $700K Federal Funding for Workforce Training Programs

Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, is set to receive $700,000 in federal funding to enhance its workforce training programs. This funding is part of a larger appropriation secured by U.S. Senator Katie Britt, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee. The funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act. The investment aims to expand high-demand training programs and improve instructional capacity at Drake State, aligning with the broader goal of strengthening Alabama's community college system during National Community College Month.
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Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany says team has moved on from Inter Milan disappointment

Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany says team has moved on from Inter Milan disappointment

FC Bayern is fully focused on PSG.