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How 1% Performance Improvements Led to Olympic Gold

When Sir Dave Brailsford became head of British Cycling in 2002, the team had almost no record of success: British cycling had only won a single gold medal in its 76-year history. That quickly changed under Sir Dave’s leadership. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his squad won seven out of 10 gold medals available in track cycling, and they matched the achievement at the London Olympics four years later. Sir Dave now leads Britain’s first ever professional cycling team, which has won three of the last four Tour de France events.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine reportedly destroys Russian bomber; drones damage apartments near Moscow    
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine reportedly destroys Russian bomber; drones damage apartments near Moscow
Ukraine’s forces are repelling Russian attacks and have retaken several square kilometres on the eastern front over the past week, deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar said on Monday. Ukrainian forces were advancing south of Bakhmut, the city occupied by Russian forces in May after a bloody months-long struggle, and had liberated another three square kilometres over the past week, she said.


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American Airline pilots successfully negotiated a 46% pay raise    
American Airline pilots successfully negotiated a 46% pay raise
The 1926 Railway Labor Act, which expanded to include airlines in 1936, aims to avoid any interruption of interstate commerce by bargaining unions and their companies. By design, the federal law dictates that airline industry labor contracts do not expire, making striking near impossible. Rather, they become open for change or “amendable” at the end.






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American Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract Offering Big Raises    
American Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract Offering Big Raises
A previous version of this story misstated the status of contract negotiations at United Airlines. The airline’s pilot union has reached a tentative deal with the company, but the contract has not yet been ratified by the union’s members.


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Hospital detentions for new mothers challenged in Ugandan court    
Hospital detentions for new mothers challenged in Ugandan court
A USAid spokesperson expressed “deep concern” saying “Although USAid does not have a direct award with Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, we expect that our partners ensure their sub-partners treat each allegation seriously, employ appropriate and survivor-centred principles and approaches, and ensure accountability of perpetrators.”




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'I know nothing can replace the loss': Biden tours Maui and pledges support    
'I know nothing can replace the loss': Biden tours Maui and pledges support
"As bad as this looks, it's actually worse," he said in a phone interview on Sunday. "What you can't see is the damage to utility infrastructure. What you can't see is the thousands of kids who are trying to figure out how to go to school this fall. What you can't see is the first responders who went into the flames without regard for their own safety and had their own homes burned down."


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Half of Americans lack a retirement plan. Here are the worst states.    
Half of Americans lack a retirement plan. Here are the worst states.
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Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case    
Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case
Richard Fausset is a correspondent based in Atlanta. He mainly writes about the American South, focusing on politics, culture, race, poverty and criminal justice. He previously worked at The Los Angeles Times, including as a foreign correspondent in Mexico City. More about Richard Fausset


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A Stage of Eight Takes Shape for a Trump-Less First G.O.P. Debate    
A Stage of Eight Takes Shape for a Trump-Less First G.O.P. Debate
Shane Goldmacher is a national political reporter and was previously the chief political correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times, he worked at Politico, where he covered national Republican politics and the 2016 presidential campaign. More about Shane Goldmacher




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California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Rare Tropical Storm    
California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Rare Tropical Storm
Thomas Fuller is the San Francisco bureau chief. Before moving to California he reported from more than 40 countries for The Times and International Herald Tribune, mainly in Europe and Southeast Asia. More about Thomas Fuller


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Here’s the latest on the storm.    
Here’s the latest on the storm.
Corina Knoll is the Los Angeles bureau chief. She writes features about California and covers breaking news. Previously, she spent more than a decade with The Los Angeles Times, where she contributed to two Pulitzer Prizes. More about Corina Knoll




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Calling All Foodies: It's Almost Restaurant Week In Washington, D.C.    
Calling All Foodies: It's Almost Restaurant Week In Washington, D.C.
With so many different restaurants and bars to choose from, there's something to suit every taste, palate and budget. If anything, it's a great excuse to treat yourself to a good meal, discover a new favorite spot and help support the local restaurant industry while you're at it.


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Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant    
Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant
\"Our goal has not changed - any future decision on this new deal will ensure that the growing cloud gaming market continues to benefit from open and effective competition driving innovation and choice.\"




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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis    
Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
Delaney Poitras, who has had to evacuate twice in recent weeks from her home in Fort Smith, told the CBC that she has not been able to share things like news conferences from officials or news articles on evacuation updates.


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Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise    
Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
In addition, expectations of how high interest rates will go have increased since the OBR made its forecasts in March, and that will increase forecasts for the amount spent on debt interest payments.




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Former Bank of England boss to head Bloomberg board    
Former Bank of England boss to head Bloomberg board
Mr Carney, who currently serves as United Nations special envoy on climate action and finance, became the governor of the Bank of England in July 2013 and stood down from the role in March 2020.


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Opinion | Japan Is Showing the World How Not to Handle Radioactive Waste    
Opinion | Japan Is Showing the World How Not to Handle Radioactive Waste
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Japan to Release Treated Water From Ruined Nuclear Plant Despite Concerns    
Japan to Release Treated Water From Ruined Nuclear Plant Despite Concerns
Hisako Ueno has been reporting on Japanese politics, business, gender, labor and culture for The Times since 2012. She previously worked for the Tokyo bureau of The Los Angeles Times from 1999 to 2009. More about Hisako Ueno


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A ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Change in Cambodia: A New Leader    
A ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Change in Cambodia: A New Leader
Sui-Lee Wee is the Southeast Asia bureau chief for The Times. She was part of the team that won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for public service for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Sui-Lee Wee


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Biden Says U.S. Will Stand With Maui ‘For As Long As It Takes’ After Fire    
Biden Says U.S. Will Stand With Maui ‘For As Long As It Takes’ After Fire
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'Truly An Idiot': Michael Cohen Names The 1 Bad Move That Will Haunt Trump    
'Truly An Idiot': Michael Cohen Names The 1 Bad Move That Will Haunt Trump
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RNC ‘Soulless Ghouls’ Ripped After Launching ‘Dumbest’ Attack On Biden Yet    
RNC ‘Soulless Ghouls’ Ripped After Launching ‘Dumbest’ Attack On Biden Yet
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Rate Of Gun-Related Deaths In Children Nearly Doubled In 4 Years    
Rate Of Gun-Related Deaths In Children Nearly Doubled In 4 Years
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Jockey Clings To Side Of Horse After Stirrup Breaks During Race    
Jockey Clings To Side Of Horse After Stirrup Breaks During Race
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Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard takeover deal to British regulator after initial block    
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard takeover deal to British regulator after initial block
\"We\'re dedicated to delivering amazing experiences to our players wherever they choose to play,\" Chris Early, senior vice president of strategic partnerships and business development at Ubisoft, said on Tuesday. \"Today\'s deal will give players even more opportunities to access and enjoy some of the biggest brands in gaming.\"


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What ARM's expected debut means for the IPO market and SoftBank    
What ARM's expected debut means for the IPO market and SoftBank
SoftBank said its Vision Fund booked an investment gain of 159.8 billion yen, its first gain in five consecutive quarters. SoftBank said the fund mainly benefited from investments in its own subsidiaries — including Arm.


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IBM CEO says AI will impact white-collar jobs first, but could help workers instead of displacing them    
IBM CEO says AI will impact white-collar jobs first, but could help workers instead of displacing them
\"With large-language models, you use a lot of data, but no labeling. So very few people to produce a map model. And now every weekend, you can create a new instance for a new task. That means your cost of a model for a task has come down by almost 100 times,\" said Krishna.


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Is nuclear energy the answer to a sustainable future? Experts are divided    
Is nuclear energy the answer to a sustainable future? Experts are divided
Nuclear power is a \"distraction\" from the \"answer we need\" — such as renewables and energy storage solutions to mitigate the unreliability from renewables, said Dave Sweeney, a nuclear analyst and nuclear-free campaigner with the Australian Conservation Foundation.


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S&P downgrades multiple U.S. banks citing 'tough' operating conditions    
S&P downgrades multiple U.S. banks citing 'tough' operating conditions
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank earlier this year sparked a crisis of confidence in the U.S. banking sector, leading to a run on deposits at a host of regional banks, despite authorities launching emergency measures to shore up confidence.


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Trump says he will surrender at an Atlanta jail on Thursday in Georgia election interference case    
Trump says he will surrender at an Atlanta jail on Thursday in Georgia election interference case
McAfee also signed off on a bond agreement involving another defendant in the case, Scott Hall. Hall is charged with racketeering and six criminal conspiracy counts relating to a scheme to access voting machines and data in rural Coffee County.


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West Virginia University wants to cut 32 majors because enrollment is down 10% and it's got a $45 million hole in its budget    
West Virginia University wants to cut 32 majors because enrollment is down 10% and it's got a $45 million hole in its budget
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Ron DeSantis wants to strip Disney workers of free passes and discounts, arguing it sucks millions from Florida's economy    
Ron DeSantis wants to strip Disney workers of free passes and discounts, arguing it sucks millions from Florida's economy
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Wagner making 'Africa even more free', says Prigozhin in first post-rebellion video    
Wagner making 'Africa even more free', says Prigozhin in first post-rebellion video
A video in July apparently showed Prigozhin in Belarus but he was photographed after that on the sidelines of a Russia-Africa summit in the Russian city of St Petersburg. His current whereabouts are unknown.


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Fukushima: wastewater from ruined nuclear plant to be released from Thursday, Japan says    
Fukushima: wastewater from ruined nuclear plant to be released from Thursday, Japan says
The water will be released at a maximum rate of 500,000 litres a day. A Japanese official said the first results of tests on discharged seawater could be available at the start of next month. Japan will also test fish in the waters near the plant, and make the results available on the agriculture ministry’s website.


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Cambodia: son of long time ruler Hun Sen becomes PM in historic transfer of power    
Cambodia: son of long time ruler Hun Sen becomes PM in historic transfer of power
Despite the transition of power, analysts say Hun Sen will remain a powerful force. He will remain head of the ruling Cambodian People’s party (CPP), and has said he will become head of the Senate and of the Supreme Council of the King.


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New Zealand Labour's support sinks to worst level in six years, poll finds    
New Zealand Labour's support sinks to worst level in six years, poll finds
Under Labour, women currently make up 56% of the party room - but due to their lower placement on the party's electoral list, the portion of women entering parliament for Labour was also projected to drop, down to 53%.


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Stan Grant resigns from ABC and four-decade media career for university role    
Stan Grant resigns from ABC and four-decade media career for university role
The ABC permanently appointed Grant, who turns 60 in September, as the full-time host of Q+A in August 2022, a year after Hamish Macdonald quit the weekly discussion program and was replaced by rotating hosts.


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Mark Latham accuses One Nation of misusing electoral funds as he quits party    
Mark Latham accuses One Nation of misusing electoral funds as he quits party
“The new executive’s priority is a comprehensive review of the party’s organisation ahead of future election campaigns, with a focus on the relationship between the organisation and parliamentary wings of the party, and the performance of the parliamentary wing,” they said.


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Person of interest found in AC/DC manager's 1993 murder after DNA breakthrough    
Person of interest found in AC/DC manager's 1993 murder after DNA breakthrough
But O'Brien pointed to expert advice previously provided to the inquiry that most LGBTQ+ hate crimes were opportunistic and that many offenders also took the opportunity to rob their victims.


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Daniel Andrews refuses to name those behind flawed Commonwealth Games business case    
Daniel Andrews refuses to name those behind flawed Commonwealth Games business case
According to the updated costings, there were about $2bn worth of unexpected costs related to the Games due to compressed timelines, supply constraints, accommodation shortfalls and major sports code displacement costs.


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'Use it or lose it': Queensland treasurer warns BHP's mining leases may be at risk without investment    
'Use it or lose it': Queensland treasurer warns BHP's mining leases may be at risk without investment
BHP had made it clear Queensland's "excessive new royalty taxes" had increased the risk of future investment and the council knew other companies were also reviewing their investment plans for Queensland, Macfarlane said in a statement.


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'They want us to die in the streets': inside the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade    
'They want us to die in the streets': inside the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade
"We don't have gold. Or oil. Or gas. We have nothing that interests the west, or the east," he said. "The world likes to talk about human rights. But it's all the same shit. Excuse me for saying that so bluntly." He added: "At the end of the day we are humans too."


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Ukraine drone strike reportedly destroys Russian flagship supersonic bomber    
Ukraine drone strike reportedly destroys Russian flagship supersonic bomber
At least two people were injured on Monday when parts of a Ukrainian drone destroyed by Russian air defences fell on a house in the Moscow region, the regional governor said. Arrivals and departures from Moscow’s four main airports - Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Zhukovsky - were restricted, disrupting 45 passenger planes and two cargo planes, Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia said.


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Top UK CEOs handed 16% pay rise as millions of workers squeezed - business live    
Top UK CEOs handed 16% pay rise as millions of workers squeezed - business live
This is why workers must be given seats on company boards to inject some much-needed common sense and restraint. We need an economy that delivers better living standards for all - not just those at the top.


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Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to UK regulator    
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to UK regulator
“This is not a green light. We will carefully and objectively assess the details of the restructured deal and its impact on competition, including in light of third-party comments. Our goal has not changed – any future decision on this new deal will ensure that the growing cloud gaming market continues to benefit from open and effective competition driving innovation and choice.”


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Keir Starmer: I wouldn't be able to go to university today    
Keir Starmer: I wouldn't be able to go to university today
"Talent and aspiration should drive young people - not the affordability of rent, or soaring food prices. I vividly remember the excitement of moving to Leeds to study law. It was a financial stretch then; if I were a student today, I wouldn't be able to go."


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Tuesday briefing: Life term for UK's worst child killer    
Tuesday briefing: Life term for UK's worst child killer
Amelia Hill talks to four retirees stepping back into the classroom this September, from the 70-year-old nuclear engineer who will teach physics to a 63-year-old ex-banker turning her attention to computer science after a cancer diagnosis.


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Energy bills: 13m British homes 'did not turn on heating when cold last winter'    
Energy bills: 13m British homes 'did not turn on heating when cold last winter'
In the spring statement earlier this year, the Treasury confirmed that the government was "developing a new approach" to protect households, including the consideration of a social tariff.


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Private firm linked to No 10 adviser handed NHS waiting lists contract    
Private firm linked to No 10 adviser handed NHS waiting lists contract
There had been renewed focus on the prime minister’s views on private healthcare after the Guardian reported he was registered with a private GP practice that charges £250 for a consultation.




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