Swiss supreme court details anti-China bias of Sun judge
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)GENEVA โ The Swiss supreme court explained Friday why it has ordered a retrial for Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang in a doping case, citing anti-China bias related to killing dogs for food by one of the judges in the case. Hostile social media posts on Twitter by Court of Arbitration for Sport judge Franco Frattini persuaded the federal court he should not have presided over banning the Chinese swimmer. โIn his tweets, the arbitrator (Frattini) castigates a Chinese practice of dog slaughter and denounces the consumption of this meat at a local festival in China,โ the Swiss court said in a statement. After CAS published its verdict last February, Sun's lawyers appealed to the Swiss supreme court. The 10-hour hearing in Montreux, Switzerland, was a rare CAS case held in open court, at the three-time Olympic championโs request, and streamed live online.
Houston-area forecast: Sweater weather this weekend
HOUSTON โ Cold air has settled into Southeast Texas and will be sticking around for a while. We are in the beginning of the longest stretch of cold weather that has hit Houston so far this season. As we head into late Sunday, temperatures will start to drop and wintry precipitation will be getting close to Southeast Texas! Sunday NightAccumulations will be insignificant in Southeast Texas but snow will accumulate north and northwest of our area. Weekend Travel WeatherAfter Sundayโs rain/snow mix event, the rest of the ten day forecast shows a cooler than normal start with plenty of sunshine for the week ahead.
WADA says Swiss court overturns swimmer Sun's doping ban
At stake in a second CAS hearing would be Yangโs chance to compete at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics now set for July 2021. The Swiss court ruling appears to have swung on an objection by Sunโs lawyers to the chairman of the three-judge panel, former Italian foreign minister Franco Frattini. It is even possible to overturn a CAS verdict in the federal court and still lose the re-trial. When Canas went to federal court, Swiss judges ruled his right to be heard had been breached and sent back the case. Immediately, Sun said he planned to appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal, which is Switzerlandโs highest court.
7 Houston spots for cheap late-night eats
The Burger JointPhoto courtesy of The Burger JointWhat night owls say: "Perfect spot for late night food. Katzโs Deli & BarWhat night owls say: "Late night, early morning, or lunch, you can't go wrong with this hot spot. Pho Bรฌnh By NightWhat night owls say: "Went to Pho Binh late night with my cousins. Frankโs PizzaPhoto courtesy of Frank's PizzaWhat night owls say: "My absolute favorite Houston pizza!! 11 a.m. โ 3 a.m.Where: 417 Travis St Houston, TX 77002Link: www.frankspizza.comYou and your friend eating at 2 a.m.:
On a mission: Tom Cruise insists on social distancing on set
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 file photo, actor Tom Cruise wears a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as he greets fans during a break from shooting Mission Impossible 7, along Rome's Fori Imperiali avenue. Tom Cruise has launched an expletive-laden rant at colleagues on the set of his latest Mission: Impossible movie after he reportedly spotted two workers failing to abide by social distancing rules. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, file)LONDON โ Tom Cruise has launched an expletive-laden rant at colleagues on the set of his latest "Mission: Impossible" movie, after he reportedly spotted two workers failing to respect social distancing rules. Many movies have either been delayed until after the pandemic is over or because of COVID-related delays on set, including the seventh instalment of the โMission: Impossibleโ franchise. During his outburst, Cruise notes the higher costs for insuring a movie in these times.
Rita Ora says sorry for lockdown-breaching birthday party
LONDON โ British singer Rita Ora apologized Monday for breaking lockdown rules by holding a birthday party, saying it was โa serious and inexcusable error of judgment.โThe Sun newspaper ran photos of Ora and others, including models Cara and Poppy Delevingne, arriving at the Casa Cruz restaurant in Londonโs Notting Hill area on Saturday. Under lockdown rules that end Wednesday, all pubs and restaurants in England must close except for takeout and delivery, and people are barred from meeting indoors with members of other households. Ora, whose hits include โAnywhereโ and โI Will Never Let You Down,โ said she now realized โhow irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility.โReports of the party attracted widespread criticism. Asked about the event, Prime Minister Boris Johnsonโs spokesman, Jamie Davies, said it was โimportant that everybody in society sets an example by following the rules. That is for every member of the public, including celebrities.โ(backslash)Britain has Europe's worst coronavirus death toll, at over 58,000 people.
Cold front late this weekend will bring in fall fantastic weather for next week
Houston โ After a record-breaking Thursday, temperatures hit 85 degrees at Bush Airport, unseasonably warm weather continues. FridayOur cool mornings and warmer than average afternoons will continue through the weekend. Missing Fall weather? Not to worry it is on the way for next week! A cold front on Sunday will usher in chilly mornings and mild afternoons.
Solar eclipse 2020: See Juneโs annular eclipse on Sunday
(CNN) -- Lucky stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will see an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice on Sunday. Solar eclipses occur about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse, Young said. How to watchAlthough this isn't a total solar eclipse, you still need to watch the eclipse using safety measures. Whether you use the cardboard eclipse glasses or a handheld card with a single rectangular view, the most important feature is the filter. But do not wear eclipse glasses while looking through any of these.