Fireworks exploded above Beijing’s National Stadium and Tiananmen Square on Saturday evening as thousands of Chinese families enjoyed a full-scale dress rehearsal of the Olympic Games opening ceremony. (Aug. 2)

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When a swimmer breaks a record, the first question is often what kind of swimsuit they’re wearing. A high-stakes battle between two top swimsuit makers has swimmers making tough decisions, and has landed the two rival companies in court. (July 3)

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