Pro Ping Pong Players' Signature Serves Are Baffling to the Average PlayerThere's a strategic reason they serve that way. By Elissa NoblittPublished Aug. 2 2024, 1:59 p.m. ET Source: getty imagesIf you're a casual enjoyer of any of the sports showcased in the Olympic Games, you've probably noticed that pro athletes sometimes have a different way of doing things. From the lack of cuts in Olympic golf to swimmers slapping themselves before taking the plunge, these changes can be difficult to follow, even if you're a golfer or swimmer yourself, for example.

Jealousy in friendship takes many forms, some subtle, others not so much. Some friends might accuse you of being too proud and rubbing your triumphs in their faces. Unfortunately, there are people out there, friends or not, who just want to bring you down because your life appears better than theirs. Whether its through snide comments or being dismissive of your accomplishments, there's always that one person who, not matter the situation, refuses to be happy for us.

The BBC has admitted it made a mistake over its reporting of a rocket attack on a Gaza hospital. BBC correspondent Jon Donnison was reporting live on air about claims that a hospital in the region, which borders both Egypt and Israel, had been struck by a bomb or missile.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. New for 2024, Breaking (or Breakdancing) makes its debut in the Summer Olympics in Paris.

French actor Chiara Mastroianni and iconic Hong Kong director Johnnie To are among a pack of heavyweight names joining Tony Leung Chiu-wai on the main competition jury of this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival.