Another 1 billion minutes of Olympics video were viewed on social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.... Even under optimal circumstances, a 13-hour time zone difference makes it nearly impossible to avoid learning the results of events that happen while most of the U.S.is asleep. The other unexpected setbacks became headlines.... Sha’Karri Richardson, a charismatic American sprinter, lost her spot on the team after testing positive for marijuana....

But using unsold inventory to provide free make goods to advertisers deprived NBC of the opportunity to sell the held back commercial time for additional revenue.... American gymnast star Simone Biles opted out of most of her events to deal with mental health issues.... Tennis phenom and Olympic torch-bearer Naomi Osaka was eliminated early after losing in straight sets in the third round to Czech player Markéta Vondrou？...

In the Western Pacific, it’s a typhoon.I learned this as I prepared to travel to the U.S. territory of Guam in May.... On some days, the island felt like a San Diego suburb, with beige condos and Taco Bells.... Other days, it was achingly beautiful, with turquoise lagoons lining the coast and flash rains bringing on giant rainbows.I also spent time with veterans and activists....

Thirty-second commercials — especially during the Super Bowl — have a tall order these days.... And that thing went out into the world that was effectively the first and final chapter of the show.... The spot is now seen as a first chapter — a catalyst to sort of launch a whole ecosystem that people in the real world can then see and interact with.” Karl Lieberman, Wieden+ Kennedy chief creative officer, works with clients like Amazon Prime....