Top health experts say evidence shows that the inoculations prevent severe disease and death, borne out by data from Britain, Israel

Andi Murez is heading to the Olympics in Tokyo this year, aiming for a redemption tour after she fell ill during the 2016 Rio Games

Amy Spiro explains who is going for the gold (or silver or bronze); Jordan Hoffman highlights a new Barry Sonnenfeld musical series and a book convinced that Superman was Jewish

Kentaro Kobayashi, the latest member of the opening event team to depart in disgrace, apologizes over 'extremely inappropriate' skit

Sue Bird, who is representing Team USA and also holds Israeli citizenship, has won gold at the last four games; says 'mind-blowing' to be chosen for honor

Rosie Gallegos-Main apologizes 'for my poor judgment' after comparison to vaccine regulations; she'll remain at Tokyo games but must undergo diversity and inclusion training

'It's kind of a disappointment,' Japanese athlete Yukiko Ueno says, after playing in a near-empty stadium, with fans barred from games amid COVID concerns

Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga says world needs to see that his country can stage a safe Olympics, as a handful of athletes test positive for COVID

Predictions include first place for Artem Dolgopyat, silver for Lonah Chemtai Salpeter in women's marathon and for Sagi Muki in judo, as well as 4 bronzes

Ashram is perhaps Israel's greatest hope for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics; national team also wins two golds