Following a victory over Germany, the United States Women’s National Team has reached the final of the Women’s Football Tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games. Emma Hayes has the opportunity to etch her name into the history books with a major title, despite being a mere few months into her tenure. However, the foe is strong, as Brazil continues to grow as a program with impressive performances in the knockout phase. The match will be held in the capital city of Paris at the Parc de Princes, a 47,929 all-seater stadium located in the 16th arrondissement with a Desso GrassMaster® natural reinforced grass surface.

USA vs. Brazil, 2024 Olympic Women’s Tournament Final: Scouting Brazil

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PARIS (AP) — Karch Kiraly made one request when the decisive fifth set began: Win or lose, make sure to enjoy the moment. The U.S. coach asked his players to take in the atmosphere, one of the best for women’s volleyball, with mighty Brazil on the opposite side of the net.

Defending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics

The USWNT is one match away from their ultimate goal after making their way through a grueling Olympic tournament to advance to Saturday's gold medal game against Brazil. This will be the third Olympic gold medal match meeting for the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup finalists, with the US defeating Brazil at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Games to top the podium.

USWNT Battles Brazil for Olympic Gold

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In the venue that houses one of the world's most successful women's football clubs, the reigning World Cup champions square off against Germany in Friday's bronze medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This isn't a consolation match, like the one at the World Cup is. These two European powers...

Spain vs. Germany: 2024 Paris Olympics women's soccer bronze medal match live stream, lineups, preview

The U.S. women's national team will have a place on the podium on Saturday but the color of the medal will be up to them. The USWNT will meet Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal final at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. It will be the third time the two sides will play in an Olympic championship final. Both national teams are in transitional phases and looking to take the next step in their respective programs. New U.S. head coach Emma Hayes and her group are back in a final after just three months on the job as manager. Brazil will have longtime legend Marta back in the squad after she served a two-game red card suspension.

USWNT vs. Brazil at 2024 Paris Olympics: Three keys as USA soccer go for gold against legendary Marta

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Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Las Vegas, NV

PARIS (Aug. 7, 2024)—Despite a game-high 21 points from Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson, Spain (3-1) fell to Belgium (2-2) 79-66 in the Olympic quarterfinals on Wednesday. Gustafson also contributed a team-best 7 rebounds to go with 1 steal and 1 blocked shot to close out her 2024 Olympic run.

SPAIN vs BELGIUM RECAP—Gustafson, Spain End Olympic Run with 79-66 Loss to Belgium

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Poland vs France: Clash for Olympic Volleyball Gold. The Men’s Olympic Volleyball Final Odds are out and Poland have opened as favorites to grab the gold medal on France’s home court. Poland is coming off a terrific win in the semi-finals against the American team, winning 3-2. France, on the other hand, had a much easier semi-final victory, beating the Italians 3-0.

France vs Poland in the Men’s Olympic Volleyball Final

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Soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics includes the women's gold medal game on Friday. Here's the full schedule for USWNT vs. Brazil.

Olympics soccer games today: USWNT vs. Brazil highlights Paris Games slate

PARIS -- It’s been a golden summer for Spanish soccer. Less than a month after winning the European Championship, Spain followed up with a thrilling 5-3 extra-time victory in the Olympic men’s final against France on Friday. Sergio Camello’s two goals eventually settled an epic match in Spain's...

Spain takes gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's soccer final

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Brazil vs USA: Preview, predictions and lineups

Brazil take on the USA in the final of the women's football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups,...

Brazil vs USA: Preview, predictions and lineups

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