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Columbus, OH

Defending national champion Gabby Thomas stormed to a world-leading time in the women’s 200m semifinals at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, setting the stage for a thrilling final showdown with Sha’Carri Richardson at Hayward Field this weekend. Thomas clocked an impressive 21.78 seconds, sending a clear message to...

Gabby Thomas runs 21.78, Sha’Carri Richardson on course for sprint double at U.S. Trials

Lolo Jones has achieved much during a storied sporting career. The American is one of the few athletes to have competed at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, transitioning from an elite track and field hurdler to the bobsled with aplomb.

‘That was terrifying.’ Lolo Jones competes at US Olympic trials aged 41

Eugene, OR

EUGENE, Ore. – Natalie Block qualified for the semifinal round of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials following a first round result of 13.84 on Friday evening at Hayward Field. Block reaches the semifinals and will compete again on Saturday evening, with the semifinals of the 100m hurdles slated to begin at 7:04 p.m. (CT). The 100m hurdle semifinals will be broadcast nationwide on NBC and will also stream online on Peacock. "I was really impressed with how Natalie handled the atmosphere of competing at the Olympic Trials," commented head coach Andrew Basler . From her warm-up to the competition, she...

Block Advances to 100m Hurdle Semifinals at U.S. Olympic Team Trials

USA TODAY

Sprinting stars Sha’Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas won their semifinals in the 200 meters Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas set up showdown in 200 final at Olympic track trials

Arkansas State

EUGENE, Ore. — One Arkansas athlete stole the show on night 8 of the U.S Track and Field Olympic Trials and put herself in position to become the fifth athlete with Razorback ties to punch a ticket to Paris. 2017 graduate Nikki Hiltz ran an impressive time of 4:01:40 to win her semifinals and run the fastest qualifying time to cruise her way to the final, topping Paris Olympians in other events Elise Cranny and Elle St. Pierre. Local Arkansas product and Hogs, UCA Bears alum Gracie Hyde ran a 4:12.79 and did not advance. Jada Baylark and Rosey Effiong...

Arkansas Alum Shines in Semifinal of U.S Olympic Trials

Texas State

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Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

NBC News

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made a world-leading effort look easy, securing a spot in Sunday’s 400-meter hurdle final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and leading what could be one of America’s strongest events in Paris. McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning gold medalist and world No. 1, barely broke a sweat in...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning 400-meter hurdle champ, is looking for gold again

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

Arms Unlimited accused of selling and shipping large-capacity magazines to New Jersey, violating state laws. The state takes action against Arms Unlimited for allegedly violating local gun control laws.

NJ Sues Arms Unlimited for Illegal Sale of High-Capacity Magazines

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

Alexandria, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

Kentucky State

EUGENE, Ore. – After a two-day hiatus, the Kentucky track & field program and its alumni resumed competition at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials this evening at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. A night that saw various athletes in various stages of their respective competitions proved positive as four Wildcats in total survived and advanced to see another day of competition. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (UKTF 2017-18) stole the show this evening after dominating the women’s 400-meter hurdles to close out the track events in Eugene. McLaughlin-Levrone won the first rounds event in a commanding season-best 53.07. She earned the final automatic…

Kentucky Track & Field Alumni Excel at U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon

Las Vegas, NV

HBCU Gameday

Jamarion Stubbs impresses with a 20.44-second 200m dash in the US Olympic Trials, advancing to the semi-finals in Eugene.
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Olympic hopes still alive for HBCU sprinter

Sha'Carri Richardson didn't get the result she wanted Saturday night in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. A week after racing to the title in the 100 meters to earn a spot in the Paris Olympics in August, the former LSU sprint star failed to make it a double when she was fourth in the 200 meters in Eugene, Oregon.

Sha'Carri Richardson comes up short in bid for a second individual berth in Paris Olympics

Iowa State

Former Hawkeye Brittany Brown secures her spot in the Paris Olympics with a personal record of 21.90 seconds in the 200 meters, finishing second overall at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon. Brittany Brown's personal record in the 200 meters: 21.90 seconds. Gabby Thomas won the race with a time of 21.81...

Iowa’s Brittany Brown Secures Paris Olympics Spot with PR

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First-place finish for Central Coast runner and Olympic hopeful Nikki Hiltz

Olympic hopeful and Aptos native Nikki Hiltz has advanced to the 1500m final at the U.S. Track and Field Trials. Hiltz finished first in their semifinal...

First-place finish for Central Coast runner and Olympic hopeful Nikki Hiltz

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