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PARIS (Reuters) -Germany's Lukas Maertens won his first Olympic gold in the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as he emerged triumphant from a final stacked with world champions and shrugged off his nearly-man record.

Olympics-Swimming-'I'm on top now': Maertens takes 400m freestyle gold

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 Great Britain’s Eva Okaro made history on the opening day of the Olympics swimming competition as she became Team GB’s first Black female swimmer in the pool.Okaro was part of Team GB’s women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team that safely progressed to tonight’s final in Paris after finishing second in their heat this morning.Okaro, 17, is the first Black female to represent Team GB in the pool after Alice Dearing competing in the open-water event in Tokyo three years ago.Follow LIVE: Olympics latest updates and medal results From Sevenoaks, Okaro grew up swimming with her twin sister Izabella and booked...

Who is Eva Okaro? Team GB swimmer makes Olympics history in the pool

Great Britain's Adam Peaty through to 100m breaststroke semi-finals at Paris Olympics.

Peaty through to 100m breaststroke semi-final in Paris

Gainesville, FL

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Former Florida Gator Caeleb Dressel won another gold medal on Saturday as the United States dominated the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Dressel anchored the race, swimming the fourth and final leg for his country. He began his lap with a two-second lead thanks to a 46.75-second third leg from Hunter Armstrong. Dressel gave up some time to the Australians and Italy— who won the silver and bronze medals, respectively — but the United States finished at 3:09.28, more than a full second ahead of second place.

Caeleb Dressel anchors USA 4x100 relay team at Paris Olympics, wins 8th gold

Former Florida Gators swimmer Kieran Smith won’t be repeating as a medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics after failing to qualify for the 400-meter freestyle final on Saturday. The American finished with the 11th fastest time of the morning, clocking a 3:46.47 and placing sixth in his heat. Only...

Kieran Smith's Olympic hopes crushed in heat stage

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the Yangtze River in China. Chinese alligators are extremely endangered. Experts believe there may only be a few dozen left. In the US, alligators are most notoriously found in Louisiana and Florida. However, they also exist […]

Where Do Alligators Go in the Winter?

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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National Weather Force

Multiple rounds of severe storms are anticipated as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across portions of the central Plains and the Mississippi Valley from this afternoon through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing very large hail, destructive gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Very Large Hail & Tornadoes Possible; Central Plains/Mississippi Valley ; June 28th

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Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

PARIS (AP) — Great Britain surged to an early lead during men's gymnastics qualifying, posting a team total of 256.561 to finish ahead of the United States in the first of three subdivisions Saturday. The Americans, who finished third at the 2023 world championships ahead of Great Britain, dealt...

Malone doesn't qualify for all-around finals, Great Britain takes early lead

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen got Great Britain up and running for the Paris Olympics with a bronze medal in the women’s 3m synchronised springboard.The pair became the first British women to win an Olympic medal in diving since Elizabeth Ferris won bronze in the 10m platform in Rome in 1960.Anna Henderson followed up with silver in the women’s time trial. Several riders crashed in the treacherous conditions but the Hemel Hempstead-born rider kept her cool to claim second behind Australian Grace Brown.Here the PA news agency looks at the Great Britain medallists on day one of the Games:Silver 1, Bronze 1. Total 2.SilverAnna Henderson, cycling, women’s time trial.BronzeYasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen, diving, women’s 3m synchronised.      Read More               Jamie Smith vows to continue fearless cricket after taking attack to West IndiesSteven van de Velde presence casts a shadow over Paris 2024 Beach VolleyballSilver joy for Anna Henderson but despair for Josh Tarling in time trials      

Great Britain medallists on Day One of the Paris Olympics

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Former LSU swimmer Maggie Mac Neil of Canada advances easily in Olympic 100-meter butterfly

NANTERRE, France — Maggie Mac Neil’s shot at Olympic history is still alive, though she will likely need one of the best swims of her life...

Former LSU swimmer Maggie Mac Neil of Canada advances easily in Olympic 100-meter butterfly

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