Baton Rouge, LA

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It wasn’t the best debut for the Puerto Rico men’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It lost its opener early on Sunday morning to South Sudan 90-79, but former LSU basketball star Tremont Waters made an impact. He started the game and ultimately finished second on the team with 18 points, though he wasn’t particularly efficient and shot just 6 of 19 in the game.

Tremont Waters scores 18 points for Puerto Rico in Olympic opening loss

Notre Dame, IN

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NANTERRE, France — Notre Dame's Chris Guiliano has made history by winning gold with Team USA in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay, marking the American team’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics. The rising senior and standout swimmer swam the pivotal second leg of the relay on Saturday, helping secure a winning time of 3:09.28—just over a second shy of the world record.

Notre Dame’s Chris Guiliano Shines with Gold in 4x100 Free Relay at Paris Olympics

Both current and former Notre Dame fencers have made quite an impact on the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Lee Kiefer won her second straight gold medal in the women’s individual foil, and Eszter Muhari took bronze in the women’s individual epee for Hungary. Now, we can add Nick Itkin to the medal count.

Former Notre Dame fencer Nick Itkin wins Olympic bronze in foil

Chicago, IL

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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?

The Spun

Olivia Dunne, the star LSU Tigers gymnast, is taking in the Summer Olympics in Paris, France this year. The Instagram and TikTok influencer, who has millions of followers across her platforms, is one of many stars in Paris this weekend. Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, John Legend and many ...

Olivia Dunne Goes Viral For Outfit At Summer Olympics On Sunday

Denver, CO

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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

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

A Louisiana nurse was thrown out of a high-end steakhouse in Baton Rouge for allegedly violating the restaurant’s dress code with an outfit deemed “too revealing.” Y’Mine McClanahan, who has been a regular at Stabs Prime Steak and Seafood, wore a two-piece ensemble consisting of a floral top and a long skirt reaching her feet.

I feel violated and ashamed – Nurse thrown out of restaurant over her outfit

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Despite all the conversations and steps taken to address bias and establish gender equality, there are still elements in the society that'll police women for what they wear. When a Louisiana nurse named Y'Mine McClanahan faced unfair treatment at a restaurant, she decided to call them out publicly. McClanahan, who goes by Miney M Mac on Facebook, shared a post this July about a discriminatory dress-code at Stabs Prime Steak and Seafood in the Baton Rouge area. Despite having worn the same dress to the same restaurant several times earlier, the woman was denied entry this time because it was "too revealing."

Restaurant that denied entry to woman over revealing dress wasn't prepared for her reaction

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A local NAACP leader in Baton Rouge, Lousiana said she was left "humiliated" after she was kicked out of a restaurant because of her outfit.

NAACP Leader Kicked Out Of Restaurant Over Alleged 'Revealing' Outfit

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

Sports Illustrated

2024 Olympic Games preview for second round doubles tennis, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal vs. Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof.

Carlos Alcaraz/Rafael Nadal vs. Tallon Griekspoor/Wesley Koolhof Olympic Doubles Tennis Prediction and Pick

Florida State

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

Louisiana State

Law & Crime

Steven Harris IV, a Southern University student and 20-year-old father who recently went missing, was allegedly shot multiple times after a trio of people — including the mother of Harris' child — lured him from his home and killed him in Mississippi. 
The post Marching band dad who went missing before custody hearing was lured to his death by mother of his child, 2 others: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Marching band dad who went missing before custody hearing lured to his death by mother of his child, 2 others: Police

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Athlon Sports

The worst feeling for athletes is when a bad call affects your game. Coco Gauff experienced it first-hand during her third-round game against Donna Vekic in the Olympics. During the match, the umpire called a ball out before Gauff could return the ball. That caused the American to miss her shot. ...

Controversial Decision In Olympic Tennis Match Leaves Coco Gauff In Tears

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United States track and field women's 100-meter competition times

PARIS, IDF — Former Louisiana State University track star Sha'Carri Richardson has landed in Paris and is preparing to compete for gold in the women's 100-meter...

United States track and field women's 100-meter competition times

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