Ireland’s Kellie Harrington distinguished herself once again at the 2024 Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time. Harrington clinched her second Olympic gold, a feat previously achieved only by USA’s Claressa Shields and Great Britain’s Nicola Adams since women's boxing debuted in 2012. Despite a formidable challenge from China's Wenlu Yang, who secured victory on one of the scorecards, Harrington showcased her generational talent, as she followed in the footsteps of Ireland’s boxing pioneer Katie Taylor.

Olympic Roundup: Harrington solidifies her status as an all-time great

The drought continues for the U.S. men's boxing team at the Olympics as welterweight Omari Jones lost to Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev of Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Jones, despite his efforts, will return home with an Olympic bronze medal, underscoring a disappointing Olympics for Team USA. The opening round was tightly contested, reflecting...

Olympic Roundup: Jones exit underscores a disappointing Olympics for Team USA

Two new Olympic gold medalists emerged at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the men's lightweight and men's middleweight titles were decided. Additionally, the finals are scheduled for the super heavyweight division and women's featherweight after Thursday’s contests. Cuban Lightweight Strikes Gold. Erislandy Alvarez of Cuba stands as his nation's...

Erislandy Alvarez is Cuba’s latest Olympic golden boy

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has scheduled an Aug. 9 purse bid for a proposed fight between flyweight titleholder Anthony Olascuaga and former titleholder Jonathan “La Bomba” Gonzalez. Olascuaga (7-1, 5 KOs) secured the vacant title in July by defeating Riku Kano in the three rounds in Japan....

WBO orders purse bids for Anthony Olascuaga-Jonathan Gonzalez

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Trainer Rudy Hernandez believes that three-division titleholder Junto Nakatani, who has held titles as a flyweight and junior bantamweight before becoming the bantamweight champion, will be the best he has ever trained. In July, Nakatani knocked out Vincent Astrolabio in the first round to defend his WBC bantamweight title in...

Junto Nakatani and his daily goal of perfection

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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

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

Kenshiro Teraji's upcoming vacant WBC flyweight title bout against Cristofer Rosales is scheduled for October 18 in Teraji's native Japan, according to ESPN's Salvador Rodriguez on the social media platform X. The specific venue has not yet been confirmed. Teraji (23-1, 14 KO) won his 10th professional fight by defeating...

Teraji set to fight Rosales in Japan on October 18

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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

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Hinsdale, IL

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

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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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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

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Paris 2024: Hasanboy Dusmatov wins second gold medal

Two new Olympic gold medalists emerged at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The men's flyweight and women's bantamweight gold medals were awarded. Additionally, the finals are...

Paris 2024: Hasanboy Dusmatov wins second gold medal

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