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The 25-year-old Algerian beat China’s Yang Liu by unanimous decision in the 66kg ­category final

‘I am a woman’: Imane Khelif hits back in gender row after claiming gold

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Here's what you need to know about Vinesh Phogat, the Indian wrestler whose heartbreaking disqualification from the Olympics is stirring controversy…

Who is Vinesh Phogat? Olympic wrestler's heartbreaking disqualification and sudden retirement amid medal appeal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defied a major gender controversy to win gold at the Paris Olympics on Friday in front of a pulsating Roland Garros crowd that roared her to victory. "I want to thank all the people who have come to support me," said Khelif, after winning her country's second gold in Paris.

Algerian gender-row boxer Khelif storms to Olympic gold

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The International Boxing Association is doubling down on its claim that two female boxers competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are actually male. Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting were barred from competing at the 2023 World Championships after the fighters reportedly failed gender eligibility tests conducted by the IBA, though the organization never specified what the tests were. However, the IBA has no bearing on boxing in the Olympics which is now run by the International Olympic Committee after the IOC cited concerns with the IBA’s governance, finance, refereeing, and ethical issues.

IBA Doubles Down on Claim that Olympic Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting Are Male

Imane Khelif won Olympic women's boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test. The Algerian, amid a controversy that has overshadowed the boxing events in Paris, beat Chinese world champion Yang Liu by unanimous decision to win the welterweight division.

Khelif wins gold amid gender eligibility row

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

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

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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

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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?

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

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Nashville, TN

If you walk into Robert’s Western World on Sunday morning and sit on one of the barstools of this iconic Nashville honky-tonk, you won't be able to drink any alcohol and you’ll listen to Christian music. For nearly two decades, has known this as “The Gospel Hour.”

On Sunday at this honky tonk there's no alcohol, only gospel

A storm accompanied with hail and strong winds moved across northern parts of Calgary late Monday, August 5, causing damage and flash flooding. Damage was reported at the Calgary International Airport domestic terminal building due to hail and heavy rainfall. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@derkenarji via Spectee”. Video Location: Calgary Northeast, Alberta, Canada Video Recording Date/Time: August 5, 2024 at about 20:00h.

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A run club in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is helping recovering addicts stay sober and reclaim their fitness. Lyndsay Duncombe breaks down how its turning members’ lives around in ways they never thought possible.

Vancouver run club helps recovering addicts stay sober, rebuild lives

One year after the Maui fires, thousands of residents struggle with grieving the losses of loved ones and generational homes. Some are enjoying moments of relief, thanks to an equine-assisted therapy program.

How horses are helping Maui wildfire survivors process their grief

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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

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev won Olympic gold in the Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-around final.Varfolomeev topped the rotations in hoop (36.300), ball (36.500) and clubs (36.350) and came second in the ribbon (33.700) to score a total 142.850 points.Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn won the silver with 140.600 points and Italy's 2023 World Championships silver medallist Sofia Raffaeli took the bronze medal with 136.300 points.Having made her senior debut in 2022, Varfolomeev earned her first world title in the clubs before becoming the youngest gymnast to achieve the feat of a clean sweep of four apparatus finals and the all-around title at the 2023 World Championships.

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev wins Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-round gold

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection have risen in southern Taiwan after heavy rainfall brought by last month's typhoon. Melioidosis is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water or air. Three people are currently in intensive care with the disease.

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Rise in Melioidosis Bacterial Infections - TaiwanPlus News

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Taiwan Says IBA Could Not Justify Gender Disqualification of Lin Yu-ting - TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan's sports administration says the International Boxing Association has no way to justify its decision to...

Taiwan Says IBA Could Not Justify Gender Disqualification of Lin Yu-ting - TaiwanPlus News

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