Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton’s gold medal hopes were dashed after she was eliminated following two attempts that fell well short of her qualifying throw of 19.77 metres. She faulted on her third and final throw.

Gold medal favourite Sarah Mitton eliminated early in shot put

Andre De Grasse and the men’s 4x100m relay team pulled off a surprise win in the 4x100m final; Canada’s first gold in the event since Donovan Bailey anchored at Atlanta 1996. Marco Arop goes for 800m gold and Phil ‘Wizard’ Kim makes his Paris 2024 breaking debut on Day 15.

Canada wins gold in the men’s 4x100m relay, Phil Wizard makes his Paris 2024 breaking debut on Day 15

Athlon Sports

Team USA brings home the gold! In a thrilling gold medal game against Brazil, the US Women's Soccer team took a late 1-0 lead and held on to it for dear life. With that win, the USWNT wins gold for the first time since the 2012 London Olympics. After the game, another gold medal contender ...

LeBron James’ Infatuated Response To U.S. Women’s Soccer Gold Medal

Irish Star

Imane Khelif faced Yang Liu in the Olympic women's welterweight boxing final, with the Algerian now set for a lucrative payday

Imane Khelif earns huge sum for winning Olympic boxing gold medal after gender row

Fox News

The USWNT claimed a record fifth Olympic gold medal in Paris on Saturday after shutting out Brazil in the women's final, to claim the top of the podium with a 1-0 victory.

Mallory Swanson leads USWNT to first Olympic gold medal in 12 years with win over Brazil

North Carolina State

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles, CA

Diamond Bar, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 02:53 am (GMT-0700) | DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – CHP received multiple 911 calls regarding a traffic collision involving a jackknifed trailer on the westbound 60 Freeway just west of the 57 Freeway interchange. CHP officers and firefighters arrived on scene and located a black SUV sitting on the center divider guardrail with a jackknifed trailer on its side. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction. CHP is reporting that the SUV is stolen and possibly the trailer also. CHP had all traffic stopped. A Sig Alert was issued for an unknown amount of time for the westbound 60 Freeway.

USA: Diamond Bar Stolen SUV and Trailer Jackknife on Westbound 60 Freeway

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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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

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

Cycling rolls ahead in China as social activity 【Voice_over】 China's cycling scene is shifting into high gear, as the sport takes off not just a means of transportation, but also as a means of entertainment with cycling clubs. There are many cycling clubs in Beijing. One ballooned into a more than 600-person group in just 18 months. Members say the group rides are so much more than simply exercise and sport. 【Sound_bite】 Xu Yuzhou, manager, cycling group: "We have coffee-themed routes, with various eateries included, showcasing all the delicious and fun spots Beijing has to offer." 【Voice_over】 The cycling craze has also given rise to diverse business opportunities. In suburban Beijing, this space was transformed into a cycling enthusiast pit stop, where riders can shop for gear, grab a bite and connect with fellow cyclists. 【Sound_bite】 Li, cycling enthusiast: "We may stay here until around four or five in the afternoon before heading down the mountain. We have a rest at the shop, grab a bite, and sometimes just sit at the shop's entrance, watching friends passing by." 【Voice_over】 Data from Chinese research institutes show that the global bicycle market is projected to be valued at about 69 million U.S. dollars by 2029.

BIZTODAY China-Cycling Craze

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Brazil, IN

A plane crashed in Brazil on Friday. Footage on GloboNews showed a plane drifting downward vertically, spiraling as it fell from the sky. (Scripps News)

Plane crash in Brazil kills all 61 aboard, airline says

Ventura, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | ENCINO, LOS ANGELES – LAPD responded to a burglary call at a business located at 108007 Ventura Blvd. When patrol units arrived, they found three vehicles with suspects that had broken into a shoe store. A pursuit ensued, but LAPD lost all three vehicles. Money was observed scattered in the street in front of the store. It is currently unknown what other items were taken.

USA: Business Break In With Money Left Scattered in Street

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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

Cleveland, OH

A violent storm tore through northeastern Ohio on Tuesday, August 6 leaving a trail of destruction and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people. A couple of tornadoes were confirmed in the Cleveland areas. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@H1jenwon via Spectee”. Video Location: Cleveland, Ohio, US Video Recording Date/Time: August 6, 2024 at 17:00h.

Dark Week for Canadian Men’s Track Amid Gold Medal Win

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