<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2KoNtQ_0uvIaNwf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2KoNtQ_0uvIaNwf00" width="1200" height="630" ><p>Team USA finished strong at the Summer Olympics in Paris, with thrilling victories in basketball and women's soccer. Also, the U.S. is sending more forces to the Middle East amid rising tensions. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.</p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

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On Saturday afternoon, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry secured Team USA a gold medal with his insane play down to stretch in a 98-87 win over France at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Curry led the team in scoring with 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including eight three-pointers. He also added ...

USA Basketball’s Blunt Message To France After Winning Olympic Gold

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LeBron James rules out the 2028 Olympics, marking the end of his legendary international career after leading Team USA to gold in Paris.

LeBron James Confirms He Won't Be A Part Of Team USA For 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles

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The United States men's basketball team has a chance to cap off its thrilling run at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a gold medal this Saturday. Ironically enough, in order for that to happen, it'll need to defeat the host nation.  Team USA will face France this Saturday in what should be an ...

Team USA vs. France: Tipoff Time, Channel, Announcers Set

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Jamie Yuccas interviews two Olympians making a name for themselves in Paris: Team USA gymnast Frederick Richard, who was doing handstands as a baby, and Team USA rugby player Ilona Maher, who uses her platform to body positivity. Plus, David Begnaud honors his former teacher and mentor.

The Uplift: Olympic role models

The United States Men's Basketball Team defeated France, 98-87, during the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics to win its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 8-13 on 3-point attempts, which included making four three pointers in the final two minutes. Curry, 36, won gold for the first time in his legendary basketball career, having never previously represented the United States in Olympic play.

Curry's Clutch Shooting Leads USA To Fifth Consecutive Olympic Gold

A pair of polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote government radar site in the Canadian Arctic, the facility's operator said, marking at least the second fatal attack since last year.The attack took place Thursday at the outpost on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far northeastern Nunavut territory, said Nasittuq Corporation, the logistics company contracted to operate the site."An attack by two polar bears has resulted in the loss of one of our valued employees," the company said Friday. "Nasittuq employees responded to the scene and one of the animals was put down."The site is one of dozens...

Polar bears kill worker at remote radar site in Canadian Arctic

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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

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck about 2.5 miles south of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.It was reported at about 12:20 p.m. and felt throughout L.A. County in areas including Pasadena and Studio City. USGS initially reported the earthquake as a 4.6-magnitude temblor, later updating it to a 4.4 magnitude. There was another quake in the area in June, which had its epicenter in South Pasadena and was felt in areas such as Los Feliz and Long Beach.Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said Monday's earthquake was in "essentially the same location" as the one...

4.4-preliminary magnitude earthquake reported south of Pasadena

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Molly Riehl is live Roseville checking out masa masa tacos this morning.

A woman-owned taco shop spreads kindness, one taco at a time!

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  When you're playing a sport, there's a high risk that traditional glasses or sunglasses can fall off and break. Plus, basic prescription eyewear typically doesn't provide extra-sharp clarity in sunlight, snow or rain.  But the right sports glasses offer better protection for your eyes, plus enhanced comfort, greater durability, and in some cases, better clarity compared to traditional eyeglasses. Let's take a look at some of the best prescription...

Best prescription eyewear for athletes

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  The reigning Super Bowl champions are back. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Jacksonville Jaguars for an NFL preseason showdown.Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game tonight, even if you don't have cable.How and when to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars gameThe Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game will be played on Saturday, August...

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Trump campaign claims it was hacked in foreign attack; As Paris Olympic Games conclude, Team USA finishes with highest overall medal count.

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Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of U.S. Central Command, predicted on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday that Lebanese Hezbollah could soon be involved in the border conflict with Israel. "I think we are hours, maybe days — not weeks — away from Lebanese Hezbollah entering this fight." "The are the largest non-state military entity in the world," McKenzie told Brennan. Tensions have been rising in the Middle East, where fears of an expanding regional war have been growing a week after Israel killed a top Hamas leader in Iran and two Hezbollah commanders.

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie believes Lebanese Hezbollah close to entering Middle East conflict

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The U.S. women's soccer team is golden once more after beating Brazil in a highly anticipated final match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.A goal from Mallory Swanson, playing in her 100th match for the U.S., in the 57th minute, was the difference between the two rivals.The U.S. was undefeated heading into the game, but Brazil had the best chances early. Brazilian forward Ludmila was alone in front of the goal in the second minute, but her shot went straight into the arms of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.Brazil thought they had a goal when Ludmila appeared to score in the 16th...

U.S. women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 to win Olympic gold

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Extending a staggering record at the Games, the United States' women's basketball team earned yet another gold as they defeated the host nation France in the event final

USA wins dramatic women's basketball gold after overcoming 12-year Olympics first

Former Stanford defender Naomi Girma plays every minute of the Olympics for Team USA en route to a gold medal win

Naomi Girma helps Team USA win gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

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A warmer climate means mosquito season is getting longer, prompting not only an increase in the pesky insects but also greater potential for them to spread diseases like West Nile virus. To help reduce the risk In New York City, expert "insect hunters" track the summer pests among the trees and marshes of parks that residents use to escape the summer heat.Vector ecologist Zurina Yusoff kills mosquito eggs with a bulky pellet sprayer strapped to her back, while co-worker Hamiltan Simean lays overnight traps for adult mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are then delivered to the public health lab for testing and are sorted by...

As mosquito season gets longer, how one city is working to prevent diseases

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Blink Fitness, an affordable gym chain owned by Equinox aimed at making "every body" feel welcome, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company said Monday. The announcement comes as the company struggles to draw throngs of fitness enthusiasts back to its gym in a post-pandemic world. Blink has long positioned itself as a welcoming and inclusive fitness chain for the masses with a focus on "democratizing fitness for all," according to the announcement. Chapter 11 bankruptcy was determined to be the "best path forward" for the chain," Blink president and CEO Guy Harkless said in a statement. The move is...

Blink Fitness, Equinox-owned gym chain, files for bankruptcy

Team USA finished strong at the Summer Olympics in Paris, with thrilling victories in basketball and women's soccer. Also, the U.S. is sending more forces to the Middle East amid rising tensions. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Eye Opener: As Paris Olympics wrap up, Team USA finishes strong in basketball and soccer

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