Fort Wayne, IN

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

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Naomi Osaka has made her long-awaited return to Wimbledon after a four-year hiatus. While her immediate focus is on the grass courts…
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Naomi Osaka Returns To Wimbledon After Four Years, Balances Career And Motherhood

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Frances Tiafoe is not having the year he wanted in 2024. He reached the top 10 of the ATP rankings last year, but this year he has seen his ranking plummet. Heading into Wimbledon, he was sitting at No. 29 and falling. He even had a losing record this year.

Frances Tiafoe accomplishes a first-time feat at Wimbledon

Germany’s Dominik Koepfer has been unable to recover from the ankle injury that kept him out of the Eastbourne Open last week, withdrawing from Wimbledon on Sunday afternoon. The world No 66’s inability to compete hands Frenchman Luca van Assche a lucky loser spot in the main draw, against...

Koepfer withdraws from Wimbledon, gifting Van Assche lucky loser spot

Bob Bowman says that Leon Marchand plans to train at home for Europe after the Olympics and then compete in the World Cup Series. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. French star swimmer Leon Marchand is expected to race at the World Aquatics World Cup circuit this fall – in...

Leon Marchand Plans to Race the World Cup Series in the Fall

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LONDON (Reuters) -Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev strode confidently and cheerfully into the Wimbledon second round on Monday with an assured 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over American Aleksandar Kovacevic on his favourite Court One.

Tennis-Fifth seed Medvedev eases into second round

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawm from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. The two-time Grand Slam champion had told the press on media day, “We’re doing everything we can with my team to make sure I’ll be able to play my first match here.” She admitted that she was “not 100% ready,” and later withdrew before her first match against Emina Bektas.

Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws From Wimbledon

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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A week after surgery to remove a spinal cyst, 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon singles champion Andy Murray is unable to compete in this year's tournament.

Andy Murray pulls out of Wimbledon singles competition, but will play doubles

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Victoria Azarenka is the latest WTA player to withdraw from Wimbledon on Day 1 of the 2024 tournament. Azarenka, like her countrywoman Aryna Sabalenka, has a shoulder injury. Details of it are yet to be known. She will be replaced by lucky loser Elsa Jacquemont who will face Sloane Stephens in a first-round match later. Azarenka is a two-time Wimbledon semifinalist (2011, 2012) and made it to the fourth round in 2023.

Victoria Azarenka is the second Belarusian and third WTA player to withdraw from Wimbledon on Day 1

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

LONDON (Reuters) -Former world number one Naomi Osaka returned to Wimbledon after a five-year absence and navigated a tricky first-round match against France's Diane Parry on Monday, winning 6-1 1-6 6-4 with the help of nervous serving from her opponent.

Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two

The Independent

 Emma Raducanu returns to Wimbledon for the first time in two years as the former US Open champion faces a late change of opponent on Centre Court today.Raducanu was due to face 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova but the Russian has pulled out injured at the last minute on Monday, meaning she will now face lucky loser, world No 98 Renata Zarazua from Mexico instead.The Brit missed last year’s tournament after undergoing surgery on both wrists and one of her ankles but has shown glimpses of good form on the grass ahead of the Championships.LIVE! Follow all the action from...

What time is Emma Raducanu’s match at Wimbledon today?

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

Independence, MO

Some people confuse the Bob’s Big Boy franchise with the Big Boy Burgers location in Independence, Missouri. The Big Boy Burgers in Independence, Missouri is at 12401 East US Highway 40 and it's been there for over half a century. You might think this restaurant is affiliated with Bob's Big Boy franchise, but it is not. It just has a similar name.

Retro burger joints: Big Boy Burgers and Paul's Drive-in in the Kansas City area

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

British wild card Lily Miyazaki reached the second round at Wimbledon for the first time after crushing Tamara Korpatsch.The Tokyo-born 28-year-old more than doubled her prize money for the year, earning £93,000 for less than an hour’s work.Miyazaki served superbly, dropping just seven points with the ball in her hand and not facing a single break point.Lily Miyazaki cruises to her 1st @Wimbledon win!! 🙌#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/HUeU8GxDtg— LTA (@the_LTA) July 1, 2024She also hit 14 winners to Korpatsch’s three and made just 15 unforced errors in comparison to the German’s 26.A comprehensive 6-2 6-1 win over the world number 73 secured a second-round meeting with 14th seed Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday.      Read More               Wimbledon LIVE: Tennis scores as Emma Raducanu through to second roundEmma Raducanu roars into round two at WimbledonWimbledon fans camp overnight to try and get tickets      

Lily Miyazaki races past Tamara Korpatsch to earn first Wimbledon win

Los Angeles, CA

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The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

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Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic

For the first time ever, Hoagland's own Nick Bienz competed in a PGA Tour event. Bienz...

Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic

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