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Swimmers took to the Seine and hoped for the best

Marathon Swimming Held At Olympics Amid Concerns Over Seine

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer, emerged victorious in the women’s boxing 66-kilogram division at the Olympics, winning the gold medal. Her win came after a challenging week where she faced accusations over her gender, which she described as “bullying.” Despite the adversity, Khelif showcased her resilience and ended the Games on a high note.

Imane Khelif Triumphs with Olympic Boxing Gold, Conquering a Challenging Games

The ancient Greek gods are said to have feasted on ambrosia and nectar, but today’s Olympic diets look a little different. Athletes all over TikTok are sharing what they’re eating in the Olympic Village in Paris, and foods like chocolate muffins, pesto pasta, and shrimp dumplings are all on the menu. However, with an egg and meat shortage, some athletes still aren’t getting enough fuel. Read on for all the tea on the culinary controversy.

Here’s What Athletes Are Eating In The Olympic Village

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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

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Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe claimed a first artistic swimming medal for Great Britain at the Olympics with silver in the women’s duet.The childhood friends were fractionally outside the podium places after Friday’s Big Ben-themed technical performance but a Rising Phoenix free routine on Saturday was adjudged the best of the 17-strong field.An overall score 558.5367 was not enough to dislodge China from top spot but they nudged the Netherlands into the bronze-medal position by the wafer-thin margin of 0.1404 points.Shortman and Thorpe, whose historic achievement has led to Sea Life London Aquarium renaming two nurse sharks after them, were...

Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe earn GB’s first ever artistic swimming medal

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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

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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

Neal Maupay, the Everton striker, recently shared CCTV footage of himself slipping over in a lift. The incident occurred after Maupay had been at the pool and was returning to his hotel in swimming trunks and a towel. In the video, Maupay can be seen slipping and falling to the floor as he exits the lift. However, what impressed fans the most was Maupay’s good-natured response to the mishap. After his slip caused water to spill everywhere, Maupay used his towel to mop up the mess.

“Neal Maupay Shares Hilarious CCTV Footage of Slip in Hotel Lift After Pool Mishap”

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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.

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2024 marks a historic year in Olympic history as breaking, or breakdancing, debuts as an official sport at the Paris Summer Games. With its roots in the hip-hop culture of the Bronx in the 1970s, breaking has evolved from street corners to the world’s biggest stages. The Breaking Olympics is not just a nod to… Continue reading Meet the Black B-Girls Competing in the Breaking Olympics

Meet the Black B-Girls Competing in the Breaking Olympics

PARIS, France (August 8, 2024) – In her second appearance on the Olympic stage and competing as the first athlete up on all four apparatus, Evita Griskenas (Orland Park, Ill.) placed 18th in rhythmic gymnastics all-around qualifications Thursday at Port de la Chappelle Arena. The 2023 Pan American Games...

Griskenas 18th in rhythmic qualifications; gymnastics action concludes at Olympic Games

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As artistic gymnasts like Simone Biles wrap up their time in Paris, the rhythmic gymnastics competition is just getting started. Most people are familiar with the events of women's artistic gymnastics: vault, bars, floor, and balance beam. Rhythmic gymnastics shares some characteristics with artistic gymnastics, but you might be surprised...

What to know about rhythmic gymnastics during this year's Summer Games

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After a dominant day in track and field yesterday, the gold medals just kept coming today. The USA was victorious in the women’s 4x100m relay. Composing the team were Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry, Gabby Thomas, and Sha’Carri Richardson. Earlier in the week, Melissa Jefferson won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m and Gabby Thomas won gold in the women’s 200m. And of course, Sha’Carri Richardson won the silver medal in the women’s 100m sharing the podium with teammate Melissa Jefferson. Jefferson, Terry, and Richardson all earned their first gold medal with this relay victory. Gabby had already earned her first individual gold medal in the 200m event in Paris.

Olympic Gold: USA Victorious In The Women’s 4x100m Relay

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LeBron James named MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA to gold with remarkable performances, solidifying his legendary status at 39 years old.

LeBron James Wins 2024 FIBA Olympics MVP

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As the curtain falls on the Paris Games, Team USA is poised to cap off an unforgettable journey with two highly anticipated gold medal matches on Sunday.

2024 Olympics: Athletes, events to watch Sunday

Volunteer taxi driver Elisabeth Lomholdt hopes to inspire more people to get involved with events.

Five crazy weeks as an Olympic chaffeur

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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In the mystical world of astrology, zodiac signs can reveal more about us than just compatibility and character traits. For many, the alignment of the stars and planets suggests a built-in ability to turn dreams into reality. While it is certainly true that everyone has dreams and aspirations, certain zodiac signs are exceptionally gifted at giving shape to their desires. These are the three zodiac signs whose dreams often come true for differing reasons and drivers.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True

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Challenges and Determination: Athletes Overcome Obstacles in Women’s 10km Marathon Swim

Swimmers in the women’s 10km marathon faced a challenging course this morning, encountering various obstacles such as plastic bags, tree branches, rotted plants, and other debris....

Challenges and Determination: Athletes Overcome Obstacles in Women’s 10km Marathon Swim

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