Kansas City, MO

The women’s U.S. Olympics gymnastics team has been announced. The five women competing on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa (Suni) Lee, and Hezley Rivera. The two alternates to travel to Paris to train with the women are Joscelyn...

Meet The Women’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team

The Hollywood Reporter


	The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off on July 26 — and in just a matter of weeks, the world’s best athletes to compete in gymnastics, swimming, soccer and even new sports including breakdancing and competitive climbing. The games run through Aug. 4, and the opening ceremony and all of the competitions will air in the U.S. on NBC and stream on Peacock.This Best-Selling Travel Backpack Is On Sale at Amazon Ahead of Prime Day




	As the iconic torch gets closer to the City of Lights, it’s safe to assume that the athletes are prepping not only their bodies and minds, but...

The Most Stylish Paris Olympics Merch for Getting Into the Team USA Spirit

Cyclones excelled at the U.S. Olympic trials, with Rachel Joseph impressing in the 400m, hitting the Olympic standard and breaking records. Rachel Joseph clocked 50.92 in the 400m, hitting the Olympic standard of 50.95. Makayla Clark qualified with 2:02.34 in the 800m, finishing 22nd overall. Yes, But. While Joseph narrowly...

Cyclone Athletes Shine at U.S. Olympic Trials, Joseph Hits Olympic Standard

New York Post

Team USA has its youngest member on perhaps its most star-studded team headed to Paris.

Hezly Rivera, 16, impressed the U.S. gymnastics selection committee at the 2024 Olympic Trials this past weekend in Minnesota, earning her place as fifth and the youngest member of the team. 

She’s over a decade young than teammate Simone Biles, who at 27 is one of the most decorated American athletes of all time.



“Yeah, it feels so surreal,” Rivera told NBC’s “TODAY” show on Monday morning. “I cannot believe that I’m here right now. It’s just all my hard work has been paying off. I’m so...

Hezly Rivera, 16, bound for Olympics as youngest member of US gymnastics team

Arkansas State

The Arkansas gymnastics program makes history with incoming freshman Joscelyn Roberson being named a traveling replacement athlete for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after an impressive performance at the Olympic Trials. Roberson placed sixth overall at the Olympic Trials with a combined score of 110.975. She achieved...

Joscelyn Roberson Joins Team USA, Arkansas Makes Olympic Debut in Gymnastics

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?

Georgia State

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DeanLand

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

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Sunday night, Will Smith performed his new song "You Can Make It" at the BET Awards. He was joined on stage by Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin. while the crowd shouted and clapped, some Virginians were expressing their disappointment on socila media.

Some Virginians say Will Smith and Kirk Franklin's BET Awards performance was inoppropriate

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Los Angeles, CA

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Alexandria, VA

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

California State

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CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

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Three Florida Gators made it to the US Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but Leanne Wong is the only one still standing (literally) after one day of competition. Incoming freshmen Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello are done due to Achilles injuries. Blakely went down during floor exercises on Wednesday and DiCello was helped off the floor shortly during the opening event.

Gators gymnastics catches injury bug at Olympic Trials

Kansas City, KS

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1996 Olympic athlete remembers games, journey to make Team USA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, KSHB 41 continues to highlight amazing athletes all across the Kansas City area, including Ed...

1996 Olympic athlete remembers games, journey to make Team USA

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