Columbus, OH

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Marco Mantovani/Getty Images Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo is set to make history as the first transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games. Petrillo, 50, will take part in the women’s 200m and 400m events in the T12 classification for visually-impaired athletes when the 2024 Paralympics kick off in Paris this month. As a teenager, […]

Italian Sprinter Valentina Petrillo Is the 1st Transgender Athlete to Compete at Paralympics

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It has been nearly two weeks since Australian b-girl Raygun stunned the world with her breakdancing routines that led to her lost a combined 54-0 across three breakdancing matches but the world is not ready to move on from Raygun just yet as the memes, reactions, news, and TikToks keep rolling in. The latest thing […]
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World Champion Synchronized Swimmer Recreates Raygun’s Breakdancing Routine Underwater And It’s Magnificent

Westminster, CA

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Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.


Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

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"They should have made them more sturdy," the forward said of the Olympic medal her team earned in Paris.

Team USA Soccer Player Reveals How She Broke Her Gold Medal

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Aurora, CO

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Representatives of non-profits located in the ColfaxLab for Social Good building at Colfax and Ironton told the Aurora City Council on Monday that crime is wreaking havoc there.

Aurora nonprofits: Colfax and Havana crime has migrated two blocks

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Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Maria Shimizu Christensen

We might have thunderstorms rolling in late Saturday, but most of the day looks pretty good, and there’s a lot going on all over the area. Chomp! takes place in Marymoor Park in Redmond on Saturday. It’s a celebration of local and healthy food, with tons of food vendors, a farmers market and village, live music, zucchini races, a focaccia bake off, parade, hands on activities, and dedicated time to climb a tree.

Festivals and Fairs All Over Puget Sound Region This Weekend

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Lynn Williams was one of the soccer stars who helped Team USA clinch an Olympic gold medal, but now it is, according to the athlete, “the world’s most expensive coaster.” Shortly after Williams, 31, helped her teammates win the women’s Olympic soccer final earlier this month, she revealed via Instagram that the ribbon attached to […]

Team USA Soccer Star Lynn Williams Explains How She Broke Gold Medal at Olympics Afterparty

Cedar Falls, IA

A trio of current and former athletes from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, marking a historic moment for the university with participants in multiple sports. Senior swimmer Olivia Chambers is set to compete in five events, while Jessica Heims will throw discus and Erin Kerkhoff will sprint. All three aim to become the first UNI athletes to medal at the Paralympics, a feat not achieved since Bill Smith won gold in 1952. The games commence on August 28, with live coverage available through NBC.

UNI Athletes Gear Up for 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Loudonville, NY

Talia Spenziero and Alexa Wilson have been named Siena's nominees for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award, following standout collegiate careers. Spenziero, a top diver and MAAC champion, and Wilson, an accomplished tennis player, were selected to represent their school in recognition of their extraordinary achievements in athletics and academics. This recognition is part of a program honoring graduating female student-athletes who have excelled across various domains, including leadership and community service.

Siena Athletes Talia Spenziero, Alexa Wilson Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Gemma Wollenschlaeger, a senior at Temple University, is training for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, supported by Tom Siddall, an assistant coach for Harvard's men's heavyweight crew. Wollenschlaeger and her four teammates, preparing under Siddall, are focused on mastering synchronized techniques while building endurance through rigorous workouts. Their training at Harvard's Newell Boat House emphasizes teamwork, strength, and endurance, as they aim to replicate the adrenaline rush of competitive rowing. The team earned their spot in the Paralympics by finishing second at the previous world championships, gearing up for the event scheduled from August 28 to September 8.

Men’s Heavyweight Rowing’s Gemma Wollenschlaeger Aims for 2024 Paralympics

Hawaii State

It's been over twenty-five years since actor Jack Lord died tragically from congestive heart failure in 1998. Best known as Lt. Steve McGarrett on the original Hawaii Five-O crime-adventure series (CBS, 19668-80), Lord had appeared in countless other TV shows, as well as in movies and the Broadway stage. In his later years, he lived a private life. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jack Lord ('Hawaii Five-O"): 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Heart Failure

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

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Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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How do athletes in niche sports like breaking, table tennis and artistic swimming make money?

At the Olympics, the top athletes in every sport get the opportunity to show off their skill and artistry in front of millions of viewers. While...

How do athletes in niche sports like breaking, table tennis and artistic swimming make money?

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