Minneapolis, MN

Columbus, OH

The Independent

The 2024 Olympic Games has begun in Paris as 205 teams battle for 329 gold medals across 40 sports.Athletics is always the biggest draw of the Olympics and will again be the most watched sport, with stars of the track and field often becoming the faces of the Games.The blue-riband event is the 100m finals and both races are shaping up to be fascinating this time around. American world champion Noah Lyles goes up against Jamaica’s newest star, Kishane Thompson, while in the women’s race it’s USA v Jamaica again as Lyles’ teammate Sha’Carri Richardson faces competition from Shericka Jackson...

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

Fox News

American tennis star Coco Gauff was named as the female Olympic flag bearer for the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games on Friday night.

Coco Gauff named Team USA's female flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremonies

Pennsylvania State

High School On SI

As the Olympics begin in Paris this week, 30 former Pennsylvania high school athletes will participate, while six will compete in the Paralympics

Pennsylvania high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Women's Fastbreak On SI

Team USA's win over Germany shows the women's basketball team won't be facing WNBA All-Star level competition in the Olympics

USA Women's Basketball Team Is Not Facing WNBA All-Stars In Olympics

Illinois State

247Sports

Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.

Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wide Open Country

I can't say I thought I'd ever find myself talking about this "publicly," but here we are! First, proper context. Tom Daley is an Olympic gold medalist from England. Daley won the gold medal in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform event at the 2020 Olympics. Additionally, he has numerous accolades: a one-time Olympic champion, 4-time World Champion, a 2-time junior World Champion, a 5-time European champion, and 4-time Commonwealth champion. In summation: Tom Daley's the real deal.

Olympians Are Not Happy About Their Beds And Living Accommodations For 2024 Paris Games

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Arizona State

Tempe, AZ

Here's a look at five Arizona high school football games that should be on your radar for the 2024 season

5 games to watch in the 2024 Arizona high school football season

The US Sun

A PREDICTED Paris 2024 medal table has revealed France will leapfrog ahead of Team GB amid Charlotte Dujardin's withdrawal. The six-time Olympic medallist, 39, pulled out of the upcoming Paris Olympics this week as a disturbing clip emerged online. The equestrian star was spotted hitting a horse 25 times in...

Paris 2024 Olympics predicted medals table revealed with France leapfrogging Team GB after Charlotte Dujardin video

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

San Antonio, TX

Jasper ISD mourns 28-year-old teacher, coach visiting San Antonio for coaches conference

Texas high school volleyball coach killed by stray bullet

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Mississippi State

Here are 10 running backs to watch in Mississippi high school football

10 Mississippi high school running backs to watch in 2024

J. Souza

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Minnesota high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

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