Montgomery County, PA

Fort Worth, TX

For TCU women’s basketball player Hailey Van Lith, playing in the Olympics was never an impossible dream. “I always saw myself as an Olympian. I would look up and I would watch Diana (Taurasi) and Sue (Bird) play, and I saw myself there,” Van Lith said during a recent press conference inside TCU’s arena. “I just had to be patient.”

Going for gold: TCU athletes head to Paris to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics

E! News

Watch: 2024 Olympics: BTS' Jin Was "Nervous" About Surprise Role in the Paris Olympics. Warning: The newest sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics may turn your world on its head. Breaking is making its long-awaited debut at the Summer Games, and Sunny Choi, Logan Edra, Jeffrey Louis and Victor Montalvo are the B-girls and B-boys who qualified to represent Team USA on the world stage.

2024 Olympics: Breaking Is the Newest Sport—Meet the Athletes Going for Gold in Paris

Yardbarker

As it turns out, Team USA's nail-biter against South Sudan didn't hurt its appeal with bettors. In fact, it's made things more interesting.The U.S. men's basketball team is not just the gold medal favorite at FanDuel and other major sportsbooks, they are also garnering most of the bets that are coming in less than a week before the Paris Games get underway.FOX Sports reports via BetMGM this week that Steve Kerr's team "poses a massive liability at the sportsbook, as 99% of the betting handle is on the men's team to win the gold medal."
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Olympic betting: This team is the most bet on ahead of the Paris Games

FanSided

It’s July. We’ve all celebrated the United States’ birthday by bludgeoning hot dogs and wearing our favorite stars and stripes garb. However, this is one of those years where those tacky clothes don’t need to go back in storage just yet, because it’s an Olympic year. This is preparing to be one of the most fun Olympic years to root for the Americans.

30 American athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

CBS LA

NBA star LeBron James was named the male flagbearer for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.The Los Angeles Lakers star, who wasn't exactly sure what the opening ceremony was all about at his first Olympics in 2004, was chosen by his fellow U.S. Olympians for Friday night's event.He will be the third basketball player — and the first men's player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the Olympic Games. Dawn Stanley carried the flag at the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird at the Tokyo Games in 2021.The 39-year-old James got word...

LeBron James named Team USA's male flagbearer for Paris Olympics

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

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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?

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks. Several standout athletes from Montgomery...

Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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