The Independent

A fan who threw crisps at Tour de France riders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard during stage 14 of the race has been arrested, according to reports in the French press.During Pogacar’s climb in the mountainous stage 14 with approximately 2km remaining, the Slovenian was confronted by a shirtless fan in a yellow hat stepping out onto the road. The supporter tossed a bag of crisps towards Pogacar’s face, leaving the 25-year-old, who was cycling at 31kmph, briefly stunned and shaking his head.Shortly after, the same fan threw crisps towards two-time defending champion Vingegaard’s face when the Dane cycled past....

Fan who threw crisps at Tour de France riders arrested

Elisa Longo Borghini has become the first home winner of the Women's Giro d'Italia since 2008 after a tense eighth and final stage. The Lidl-Trek rider, 32, started the day with a one-second lead over SD Worx-Protime's Lotte Kopecky, and Longo Borghini held off the Belgian to win the Maglia Rosa for the first time.

Italian Longo Borghini wins Women's Giro d'Italia

Watch cyclists finish the 197.7km mountainous trek from Loudenvielle to Plateau to Beille in Stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France.

Highlights: Tour de France, Stage 15 finish

The 2020 and 2021 champion Pogacar leads the two-time defending champion Vingegaard by three minutes and nine seconds with six stages to go, three of which are potential game changers. The 25-year-old Slovenian won two mountain stages last weekend but sits just over three minutes ahead of his Danish rival,...

Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week

Chicago, IL

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Police make the discovery after searching a river in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Bodies of man and woman in their 80s found in river

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

A 52-year-old motorcyclist has died following a three-vehicle crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute. Police said the accident happened near Taynuilt at about 12:40 on Sunday. It involved a grey Yamaha motorbike, a black Volvo and a black Land Rover Discovery. The biker, who has not been named,...

Biker, 52, dies following three-vehicle crash

Outline plans for an 800-home development have been submitted, despite opposition from people living in the area. Boningale Homes wants planning permission for a 47-hectare site for land to the south of Albrighton, Shropshire. Its plans also include the possibility of a 70-bed care home facility, a new secondary school...

Plans for 800 homes submitted in face of opposition

Seven people have been jailed over a city centre stabbing. The 19-year-old victim was found on Upper Precinct in Coventry with multiple serious injuries after being chased by a group during the early hours of 6 October. West Midlands Police said it was unclear why he was attacked. "There's no...

Seven jailed after teen stabbed in city centre

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

A 13-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been sentenced for the murder of a man who was hit by a brick at a skate park. Jack Edwards, 24, suffered "catastrophic" brain injuries when he was struck on the head in Nottingham on 5 December, after being released from prison that morning.

Teenagers, 13 and 19, sentenced for skate park murder

A 33-year-old man was airlifted by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital.

Police appeal for witnesses after serious crash

A 13-year-old girl was among 40 people arrested over the three-day TRNSMT music festival. Police Scotland said officers made 21 arrests at the Glasgow Green event and 19 near the entrance. Detectives are also investigating an assault on Saturday which left a 16-year-old boy in hospital with serious injuries. Around...

Girl, 13, among 40 arrests at TRNSMT festival

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Four people were killed when the stolen BMW crashed into another car at 100mph near North Ferriby.

Four died in 100mph stolen BMW crash, inquest told

Wyoming State

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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

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Part 1 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining. The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of Covington, was a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area dining experience. Located at 1501 Dixie Highway (US 25/42), the White Horse was one of more than a dozen restaurants along what was once called the “Gourmet Strip.”

Our Rich History: White Horse Tavern, a fine dining experience on the ‘Gourmet Strip’

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

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Pogacar storms to stage 15 win to stretch Tour lead

Tadej Pogacar takes a huge step towards reclaiming the Tour de France title as he secures a second straight stage...

Pogacar storms to stage 15 win to stretch Tour lead

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