LCM (50 meters) The initial entry list for the Paris Olympics confirmed the absence of reigning 400 freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui, who had previously said in May that his status was uncertain due to an undisclosed injury. Hafnaoui began training at Indiana University in 2022 following his surprise 400 free...

Ahmed Hafnaoui Confirmed Out of Paris Olympics, Will Not Defend 400 Free Title

A winner over 1400 metres versus newcomers on June 22, Satono Carnaval (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) defended his perfect record with a 1 1/4-length win in the G3 Hakodate Nisai Stakes at Hakodate on Saturday. Sporting lather along his neck in the preliminaries, the bay sat in fourth position early...

Kitasan Black Momentum Continues, as Satono Carnaval Remains Unbeaten in Japan

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations features the half-brother to a dual Classic winner.

Camelot Half to Capri Debuts at Killarney

Winning ParisLongchamp's G1 Grand Prix de Paris for the 14th time, Andre Fabre was also ending a drought of 10 years since the last as the Wertheimers' Sosie (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–Sosia {Ger}, by Shamardal) prevailed at ParisLongchamp on Saturday evening. Third in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club last time, the homebred became the latest to emerge to bestow extra gravity on that Chantilly Classic as he swept by his contemporaries up this hallowed straight.

Grand Prix de Paris Number 14 for Fabre as Sea The Stars's Sosie Strikes

The Standard

 The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are fast approaching, with just over a week to go. Preparations for the opening ceremony and 329 medal events across 32 sports are well underway in the French capital. It last held the Games exactly 100 years ago, the second of three times it has hosted the sporting extravaganza after 1900.Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris Olympics, said: “We really wish to make Paris 2024 the first ‘Games Wide Open’, and we are fully dedicated to bringing this concept to life.”Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympics, including key dates...

When are the Paris 2024 Olympics and how can I watch them in the UK?

Chicago, IL

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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?

The US Sun

TEENAGE sensation Lamine Yamal went public with TikTok star girlfriend Alex Padilla following Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. Barcelona playmaker Yamal, who turned 17 on Saturday, assisted Nico Williams’ opener shortly after half time in Berlin as Luis de la Fuente’s side claimed a 2-1 victory over England. It capped a sensational first international tournament for […]

Spain sensation Lamine Yamal, 17, goes public with TikTok star girlfriend after Euro 2024 win over England

New York City, NY

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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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Manomet, MA

Dianna Carney

Prepare yourself for a walk through time, where history meets community! Pilgrim Hall Museum announced that their Executive Director, Dr. Donna Curtin, will guide "A Walk in the Park: Manomet Past & Present" at St. Catherine’s Chapel Park on Sunday, July 7th at 1 pm. For those unfamiliar with the area, St. Catherine’s Chapel Park is a beautiful, pastoral two-acre park located at 95 White Horse Road in Manomet, owned by the non-profit Simes House Foundation.

You're Invited To Step Into The Past & Discover The Hidden History Of Manomet

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

Kentucky State

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–After five career starts without a win, enough was enough. It was time for a change for 3-year-old colt Reynolds Channel (West Coast). Co-owner Lee Einsidler huddled with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and the following modifications were made: new distance, new jockey, and an equipment change.

Changes Finally Make Reynolds Channel A Winner

CBS Detroit

Paris — The torch relay ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organizers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's skeptical residents. The flame was first glimpsed during the traditional military parade held every year on the July 14 national holiday, largely known outside the country as Bastille Day, and then began its tour around the city from the Champs-Elysees. World Cup-winning soccer great Thierry Henry was given the honor of the first leg on the capital's most famous avenue, with the torch then heading for landmarks...

Olympic flame arrives in Paris ahead of 2024 Summer Games

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

If you want to know what endures, you need to know what has changed. To know what really counts, then, you must talk with the guys who have been around longest. “I remember when the first ultrasound scanner came to town,” Padraig Campion says. “A guy called Dr. Norman Rantanen brought the machine in, to show us, and the first mare he scanned was Gold Digger. And sure enough, there's twins there. We didn't know. Down the road we realised it was pretty normal, that a lot of them just go away. But the old guys in the barn, every time it showed twins, they would say, 'Goddam, it's that machine causes them.'”

Shamrocks in the Bluegrass: Padraig Campion of Blandford Stud

Brooklyn, NY

Louis Albertrani, a retired Thoroughbred trainer who grew up in Brooklyn and was best known for conditioning the 1999 Eclipse Award champion sprinter Artax, died July 13 at his home in Delaware after collapsing from an apparent heart attack. He was 67. Albertrani's passing was confirmed to TDN Monday by...

Louis Albertrani, Trainer of Sprint Champion Artax, Dies at 67

Georgia State

Manor, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, near Manor, is the 14th Crawfordite meeting house I have documented in Georgia, the culmination of work that began well over a decade ago. In that time, I’ve come to consider them an architectural and cultural treasure and admire them as landmarks of vernacular architecture. As I’ve said before, they […]

Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, Circa 1875, Manor

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

NEWS: France captain Baptiste Serin applauded his side’s efforts in their defeat in the second of two tests against Argentina after a ‘complicated’ week for the national team. France won the first Test in Mendoza last week, but the victory was soon overshadowed by two seperate scandals...

France captain laments 'complicated' week after Argentina defeat

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Cruise ships that sail out of the United States are periodically inspected by the CDC. This ensures cruise passengers are safe and can avoid common illnesses. These surprise inspections can happen twice a year and involve reviews of the ship's kitchen, water systems, hygiene protocols, and many other aspects of the vessel.

8 Cruise Ships That Received Perfect 100 Health Scores with CDC in 2024

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MV Magnier: 'We've Figured Auguste Rodin Out – Japan Cup Is The Main Aim'

MV Magnier has described the Japan Cup as “the main aim” for Auguste Rodin (Ire) where the six-time Group 1-winning son of Deep Impact (Jpn) will...

MV Magnier: 'We've Figured Auguste Rodin Out – Japan Cup Is The Main Aim'

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