Arkansas State

As you watch Team USA compete at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France this summer, it’ll be impossible to ignore all the training and hard work that led up to their big moment on the world stage. Their stories highlight the early mornings, countless hours of practice, and the lifetime of competition that culminates in one shot at a gold medal. What isn’t so obvious is all the money that it takes to get there.

The U.S. Olympic Team Is Entirely Funded By Fans, Not The Government

OK Magazine

Tara Davis-Woodhall Lost in the Weeds Long jump champ Tara Davis-Woodhall made a misguided leap of faith by apparently indulging in some weed and thinking she wouldn’t get caught! In April 2023, the U.S. national champ was stripped of her title after testing positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in pot. The sample had been taken following her victory at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships the previous February. Davis-Woodhall, 25, served a one-month suspension and completed a substance abuse program. But the determined star has bounced back! David-Woodhall, who took sixth place in the long jump at the...

Paris Olympics Secrets Revealed: How Team USA Has Been Rocked by Triumph and Tragedy

Minneapolis, MN

The Press

MINNEAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark's goals haven't changed: She wants to play in the Olympics one day. Clark not only helped her squad stay in the WNBA playoff race with a strong finish in the Indiana Fever's 81-74 victory at Minnesota on Sunday, but did so against a Lynx team coached by the leader of the U.S. women's national team, Cheryl Reeve.

Caitlin Clark talks Team USA hopes; Cheryl Reeve dismisses Olympics question

Mississippi State

Commodore Scott Cochran, hailing from small-town Mississippi, made history in the 1924 Paris Olympics as part of the U.S. 4x400m relay team, setting a world record in track and field. Cochran led the relay, aiding in setting a new world record of 3:16.0 in the men's 4x400m relay at the...

Commodore Scott Cochran: From Mississippi Fields to Olympic Gold in the 1924 Paris Games

(NewsNation) — The opening ceremonies for the 2024 Paris Olympics begin in 16 days. Once the Games start, Americans will be able to gamble on just about all the events — and some big names are drawing some big bets. Heading into the Paris Games, the U.S. is...

2024 Olympics: Betting poised to win big during Paris Games

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NewSantaAna

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

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?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Kentucky State

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

Pennsylvania State

Butler County, PA

An apparent shooter at a rally held by former President Trump as well as at least one attendee have died after apparent shots rang out at the former president’s event in Pennsylvania on Saturday, multiple outlets reported. The Butler County District Attorney confirmed the death to The Associated Press...

Apparent shooter at Trump rally, one attendee dead: Reports

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

The Spun

Cheryl Reeve, the head coach of the U.S. Olympic team, has dealt with a lot of criticism over the past month because Caitlin Clark was left on the squad. Some of it was due to her previous remarks about the No. 1 pick.   On Sunday, Reeve's WNBA team, the Minnesota Lynx, hosted the Indiana ...

Team USA Coach Furious Over Caitlin Clark, Olympics Question

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Athlon Sports

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled to Minnesota on Sunday to face the Lynx. Before the Fever's 81-74 victory, Clark was seen with Lynx star and Team USA women's basketball member Napheesa Collier.  WNBA fans reacted to the interaction between Clark and Collier, mentioning "game ...

Caitlin Clark's Interaction With Team USA Star Turning Heads

Newark, NJ

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

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

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

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Which state has the most Olympic gold medals?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Which state has the most Olympic gold medals?. Inspired by a 2014 Business Insider article, we created an updated map showing the...

Which state has the most Olympic gold medals?

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