Competitors say the growing sport is ditching the 'Viking' stereotype, with more women taking part.

Axe throwers bring world championships to town

Cycling Weekly

Ineos Grenadiers rider finished second on stage nine

Tom Pidcock out of the Tour de France with suspected Covid

The Independent

Tom Pidcock is out of the Tour de France after testing positive for Covid-19.The 24-year-old Yorkshireman narrowly missed out on a second career stage win in the Tour when he finished second on stage nine last week, but will not start Saturday’s stage 14.Pidcock will return home to recover, with only a little over two weeks to go until he aims to defend his Olympic mountain bike title in Paris on July 29.A statement from the Ineos Grenadiers said: “A disappointed Tom Pidcock will not line up for stage 14 of the Tour de France today.A disappointed Tom Pidcock will...

Tom Pidcock out of Tour with Covid just 16 days before Olympic title defence

His arch rival Jonas Vingegaard came second at 39sec while Remco Evenepoel was third at 1min 10sec. Ahead of another monster run in the Pyrenees on Sunday, Pogacar extended his lead to 1min 57sec over Vingegaard as Evenepoel dropped to third at 2min 22sec. With bonus seconds for the win,...

Pogacar pummels Tour de France rivals with Pyrenees win

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?

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

Sure, you can go cragging in that tattered tee and threadbare pair of jeans, but why not up your style game with some new, more-climbing-specific garb? Not only will you look better for your followers during those post-send photo-ops, but most cragging clothes have been designed for maximum freedom of movement, which helps during those gymnastic crux sequences.

The Best Cragging Clothes for Summer

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

American climber Zach Galla visited Squamish in April for some granite bouldering. He ended up having a very successful trip, repeating many of the town’s most classic hard lines. Highlights include repeats of Seven V14/15, Zazen V14/15, Room Service Low V14, Deadlift V14, and Offenders of the Faith V13. He also flashed Shelter V12 and Room Service V12.

Squamish Bouldering with Zach Galla and Ethan Salvo

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Powder

Austrian ski company Blizzard recently announced the raising of $60,000 from the sales of the Hilaree Nelson Limited Edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.”

Blizzard Skis Offering $60k in Grant Applications from Hilaree Nelson Fundraiser

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

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Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

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

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

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

Virginia State

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

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

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts, is urgently seeking a forever home for a young, energetic dog named Thanos. Thanos, who is just barely a year old and weighs around 52 pounds, is currently stuck in boarding, which is far from ideal for such a lively and loving pup.

Meet Thanos: The Snuggler Who Gives "Husky Hugs" Looking For Love

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American Colin Duffy Wins Gold at Chamonix World Cup

The second-last Lead World Cup before the Olympics wrapped up yesterday in Chamonix, France. Team USA member Colin Duffy placed first after climbing the highest on...

American Colin Duffy Wins Gold at Chamonix World Cup

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