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USA track and field Olympic trials concluded on June 30 at the Hayward Field Stadium. For almost a week, the world saw American athletes go neck-to-neck in competition to book their place in the Paris Olympics. The competition also saw several records being reset including the women's 400m hurdles world record.

Team USA track and field roster for 2024 Olympics: Sha’Carri Richardson arrives

Eugene, OR

This is a series I began in Eugene during the Trials. It is an exercise for me, where I take in the major themes of each day to prep for Paris 2024. I hope that you like it. This is Day 7. Fear and Loathing in Eugene, Day Seven teased...

Fear and Loathing in Eugene, Day Seven (June 27, 2024), teased fans about Team USA’s potential, Women’s discus and Women’s steeplechase finals

Philadelphia, PA

NBC News

Long-time pro basketball player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, whose long European career had a profound influence on his Hall of Fame son Kobe, has died, officials said on Tuesday. "We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant," said a statement by La Salle University where he played from 1973 to 1975 and was on the coaching staff from 1993 to 1996. "He was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed."

Former pro basketball player Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, dad of Kobe, dies at 69

Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has been the No. 1 player in the world for more than a year. Now, he's looking forward to representing his country and adding “Olympian” to his resume. “Playing for your country is always extremely exciting and it will be pretty surreal doing...

Scottie Scheffler favored to bring home gold in men's golf at the Paris Olympics

Yardbarker

Team USA has certainly made its presence known at the last several Summer Olympics when it comes to women's beach volleyball. There are a few things you should know, however, before you go ahead and back them with your Paris Olympics bets.It's true, the U.S. has medaled in women's beach volleyball in five straight Summer Games and brought home gold four of those times including at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. Yet despite their long run of dominating the competition, they aren't the betting favorite at FanDuel to repeat that success.Here's what you need to know about the competition and...

Olympics betting: This country beats Team USA as the betting favorite in women's beach volleyball

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

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?

Butler, PA

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Authorities said Monday that they had accessed the phone of the person who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump and had completed searches of his car and his family’s home in suburban Pittsburgh as ongoing efforts to understand the shooter’s motives have so far come up empty.

Trump rally shooter left few clues, baffling classmates and family as authorities search for motive

As an NBC News reporter covering former President Donald Trump, I’ve attended more than a dozen of his campaign rallies this election cycle alone. They usually feel more like concerts or festivals than political events, with food trucks and vendors, where supporters and their families gather to enjoy the day.

NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns describes chaotic and dangerous scene at Saturday's Trump rally

Alabama State

Birmingham, AL

Four people were killed and several others were injured after at least one gunman fired into a Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub where a birthday party was being held Saturday night, police said. Police responded to reports of people shot on 27th Street North at around 11:08 p.m., Birmingham police spokesman Truman...

4 killed, at least 10 wounded in Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub shooting

Los Angeles, CA

Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died, two law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News. Simmons was found unresponsive Saturday at his home in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, one day after his 76th birthday, the law enforcement sources said. The exact cause of his death is pending. Simmons' brother,...

Richard Simmons, legendary fitness personality, dies at 76

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

Georgia State

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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

Arlington, TX

One viral moment came out of Monday night’s Home Run Derby before the game even started. Grammy-nominated artist Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the game, which took place Monday in Arlington, Texas, and her rendition is being called “one of the worst” by viewers across social media.

Ingrid Andress' national anthem performance at Home Run Derby called 'one of the worst' renditions

HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

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

Iowa State

Severe storms and multiple tornadoes caused devastation across the Midwest on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, leaving more than half a million energy customers without power, as fears rise over a lingering risk of floods. Almost 330,000 energy connections were lost in Illinois, according to PowerOutage.us, as well as...

Midwest storms and tornadoes leave more than 500,000 without power

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

Ohio State

Former President Donald Trump has chosen Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his vice presidential running mate, taking a once-strident critic and elevating him as the leading heir to his political legacy. Vance, who will turn 40 in August, offers a youthful contrast to Trump, 78, and President Joe Biden, 81.

Trump picks Ohio Sen. JD Vance for vice president

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Basketball in 40 mph winds? Inside the wild world of 3x3 hoops

LAS VEGAS — Whether it's weathering Olympic-strength sailing winds or taking aim during a Malaysian monsoon, 3x3 basketball players are used to challenging conditions to say...

Basketball in 40 mph winds? Inside the wild world of 3x3 hoops

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