The Guardian

The 22-year-old confirmed her status as red-hot favourite for gold in Paris with a sensational victory in the 800m at the London Diamond League

Keely Hodgkinson delights London crowd to lay down Olympic marker

World Aquatics appears to be making good on its vow to drug test Chinese swimmers more frequently leading up to the Paris Olympics next week. During the Chinese Olympic swimming squad’s first 10 days in Paris, its roster of 31 athletes has already been drug tested almost 200 times in total, according to a since-deleted social media post on Weibo by team nutritionist Yu Liang. If those numbers are indeed accurate, that comes out to about six tests per swimmer.

Chinese Olympic Swimmers Reportedly Given Almost 200 Drug Tests During First 10 Days in Paris

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - A global tech outage that affected operations in many sectors and also hit parts of the Paris Olympics operations proved to be a good test ahead of the Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.

Olympics-Tech outage was good test for Paris Games systems, says IOC

The Independent

Keely Hodgkinson ran a huge personal best to win the London Diamond League and become the sixth fastest women in history over 800m.Hodgkinson’s time of 1:54.61 was also a British record and the best time in the world this year, and cemented her status as the women to beat at the Paris Olympic Games, which open on Friday.She led throughout the race and streaked away from fellow Briton Jemma Reekie in the final 100m, with Georgia Bell coming in third to complete a British one-two-three. Both Reekie and Bell also recorded personal bests.Hodgkinson glanced at the clock as she crossed...

Keely Hodgkinson becomes sixth fastest woman in history with stunning 800m win at pre-Olympic London Diamond League

American sprinter Noah Lyles delivered a stunning performance at the London Diamond League meet on Saturday, July 20, setting a new personal best to win the 100 meters. The Gainesville, Florida, native clocked an impressive 9.81 seconds, further establishing himself as the frontrunner for gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics and sending a strong message to his Jamaican rivals that he’s ready to continue dominating the sprints.

Noah Lyles Sets PB in London Diamond League, Sends Olympic Message To Jamaicans

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

Hamilton Township, NJ

NewsByJoshua

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

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

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?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Brookings, SD

The Shy Green

There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

Team GB’s Daryll Neita admits she wants to ‘destroy’ teammate Dina Asher-Smith when the pair compete in individual sprints

Daryll Neita wants to ‘destroy’ British teammate and rival Dina Asher-Smith

Connecticut State

Middletown, CT

Rice commit Lily Archibald won five individual events and swam four lifetime bests at the Connecticut Senior Long Course Championships. Wesleyan University Freeman Athletic Building, Middletown, Connecticut. Long Course Meters (50m) One of the best tools in the toolbox for a young coach without a big resume is the ability...

Jacob Pebley Takes 100 Back Title at Connecticut Senior Champs; Lilly Archibald Drops Big PBs

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What is the Commodity Value of the Paris 2024 Olympic Medals?

Olympic values are priceless, or depending on who you ask, valueless relative to the idea they represent. That is, unless you sell them. Then they’re worth...

What is the Commodity Value of the Paris 2024 Olympic Medals?

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