Columbus, OH

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

Bella Sims, experienced something all swimmers do, a challenging meet. Hers, of course, was a consequential one--the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

2020 Olympic Medalist Bella Sims Unpacks What Happened At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

While there is no formal prize money offered by World Aquatics or the International Olympic Committee at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, there are still big financial rewards on the line. Besides the immeasurable indirect career and endorsement opportunities that come from winning gold, some countries offer prize money...

How Much Prize Money Can American Swimmers Earn at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Paris, KY

Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...

World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has been the target of Chinese social media critiques that she hasn't been subjected to drug testing, but that isn't true. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Chinese social media has been alit over the last few months with retaliatory accusations against American swimmers over USADA‘s...

Yes, Gretchen Walsh Was Drug Tested in Both 2023 and 2024

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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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

Virginia State

Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

Novato, CA

LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “2024 PC Novato CA/NV Speedo Sectionals”. Alto Swim Club 14-year-old Tanishi Gupta ripped a personal-best 1:01.26 to win the women’s 100 butterfly on Saturday night, highlighting the third night of Novato Sectionals. Gupta dropped more than half a second off her previous-best...

14-Year-Old Tanishi Gupta Climbs NAG Rankings With 1:01.26 100 Fly at Novato Sectionals

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

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

Princeton, NJ

The addition of Cooper allows Princeton to take advantage of the NCAA rule which allows single-gender programs to have 2 assistant coaches. David Cooper will join the Princeton women’s swimming and diving staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, serving as an assistant coach. Cooper is the 2nd assistant coach to be hired for the team this offseason.

David Cooper Joining Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach

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?

Canada's Brittany has made the transition from the water to the broadcasting booth, read more about her journey from Olympic Medalist to CBC broadcaster. Life after swimming can be a difficult thing to navigate, there are decades of passion and knowledge and experience that do not directly translate into the next stage of life.

Swammer Spotlight: Brittany MacLean

The breaststroke specialist expressed his excitement to dawn the gold and green for the first time on the Olympic stage. Current photo via Delly Carr. First-time Olympian Sam Williamson spoke with Australian media during the Dolphins training camp in Chartres. The breaststroke specialist expressed his excitement to dawn the gold and green for the first time on the Olympic stage.

Sam Williamson on Mel Marshall Coming to Coach in Australia: “She’s a jack of all trades”

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

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Fulton, MO

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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

The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

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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

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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2024 Olympic Previews: Walsh and Huske Lead an American 1-2 Punch in the Women’s 100 Fly

LCM (50 meters) World Record: 55.18 – Gretchen Walsh, USA (2024) World Junior Record: 56.43 – Claire Curzan, USA (2021) Olympic Record: 55.48 – Sarah Sjostrom,...

2024 Olympic Previews: Walsh and Huske Lead an American 1-2 Punch in the Women’s 100 Fly

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