A Canada women’s soccer team staff member has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence after a drone incident, the Saint-Etienne prosecutor’s office said.

Canadian women’s soccer team staffer given suspended prison sentence over drone incident, prosecutor says

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While the 2024 Paris Olympics are just barely underway (the Opening Ceremonies were Friday, but competition started Wednesday), there’s already a significant scandal around them. That’s around drone usage from the Canadian women’s soccer team, the defending Olympic champions. That scandal has already led to head coach Bev Priestman being sent home. It also saw Read more...
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Canadian Olympic soccer spy scandal expands

Following Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman's removal from the Canadian Olympic team due to her staff's use of a drone to spy on opponents, Canada Soccer CEO & general secretary Kevin Blue has revealed that this spying was also attempted by the men's team at Copa America. Blue confirmed that Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch became aware of attempted drone usage during the tournament after the fact, but he does not believe that it assisted the team in winning matches. The Canucks were the surprise of the tournament where they advanced out of the group stage and ultimately finished fourth.

Canada's Paris Olympic spygate scandal spills over to men's team; CEO 'aware' of Copa America 'drone usage'

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Canada's Paris Olympics women's football campaign has begun amid great controversy enveloping the national team

Olympics football drama continues, as manager is SUSPENDED

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Canada head coach Bev Priestman has been suspended for the remainder of the Olympics following claims a drone was used to spy on New Zealand training sessions.A statement issued by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said that Priestman had been removed from her role after “additional information” came to their attention regarding previous drone use that took place prior to Paris 2024.On Wednesday, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and Joseph Lombardi, an unaccredited analyst with Canada Soccer, were sent home after a drone was believed to have recorded New Zealand training sessions on two separate occasions.FIFA later confirmed that they had...

Canada head coach Bev Priestman suspended for Olympics over spy drone incident

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

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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?

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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

Wyoming State

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

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

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Fond Du Lac, WI

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In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

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

Grants Pass, OR

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement, June 28, on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case. The justices ruled that the city did not violate the Eighth Amendment when they criminalized sleeping in public spaces.

Newsom says court decision allows clearing encampments – advocates say ruling is cruel and unusual

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Rosters for each team – — USA Women’s Volleyball Olympic Roster. Reigning Gold Medal Champions, the USA Women’s Indoor National Team, has not been as good lately as when they won it all in Tokyo. The Roster for Paris is loaded and has great depth, which will be needed. After going 7-6 in the 2024 VNL and currently ranked 4th in the world, they are looking outside looking in at the podium. The expectation for this Women’s team is still going for the gold medal, but what combination of 6 players will do that for them? Expect a lot of substitutions and players needing to step up if they start to struggle.

How-To-Watch USA Indoor Volleyball WIN GOLD at the Paris Olympics

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Andy Spence takes charge as Priestman flies solo amid Canada spy scandal

The Canada Soccer spy scandal took another twist and turn on Wednesday when it was revealed that a Canada Soccer non-accredited support analyst flew a drone...

Andy Spence takes charge as Priestman flies solo amid Canada spy scandal

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