Columbus, OH

During the last Olympics, Micky Beckett was working on the TV production of the Games, advising TV directors on race narratives. Since then he's proved he deserves to compete at that level himself.The west Walian has won European gold, world silver and bronze, as well as silver at the Paris 2024 test event last year. He has also won the ILCA7 dinghy class at the prestigious Princess Sofia Trophy regatta in Mallorca every year since 2022.He has a calm, understated presence but he is determined to succeed and has all the ingredients to do something special in Marseille."The pressure's there. But I thought, do I want to be an outsider, an underdog - or do I want to go in as favourite? If you go in as favourite, it means you've had that winning experience," he said."By winning those medals, that's got me the winning experience which hopefully will stand me in good stead."The men's dinghy event takes place in Marseille Marina from Thursday, 1 August, with two races a day until the top 10 boats move into the medal races on Tuesday, 6 August, when double points are on offer.

Sailor Beckett ready to shine in front of the cameras

Fixtures for the one-day international tri-series hosted by Pakistan and also involving New Zealand and South Africa.

New Zealand & South Africa ODI tri-series in Pakistan 2025

Graeme Thomas, who hails from Preston but has a Welsh grandfather, will be hoping his luck turns as he prepares for his third Olympics.In 2016 he was forced to fly home without competing due to illness. Then in Tokyo - in the men's double sculls - he finished an agonising fourth alongside John Collins in the final. He moves into the men's quadruple sculls and says he is hoping for some more "Tom Barras magic" after his compatriot helped the boat to silver in Tokyo."If my career's been a rollercoaster then the last three years certainly have as well. I had an injury last year which took me out of competing. But I won the national trials in December so I've shown I'm back at my best," Thomas said.The men's quad begin competing at 11:30 BST on Saturday, 27 July, and will be hoping to race for gold at 11:02 BST on Wednesday, 31 July.

Thomas hoping luck turns in third Olympics

Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber says she is going to retire from tennis after the Olympic Games in Paris.

Kerber to retire from tennis after Paris 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

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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

Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape against a female police officer.

Police sergeant raped fellow officer, court told

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

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?

Residents spend five hours at a safe distance while the bomb squad removes the explosive discovery.

Street cleared as stash of grenades found

A biker has died after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car. It happened on Chester Road, in Delamere, Cheshire, at about 09:15 BST on Sunday. Police said the crash, which happened between Stoney Lane and the junction of the A54 Middlewich Road, close to Delamere Primary School, involved a white Audi A5 and an orange Kawasaki ZX.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car

Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada - but almost two years later it has yet to materialise. The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost a decade.

Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations

A convenience store has been shut down due to concerns over drug dealing, exploitation and links to organised crime. Cambridgeshire Police said officers executed a warrant to search Constanta Shop on Lincoln Road, Peterborough, on Monday. Drugs and weapons were found in the search, resulting in two men being arrested...

Drugs and weapons found in convenience store raid

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Derby County defender Jake Rooney suffers another knee injury and will be out for four months.

Derby defender Rooney suffers another knee injury

Police inform the family of a missing man about the discovery.

Man's body found in woods by playing children

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

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GB boxers need 'performance of life' after tough draw

Coach Dave Alloway says \"it is what it is\" after Team GB's boxers were given tough opening draws at the Paris...

Coach Dave Alloway says "it is what it is" after Team GB's boxers were given tough opening draws at the Paris...

GB boxers need 'performance of life' after tough draw

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