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An Olympic gold medalist is out of the 2024 Paris Olympics after a shocking video surfaced of horse abuse. British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin is experiencing a lot of backlash over the video. Dujardin won two gold medals for equestrian in 2012. She won another gold medal in 2016 as well....

Shocking Video Of Horse Abuse Forces Gold Medalist Out Of Paris Olympics

USA Beach Volleyball has a rich history with the Olympics winning its first two ever Olympic events in the Men’s and has 4 gold medals in the Women’s. Expectations are still high for the USA Beach Volleyball pairs, and they are all very entertaining to watch in their own ways. We broke down everything you need to know leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics for the USA Beach Volleyball pairs competing.

How-To-Watch USA Beach Volleyball WIN Gold at Paris Olympics Guide

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Simone Biles showed why she remains a top contender for gold at the 2024 Summer Games on Thursday, sticking the landing on the Biles II on the vault during a practice session in Paris.

Watch: Simone Biles hits stunning 'Biles II' vault at Paris Olympics practice

The 2024 Olympic games will officially kick off Friday with the Opening Ceremony, an extravaganza welcoming the world to Paris, France for the 33rd Olympiad. From there, men and women from around the globe will compete for gold in their respective sports, the opportunity to etch their names in the history books and ensure their place in immortality.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Complete Schedule of Summer Games' Medal Events

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John Baxter Taylor Jr etched his name in history as the first black Olympic gold medalist. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Taylor dominated the track, clinching three IC4A 440-yard titles. His winning times in 1904 (49.2 seconds) and 1907 (48.8 seconds) stood as the fastest in the world in...

Meet the first black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal

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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

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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

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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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

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

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Briana Scurry, a retired soccer star, is recalling one of her darkest moments.

Olympian Briana Scurry Says She Pawned Two of Her Gold Medals During One of Her 'Darkest Moments'

The Summer Olympics bring some of the world's biggest stars together every four years, and the Paris Games will be no different. But who says those stars always have to be the athletes?. Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg was among those who carried the torch ahead of Friday's Opening Ceremonies,...

Video: Snoop Dogg Carries Olympic Torch Before 2024 Opening Ceremonies in Paris

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FRENCH athletes have a better chance of winning medals at this summer's Olympics than in previous games. Paris is hosting the games for the third time in 2024 following previous editions in 1900 and 1924. A host of home favourites will be eyeing gold across the next two weeks including...

Why French athletes have better chance of medal at Paris Olympics 2024 than ever before

Former UFC and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey announced Thursday that she's pregnant with her second child. "Did anyone notice that I'm very pregnant right now?" she said during a San Diego Comic Con panel for her graphic novel, Expecting the Unexpected, per TMZ Sports. "Yeah, I'm just as pregnant as 'Mom' is in the majority of the comic."

Former UFC, WWE Star Ronda Rousey Announces She's Pregnant with 2nd Child

Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT Inside The NBA analyst Charles Barkley released a statement Friday in which he expressed his belief that the NBA never gave TNT a fair opportunity to retain its NBA broadcasting rights. Charles Barkley, legendary TNT Inside the NBA Analyst, releases statement <a href="https://t.co/oP3depz9xd">pic.twitter.com/oP3depz9xd</a>. Barkley...

Charles Barkley Releases Statement Reacting to NBA's Media Rights Announcement

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A team of nine U.S. figure skaters who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics will finally get their gold medals at this year's Summer Olympics.

These Team USA Winter Olympians will get gold medals at the Paris Olympics

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

While some events have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will officially kick off on Friday with the opening ceremony. Between now and August 11, many of the world's best athletes will battle for the ultimate prize in individual and team sports. Keeping up with all of...

NBC Olympics Schedule 2024: Full TV Coverage, Live Stream for Summer Events

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Mike Tyson Shares Excitement for Boxing at 2024 Olympics, Eyes Gold Medal for USA

Mike Tyson is officially fired up for the Olympics. With Friday's Opening Ceremonies approaching, the boxing legend took to social media and said he is excited...

Mike Tyson Shares Excitement for Boxing at 2024 Olympics, Eyes Gold Medal for USA

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