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The Summer Olympic Games are here — and believe it or not, racing was (kind of) included in the Olympics back in 1900!

Motorsport in the Olympics? The racing events that took place in the 1900 Olympic Games

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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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One sport appeared for the first time in Tokyo four years ago but isn't back this year.

Here Are The 3 Sports That Were Dropped From The Olympics This Year

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

PARIS (Reuters) - British sprinting great Linford Christie believes Noah Lyles would be better to simply let his running speak for itself, saying the American's brash comments are adding fuel to the flames of his rivals. The abundantly confident Lyles is not shy about his goal of capturing four gold...

Olympics-Athletics-Briton Christie Says Lyles' Brash Comments Could Backfire

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Simone Biles makes it look SO easy, when we know that it’s not.
As gymnastics practice at the Paris Olympics began this week, Biles was out there practicing what is known as The Biles II in the vault — a Yurchenko double pike that has become one of her signature moves after she was out there doing it ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
You can watch her hit it in practice below, and just see how good she is in slow motion. Every piece of it is flawless, from takeoff to the flips to the landing. Her smile tells you all you need to know:

Simone Biles, cleared for takeoff. ✈️ #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/I32IVlvmiR
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 25, 2024


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Simone Biles hit a super difficult vault in Olympics practice and it’s unreal in slow motion

Prices for each of the 25 examples are set at around £580,000, with various powertrain and customisation options set to be offered. Skip 12 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Let’s make it clear from the start: this is not an electric 911 restomod. It’s an all-mechanical,...

This ‘European RS’ is a high-revving, all-mechanical 911 restomod that isn’t electric

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Virginia State

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

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

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

Max Whitlock breathes a sigh of relief as he reaches the pommel horse final to have a chance of Olympic history after his "most emotional" competition.

'Relief' for history-chasing Whitlock at Olympics

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

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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  The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are here. Olympic gymnastics events are always highly anticipated, but this summer marks the return of seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles adding more attention to Team USA. At 27 years old, Biles is still competing at the highest level of competition.Keep reading below to find out when and how to watch women's gymnastics at the Paris Olympics, including the return of Simone Biles.When are...

How to watch women's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Remembering classic games: Fatal Racing (1995)

It wasn't all that popular, and had some idiosyncratic features, but it was ahead of its time in one aspect. Skip 1 photos in the image...

Remembering classic games: Fatal Racing (1995)

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