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Well, folks, the US men's soccer team had an Olympic debut to forget. The long-awaited return to Olympic competitions, after a lengthy 16-year absence, was marked by a painful 3-0 defeat to host nation France. Playing at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, the Americans managed to hold off the French for an hour but eventually succumbed to the talent and experience of Alexandre Lacazette and company. The stadium atmosphere was electric, with 67,000 fans eager to see their team shine, and in the end, the hosts did not disappoint.

USA Humiliated by France in 2024 Paris Olympic Opener

There’s nothing quite like designing an Olympic cross-country course. Firstly, it has to slot into a tract of land that’s rarely or never hosted the sport before; secondly, it has to be friendly enough to allow less experienced nations to have a chance of completing, while also testing the big guns and providing a spectacle to represent the sport. And, on the world stage, safety and horse welfare become even more important than ever.

A Test for Every End-Goal: Walk the Paris 2024 Cross-Country Course

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For the next few weeks, the sports world will be centered in Paris France, site of the 2024 Summer Olympics. While opening ceremonies aren’t until Friday, men’s soccer and men’s rugby sevens action started on Wednesday. And, it didn’t take long for our first bit of controversy, as the end of the men’s soccer match […]
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Paris Olympics Already Chaotic After Unprecedented Finish To Argentina-Morocco-Soccer

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Just six months ago, five-time Paralympic medalist Mallory Weggemann was quietly considering retirement. But it wasn’t because the competitive swimmer stopped loving what she did; the new mom felt “stuck” and forced to choose between being a parent and competing as a career athlete. “It felt like...

Paralympian Mallory Weggemann on Competing in Paris as a New Mom: ‘There’s Power in Doing It Your Way’

Kentucky State

We’re just two days away from the first horse inspection – and the Opening Ceremony – of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and today’s moving-in day for horses at the Versailles stabling. It’s a big day by anyone’s reckoning, but one made even bigger by changes made to two of the biggest national contenders for team medals.

Major Changes Made to Teams USA and Germany on Paris Move-In Day

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

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

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

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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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Horoscope of the day, Friday, July 26th

We certainly weren’t lacking for tension this morning as we gathered for the First Horse Inspection back in the stabling area here at the Versailles Olympic equestrian venue. Across the 81 horses presenting for 27 nations, including individuals, we saw five pairs held and one subsequently not accepted on...

One Spun, 5 Held in Tense First Horse Inspection at Paris Olympics

Virginia State

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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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?

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France -- And now, the real work begins for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. The four-time defending gold medalists arrived in France on Wednesday to begin their final preparations for the Paris Games. Their train from London arrived in their early afternoon, a couple of hours before the team held a photo shoot and acclimation practice at the arena where it will play its three group-stage games starting Sunday with a matchup against Serbia.

The US men's basketball team arrives in France, with its Paris Olympics opener on Sunday

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David Heitz

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

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The U.S. women's national soccer team got three goals in its opening game of the Paris Olympics, but win still leaves "room for improvement."

USWNT comes out swinging at Paris Olympics but leaves 'a lot of room for improvement'

Before we dive into Paris, let’s take a moment to do some digging on the teams and individuals, and how we feel things will shake out come Monday. Our friends at EquiRatings have been hard at work with tons of preview content on their various podcasts, and we’ve got two episodes to share with you today. We highly recommend diving into their full roster of shows, though, so be sure to look up EquiRatings wherever you get your podcasts.

Preview the Paris Eventing Field with EquiRatings

While my brain has decided to play “Les Champs-Elysées” on repeat, life does indeed go on outside of the Olympics. A fact that I have had to strongly remind myself of several times this week. What can I say? I feel as excited as a kid counting down the days until summer break, which doesn’t lend itself nicely to sitting down at my desk and working.

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USA Makes Another Change to Paris Eventing Squad

US Equestrian has announced the replacement of Will Coleman’s ride, Diabolo, this morning ahead of the First Horse Inspection. Liz Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker, originally the...

USA Makes Another Change to Paris Eventing Squad

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