Columbus, OH

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The United States won its first medal at the Olympic Games in Paris.Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre. The American duo scored 314.64 points, which put them firmly in second place behind Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen of China.Great Britain's Tasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen took bronze with 302.28 points.The silver medal marked Team USA's first medal in women's synchronized springboard since Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston won silver in London in 2012.This is Bacon's Olympic debut. The Indianapolis native will also compete in the individual...

Team USA's first medal at the Paris Olympics came in synchronized diving

Los Angeles, CA

Breanna Stewart is now heading to the Paris Olympic Games as a mom of two. After basketball superstar Breanna Stewart helped her team win the gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she immediately hopped on a plane back to California for the birth of her first child. "I flew...

'I Flew Straight From the Tokyo Olympics to Meet My First Baby'

New York Post

Team USA won its first 2024 Olympic medals in Paris as divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook claimed second place in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard event on Saturday.

Bacon and Cook totaled 314.64 points in the dive, just 23.04 points shy of the 337.68 points earned by gold medal recipients Yani Chang and Yiwen Chen of China.

The American duo beat out Great Britain’s Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen, who had 302.28 points.



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Divers Sarah Bacon, Kassidy Cook earn Team USA’s first medal at Paris Olympics

Us Weekly

As Team USA takes on the 2024 Paris Olympics, the American athletes have already made an impression at the summer games. The 2024 Olympics kicked off on Friday, July 26, with an illustrious opening ceremony that took place entirely outdoors on the River Seine and featured performances from the likes of Celine Dion and Lady […]

Every Medal Team USA Won at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

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

The US Sun

MATT RICHARDS shot to fame when he scooped a gold medal aged just 18 at Tokyo 2020. Now the Team GB swimmer is hoping to emulate that success when he competes in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Who is Matt Richards?. Born on December 17, 2002, in Worcester, swimmer Matt...

Meet Matt Richards, Team GB swimmer at Paris 2024 Olympics who won gold at 18-years-old

The Spun

America is on the board in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook (314.64 points) took home the silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event this morning, placing second behind China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen (337.68) and ahead of Great Britain's Tasmin ...

The United States Just Won Its First Medal Of 2024 Olympics

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Virginia State

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

DIVING duo Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen secured Team GB's first medal of Paris 2024 after finishing third in the women's synchronised 3m springboard. The Brits won gold following an error from Australia's Anabelle Smith. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the...

Team GB in tears as diving pair win first medal of Paris 2024 after rival’s ‘disaster’ gaffe leaves commentator stunned

Denver, CO

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

PARIS -- Stephen Nedoroscik did his job for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, nailing his one routine and then focusing on cheering and delivering water to his teammates. With no room for mistake and about 45 seconds to make an impression on judges,...

Job done. Pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik delivers for U.S gymnastics team in Paris

Team Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan has qualified for the final of the pommel horse after a strong qualification round at the Bercy Arena.

McClenaghan through to pommel horse final in Paris

Massachusetts State

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

UPI News

Caeleb Dressel ripped his hands and feet through the water, keeping foes hopeless and anchoring a winning American effort in the men's 4x100-meter relay Saturday to earn Team USA's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel, USA win first gold of Paris Olympics; Ledecky captures 11th medal

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

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

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'I Competed for Team USA While Pregnant — And Won a Gold Medal'

Sitting volleyball player Kaleo Kanahele Maclay found out she was expecting just after she arrived in Tokyo for the Paralympic Games. Kaleo Kanahele Maclay had just...

'I Competed for Team USA While Pregnant — And Won a Gold Medal'

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