Park Ridge, IL

Oak Lawn, IL

Team USA's youngest fans are getting ready to cheer them on as the top athletes prepare to go for the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Advocate Children's Hospital's Oak Lawn and Park Ridge campuses in Illinois were dressed up in their finest red, white and blue outfits ahead of Friday's opening ceremony.

NICU babies are ready to cheer on Team USA at the Olympics

Ready, set, go make these gold medal snacks for your Paris Olympics watch party! Just as the athletes have trained to reach peak performance, I’ve honed my snack game to bring you a selection of superfood treats that are as delicious as they are nutritious. On the menu are my superfood brownie bites, peanut butter crispy treats and frozen yogurt berries — each crafted to keep your energy levels high and your taste buds satisfied as you cheer on your favorite competitors. So, snuggle up on the couch and start snackin’ like a champion!

Joy Bauer shares gold medal-worthy treats to enjoy while you watch the Olympics

Blanco, TX

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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

After Peloton producer Jessie Malone went to the emergency room while experiencing an elevated heart rate, she was diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation — and she immediately changed her lifestyle. She joins TODAY along with cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Marc Miller to share an update on her health.

How a Peloton producer changed her lifestyle after AFib diagnosis

Jennie Garth stops by TODAY to talk about her new clothing line inspired by her “Beverly Hill, 90210” character, Kelly, and her iconic “I choose me” statement from the show when Kelly had to choose between Brandon and Dylan. She also talks about working on the clothing line with her daughters and co-parenting with her ex-husband.

Jennie Garth on new clothing line inspired by her ‘90210’ character

A man named Evan planned a surprise picnic date for his high school sweetheart, Mariah, where they tried their hand at painting. When it came time to admire each other’s work, Mariah realized Evan’s design bared a sweet marriage proposal! TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has the Morning Boost.

Man paints surprise proposal to girlfriend during art session

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

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are officially underway with early competition beginning on the soccer pitch as the city puts finishing touches ahead of the opening ceremony. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Paris Olympics buzz builds as early competition gets underway

Spectators at the Paris Olympics are preparing to line up along the river Seine for the opening ceremony where instead of a traditional march into a stadium, more than 90 boats will carry thousands of athletes in the Parade of Nations. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

Olympic fans prepare to line up along Seine for Parade of Nations

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Two boaters escaped with their lives off New Hampshire after a whale breached and capsized their vessel in a dramatic spectacle that was captured on video, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, July 23. The boaters, who were essentially catapulted into the Atlantic Ocean when the giant mammal breached and struck...

Dramatic video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire

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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

The 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony may be a little less glossy compared to previous years due to the absence of Pita Taufatofua. The athlete, 40, became a global sensation as Tonga's flag bearer during the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There, he gained international attention for his oiled-up, bare-chested appearance, for which he wore a traditional Tongan taʻovala. Much to the delight of viewers, he made it to the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2020 Summer Olympics in similar looks.

Where is Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua now? What to know about the iconic Olympian

New York Post

Team USA fencer Miles Chamley-Watson’s passion for the discipline stemmed from a unique experience: a childhood punishment. 

“I was kinda a bad kid, got in trouble all the time, pain in the butt, so then as a punishment, I had to pick up tennis, fencing or badminton,” Chamley-Watson recently recalled to The Post.

Intrigued by swords, the now-34-year-old Chamley-Watson — who relocated from the U.K. to the U.S. when he was about 9 1/2 — picked up the weapon and never looked back.





“I loved it right away, and then I started to get better in school, I started to fence more,”...

Team USA fencer Miles Chamley-Watson chasing Olympic gold in Paris return after buzzy fashion appearance

Texas State

Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu, the Texas couple who welcomed identical quadruplets on May 1, have an exciting announcement: All four babies are home!. Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca Claire and Petra Anne have been discharged from Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Their brothers, Luke, 4, and Aaron, 20 months, couldn’t be happier.

1 (or 4) in 15 million: Rare identical quadruplets beat the odds, come home from hospital

Los Angeles, CA

Salt Lake City, UT

The Winter Olympic Games are making their way back to the United States!. Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2034, International Olympic Committee members voted July 24. The committee also officially elected France to host the Winter Games in 2030 in the French Alps.

The locations for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics have been revealed — and one is in the US

Moore, OK

TODAY's Al Roker only saw a tornado once, far in the distance. But it was the aftermath he saw close up — and the aftermath he remembers. Al and a TODAY crew visited Moore, Oklahoma, after an EF-5 tornado hit in 2013. A camera can't capture the scale of destruction, Al says.

Al Roker reveals what he thinks summer blockbuster ‘Twisters’ got wrong

Bullied at school, he says he hated himself and felt like a “freak, a monster.” It was 2020 and he welcomed the lockdowns that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was happy. I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” Garratt, now 19, tells TODAY.com.

Teen loses 200 pounds on his own, shares No. 1 tip for weight loss success

Dallas, TX

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Victoria Kalina may have left the team, but she's still dancing. The new Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” features Kalina’s story, and in doing so reveals struggles behind the coveted job. Kalina, who also appeared on the CMT show "Making the Team" about the DCC, opens up about her body image and mental health journeys.

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Greg Louganis won back-to-back gold medals in diving for Team USA at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.

Cheer on Team USA with these gold medal-worthy snacks

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