PARIS — Olympic Games organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony in Paris. As the South Korean athletes waved their nation’s flag on a boat floating down the Seine River on Friday evening, they were announced in both French and English as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. South Korea is the Republic of Korea.

Olympics Apologize For Colossal Mistake At Opening Ceremony

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Preliminary round action begins with Rui Hachimura and Team Japan taking on the FIBA World Cup champions

How to watch Japan vs. Germany in 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball

PARIS (AP) — Angelique Kerber eliminated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Olympics tennis competition on Saturday night in a matchup between former No. 1-ranked players who own multiple Grand Slam titles. Kerber has said she will retire after competing for Germany at these...

Kerber eliminates Osaka in 1st round at Paris Olympics

New York City, NY

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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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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

Spokane, WA

Only three active head coaches will enter the 2024-25 college basketball season with more NCAA Tournament wins in their career than Gonzaga men’s basketball coa

Gonzaga’s Mark Few named one of college basketball’s best coaches by Field of 68

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

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

Memphis, TN

'A lot of places it’s a business — you go in there, make them money and you do what’s best for the college,' Barham said. 'Here it was completely opposite. It was a family atmosphere. It’s a brotherhood.'

Drew Barham wouldn't trade his Gonzaga experience for the world: 'It's a brotherhood'

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VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years. RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 and Canada survived a big effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat Greece 86-79 in the Paris Olympics opener for both teams in Group A play on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 34 points for Greece. Dillon Brooks scored 14 for Canada. Even though Antetokounmpo had the big night, Barrett lauded the waves of defenders Canada threw his way.

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

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?

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to grocery shopping, consumers often debate the prices at different stores. In North Carolina, two chains are particularly known for their higher prices:. Locations: 16 across North Carolina, predominantly in larger cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

Gonzaga players and coaches express their excitement as Mark Few coaches Team USA for the Olympics, with split loyalties during exhibitions and admiration for Few's coaching style and impact on the team. Team USA defeated Serbia 105-79 in a friendly match earlier in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. narrowly won 101-100...

Gonzaga Players and Coaches Excited as Mark Few Leads Team USA in Olympics

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

PARIS -- Drama is never far from the surface when it comes to flamboyant high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi and big events. This time it involved what went below the surface. The Italian lost his wedding ring in the Seine River during the rainy opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. “I’m...

'Sorry my love.' Italy's Olympic flag bearer Tamberi loses his wedding ring in the Seine River

Texas State

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EYM Pizza, a major franchisee operating 140 Pizza Hut locations across several states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas. This filing follows a tense legal battle with Pizza Hut over unpaid royalties and underperformance issues.

A Major Pizza Franchisee Files for Unexpected Bankruptcy

Brooklyn, NY

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has been doing a lot of multi-tasking this summer as he is trying to prepare his Nets for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season while getting the Canadian Men’s National Team ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics. By all accounts, it seems that Fernandez has done a good job of balancing both obligations as Team Canada is one of the best teams in the field.

Nets' Jordi Fernandez, Canada begin 2024 Paris Olympics vs. Greece

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China has won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, but its athletes were nowhere near Paris.The Olympic shooting range, a three-hour drive from Paris in the city of Chateauroux, was the venue for Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao to shoot for gold in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event held Saturday morning.Huang and Sheng opened up an early four-point lead against South Korea's Keum Jihyeon and Park Hajun in the head-to-head for the gold medal and stayed ahead from there to win 16-12."My main feeling is just happiness. The match was quite hard, but being able to...

First gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics won by China

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Watch: Rui Hachimura throws down poster dunk against Germany in Paris Olympics

As the clear underdogs in men’s basketball at the Paris Games, Japan will take all the help it can get from lead star and former Gonzaga...

Watch: Rui Hachimura throws down poster dunk against Germany in Paris Olympics

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