The Independent

 The 2024 Olympic Games is underway in Paris, where the United States are once again favourites to top the medal table at the end of the 17-day festival of sport. The USA have finished on top of the table at 18 of the 29 summer Olympics, including the very first in Athens in 1896, and six of the past seven stretching back to America’s home Games in Atlanta in 1996.China punctured that streak in Beijing in 2008, and will provide stiff competition again this summer after finishing one short of America’s 39 golds in Tokyo three years ago. Hosts...

Olympics 2024 medal table: China win first gold of Paris Games

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

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A major goof-up occurred during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday night.Just as the 143-strong South Korean delegation paraded on their boats on the River Seine, the vessel carrying the athletes was accidentally introduced by an announcer as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" — the official name of North Korea in English.
It's honestly shocking that such an unforgivable mistake could ever happen again at the Olympics. Introducing South Korea as North Korea is such a deep insult that demonstrates complete ignorance and lack of basic world understanding. Deeply shameful and embarrassing. https://t.co/BJjD5YhQ6g— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) July...

IOC apologizes to South Korea for Paris Olympics blunder

Missouri State

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri's main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

VERSAILLES, France -- Equestrian’s governing body issued a warning to Brazilian rider Carlos Parro on Saturday for potentially causing “unnecessary discomfort” to his horse Safira after receiving evidence from an animal rights group. The decision was handed down by the Federation for Equestrian Sports just days after...

Brazilian rider Carlos Parro issued a warning at Paris Olympics over horse treatment

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

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

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

Virginia State

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

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 27th

Chico, CA

ABC News

As a California wildland fire exploded overnight into the state's largest blaze this wildfire season, another blaze on the Oregon-Idaho border was out of control.

Man allegedly pushed burning car into gully to start massive wildfire

The US Sun

SURFING became an Olympic sport in Tokyo 2020 following years of campaigning. At Paris 2024 the event is being held thousands of miles from the French capital — here's everything you need to know. Why is surfing at the Olympics taking place in Tahiti?. Olympic events are regularly held...

Why is surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympics taking place in Tahiti?

CBS News

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

Ohio State

Akron, OH

Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

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

With the Olympic opening ceremony complete, it's now time to turn our attention to the sport. The first medals in Paris will be awarded today, kicking off two weeks of competition. The Sporting News will keep track of every Australian podium-getter with daily medal tally updates. Olympic medal tally: How...

Australia Olympic medal tally: Updated gold, silver, bronze medal count at Paris 2024

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?

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

Alaska State

NORAD intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers off  of Alaska marking the first time that Chinese military planes have been intercepted off of Alaska

Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off of Alaska

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

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China wins first diving gold, pursues unprecedented sweep; US wins silver

SAINT-DENIS, France -- One down. Seven to go. China won its first gold medal in diving on Saturday on the first full day of competition in...

China wins first diving gold, pursues unprecedented sweep; US wins silver

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