Florida State

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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

Gainesville, FL

FanSided

Former Florida Gator and swimming sensation Caeleb Dressel secured the first gold medal for the United States at the Paris Olympics by anchoring the winning 4x100-meter freestyle relay team. The victory marked Dressel’s eighth Olympic gold, solidifying his status as a swimming legend. The American quartet, composed of Jack...

Former Florida Gator Caeleb Dressel gets the first gold medal for USA at Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics got underway with a spectacular Opening Ceremony July 26, with fans being treated to performances from Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, French metal band Gojira and, in a stunning capstone, the first live performance from Celine Dion in more than four years. Now, eyes are squarely on...

Here Are All the U.S. Medal Winners at the 2024 Paris Olympics

New York Post

Team USA is on the gold medal board.

It took until late in the day on Saturday, but in the last swimming race of Saturday night, the U.S. took its first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics, winning the 4×100-meter freestyle relay behind a foursome of Chris Guiliano, Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel.

The United States, at 3:09.28 finished a little over a second ahead of Australia, which took silver with a 3:10.35. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoves Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in chippy Olympics moment

Italy finished third with a 3:10.70.



France is selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps — but local bakers are causing a stink

Dressel,...

Team USA wins first gold at 2024 Olympics in men’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay

Broward County, FL

Plantation, FL

Law & Crime

"It’s not like she was trying to go out and have fun," her defense attorney said. "She was trying to provide for her family."
The post Florida woman allegedly left her 3 young children at home in the middle of the night to work an unexpected late shift at Wawa first appeared on Law & Crime.

Florida woman allegedly left her 3 young children at home in the middle of the night to work an unexpected late shift at Wawa

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

USA TODAY

America is totally ready for a woman in the White House. Kamala simply isn't the executive branch's optimal girlboss.

5 reasons Kamala can't be president that definitely aren't because she's a girl!

Jacksonville, FL

The Spun

Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, know how to take a vacation. The legendary quarterback and his Miss Universe wife turned heads with a European vacation last year. Demi-Leigh shared a pretty stunning swimsuit photo of the couple. They're a good-looking pair. "With the busy travel days ...

Tim Tebow's Wife Shared A Jaw-Dropping Swimsuit Photo

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

Oklahoma State

Tampa, FL

A Southwest Airlines passenger believed she was about to die when she witnessed her flight flying dangerously close to Old Tampa Bay waters, miles away from the airport. 

Nancy Allen was aboard Southwest Flight 425 from Columbus, Ohio to Tampa, Florida on July 14 when the plane dropped to below 200 feet over the water near the Courtney Campell Causeway. 

“I think the thing that I first saw that really concerned me was how close to the water we were. I didn’t know at the time that we were flying necessarily east, but I knew that Tampa Bay was way...

Southwest passenger describes flying 150 feet over Florida waters after pilot calmly blames ‘gusty winds’

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

Town Talks

North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

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

Devra Lee

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 27th

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

Injuries are an inherent part of football, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating to see a player get hurt and miss extended time. Fortunately for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they can rest easy after watching rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones, an offseason standout, go down with an ankle injury on Day 3 of training camp.

Jaguars escape season-altering disaster for rookie Jarrian Jones

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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

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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WATCH: UF swimmer wins first Team USA gold medal at Paris Olympics, local athletes shine

Just a few hours into the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the United States has its first medal and first gold, thanks in part...

WATCH: UF swimmer wins first Team USA gold medal at Paris Olympics, local athletes shine

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