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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

USA TODAY

The team of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a blistering time to win USA Swimming's first gold in Paris.

Team USA wins men's 4x100 freestyle relay for first gold of 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

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

The Mirror US

Katie Ledecky claimed bronze in the women's 400m as Australian superstar Ariarne Titmus re-claimed her Olympic title, a result which will further anger Michael Phelps

Katie Ledecky falls victim to Australian at Olympics after nation infuriated Michael Phelps

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

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Team USA received their first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics with the 4x100-meter freestyle relay team. Caeleb Dressell, Katie Ledecky and Chloe Dygert all took home medals. Find out more here...

Team USA lands first gold medal of 2024 Olympics — all the results of day one

LCM (50 meters) Emma McKeon made medal history tonight as she represented Australia in her 3rd Olympic Games. The 30-year-old Griffith University star served on her nation’s women’s 4x100m freestyle relay in this evening’s final, splitting 52.39 on the 3rd leg as Australia soared to gold in a new Olympic Record mark of 3:28.92.

Australian Emma McKeon Makes History With 12th Olympic Swimming Medal

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing! July 28th festivities span swimming, gymnastics, skateboarding, and more. Check out the schedule now.

July 28 Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, swimming, tennis

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?

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

21 different countries won a swimming medal in Tokyo three years ago, including 11 who won a gold medal, but it wouldn't be fair to say parity reigned among the nations. The United States and Australia combined for 51 of the 111 swimming medals earned in Tokyo and more than half of the gold medals, with Team USA's 30 medals leading the way. Can either country extend its dominance to 2024?

Olympics swimming medals count: Updated standings of gold, silver, bronze medal winners at 2024 Paris Games

Shawnee, KS

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McCallop is a 5-foot-9 point guard from Kansas and will head to Cal in 2025

Guard Grace McCallop Commits to Cal Women's Basketball

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

Caeleb Dressel collected his eighth career Olympic gold medal, leading the Americans to a second successive 4x100 meter freestyle swimming title.

Caeleb Dressel wins 8th career gold as U.S. wins 4x100 swimming relay

The Independent

 The Olympics delivers a first full day of action at Paris 2024 on Saturday after a memorable opening ceremony. Team GB earned its first medal of the Games after Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claimed diving bronze in dramatic circumstances, winning Britain’s first medal in women’s diving in 64 years. That was followed by a superb road cycling silver from Anna Henderson in the women’s individual time trial amid treacherous rain in Paris but there was heartbreak for Josh Tarling – who just missed out in the men’s TT after finishing in fourth place due to a puncture....

Olympics 2024 LIVE: Adam Peaty impresses as Katie Ledecky beaten in first swimming finals

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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

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Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong Win Swimming Gold Medals

The two Cal-affiliated swimmers were part of the victorious U.S. 4x100 freestyle relay team.  Abbey Weitzeil wins...

Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong Win Swimming Gold Medals

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