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The men's individual triathlon race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine. The decision, made by World Triathlon, the International Olympics Committee, a team of doctors and Paris city officials, was reached following ...

Summer Olympics Event Delayed Due To Condition Of River Seine

After Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan's gold medals on Wednesday, Hannah Scott will be hoping to become the next athlete from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic title on day five in Paris.

What's happening on day five in Paris?

960 The Ref

After an action-packed opening weekend, the start of week one of the 2024 Paris Olympics has already provided some must-see moments and photos. One of the standout moments of the Olympic Games so far came from Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina (pictured above), who was photographed on July 29 celebrating mid-air after winning his heat with a score of 17.40, allowing him to advance to the quarterfinals. Medina, who failed to make the podium in the last Olympic games, is out to improve upon that performance this time around.

Brazilian surfer appears to walk on water, and other photos from Monday and Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics continue, audiences watching athletes receive their medals while on the podium might have one lingering question: What's in the box?. Gold, silver and bronze medalists, in addition to their medals, often receive additional gifts at the Olympics — flowers, stuffed animals, etc. In Paris, athletes have also been receiving a mysterious additional gift, in a slender gold-colored box.

2024 Paris Olympics: What's in those mysterious boxes that Olympic medalists receive on the podium?

The US Sun

PARIS LA DEFENSE ARENA was transformed from a rugby stadium into a state-of-the-art swimming venue in just 36 days. The modern 30,680-seat stadium has been hosting Adam Peaty and Co in the Paris 2024 Olympics’ swimming events. Opened in 2017, it is usually home to rugby side Racing 92. Being a multi-purpose indoor arena, however, […]

Incredible timelapse video shows rugby pitch transformed into Paris 2024 Olympics swimming pool in just 36 days

Missouri State

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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

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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?

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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

ComingSoon

Many fans are wondering what happened to Hezly Rivera or if she might be hurt or injured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The youngest member of the women’s gymnastics team for Team USA, the 16-year-old Hezly appeared during the qualification rounds, performing on beam and uneven bars. However, she is not slated to compete in the women’s team final, all-around, or any apparatus finals. This has led to a selection controversy where gymnastics fans are confused about her absence in the team final. Here’s a breakdown of the Hezly Rivera controversy during the 2024 Olympic Games.

What Happened to Hezly Rivera at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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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Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024, held on July 26 along the River Seine, was an unprecedented spectacle. For the first time in Olympic history, the ceremony was held outside a stadium, featuring 85 boats carrying nearly 7,000 athletes from 205 countries along a 6-kilometer stretch of the Seine. Among the many highlights were two enigmatic figures: a masked torchbearer and a caped rider on a metal horse.

Who was the masked torchbearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

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

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

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PEZ at the Olympics: The 1912 Time Trial Revisited

Cycling has been a component of the modern Olympic games since its start in 1896, with a road race in each edition but with a greater...

PEZ at the Olympics: The 1912 Time Trial Revisited

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