French swimmer Léon Marchand set a new Olympic record, winning gold in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (July 28). Marchand, 22, was clocked at 4:02.95, breaking the record previously set by American Michael Phelps, the most decorated swimmer in history, at the 2008 Beijing Games, to win his first Olympic gold medal of his career. The French swimmer had previously broken Phelps' Olympic record, which stood as the official world record for nearly 15 years, at the 2023 World Championships.

France's Leon Marchand Sets Olympic World Record At 2024 Paris Games

World Record: 3:40.07 — Paul Biedermann, GER (2009) World Junior Record: 3:44.31 — Petar Mitsin, BUL (2023) Olympic Record: 3:40.14 — Sun Yang, CHN (2012) 2021 Winning Time: 3:43.36 – Ahmed Hafnaoui, TUN. 2021 Time to Advance to Finals: 3:45.68. Top 8. Lukas Martens(GER) – 3:44.13...

None Of Tokyo Men’s 400 Free Medalists Will Return After Kieran Smith Misses Final

Great Britain's Adam Peaty through to 100m breaststroke semi-finals at Paris Olympics.

Peaty through to 100m breaststroke semi-final in Paris

Scotland's Duncan Scott is through to the Olympic Games' 200m freestyle final after finishing second in his heat behind Romanian 19-year-old David Popovici.The 27-year-old Scott, Britain's most decorated Olympic swimming medallist and who was runner-up in Tokyo, was in out in lane seven for their semi-final but finished comfortably behind the teenager.Popovici, the 2022 world champion, will start as favourite on Monday at 19:40 GMT, but Scott and Germany's Lukas Maertens, who claimed the 400m freestyle gold on Saturday, are expected to run him close.

Scott eases into 200m freestyle final

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

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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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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the central and northern Plains from the very late afternoon into the late evening. The main threat for these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Possible; Greater Plains; Late Evening of July 28th

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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

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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

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

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?

Indianapolis, IN

LCM (50 meters) Wilson York of Lakeside Swim Team in Kentucky swam to a new boys 13-14 national age group (NAG) record in the LCM 200 breast. York swam to a 2:15.11, getting under Ethan Dang‘s record of a 2:15.84 from 2016. Prior to Dang, the record was held...

Wilson York Breaks 13-14 Boys NAG With 2:15.11 200 Breaststroke In Indianapolis

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Here's a major update from the retail world that's sure to catch your attention. An essential retailer is closing 400 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, signaling a significant shift in the retail landscape. The company, which has been struggling to keep up with the changing nature of shopping, is facing some serious hurdles.

Retail Shake-Up: Essential Chain Closes 400 Stores Amid Chapter 11 Filing

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Los Angeles County, CA

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Optum, a health care services subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, reported to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report, July 18, that they would be laying off 524 employees across San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and Alameda counties.

Optum laying off 524 employees in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties

South Carolina State

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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

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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

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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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With summer in full swing, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has recently released a press release reminding residents to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites. As outdoor activities increase, the risk of contracting diseases from these pests also rises.

TDH Urges Tennesseans to Prevent Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Paris Olympics, Day 2 Prelims: David Popovici Leads 200 Free Prelims

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Prelims: David Popovici Leads 200 Free Prelims. There will be a new Olympic champion in the men’s 200 freestyle. That much was...

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Prelims: David Popovici Leads 200 Free Prelims

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