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LCM (50 meters) Before swimming prelims of the 100 butterfly, Swedish swimmer Louise Hansson reportedly ran into issues regarding the approval of her competition swim cap. According to Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Hansson provided five different caps to an inspector, who asserted there was an issue with a sponsor’s logo.

Swedish Swimmers’ Team Caps Scrutinized by Olympic Officials Ahead of 100 Butterfly

LCM (50 meters) Brazilian swimmers Ana Carolina Viera and Gabriel Santos received warnings from the Brazilian Swimming Team Committee on Saturday for leaving the Olympic village without permission on July 26. In addition, Viera was sent home from Paris by the committee for contesting a relay lineup-related decision in a “disrespectful and aggressive manner.”

Brazilian Swimmer Ana Carolina Viera Sent Home From Olympics, Gabriel Santos Also Disciplined

LCM (50 meters) World Record: 4:02.50 – Leon Marchand, FRA (2023) World Junior Record: 4:10.02 – Ilya Borodin, RUS (2021) Olympic Record: 4:03.84 – Michael Phelps, USA (2008) 2021 Winning Time: 4:09.42 – Chase Kalisz, USA. 2021 Bronze Medal Time: 4:10.38. Leon Marchand (France) – 4:02.95...

Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps’ Olympic Record With 4:02.95 400 IM

LCM (50 meters) Three finals and four semifinals will compete tonight on night 2 of swimming in Paris. The men’s 400 IM will kick the night off as Leon Marchand swam to a top seed in the event touching in a 4:08.30 this morning swimming with the crowd behind him in the stands. Marchand enters as the favorite as he is also the World Record holder at the event.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 2 Finals Preview

TheDailyBeast

Team USA picked up its first gold at the Paris Olympics in the pool Saturday thanks to the men men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, who beat out Australia by more than a second. Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a time of 3:09.28, a strong finish over the Australian quartet’s 3:10.35. Armstrong was the fastest of the quartet, finishing his leg in 46.75 seconds. For Armstrong, this was his second gold medal after a victory in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The victory tied Dressel, 23,  on eight golds with fellow American relay swimmer Matt Biondi. For Guiliano and Alexy, this was their first medal and their first Olympic race. The four exploded with joy when Dressel came into the finish, yelling “let’s go” and “woo!” It was the 11th gold the U.S. has won in the 4x100m freestyle relay race in the past 13 Olympics it has competed in, and was the team’s third in a row. Read it at PeacockRead more at The Daily Beast.

U.S. Wins First Gold of 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

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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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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

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

Katie Ledecky reflected on her bronze medal performance in the 400 free during a press conference after the final in Paris. “It was such a good field that there was a chance that I could have not have gotten a medal, so I’m grateful for that, grateful for the effort that I put in, happy with the medal and looking forward to my next races,” Ledecky said.

Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani misses out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at Paris 2024 after defeat in the final of the men’s individual sabre.

Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024

Irish Star

The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was dubbed the 'worst in history' by many UK viewers - with the city centre spectacle failing to impress fans all over the globe

Shocker for France as Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony slammed 'worst in history'

The Guardian

Lucas Plapp underwent surgery after colliding heavily with a barrier fence as slippery Paris roads created chaos in the men’s and women’s time trials

Australian Olympic cyclist Lucas Plapp in hospital after crash on slick Paris road

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a significant site linked to the epic battle between the legendary slave revolt leader Spartacus and the Roman army. This historic find, located in the Dossone della Melia forest in south-central Calabria, Italy, reveals a stone wall and earthwork believed to have been used by Roman forces in 71 BC.

Site of epic ‘clash’ between Spartacus and Romans discovered in Italy

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PARIS (AP) — Drama is never far from the surface when it comes to flamboyant high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi and big events. This time it involved what went below the surface. The Italian lost his wedding ring in the Seine River during the rainy opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

‘Sorry my love.’ Italy’s Olympic flag bearer Tamberi loses his wedding ring in the Seine River

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Semifinals: David Popovici Storms to Top Seed for Final of 200 Freestyle. The first time David Popovici contested the 200-meter freestyle at the Olympic Games, he walked away from the championship final a mere .02 shy of the podium. That scenario unfolded three years ago in Tokyo, when Popovici was a newcomer to the elite global stage and stopped the clock in 1:44.68, just behind bronze medalist Fernando Scheffer of Brazil.

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Semifinals: David Popovici Storms to Top Seed for Final of 200 Freestyle

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

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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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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

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Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 2 – Pieter Coetze Crushes Own African Record in 100 Back

LCM (50 meters) South Africa’s Pieter Coetze safely qualified for the semifinals of the 100 back this morning, one-upping his performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics,...

Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 2 – Pieter Coetze Crushes Own African Record in 100 Back

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