Mountain View, CA

Read up on the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines featuring British diver Tom Daley and Aussie superstar Emma McKeon. Archive photo via Aquatics GB. Get your news fix on happenings outside the pool with the latest ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’ With each edition, we collect personal stories, little-known facts, and general items of interest from around the world. Read on and learn something new this week.

Beyond The Lane Lines: Diver Tom Daley’s Trunks Fetch Over $13000

Austin, TX

The 20-year-old Jacoby, who has two seasons of college eligibility remaining, will remain at the University of Texas and pursue her degree. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Lydia Jacoby has cut her NCAA career short, opting to forgo her remaining college eligibility and become a professional swimmer. Jacoby, 20,...

Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby Opts To Forgo Remaining NCAA Eligibility, Turn Pro

Kos explains that Bowman obviously knows how to train athletes bodies but what really sets him apart is how he prepares his athletes mentally. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. In just 12 months, Hubi Kos became a world champion, NCAA champion, European champion, and finally Olympic champion, taking gold...

Hubi Kos Explains How Training with Bob Bowman Made the Olympics Feel Easy

In a roller-coaster race, David Popovici emerged with the gold medal in the men's 200 freestyle after a blistering closing few meters. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Courtesy: Dominique Hérailh. The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and...

How David Popvici Won 200 Free Olympic Gold In The Last Five Meters

Gainesville, FL

Anthony Nesty, the head coach at the University of Florida and of the 2024 U.S. Men's Olympic team, also won this award in 2022. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) awarded Anthony Nesty the 2024 George Haines Coach of the Year title at the...

Anthony Nesty Wins 2024 ASCA George Haines Coach Of The Year

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

New Brunswick, NJ

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women’s swimming & diving has announced its 2023-24 schedule featuring seven meets, including a trio of home dates, matchups with four Big Ten teams and national competitions. The season officially gets underway with a pair of road dual meets at Miami and Lynn on...

Rutgers Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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With four personal bests faster than school records, #10 Johnny Crush stands to make an immediate impact for the U.S. Military Academy's Black Knights. Archive photo via Chip Durmstorf. We’re continuing with our rankings of the Division I NCAA men’s recruiting classes for the 2024-25 season. As always, we’re ranking...

Ranking the 2024 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

Los Angeles, CA

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you're still finalizing vacation plans or contemplating a last-minute getaway, North Carolina has plenty of options for you. Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a solo adventure, an extended weekend outside of the city might be just what you need.

North Carolina Beach Town is the Best Labor Day Weekend Getaway in the State

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Leon Marchand After 400 IM Win “The atmosphere was Amazing…I had Goosebumps Before”

LCM (50 meters) Leon Marchand swam to gold in the men’s 400 IM in front of his home crowd. Marchand also swam to a new Olympic...

Leon Marchand After 400 IM Win “The atmosphere was Amazing…I had Goosebumps Before”

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