Columbus, OH

VERSAILLES, France -- Equestrian riders at the Paris Olympics say they were shocked by a recent video showing three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipping a horse during training, a scandal that has thrust the issue of animal welfare and abuse into the spotlight. American rider Boyd Martin,...

Equestrian riders at Paris Olympics 'horrified' by video of Dujardin whipping a horse

We are only on Day 2 of the Olympics and I don’t know about you, but I am already exhausted. Maybe that is a result of several last minute team changes, or maybe we can put it down to an absolutely mammoth day of dressage yesterday, with all 64 tests being crammed in to one day. Or maybe it is a combination of both, but whatever the reason, we had better dust ourselves and prepare for another day of highs, lows, and everything in between as the cross country gets underway.

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Olympic Dressage has long been dominated by Germany. Since the first edition of the team event in Amsterdam in 1928 only four countries - France, Sweden, what was then the Soviet Union and Great Britain - have ever succeeded in beating Germany. And with a phenomenal 14 team golds from...

Germany is the favorite to win Dressage Olympic gold, with U.S. vying for a medal

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U.S. men's gymnastics takes bronze for first medal since 2008. More medals won in swimming and fencing, plus a women's basketball victory.

Paris Olympics highlights: USA adds medals in swimming, gymnastics, fencing

The eventing competition at the Paris Olympics has officially concluded, and our individual medalists have been decided — with a side of history. Securing a first-ever third Olympic gold medal is Germany’s Michael Jung, who also set a record for best Olympic finishing score by setting down a 21.8 with Chipmunk FRH.

Flash Update: Individual Medals Decided in Paris, Michael Jung Makes History (Again)

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

North Carolina is home to a variety of communities, each with its own unique character. Among these are places known for their affluence, high educational attainment, and perceived sense of superiority—qualities that some might consider snobbish.

These are Top 4 Snobbiest Places In North Carolina For 2024

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Chicago, IL

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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?

Denver, CO

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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

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Wisconsin State

Fond Du Lac, WI

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Mercury Marine is laying off around 1,700 hourly employees in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson. The company is hitting the brakes with “short-term layoffs,” which will see workers lose eight weeks of work, split into two-week chunks. This move has certainly caught many by surprise.

A Wisconsin company is laying off thousands of workers

Massachusetts State

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Alameda, CA

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APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The love for animals generally brings with it a strong sense of compassion, companionship, and a need to care for all things natural. In your birth chart, caring for animals falls with your moon sign in the 6th house, ruled by Venus and Mercury.

3 Zodiac Signs That Most Love Animals

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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

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Maman Mia! Here We Go Again! Your Follow-Along Companion Guide to the Olympic Eventing – Show Jumping Individual Final

OK ENers, we’re back for another go in the ring for another round of show jumping. What’s this, you ask? More eventing? Yes, even more eventing,...

Maman Mia! Here We Go Again! Your Follow-Along Companion Guide to the Olympic Eventing – Show Jumping Individual Final

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