Columbus, OH

Led by Top 5 seeds Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, American women went a perfect 4-0 in first-round singles play at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday. No.2 seed Gauff won her first-ever Olympic singles match, toppling Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-0 in 57 minutes in the evening session on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros.

Gauff, Pegula win at Olympics; American women go 4-0 in singles first round

The possible “last dance” between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was less a tango and more a pasodoble as Djokovic dominated the 60th meeting of their storied rivalry, 6-1, 6-4 to advance one match closer to a maiden Olympic gold medal in Paris. Facing off on Court Philippe-Chatrier...

Novak Djokovic dominates possible “last dance” with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz continued their bid to win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics after they produced a strong display to progress to the men’s doubles quarter-finals. The Spanish dream team prevailed 6-4, 6-7(2), 10-2 against the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in...

Rafael Nadal moves closer to Olympics history with another impressive Carlos Alcaraz doubles win

Scripps News

An Olympics stunner: American Coco Gauff was upset in her singles match on Tuesday, but her dreams of bringing home a medal are not over.

US tennis sensation Coco Gauff upset at Olympics

The Associated Press

MONTREAL (AP) — Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a U.S. Open tuneup tournament in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old Djokovic beat Nadal in straight sets on Monday at Roland Garros to reach the third round of the Summer Games. Djokovic had...

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal event after he advances at the Olympics

New York City, NY

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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

Saint Petersburg, FL

Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Yardbarker

Coco Gauff crashed out of the 2024 Paris Olympics singles draw Tuesday with a 7-6, 6-2 loss to Croatia's Donna Vekic in the third round. The loss was marred by Gauff's heated altercation with the chair umpire in the early stages of the second set, shortly after she lost a tiebreaker in the first set.Down 3-2 in the second set, Gauff faced a break point when Vekic's ball was called out, causing the American to retreat from her backhand and slow down her shot. Moments later, the line judge reversed the out call, sparking an emotional outburst from Gauff. As...

Watch: Coco Gauff has heated exchange with umpire at Paris Olympics

Virginia State

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

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?

Missouri State

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

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

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Sports Illustrated

2024 Olympic Games preview for second round doubles tennis, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal vs. Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof.

Carlos Alcaraz/Rafael Nadal vs. Tallon Griekspoor/Wesley Koolhof Olympic Doubles Tennis Prediction and Pick

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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

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Cassius

Coco Gauff‘s goal of winning a 2024 Olympic medal for Women’s tennis singles has officially been crushed. The 20-year-old phenom faced Croatia’s Donna Vekic and lost in three sets, 7-6 (7), 6-2, at Court Philippe Chatrier. Early in the third round, first set, it appeared she dug herself an easy path straight to the semifinals, but […]

Tearful Coco Gauff Out At Paris 2024 Olympics Singles Competition After Argument With Umpire

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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

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Team USA Beats Japan in Tokyo Olympics Rematch

Team USA tipped off their 2024 Olympic run with a statement in Monday’s 102-76 win over Tokyo silver-medalists Japan, setting down a path toward a record...

Team USA Beats Japan in Tokyo Olympics Rematch

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