Colorado State

The 2024 Paris Olympic journey is over for USA Gymnastics newcomer Hezly Rivera after she was left off the roster for the Team Finals on July 30. Rivera competed in just two events during the qualifying round, earning a 12.633 on the balance beam and a 13.900 on the uneven bars. Neither score was high enough to qualify for the individual finals.

Gymnast Hezly Rivera Removed From Competing in Team Final at Olympics

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Baseball and softball are Olympic sports again.
After being taken off the official program after 2008, both sports made a comeback for the 2021 Summer Olympics — played in 2021 thanks to a global pandemic. That marked the first time in 13 years anyone was awarded gold medals for their dominance on the diamond.
However, you won’t see either sport in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The short answer why? The Paris organizers didn’t want it.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics organizing committee didn’t include baseball or softball
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is ultimately responsible for staging the games and...

Why aren’t baseball or softball at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

NBC News

After years of fan speculation, Tobin Heath and Christen Press confirmed they have been in a relationship for the past eight years. The U.S. soccer stars opened up about their romance during Sunday's episode of the “Watch with Alex Cooper” Olympics show on Peacock. “Tobin and I were...

U.S. soccer stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press reveal they’ve been a couple for 8 years

In one of the greatest comebacks in Olympic soccer history, Australia managed to turn a 5-2 deficit against Zambia into a 6-5 win. Australia will look to build on their victory when they take on the USA in the group stage closer on Wednesday. The USWNT are off to a...

Australia vs USA Women’s Soccer: USA off to Dominant Start

The U.S. women’s national soccer team have pulled out to lead their group at the Olympics on Sunday with a 4-1 win against Germany, allowing a decent cushion as they head into their next game against Australia later this week. Going into their game against Germany, the American women...

U.S. women’s soccer team leads group after 4-1 victory over Germany

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

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

Denver, CO

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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

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Mirror US

The United States women's national team has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, with manager Emma Hayes deciding to reward her squad ahead of a match against Australia

USWNT handed Paris Olympics reward for thrashing Germany in women's soccer blowout

Minnesota State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota and northern Minnesota from the late evening into overnight. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Refer to the detailed forecast for further specifics below.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Expected; Northern Plains; Late Evening – Night of July 27th, 2024

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?

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

With just 16 spots in the main draw, the mixed doubles event at Paris 2024 was always going to throw up some brutal round-one ties. But perhaps no match was more intriguing than the round one between top seeds Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund, and Czech stars Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac.

The ex-tennis power couple targeting Paris 2024 gold – despite recent split

Florida State

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

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Meet the 3 Coloradans on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team That’s Competing in the Paris Olympics Right Now

Last week, nearly 600 athletes from the United States descended on Paris to take part in the 2024 Summer Olympics, where they’re squaring off against the...

Meet the 3 Coloradans on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team That’s Competing in the Paris Olympics Right Now

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