Pierre Le Goupil’s cross-country course at the 2024 Paris Olympics exerted its influence on the individual and team standings on Sunday, revealing Germany’s Michael Jung as the new individual leader and putting pressure on Great Britain in team competition. After setting a new Olympic record in eventing dressage...

Jung and Chipmunk FRH Charge to the Lead after Cross Country in Paris

Equestrian events have been a part of the Olympic Games since 1912, showcasing the unique partnership between horse and rider. One of the key elements of these events, particularly in show jumping, is the height of the jumps. The height and technicality of these obstacles play a crucial role in determining the difficulty and excitement of the competition. But just how tall are these jumps in the Olympics?

The Heights of Equestrian Jumps in the Olympics

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Brazilian gymnast Flavia Saraiva competed with an eye injury after suffering a nasty fall in warmups. Saraiva fell off the uneven bars during Tuesday's team event. Shortly after, she helped keep Brazil in medal contention with a strong routine. The 24-year-old had a black eye and a bandage above ...

Video: Olympic Gymnast Has Brutal Fall Off Uneven Bars In Warmups

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — Noor Slaoui hopes her performances in eventing at the Paris Olympics will resonate in Morocco and inspire others to take up the sport she loves. The 29-year-old Slaoui broke new ground at the Paris Games as the first Arab to compete in Olympic eventing. “I’m...

Moroccan rider Slaoui hopes her performances at Paris Olympics inspires others to become equestrians

Simone Biles is on to a good start at the Olympics, thrilling with a superb performance despite leg injury, and taking the celebrations to TikTok. The 27-year-old gymnast joined her teammates on Sunday at the Bercy Arena for the Olympics qualifying rounds. However, the star encountered some hiccup, sustaining a...

Simone Biles in Sheer Leotard Gets Naughty After Scoring First Place on Injured Foot at the Olympics

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Coyote, NM

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf nicknamed Asha will be held in captivity with a potential mate through another breeding season in hopes of aiding the recovery of the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday. Asha captivated the public imagination...

Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups

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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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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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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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

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 93 people, local media reported, after heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders.

Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing

In the glorious Versailles sunshine, in front of a packed stadium of wildly enthusiastic spectators, the British team of Rosalind Canter, Tom McEwen, and Laura Collett clinched team gold, while Germany’s Michael Jung took the individual eventing title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The French hosts had to...

More Olympic Eventing History is Made on Final Day at 2024 Paris Games

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

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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?

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too high, World Triathlon said in a statement, dealing a blow to organisers and leaving athletes facing more uncertainty. France 24's Selina Sykes has the latest.

Men's Olympic triathlon race postponed over Seine pollution levels

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Paris' Seine River's water levels are below the required standards for the men's triathlon to take place, its governing body said.

Paris' River Seine is so polluted that Olympic athletes weren't allowed to swim in it

AFP photographer Jérôme Brouillet knew to expect fireworks when he saw Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina paddle into one of the day's biggest waves at one of the world's heaviest surf breaks. What he didn't know was that his picture of Medina kicking out of the wave after...

Greatest surf shot ever? Photographer describes Olympic coverage success

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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Time warp: Olympic equestrians make history in Versailles' lavish grounds

From our special correspondent in Paris – The world’s top equestrians seemed to have cantered in from another century as they rode through the pleasure gardens...

Time warp: Olympic equestrians make history in Versailles' lavish grounds

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