Reuters

LILLE, France (Reuters) - The Canadian men's basketball team were on hand to support the country's women players during their shock loss to hosts France 75-54 on Monday. Despite taking a first-quarter lead, the fifth-ranked Canadians could do little to halt a stirring comeback by seventh-ranked France in front of a raucous crowd at the Pierre Mauroy stadium.

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France's women's basketball team launched their Olympic campaign with a convincing 75-54 victory over Canada in Lille. New York Liberty's Marine Johannes contributed to the team effort, scoring seven points amid a balanced attack from her teammates. The French defense shined, setting an Olympic record by allowing only two points in the second quarter. This dominant performance positions France atop Group B as they aim for a second consecutive Olympic medal following their bronze in Tokyo. Upcoming matches include a critical game against Australia and another against Nigeria.

France Outshines Canada in Olympic Women’s Basketball with Help from Liberty Standout

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France -- Maria Araujo hit a 3-pointer with 3:06 left in overtime as Spain finished off a rally and beat China 90-89 on Sunday to open women's basketball group play at the Paris Olympics with a flourish. Queralt Casas tossed the ball into the air as the buzzer sounded...

Spain opens women's basketball at Olympics by beating China 90-89 in OT

FOX Sports

A fan had to be wrestled away from Guinea forward Aliou Balde after rushing the field in another security incident during the Olympic men’s soccer tournament

Fan gets on field at U.S. game in another security incident at Olympic men's soccer

LILLE, France (Reuters) -Hosts France reached the men's basketball quarter-finals alongside Germany and Canada on Tuesday with wins as the group stage sees the Paris Olympics field trimmed from 12 to eight.

Olympics-Basketball-France, Germany and Canada earn quarter-final places

Missouri State

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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

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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

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

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

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?

New Orleans, LA

If you’re doing your job as a columnist or beat writer, you’re going to upset people at some point. This week’s installment of the “25 for 25” series documents the most memorable confrontations I’ve had in my time covering the Saints. Some might be more accurately described as run-ins or disagreements, but I’ll let you be the judge.

Jeff Duncan: Remembering fiery confrontations with Sean Payton, Ricky Wiliams and Jim Haslett

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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 man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Louisiana State

After days of heavy rainfall, mystical sights have been popping up in forests, lawns and grassy areas of Louisiana. "Fairy rings," most commonly seen as clusters of mushrooms forming a circle or arc, are seen as dangerous spaces in European folklore and could signal bad things for grass and soil, as well.

'Fairy rings' are popping up in lawns all over Louisiana. What are these mushroom circles?

NewsNinja

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

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

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On This Day: U.S. women’s basketball romps by 56 points to open Olympics

The United States’ women’s basketball team had watched the American men destroy three consecutive opponents at the Barcelona Olympics. When they women got their chance on...

On This Day: U.S. women’s basketball romps by 56 points to open Olympics

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