Illinois State

Illini legend Jordyn Poulter is back on Team USA, aiming for Olympic gold in the volleyball tournament that kicks off with a match against China on Monday morning in Paris. Poulter, 26, won a gold medal in Tokyo in 2020 (held in 2021). The Team USA schedule includes games against...

Illinois Volleyball Star Jordyn Poulter Competes for Gold at Paris Olympics

Iga Swiatek remains on course in her quest to win a first Olympic gold medal after she earned a hard-fought straight-set win against Wang Xiyu at the Paris Games. The world No 1 defeated her 23-year-old Chinese opponent 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier to advance to the quarter-finals of the Olympics.

Iga Swiatek breaks new ground for Poland at Olympics as she improves incredible statistics

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Sunday's swimming action delivered more drama and incredible finishes.France's Leon Marchand stole the spotlight early, winning gold in the men's 400 individual medley in dominating fashion and breaking the Olympic record with a time of 4:02.95.
Leon Marchand wins 400m IM gold in front of an electric crowd in Paris! #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/ailjAYfzPY— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 28, 2024
Marchand was an NCAA champion under legendary coach Bob Bowman at Arizona State. Team USA's Carson Foster earned bronze in the event for his first-ever Olympic medal.Team USA's Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 100...

Olympic Swimming recap: France's hometown hero steals spotlight, American upsets American on Day 2

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Olga Kharlan won a bronze medal in women's saber fencing Monday, the first won by Ukraine at the Paris Olympics.

Fencer wins Ukraine's first Olympic medal in Paris. 'It's for my country.'

Former Penn State athletes Stephen Nedoroscik and Sam Zakutney both qualified for at least one modality in the gymnastics finals. Canada’s Zakutney will fight for a podium in the team finals at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, apart from qualifying for the team finals, USA’s Nedoroscik qualified for the pommel horse modality at 11:16 a.m. Saturday..

2 Former Penn Staters qualify for men's gymnastics Olympic finals

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

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

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

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

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

Notre Dame, IN

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Nick Itkin went from 12th place in 2021 to the podium and winner of a medal in the 2024 summer games.

Notre Dame Fencer Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics

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?

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

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

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

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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

South Carolina State

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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

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

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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Poland fencing and Penn State coach to face France in Olympic semifinal

Penn State fencing coach Renata Knapik-Miazga is headed to the team epee semifinals. Knapik-Miazga and the Poland fencing squad will face off against France in the...

Poland fencing and Penn State coach to face France in Olympic semifinal

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