Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore is out of the Paris 2024 Olympics after being provisionally suspended for a failed drugs test. The 22-year-old, who won gold at the African Games in Accra earlier this year and a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, tested positive for furosemide, a banned substance that is classed as a diuretic and masking agent.

Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics

Paris 2024, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, kicked off to great fanfare over the weekend. One of the games this round isn’t based in Paris at all, however, mostly due to the area’s lack of gnarly swells. The surf competition, added to the Olympiad schedule in 2020, is taking place down in Teahupo’o, and all of the competitors were given luxury cruise ship accommodations for the proceedings. The Auanui 5, shown above, is anchored just offshore, and features 100 cabins and eight guest decks to fit up to 230 passengers. To keep the athletes in physical tip-top, it features a spa and a gym, the Associated Press reports:

Olympic surfers are staying on a cruise ship with a waterslide and real beds

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PARAGUAYAN OLYMPIC swimmer stroke social media sensation Luana Alonso has announced her retirement aged 20 after a defeat at Paris 2024. The star, who has 309,000 followers on Instagram, made the shock announcement on her account after competing in the first heat of the 100m women's butterfly. Alonso, who attends...

Stunning Olympic swimmer and Instagram sensation Luana Alonso shocks fans by quitting aged just 20 after Paris 2024 loss

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Highlight reel from qualifying shows why Simone Biles and Co. will be tough to beat the rest of the way.

Watch U.S. Gymnasts Excel At Paris Olympics In Best 100 Seconds Of Your Day

The Australian Opals came into the 2024 Paris Olympics as the second-favourite for gold behind Team USA, but their campaign couldn't have gotten off to a worse start. Losing veteran sharp-shooter Bec Allen on the eve of the Games to a hamstring injury didn't help their cause, but facing Nigeria in their opening game, most expected the Aussies to cruise to victory.

'It was a disaster' - Lauren Jackson says Opals must bounce back after shock loss to Nigeria in Olympics opener

San Antonio, TX

Two San Antonio residents are members of Team USA in the Olympics. Fred Kerley is a 29-year-old San Antonio native who will compete in the men's 100-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay. Kerley was a silver medalist in the Tokyo Summer Olympics three-years ago. Keith Sanderson is a John Marshall High School alum who spent eight years in the Marines and another eight years in the Army. Making his fourth appearance in the Olympics, Sanderson will compete in the men's 25-meter rapid-fire pistol shooting competition.

San Antonians Compete In Olympics

McDonald’s is hoping it can get diners back with a new big burger it has dubbed the “Big Arch.”. The “Big Arch” includes two beef patties, layered melted cheese, “crispy” toppings, and a slab of McDonald’s tangy sauce, the chain’s CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors during an earnings call on Monday.

McDonald's is going bigger than a Big Mac

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

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

New York City, NY

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

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

Camden, NJ

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Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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

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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

Athlon Sports

Team USA women's basketball entered the Olympics once again as the favorite for the gold medal. The Team USA 3x3 group entered as the defending champions with lofty expectations as well.  Unfortunately, the 3x3 team lost in the opening game of pool play, falling to Germany 17-13.  After ...

Hailey Van Lith Makes Concerning Olympics Admission After Team USA Loss

Artificial intelligence technology used by the U.S. Air Force is usually operated on the ground. Now it’s moving to the sky. The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to five developers of AI systems for its new “robot wingmen.”. Suggested Reading. The AI-powered, unmanned aircraft will fly alongside...

AI pilots will soon join the Air Force

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Chicago, IL

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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

A major Democratic donor last week called the Federal Trade Commission’s chair a “dope” and called for her firing. It turns out one of his companies is being investigated by the FTC. Suggested Reading. CNN on Tuesday reported that IAC Inc. — the New York-based holding company...

A billionaire called for Harris to fire the FTC's chair. His company is reportedly being investigated by the FTC

Red Lobster has a chance to make a comeback. But that hinges on whether the world’s largest seafood chain adapts to changing market demands and gets attuned to what customers want. Should it do so, it has solid shot at rejuvenating its brand and driving market share. Suggested Reading.

Red Lobster is ready for a comeback, analysts say

California State

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is taking a new step to prevent fraud — simply uploading 42 million car titles to the blockchain. The DMV partnered with tech company Oxhead Alpha to put the titles on Ava Labs’s Avalanche blockchain, which the collaborators say will allow more than 39 million Californians to claim and access their vehicle titles through a mobile app, a first in the U.S. It’s expected to be available in early 2025.

California's DMV is using the blockchain to prevent fraud

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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Prizes after Paris: Some Olympians can expect six-figure bonuses when they return home

Athletes train for their entire lives to win gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympics. But in some countries, the reward for taking home a...

Prizes after Paris: Some Olympians can expect six-figure bonuses when they return home

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