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Simone Biles delivered big time on the floor to bring home the Olympic gold medal for Team USA. Now with eight Olympic medals, Biles is the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Simone Biles stellar on floor to secure team gold in Paris

Jordan Chiles stepped up to compete in the all-around for Team USA during the team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, overcoming a fall on beam to help the U.S. win gold. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Chiles battles back on beam to help Team USA win gold

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

The New Zealand women's rugby team performed the Haka after winning their second straight gold medal. The Black Ferns defeated Canada 19-12. The Haka is a ceremonial dance in Maori culture. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

New Zealand women's rugby performs Haka after gold medal win

Laredo, TX

Jenny Lozano's Olympic dream began in Laredo, Texas, where as a child, she walked into a neighborhood gym after being bullied. After putting on a pair of boxing gloves, she never looked back. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Team USA's Jenny Lozano went from bullied child to Olympic boxer

While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

TikTok's favorite Olympian is back on the world stage, and she's once again showing millions of viewers a glimpse into what life's like in the Olympic Village. Ilona Maher, a member of the U.S. women's rugby team, brought her niche sport into the limelight three years ago when she shot to internet fame documenting her candid, sometimes awkward experience at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ilona Maher is everyone's favorite Olympian on TikTok

Brazilian former world champion Gabriel Medina wowed the surfing world with a spectacular tube ride Monday that he seemed to self-score even before kicking out: “10,” he indicated with his hands. Close. The ride achieved 9.90, the highest single-wave score in surfing's short history as an Olympic event.

Brazilian surfer's historic ride at the Olympics spawns iconic photo

A third child has died following Monday’s devastating mass stabbing attack in a seaside town in northwest England that left 10 others injured, authorities said. The assailant entered Hart Space, a community center hosting a Taylor Swift-themed dance event for children in Seaport, and started to attack those inside with a knife.

9-year-old becomes third child to die after U.K. mass stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance class

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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

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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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Super Bowl champ Terrell Davis says he was sent a letter by United Airlines placing him on a "No Fly List," adding what he calls "insult to injury" after he was handcuffed and taken off a plane earlier this month in an incident United has since apologized for. The Hall...

United Airlines apologizes for sending NFL star Terrell Davis a 'No Fly' letter after he was removed from plane

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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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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

Chase Budinger and Miles Evans of the United States fell to Dutch duo Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot in straight sets during their second Olympic beach volleyball match at Eiffel Tower Stadium. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Dutch duo defeats Budinger, Evans in straight sets

Suni Lee looks back at her golden performance at the Tokyo Olympics, the highs and lows of her college gymnastics career, and the moment she was told she might never do gymnastics again. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

From Tokyo to Paris, Suni Lee's golden journey

After a dominant 110-84 win against Serbia in its Olympics opener, the USA men’s basketball team will look to continue their winning run against South Sudan in its next contest of the Paris Olympics 2024. The match will take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. Despite...

Basketball Olympics 2024: When And Where To Watch Team USA Vs. South Sudan At Paris Olympics?

Taylor Fritz fights to a winning finish in the second round

The United States Women’s National Team has reached the end of the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Women’s Football Tournament, looking to contend for a gold medal. Advancement to the knockout phase was secured with victories over Zambia (3-0) and Germany (4-1), but seeding is still of the utmost importance. Entering the competition for a fifth time, Australia is looking to throw a wrench into the works and also qualify for the quarterfinals. The Stade Vélodrome in Marseille – a 67,394-seat venue with an AirFibr hybrid grass surface – will host the match.

USA vs. Australia, 2024 Olympic Women’s Tournament: Scouting Australia

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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.

Paredes brace leads U.S. men's to 3-0 victory over Guinea

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