Columbus, OH

New York Post

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has initiated an investigation surrounding Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy allegedly sending a racist message.

Wilson-Hardy has been removed from the team for what the BOA described as “medical reasons.”

An alleged screenshot of a since-deleted conversation was leaked on Instagram, where the England forward sent a photo of her wearing a black facemask on WhatsApp.

The anonymous recipient of the photo wrote, “genuine chocolate face.”

Wilson-Hardy replied, “Thought I’d have a better chance with the blacks.”

At the Paris Olympics, Iran is leading the antisemitism charge





“The British Olympic Association has been made aware of an image published...

British Olympic rugby star Amy Wilson-Hardy removed from team amid racist text probe

The US Sun

TEAM GB rugby star Amy Wilson-Hardy is under investigation after allegedly making a racist comment on WhatsApp. British Olympic Association officials are probing a screenshot of a conversation which allegedly involves the 32-year-old and an unknown person. A picture of the England forward in the chat appears to show her wearing a black facemask. The unknown […]

Team GB rugby star Amy Wilson-Hardy under Olympics investigation after ‘racist WhatsApp text’

With arguably the most dramatic finish at the Paris Olympics so far, Team USA made the rugby sevens podium for the first time in history by upsetting Australia 14-12 in Tuesday’s bronze medal match. Following the Olympic debut of the women's game in 2016, the US had never finished...

Team USA Earns First-Ever Rugby Sevens Olympic Medal

Athlon Sports

The U.S. women’s rugby sevens won both of their pool-play matches on Sunday at the Paris Olympics, but the highlight of the day came in the team’s second victory of the day over Brazil. Center Alev Kelter not only got the U.S. on the scoreboard first, she also went viral after breaking free down ...

Alev Kelter Delivers Jaw-Dropping Stiff-Arm In U.S. Women’s Rugby Team Victory

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics. Defending champions New Zealand, fellow favourites Australia, France and the US all qualified for the quarterfinals on Sunday in a historic day for women’s rugby. A sell-out crowd of 69,000 packed into...

Olympic Sevens, Women - Day Two

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

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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

Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Madison County, IN

Connecticut Public

It was about 2 p.m. on a Thursday in May when Mitch Carroll pulled up to an apartment building with teal trim in Madison County, Ind. He was wearing jeans, a T-shirt and pristine white sneakers. But to the middle-aged woman who opened the door, it was obvious he was in law enforcement. He had a badge and a Glock 9 mm pistol at his waist.

He has a badge and a gun — and he investigates school truancy

Vermont State

Lyndonville, VT

Flash flooding in far-flung pockets of the Northeast Kingdom has destroyed houses, stranded homeowners and left longtime residents of rural communities on edge after experiencing their fifth catastrophic rain event in less than 13 months. The most severe damage from Tuesday’s floods was largely confined to small sections of remote...

Flash flooding tears through rural communities in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Arizona State

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Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Love "Lovie" Island, an adorable Chihuahua and Rat Terrier mix pup who is ready to fill your life to the brim with, you guessed it, love! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were owned and very well cared for before tragedy struck. Sadly, Lovie's owner passed away leaving her without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England scooped Lovie up and placed her with a foster. Though she is happy at her foster home, Lovie hopes she will not have to wait long before she is scooped up one last time, but this time by her new family.

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

Comedian, actor, singer and model Erica Ash has died at age 46. She was best known for MadTV, the sitcom Survivor's Remorse, Rosie O'Donnell's The Big Gay Sketch Show and the Kevin Hart series Real Husbands of Hollywood. "After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded...

Erica Ash, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Actor, dies at 46

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

South Carolina State

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

Colorado State

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

Dianna Carney

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

Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults may have multiple conditions, take many medications, and illnesses can look very different in older people than they do in younger ones. Older adults may show different symptoms or none at all. And sometimes health care workers assume that whatever is bothering the patient is “because of your age.” All this can lead to older patients being either under-treated or over-treated.

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help

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With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Ilona Maher is hard...

With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

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