Columbus, OH

ESPN

Here's how the swimmer, touted as the face of the Paris Games, prepared to dominate -- and executed on that plan, with three gold medals already.

Leon Marchand delivers as the new king of Olympic swimming

Sportsnaut

The sun will rise in the morning, a businessman or woman will rush through a power lunch and Katie Ledecky

2024 Paris Olympics medal count: Where United States and every other country stands

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -France's Paris Games poster boy Leon Marchand went where no swimmer has gone before by winning the 200 metres breaststroke and butterfly golds on the same night - and both in Olympic record times - at his home Olympics on Wednesday.

Olympics-Swimming-France's Marchand makes history with golden double

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	Phelps was extremely fired up watching Leon Marchand swim down Kristof Milak in the final 50 meters in the 200m butterfly.

Michael Phelps Was Going Crazy Watching Leon Marchand’s Comeback Win In The 200 Meter Butterfly

, PARIS (Reuters) -Japan's Shinnosuke Oka displayed nerves of steel as he capitalised on early errors by the top contenders and fended off a late challenge by China's Zhang Boheng to win the men's all-around gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

Olympics-Gymnastics-Oka edges Zhang to win all-around gold medal in thriller

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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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 York City, NY

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

The morning after: Men's gymnastics ecstatic with victory.

The morning after: Men's gymnastics ecstatic with victory

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

Our hot and quiet weather pattern is now giving us some things to talk about as we'll have Saharan Dust overhead for a few days, and we are on alert for a potential tropical system in the Gulf Of Mexico next week.

HOT and HAZY as Saharan Dust moves into ArkLaTex

South Carolina State

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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

Upper-level high pressure will continue its dominance of our weather pattern through the next week. Triple-digit heat will be possible at times. A weak front will clear out the Saharan dust but will likely not bring any rain.

Heat index of 110! Excessive Heat Warning on Friday

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

BroBible

France is having a fantastic start to the Summer Olympic Games as the host nation, and they’re outperforming expectations in Paris. While he’s not necessarily exceeding expectations, he’s a big part of their outstanding first week. The 22-year-old swimmer is without a doubt the best swimmer in the world and probably the best swimmer altogether […]
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French Swimming Phenom Leon Marchand Accomplishes Olympic Feat Not Done In 48 Years

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A probate judge approved a plan on Friday to auction off pieces of O.J. Simpson’s personal property, a lawyer involved in the process confirmed to Nexstar’s KLAS. Simpson died in Las Vegas on April 10 at the age of 76. His long-time attorney,...

Las Vegas judge allows O.J. Simpson estate to auction off memorabilia

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Lee Kiefer became the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals as the U.S. got its first-ever team fencing gold in women's foil at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.The team of two-time individual gold medalist Kiefer, silver medalist Lauren Scruggs, Jacqueline Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub held on for a 45-39 win over Italy in the final.Scruggs faced a late rally from Italy's Arianna Errigo, who cut an eight-point U.S. lead to three, but the 21-year-old took the next three points to close out the win and celebrated with a shout of delight.Weintraub, the U.S. team's alternate, was substituted...

U.S. wins its first gold medal in women's team foil

PARIS, France (WFLA/AP) — As the Paris Olympics continue to captivate the world, today’s events showcased remarkable achievements and intense competition. Katie Ledecky, made history tonight, matching the record for the most Olympic medals won by any U.S. female athlete after earning gold in the 1500-meter freestyle. Torri...

Ledecky, Huske and the river Seine top eventful day in Paris

The first Lobo model arrives as an updated 2025 Maverick. Lobo gets a lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance. Prices have not been confirmed; it arrives in 2025. The truck tuning scene today is dominated by rugged machines designed for climbing boulders or desert racing, but it wasn’t that long ago when street performance was all the rage.

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck

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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Léon Marchand rallies for a second gold medal, beating Milák in the 200 fly to begin a busy night

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Léon Marchand kicked off an improbable double with a finishing kick for the ages. Trailing most of the race, Marchand surged past...

Léon Marchand rallies for a second gold medal, beating Milák in the 200 fly to begin a busy night

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