Columbus, OH

British 800m medal hope Jake Wightman withdraws from Paris 2024 because of a hamstring injury.

GB medal hope Wightman pulls out of Olympics

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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

NANTERRE, France -- Pan Zhanle of China broke his own world record on the way to winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle Wednesday night, finishing in 46.40 seconds for his country's first swimming gold medal of the Paris Olympics. That mark topped his 46.80 swum at the February world championships...

Pan Zhanle of China breaks own world record to win Olympic gold medal in men's 100-meter freestyle

Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa already has a silver medal to take home from her trip to the 2024 Summer Olympics. But the 21-year-old was already one of the biggest winners before she set foot in Paris. That's because Villa was once a brand ambassador for Parmigiano Reggiano, the consortium that...

Olympic Silver Medalist Giorgia Villa Goes Viral for Cheese Photos Amid Parmesan Deal

Olympic competition picked back up early on Wednesday morning with the women's individual triathlon, and the events were off and running from there. As has been the case since the game began in earnest on Saturday, Wednesday featured another full slate of group play, plus medal events in sports like rowing, diving, fencing, gymnastics, boxing and BMX.

Medal Count 2024 Olympics: Updated Standings, Highlights After Day 5

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

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

Chicago, IL

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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?

Some Olympic athletes emerge as stars by being dominant at their sport. Others are just really cool. Turkish Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç joined rarefied air Wednesday when he sparked a meme-fest during his silver medal-winning effort in the air pistol mixed team competition. Bleacher Report @BleacherReport. Yusuf Dikeç was...

Turkish Olympian Yusuf Dikeç Inspires Memes amid Viral Photo in Shooting Competition

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

NewsNation

The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the fifth day of competition with host France second, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug. 11.

Here’s the full list of Paris Olympics medal winners

Los Angeles, CA

Katie Ledecky isn't ready to stop chasing gold. Ledecky said her stance has not changed and she plans on competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. "I've been consistent over these last few months and last few years in saying that I would love to compete in L.A. and that hasn't changed," Ledecky told reporters after winning the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday. "That could change. I mean, you never know. So, I really just take it year by year at this point and I really haven't thought much beyond this week in terms of what my fall is going to look like, what my next year is going to look like. But yeah, I don't feel like I'm close to being finished in the sport yet."

Katie Ledecky Hopes to Compete in 2028 Olympics After Winning 8th Gold Medal in Paris

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

Basketball fans are still waiting on Caitlin Clark's signature shoe from Nike, but the Indiana Fever star got her own player-exclusive edition of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro in the meantime. Clark showed off the kicks at a Fever practice. She said the yellow and black design aligns with her...

Video: Caitlin Clark Debuts Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE, Hypes Design as 'The Best Shoe'

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

The US Sun

NATHAN HALES has won Team GB’s third gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics, triumphing in the men’s trap shooting final. The 28-year-old set a new Games record as he beat off stiff competition from China’s Qi Ying to win gold. The previous record was 43/50, set by Czech star David Kostelecky in Tokyo. Dad-of-two […]

Team GB win third gold medal of Paris 2024 as Nathan Hales sets new Olympic record to triumph in trap shooting final

Daniel Wiffen has made history by becoming the fist athlete from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal since 1988.

GOLD MEDAL - Wiffen makes history in Paris

Colorado State

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

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Defending Olympic champion Kellie Harrington is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Games after victory in her 60kg quarter-final.

Harrington guaranteed medal after quarter-final win

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Olympic Swimming 2024: Men's 100M Freestyle Medal Winners, Times and Results

China's Pan Zhanle set the first world record in swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics on his way to winning the men's 100-meter freestyle. Pan shattered...

Olympic Swimming 2024: Men's 100M Freestyle Medal Winners, Times and Results

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