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Las Vegas Aces phenom A'ja Wilson made Olympic basketball history to lead Team USA - the defending champions - past Belgium and into the quarter-finals in Paris

A'ja Wilson makes Paris Olympics history as Team USA continues incredible streak

In the end, there wasn’t much to be stressed about. The U.S. women’s national team took down Australia 2-1 in the final game of the Olympics group stage, guaranteeing first place in Group B and securing a meeting with Japan in the quarterfinals on Saturday. There was a bit of nervy defending in the final 15 minutes thanks to wholesale substitutions and the game state demanding Australia pour bodies forward.

The USWNT breezed through the Olympics group stage — now things get interesting

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Team USA fencing scored big on Thursday, defeating Italy 45-39 across nine relay rounds to win the gold medal in team foil. The victory marked the first time that the United States has taken gold in a team fencing event.

2024 Paris Olympics: Team USA wins historic gold medal in fencing, defeating Italy in team foil

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Jess Fox’s golden form continued, the swimmers delivered again and a new BMX star was born, but the Matildas crashed out of the football tournament

Paris 2024 Olympics: what you missed overnight in Australia on day five of the Games

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap, and she said Thursday night she is “head over heels” that fellow Americans are coming home from Russia. “Great day. It’s a great day. It’s a...

Brittney Griner: ‘Head over heels’ for Americans coming home in prisoner swap

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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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CANYON VILLAGE—More than a dozen concession employees at Yellowstone’s Canyon Village recalled Tuesday hearing dozens of shots when law enforcement confronted, shot and killed fellow concession worker Samson Fussner on Thursday.

Dozens of shots sparked fear, panic, Yellowstone workers recount

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?

Fans watching loved her reaction to seeing the actor in the stands. NBC gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez has quickly become a star during the Paris Olympics as it's very clear that she's loving calling all the action and enjoys helping viewers understand all the little things that go into making each routine so difficult for the gymnasts.

NBC’s Laurie Hernandez Loved Seeing Seth Rogen at Women's Gymnastics All-Around Final

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

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

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

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

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Denver, CO

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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.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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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

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Living with POTS is very difficult. It affects your entire life as it does your entire body. POTS generally wears a person out quicker than a normal person because it makes the body use three times the energy that a normal person would. Just changing positions such as from sitting to standing, if done too quickly, can cause the person to black out or faint.

3 Debilitating Symptoms of POTS You Should Know

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USWNT Prioritizes Momentum, Rolls Through Group Stage at Paris Olympics

Emma Hayes has kept the same crew together through a dense Olympic tournament, where the U.S. heads to the knockout rounds. Check out Sports Illustrated’s Daily...

USWNT Prioritizes Momentum, Rolls Through Group Stage at Paris Olympics

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